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.
Thanks for hat tip, Carol. Fun to see the fruits of your inspiration here, the reassurance of silent steadfastness during troubled times.
ReplyDeleteBrian, that was a quick return comment. Thank you for your mentor text and being a fellow slicer friend. I also added your name in thanks on my facebook page. What is your Twitter handle?
DeleteA touch of color on a gray day. Nature has a color palette she brings out when the time is right and we need it most.
ReplyDeleteThinking about your comment on this gray Sunday morning near the end of the writing challenge.
DeleteThis year's slicing community has really been one of inspiration, I think; I know I'm getting more ideas from my fellow Slicers than ever before! Perhaps because we're all being a bit more vulnerable, wearing our hearts on our digital sleeves? We're noticing the buds on trees here, too, and relishing the hope spring brings. Thanks for the interesting format and your lovely poems!
ReplyDeleteI agree, Chris. I am sitting her engrossed in reading one beautiful slice after another trying to center myself before I need to tackle the to do list. Thanks for stopping and adding a comment that makes me want to read more slices: "Perhaps because we're all being a bit more vulnerable, wearing our hearts on our digital sleeves? "
DeleteBeautiful Carol - I am glad I found you today. I appreciate the hope and the cycle of life that you conjure for me in your words. We don't have pink yet here in MA. Hoping for daffodils soon.
ReplyDeleteClare, thank you for sharing the buds of spring with me. Little slips of color are bringing such happiness during gray days. At least nature knows how to offer happiness. Hopefully, the earth will radiate with springtime joy and others will notice and smile. I see walkers and shoppers but smiles are few.
DeleteI can see a tree from my bedroom window, too. I awaken to it each morning and think about communing with nature. Yes, the apostrophe is a wonderful way to address the tree. I love the way you presented your stanzas. Visually beautiful post.
ReplyDelete3/29/20 My tree has blossomed, Glenda. It is a fine thought to find time to commune with nature. Thanks for visiting. I plan on writing this morning as we near the end of the slicing challenge.
DeleteI love trees! Your three poems express so much hope and strength. We are headed for gray days after more than a week of sunshine. I loved the blue sky in your last pic. I still need a class from you on how to make these beautiful visuals. It's always a treat to see your creativity.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Ramona. It is another gray day (3/29/20) and I am looking at the shock of pink from my tree that makes a great contrast. Someday we can have a creativity class online - that would be fun.
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