Hello, blog friends ~
I've a couple of poems to share with you today, and as well, a personal encounter. Willow is our prompter this week, and she invites folks to write a taiga for #TankaTuesday. Taiga is an experimental form that uses a black and white image. You can read more about it on the link above.
Since summer has arrived in our area, I chose to write a poem about the seasonal shift. Here goes:
I've a couple of poems to share with you today, and as well, a personal encounter. Willow is our prompter this week, and she invites folks to write a taiga for #TankaTuesday. Taiga is an experimental form that uses a black and white image. You can read more about it on the link above.
Since summer has arrived in our area, I chose to write a poem about the seasonal shift. Here goes:
Canva photo My second poem is a reflection upon an encounter.
Earlier this week, my husband and I went to Panera Bread for lunch. In my line-of-sight was a Veteran at table with a female friend or spouse. What caught my attention was his above-the-knee prosthesis. He had removed it and left it standing beside the booth. It was a hot day, and I suspect that was the reason he took it off.
Prescott, AZ has a National Cemetery and an excellent VA Medical Center, at which my husband gets treatment. For this reason, there is a high percentage of Veterans in this area, and many have disabilities.
I watched this gentleman eat his sandwich with gusto and laugh with his friend/spouse. And, as I did so, I realized he was/is a living symbol of LIFE. I'll explain.
Each of us has sorrows, and each of us carries burdens. We may not have an artificial limb, but if you are like me, it would be good to ignore the broken sides of ourselves sometimes and laugh a little more.
This second poem reflects on our life choices.
Earlier this week, my husband and I went to Panera Bread for lunch. In my line-of-sight was a Veteran at table with a female friend or spouse. What caught my attention was his above-the-knee prosthesis. He had removed it and left it standing beside the booth. It was a hot day, and I suspect that was the reason he took it off.
Prescott, AZ has a National Cemetery and an excellent VA Medical Center, at which my husband gets treatment. For this reason, there is a high percentage of Veterans in this area, and many have disabilities.
I watched this gentleman eat his sandwich with gusto and laugh with his friend/spouse. And, as I did so, I realized he was/is a living symbol of LIFE. I'll explain.
Each of us has sorrows, and each of us carries burdens. We may not have an artificial limb, but if you are like me, it would be good to ignore the broken sides of ourselves sometimes and laugh a little more.
This second poem reflects on our life choices.
Canva photo
I hope you have a wonderful week -- with abundant laughter. 😊
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