O
to
see
that
first
spring
blossom
Relief of
a cold snap
after a long
Texas August
Wheat harvest
Smell of cotton
Poppa Rolla Pizza
Pink sunrise and
steaming coffee
Girlfriend time
Vintage things
Amazing Grace
Dog greeting
Home cooked
meals Wine
Creating
Writing
Family
Trees
Lake
You
Us
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talya
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“Scatter joy!” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
Musical Pairing:
Joy To The World, Three Dog Night
Note: This poem is aย snowballย losange – each line of text is one character longer than the prior then shrinks one character shorter to the end.
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Megan says
what a happy post. Thanks for the smiles this rainy Thursday morning!
Talya Tate Boerner says
This comment makes me happy:))
Jenn says
This brought me a lot of joy!! I love the pic of you two — you both look happy. Awesome poem!
Cheers, Jenn
Talya Tate Boerner says
Thank you!
Amanda Saint says
Lovely! I didn’t know that poetry term either so as well as making me feel happy you taught me something too ๐
Talya Tate Boerner says
I just stumbled upon this style – LOL – but it is fun to do!
Linda Ann Nickerson says
Joyful diamante!
Visiting from GBE 2: Blog On group.
Sandy says
What’s a pink surprise? Very cool the shape of your poem.
A-Z
Talya Tate Boerner says
sunrise…not surprise:)
swright011699 says
I like the way you did that!
Blogging A to Z Challenge
http://www.shellygoodmanwright.com/apps/blog/show/25564441-j-is-for-jessica
Loy Cerf says
Neat poem, Talya! I’d never seen one like that before. Also, it was good to see 3 Dog Night again!
JANU says
A very joyous poem…and wonderful picture.
Amy Morgan says
This poem and pic belong framed! Lovely and made me feel good inside!
Talya Tate Boerner says
All these amazing comments have made my day!
humor after 50 says
Lovely poem, had seen this style before and now I am educated as to the name of the style. thank you, it was wonderful.
Writercat59 says
Loved your poem, both the words and the artsy shape of it. Very creative. What fun! Great photos, too.
beachlover says
This was awesome, Talya! I loved your creative format and all the joy within it. :0)
Talya Tate Boerner says
Thank you!
Taylor @ Pink Heels Pink Truck says
Beautiful poem! ๐
losingmylemons.com says
Oh My God Taylor! wow, I am speechless!
That is absolutely beautiful!
Frame it, cherish it & read it whenever you feel blue xxx
Joyce Lansky says
Well said, wonderful photo, and a great song too.
http://joycelansky.blogspot.com
Tim Hardin says
Jumping Jehosophat, that is a Awesome!!! Love your blog, Talya!
Suzy says
What an interesting way of presenting a poem. Words were great and the pic is lovely.
Patricia A. Laster says
Ooh! a new form!! I like it. At first, I thought it would be an Etheree, but no………… Good job, you good writer and sweetheart and friend.
Talya Tate Boerner says
Awww coming from such an amazing poet, I am humbled. Thank you Pat!
Milo Nerak says
Absolutely adorable. I read it twice! Also, love your pictures!
Donna
http://www.TheWaywardGifted.blogspot.com
Talya Tate Boerner says
Thank you so much!
Dorothy Latimer Johnson says
Love the poem, its form and the thoughts expressed. Cute picture of you two! Three Dog Night takes me back to some good times!
Bryan Jones says
okay, i’m learning that there are different forms to this writing gig, hmmmm! Good one!
Anita Stafford says
Didn’t know the name of this type of writing, but love your spring poem, very nice!
Debbie Arnold says
Lovely. Thanks so much for sharing it.