I love the imagery in this poem, Jody. I love the flow of words and heart of meaning. These lines will stay with me and adorn the gift of a beautiful day in the mountains today:
Thanks Mark for the kind words. 'Soundscapes' is a great word--I'm fond of alliteration and assonance when I'm reading or writing--it sort of leaks through. ((Rapping? Hmmm.... I'll have to think about that :-))
Oh, JoAnne.... I understand completely. The older poets--Donne and Herbert come to mind--are a delight to read in verse. But then there are so many gifted free verse-ers. Depends on the mood, for sure.
Jody, how wonderful! I'm excited to listen to the interview!
I am a reader of poetry and I am a rhyme and meter kind of girl. I also love poems about nature and people.
Sarah, thank you for saying so. It makes me happy to meet another poetry person, especially one in love with God's creation.
I love the imagery in this poem, Jody. I love the flow of words and heart of meaning. These lines will stay with me and adorn the gift of a beautiful day in the mountains today:
I’m schooled by nature, wonder why
We’re offered beauty without any cost
Witness miracles freely tossed...
...The Father’s love, no other reason
Than constancy in every season.
Oh, Jody (with a 'y') thank you. I'm glad the lines spoke to you; it makes me happy that you said so.
Lovely flow poetty Jody and congratulations on the podcast interview. So nice to hear your voice. God Bless you and hope you're doing well. ox
Thanks Deb--the podcast was fun to do and practicing with the form poetry also fun. God is good to provide the chance to play.
Thanks for the shout-out! Today's poem strikes me as the best of both worlds – you've got some almost rappable lines in here, really neat soundscapes.
Thanks Mark for the kind words. 'Soundscapes' is a great word--I'm fond of alliteration and assonance when I'm reading or writing--it sort of leaks through. ((Rapping? Hmmm.... I'll have to think about that :-))
Oh Jody, not a fair question! Poems lend themselves to one or the other. As you've mentioned, the mood and subject tell me which is needed.
Oh, JoAnne.... I understand completely. The older poets--Donne and Herbert come to mind--are a delight to read in verse. But then there are so many gifted free verse-ers. Depends on the mood, for sure.