#NatureNurtures2020 at Poetry Friday

This week has been one of continued daily news blasts, face mask making, and cabin fever, "a real situation" as stated by NYS Governor Andrew Cuomo. He further noted there are positive ways to help with cabin fever feelings. My way is to spend National Poetry Month writing daily poems and curating a gallery of artistic expressions to bring positivity into the pandemic situation. 

With Nature Nurtures as the mantra, I invited people from across the globe to share the beauty of nature and the power of poetry to soothe souls at this trying time. Joining me on this poetic venture, #NatureNurtures2020, are some of my Poetry Friday poet friends with offerings you can see at Nature Nurtures! Padlet:

Jan Godown Annino

Karen Eastlund

Laura Purdie Salas

Buffy Silverman

Liz Steinglass

With Good Friday and the pandemic on my mind (the number of cases in my Long Island hometown has risen), I created a found #poemofhope. It is based on an inspirational message from Father Cedric that I heard on television this morning.

I am traveling over to Poetry Friday led by the amazing poet and author, Amy Ludwig VanDerwater at The Poem Farm. Amy is sharing her National Poetry Month project and welcoming everyone to Poetry Friday, "our little community's way of sharing." 

New Day, New Strength

"With the new day comes new strength & new thoughts."
Eleanor Roosevelt

Backstory: The other day I was pleasantly surprised to see the sun radiate through the bushes and flowers and seep through my window. Grateful for a colorful day as opposed to the rainy days we have experienced, I penned the above haiku. 

My Intention:
On Day 4 of National Poetry Month, I continue to write and curate poems of hope to populate Nature Nurtures 2020, my newest gallery of artistic expressions. My intention is to bring allow poetry and art soothe the soul for all who are saddened and troubled by the darkness that has entered the world with the coronavirus.

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I invite you to join me bring voice and the artistry of nature to heal troubled hearts during these challenging times. See the special invitation by clicking here. Reminder to add your offering to my Nature Nurtures! padlet and on social media using the hashtag, #NatureNurtures2020.