I could visualize each scene as you read this, and now once again in reading.
For me, each year may be different, but memories flood back so that they’re all the same. In the 80s & early 90s we’d drive to my parent’s home in the country. I can still see the look of satisfaction on my father’s face at having everyone there.
Thank you for sharing your happy memory with me. One thing we can do now while being separated from others that we care about is to recall happy memories. Maybe this will even bring forth some new poems?
Do you write with any other groups besides dVerse?
Be well.
Ali
Recently, I started taking part in a bi-weekly Zoom session of “local” (mid-Missouri) poets – a group that met in-person prior to COVID. I was invited by someone at WordPress in late March, but that dwindled to 2 or 3 poets before it faded out at the end of August. However, it provided motivation while it lasted.
As for online groups, lately, dVerse is about the extent of it for me.
I try to respond to Carpe Diem Haiku Kai when it’s active and I’ll occasional participate in Colleen Chesebro’s Tanka Tuesday.
Thanks for sharing. I will into the Tanka Tuesday and Carpe Diem Haiku Kai. I appreciate those ideas.
Of course you are welcome to try out one of my writing circles if you are interested. You can find them on the Writing Cirlce Page of my blog.
Hang in there and keep on writing.
Ali
It’s the memories that keep us going and fill us with optimism, graciousness and love. Maybe we can all add this non traditional Thanksgiving to our list and look back upon all that we overcame and survived this year. Lovely writing. 💘
Rishika,
Thanks for taking the time to reflect back your thoughts. As the world continues to change it is an opportunity to evolve our traditions. What is important for you to keep and what is no longer serving you? I hope the poem and question continue to inspire you.
Be well,
Ali
It was a lovely day. Thanksgiving has been literally life saving for me. There is no right way to do it, only to do it and to remember the loves. You showed us that so warmly here. Thank you.
That is funny. I wrote this on Thanksgiving day as a reflection of past Thanksgivings in my life. It is brand new. Maybe it brought up familiar feelings?
Thanks for visiting.
Thank you for reflecting back your favorite part. I always appreciate hearing what resonates with others.
Keep shining your light in words and in yoga.
Take good care of yourself.
Ali
I’m so glad you joined us at OLN Live, Ali, and that you read your poem sharing some of your celebrations. I love the image of ‘orange-warm grins around a fire pit / concluding with pie topped with fishing stories’. Happy Thanksgiving!
Kim,
Thank you for the warm welcome on open link night live. Next time I hope to get there earlier so I can hear more people read. It is such a gift to be able to connect with people across the great distances. Be well.
It IS amazing how they always show up for the feast, whether they’re actually there or not, isn’t it? It has an honor to hear you read this gem Ali. Thanks.
Grace,
My heart is full today because I have love in my life. I am a lucky girl.
Thank you for continuing to host on dVerse. It is a wonderful community.
Be well and keep on sharing you poems.
Ali
Such a beautiful and especially evocative poem to me. I really enjoyed hearing you read it during the live event today. Hearing poems read aloud by their authors–it’s an experience I cannot quite describe, but the closest I can is how it’s complete, full circle. Hearing the words and the way they are intended, the meaning that slips through the voice, it’s an incredible thing. As said during the event, you read so clearly I could understand each and every word! 😀 This is a beautiful poem as well, and I really resonated with these lines:
“I have driven from afar to a crisp outside Autumn feast
appetizers of touch football complete with commentary
by the elder generation, and orange-warm grins around a fire pit
concluding with pie topped with fishing stories
where we laughed until we cried.”
It’s all about family. ❤ ❤ What more can I say other than how this is a beautifully written piece. Thank you for sharing it tonight.
Lucy,
I am grateful for this thoughtful reflection. One never knows how someone else experiences a poem unless the listener takes time to share. Thank you for the positive response about listening to me read this poem. That was a new experience for me and it was a bit scary to jump right in and share.
May the words you write bring you home to a place of comfort and joy today. Happy Thanksgiving.
Ali
Grandma’s patient smile as we played cards
This line reminded me so much of the year we took my Grandma on holiday to Normandy, the year she passed away. Thank you for a wonderful read and for poking beautiful memories
I am smiling with your response. To have this poem bring back a happy memory of your Grandma for you is a good feeling. I hope you will remember many loving moments as your day goes on. Stay well.
Now that I understand how it works I look forward to joining in again. You were all so encouraging. I haven’t read my poems out loud before like this. It was a fun stretch.
Take care and be well.
Ali
I agree. Been a difficult year dear Ali. We need to be kind to each other. Poetry, been my peace for almost fifty years now. I pray with new leaders, our world become kinder and softer in the USA. The children need safe place, safe world.
John,
May peace find you today in the poems you write and read. May love heal our wounds and provide comfort for those hurting today.
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts.
I could visualize each scene as you read this, and now once again in reading.
For me, each year may be different, but memories flood back so that they’re all the same. In the 80s & early 90s we’d drive to my parent’s home in the country. I can still see the look of satisfaction on my father’s face at having everyone there.
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Thank you for sharing your happy memory with me. One thing we can do now while being separated from others that we care about is to recall happy memories. Maybe this will even bring forth some new poems?
Do you write with any other groups besides dVerse?
Be well.
Ali
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Recently, I started taking part in a bi-weekly Zoom session of “local” (mid-Missouri) poets – a group that met in-person prior to COVID. I was invited by someone at WordPress in late March, but that dwindled to 2 or 3 poets before it faded out at the end of August. However, it provided motivation while it lasted.
As for online groups, lately, dVerse is about the extent of it for me.
I try to respond to Carpe Diem Haiku Kai when it’s active and I’ll occasional participate in Colleen Chesebro’s Tanka Tuesday.
Thank you for your interest, Ali.
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Thanks for sharing. I will into the Tanka Tuesday and Carpe Diem Haiku Kai. I appreciate those ideas.
Of course you are welcome to try out one of my writing circles if you are interested. You can find them on the Writing Cirlce Page of my blog.
Hang in there and keep on writing.
Ali
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Beautiful lines.
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Rupali, thank you so much for reading and responding. I hope this poem brought a presence of love for family connections to your day.
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It’s the memories that keep us going and fill us with optimism, graciousness and love. Maybe we can all add this non traditional Thanksgiving to our list and look back upon all that we overcame and survived this year. Lovely writing. 💘
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Rishika,
Thanks for taking the time to reflect back your thoughts. As the world continues to change it is an opportunity to evolve our traditions. What is important for you to keep and what is no longer serving you? I hope the poem and question continue to inspire you.
Be well,
Ali
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Love this…
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Thank so much Sarah for the positive response.
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It was a lovely day. Thanksgiving has been literally life saving for me. There is no right way to do it, only to do it and to remember the loves. You showed us that so warmly here. Thank you.
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Thank you, Lona for hearing the love in this poem. I hope it brought a possibility of comfort.
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Ali, well written! I could have sworn I read this before, but apparently not — but I love it again if I did? 🙂
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That is funny. I wrote this on Thanksgiving day as a reflection of past Thanksgivings in my life. It is brand new. Maybe it brought up familiar feelings?
Thanks for visiting.
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Well written
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Thank you. Wishing you wellness.
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Thank you so much..Have a blessed day!
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What a beautiful feeling reading through this and especially love the last stanza!
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Thank you for reflecting back your favorite part. I always appreciate hearing what resonates with others.
Keep shining your light in words and in yoga.
Take good care of yourself.
Ali
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Beautiful, warm, special memories … all about love. Sigh …….
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Love is always the most important ingredient. I am glad this poem found it’s way to you today.
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I’m so glad you joined us at OLN Live, Ali, and that you read your poem sharing some of your celebrations. I love the image of ‘orange-warm grins around a fire pit / concluding with pie topped with fishing stories’. Happy Thanksgiving!
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Kim,
Thank you for the warm welcome on open link night live. Next time I hope to get there earlier so I can hear more people read. It is such a gift to be able to connect with people across the great distances. Be well.
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It IS amazing how they always show up for the feast, whether they’re actually there or not, isn’t it? It has an honor to hear you read this gem Ali. Thanks.
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Ron, thank you for listening.
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I have welcomed friends, folks, and yet to know arrivals…
because all, meant all being in one circle of faces.
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Thank you for reflecting these words back. I am hearing them in your voice and they sound beautiful.❤️
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This poem has a beautifully sad quality to it. The nostalgia of the past that is woven with love is the very best kind. Well done Ali.
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Thanks for reading and reflecting back your experience of this poem. I appreciate it.
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You are welcome!
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Beautiful write. Happy Thanksgiving
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Thank you. Happy Thanksgiving to you.
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Happy Thanksgiving. Hope you find love and gratitude even though things have changed this year.
Thanks for linking up with dVerse Live OLN.
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Grace,
My heart is full today because I have love in my life. I am a lucky girl.
Thank you for continuing to host on dVerse. It is a wonderful community.
Be well and keep on sharing you poems.
Ali
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Great attitude and way to live Ali. Happy Thanksgiving!
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Thanks for letting my poem be a part of your day. I am honored to be included.
Take good care.
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You’re welcome.
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Such a beautiful and especially evocative poem to me. I really enjoyed hearing you read it during the live event today. Hearing poems read aloud by their authors–it’s an experience I cannot quite describe, but the closest I can is how it’s complete, full circle. Hearing the words and the way they are intended, the meaning that slips through the voice, it’s an incredible thing. As said during the event, you read so clearly I could understand each and every word! 😀 This is a beautiful poem as well, and I really resonated with these lines:
“I have driven from afar to a crisp outside Autumn feast
appetizers of touch football complete with commentary
by the elder generation, and orange-warm grins around a fire pit
concluding with pie topped with fishing stories
where we laughed until we cried.”
It’s all about family. ❤ ❤ What more can I say other than how this is a beautifully written piece. Thank you for sharing it tonight.
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Lucy,
I am grateful for this thoughtful reflection. One never knows how someone else experiences a poem unless the listener takes time to share. Thank you for the positive response about listening to me read this poem. That was a new experience for me and it was a bit scary to jump right in and share.
May the words you write bring you home to a place of comfort and joy today. Happy Thanksgiving.
Ali
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Grandma’s patient smile as we played cards
This line reminded me so much of the year we took my Grandma on holiday to Normandy, the year she passed away. Thank you for a wonderful read and for poking beautiful memories
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I am smiling with your response. To have this poem bring back a happy memory of your Grandma for you is a good feeling. I hope you will remember many loving moments as your day goes on. Stay well.
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That last part got me choked up. Love is the constant. The rest is gravy.
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You got it. Thank you for reflecting back to me that this poem touched your day.
Wishing you wellness and love.
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❤
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Love and fond memories, makes for a grand day.. Cheers from Ivor…
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Love is always more important than location.
We have shared poems from across great distances and I am thankful to have you as a blogger buddy.
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Distance holds no barrier to warmth I feel in my heart…
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This truth comes through in all that you share.
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Share is a word the world needs now….
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This is gorgeously written, Ali! Thank you so much for joining us today at dVerse open link Live event 🙂 it was lovely to have you. 💝
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Now that I understand how it works I look forward to joining in again. You were all so encouraging. I haven’t read my poems out loud before like this. It was a fun stretch.
Take care and be well.
Ali
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Happy Thanksgiving dear Ali.
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Happy Thanksgiving to you as well. I fear many are struggling with sadness today. Thank goodness we have poetry.
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I agree. Been a difficult year dear Ali. We need to be kind to each other. Poetry, been my peace for almost fifty years now. I pray with new leaders, our world become kinder and softer in the USA. The children need safe place, safe world.
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John,
May peace find you today in the poems you write and read. May love heal our wounds and provide comfort for those hurting today.
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts.
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You are welcome dear Ali.
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