Last week at Poetry Friday, Anastasia Suen, invited writers to create #smallpoems for October. Since my family was planning an outing to the local pumpkin farm, I thought I might have inspiration there. What started out with excitement for a fall excursion, ended up with disappointment. The beautiful October weather took on grey tones and damp drippings. The missed opportunity left me with store-bought pumpkins instead of plump pumpkins from the pumpkin farm.
pumpkin picking
is quite an art
but weather is tricking
there goes my heart
©CVarsalona, 2023, #smallpoem draft
After I sent my October #smallpoem draft to Anastasia Suen, she replied. "Even your comment is a small poem when I add line breaks!" I felt her thoughts made my small poem complete. See the revised poem.
I am missing
picking pumpkins
with the grands today.
Weather issues
are preventing
the fun play.
©CVarsalona, 2023, #smallpoem
BUT, the story is not finished. With a quick change in weather patterns, the sun came out. Plans quickly changed again and off we went to a pumpkin patch in Great Falls. When we arrived, there was a distinct briskness in the air. I was happy that I brought a new pumpkin hat and booties for Baby Lila, our little pumpkin.
It's Time To Be Grateful!
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I
partake of
fall's juiciness,
it's succulent beauty,
and inspiring moods.
I am grateful for
Fall.
©CVarsalona, 2023, #smallpoem
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I keep playing with words. Perhaps, I should blend thoughts into one poem.
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Fall
feels crispy on
this sweater-weather,
scattered-leaf day.
Pops of pumpkin-colors
decorate landscapes.
I am in awe of
Fall!
©CVarsalona, 2023, #smallpoem
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I lingered over these poems long enough. I will join Two Writing Teachers for the weekly Slice of Life and enjoy reading friends' Slices of Life.
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So many poems from an (almost) missed outing! Baby Lila is an adorable little pumpkin!
ReplyDeleteKim, having a little baby dressed to fit the season makes for joy and a sweet photo. May you experience the wonder of fall as it moves from one photo to another.
DeleteFall's juiciness, brisk sweater weather day, pumpkin picking, snuggling pumpkins...it's always an enjoyment when I read your writing!!!
ReplyDeleteDebbie, let us both celebrate the magnificence of Fall!
DeleteCarol, all your poems are lovely. Seems like you must think in poems. Love sweater-weather, scattered-leaf day. Keep playing with words. Your small poems are awesome, just like my favorite season.
ReplyDeleteRamona, I am glad to share the beauty of Autumn with you. Are we Fall-gazers-Yes indeed! I am always waiting for the next walk or ride past the changing leaves. Yesterday, I spotted several gorgeous trees filled with brilliant red leaves amidst the green. Have a happy scattered-leaf day.
DeleteOh my - look at that - the changing weather allowed writing poems in many moods. I am glad the sun came out and you were able to enjoy the pumpkin patch time with your family.
ReplyDeleteTerje, it is always wonderful to hear from you. - Carol V.
DeleteYou wrote: "I felt her thoughts made my small poem complete." (I guess that's what happens when you've been a developmental editor for almost 25 years! They were YOUR words, I just saw new possibilities there.) And Lila!! What cutie in that outfit!!
ReplyDeleteI love your advice, Anastasia! Keep it coming.-Carol V.
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