I had planned to share poetry on the blog every day this month–as I did last year–but reality dictated otherwise. What was I thinking, anyway? Last April we were “sheltering-in-place,” so I had time to read and think about poetry for pleasure. This April, hmm…not so much.
However, I will take advantage of the last three days of National Poetry Month and share a few poems.
For today’s literary treat, I’m sharing one from Morgan Harper Nichols‘ book, All Along You Were Blooming, which I talked about in a previous post. She has a gift for speaking to whatever moment I’m in; I am sure many feel the same way. The poem I share today is a lighthearted reminder to love life in all of its simplicity and complexity.
Fall in love with the art of living.
Fall in love with letting things be.
Fall in love with listening.
Be still in the sun,
where the winds ever-gently blow,
knowing it is here,
in moments like this,
you are living,
and you will grow.
Morgan Harper Nichols, from All Along You Were Blooming
Tomorrow is “Poem in Your Pocket Day,” so let’s have a link party! Join me by sharing a poem on your blog–yours or someone else’s. Be sure to come back here and add your link to the comments. I don’t want to miss your poems! Maybe, I’ll “discover” a new poet!
Let’s share until the very last minute of National Poetry Month, 11:59 PM.
Check out some other ideas for PYP Day by downloading a PDF filled with ideas and poetry from the Academy of American Poets.
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What a great idea! I will search around to see what kind of poetry I can come up with.
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Yay! I’m looking forward to what you find!
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Wow, Chandra, I am trying to come up with something. I wrote a few lines here and there in the last few months. Some sad, some valiant. Let me try and share.
And i love the hopeful overtones here. ❤
In love with Morgan Harper Nichols.
Thanks for the dose of bright yellow on a crabby day.
❤ Hugs.
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Oh pooh! Your comment reminded me. I think I forgot to share my link. On my way to do that now. Hope to see you with some poetry soon!
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How long is the link open for? I might be late …
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You’re not too late! You have another 13 hours to post. But the link won’t close. 🙂
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Recovering post the vaccine. Soon hopefully. Amen🤞🏼
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