Visit to a Pumpkin Patch

October entered and the pumpkin patch lured our family and little toddler grandgirls

to find its autumn gifts. 

It was a day like no other

dipped in sunglow.

Sightings of fern green,

fiery orange, and orangeslice pumpkins.

plumply lay in fields of asparagus-colored vines.

The sky billowing with cornflower hues

gleamed brightly onto goldenrod haystacks.

October entered in harvest glory

with summer's heat following.

 

Stepping lightly into the patch,

we laughed as we tried to balance.

Among the clinging vines, we

searched for just-the-right pumpkins

to grace our doorsteps.

It was a day to remember-

autumn heat blazing,

granddaughters frolicking,

slight sunburns and

a wagon full of fun.

©CV, 2021 

The quote of the day came from a 4-year-old as she struggled to carry her large pumpkin to the cart. "Grandma, it's teamwork!" If only each child could remember that line when trying to accomplish something that is just a bit beyond their comfort zone. 

Join me at Two Writing Teachers for Tuesday's Slice of Life.

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I thank Brian Rosinsky for his slice, Tree Apostrophe,  that flows beautifully using a letter format. As I wrote my slice switched to a digital format ending in a photo poem series set inside a letter.

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Each year since March 2015, I have engaged in Two Writing Teacher's Annual Slice of Life Story Challenge. Slicing allows me to ponder life, literacy, and learning, capturing small moments poetically through writing, photography, and digital art. Welcome to Day 22 of 31 days of writing with Two Writing Teachers. 

Watching Nature_SOLSC 20/Poetry Friday

If you watch how nature deals with adversity,

continually renewing itself, 

you can't help but learn.

-Bernie Siegel

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covid-19 

changes life, nature remains

a constant

on the cusp of spring

reeds stand tall as birds take flight

winter sends its chill

osprey watches eggs

gallant guard of youth

nature hears its call

preserve reflects

in silent reverence

community nods

geese stroll in sun

winter lights shadows-

spring forward

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Each year since March 2015, I have engaged in Two Writing Teacher's Annual Slice of Life Story Challenge. Slicing allows me to ponder life, literacy, and learning, capturing small moments poetically through writing, photography, and digital art. Welcome to Day 19 of 31 days of writing with Two Writing Teachers. 

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This week, poet/illustrator, Michelle Kogan, hosts Poetry Friday Roundup with spriing-finding flair. Check out the vivid drawings and assorted poems here. 

Summer Calls

The heat of sunkissed August days

lures Long Islanders to water's edge

practicing the art of summering.

Lingering at lunch with friends-

Watching boats pass on by-

Basking in sunshine-

Watching children frolic-

Listening to seagulls' shrillness

As they swoop down to grab lunch.

At the beach, even the gulls

reflect on the art of summering.

Finding life's balance is easier

at water's edge.

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Poetry Friday is hosted this week for the first time by my writing friend, fellow Wonder Lead Ambassador, and resident ornithophile, Christie Wyman. Christie offered a bird-related poem challenge for anyone who was willing to fly along with her. Since I am immersed in the collection of digital inspirations for my summer gallery, The Art of Summering, I wrote about the beach with its pensive seagulls who can be a raucous addition to the beach scene. You can see Christie's Padlet of fine feathered poetry here.