these blooms like candy cotton
appetizing limbs of pink deliciousness
always have been reliable
unique for sugar coating the sadness of a regular day
living blossoms I reach for
true in their offering of layered light
for satisfying the crave of weightlessness
the yearning for lift
Perhaps with forgiveness. Maybe with increased observation
their magic will prevail. My scavenger hunt continues.
© Ali Grimshaw 2021
Day 5 of National Poetry Click HERE for daily prompts
Global Poetry Writing Month
Today's challenge - to find a poem, and then write a new poem that has the shape of the original, and in which every line starts with the first letter of the corresponding line in the original poem. I chose Wet Spring as my jumping off place. This was a stretch that led to a wonderful escape.
Wet Spring
The practical castle is cold.
All around it the world is a stream bed.
A few well-placed openings
under the windows
let rain weep back outward.
The rain is string
for wrapping a package no one knows
the inside of, they just keep trying to mail it.
Perhaps it is licorice. Perhaps it is kindness.
The package so large even wetness becomes an umbrella.
by Jane Hirshfield
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flashlight batteries - Ali Grimshaw 
Nice poem and picture👍👍
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Thank you for reading❤️
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Truly lovely poetry.
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Many thanks for reading Jane.
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these blooms like candy cotton…
unique for sugar coating the sadness of a regular day
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This is so beautifully done as corresponding to the other poem. My favorite line –
unique for sugar coating the sadness of a regular day
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I appreciate your reflection. These blossoms are the best medicine for today’s sadness. Wishing you sunlight on colorful blossoms. Take care.
Ali
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I appreciate all the loving warmth and beauty you send my way :)))
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I appreciate you too. Your comments make my days brighter. Thank you for generously spending time with my words.
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