entrance to another world
crack it open
songs stream through the opening
throw it wide
sunlight treasure dusts your path
go through the door
look upon adventure
don’t look back
behind you is gone
your past is a closed book
keep walking
surprise in the garden
you are never alone
love grows here
its fresh scent opens your eyes
Poetry is the opening and closing of a door, leaving those who look through to guess about what is seen during a moment…
~Carl Sandburg
Didactic Poetry: A form of verse, the aim of which is to instruct the mind and improve morals. (information on forms gathered from Poetry Soup)
The painting: “Filoli Courtyard” is one of my mother’s paintings. It kept me sane this past winter.
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Thank you for visiting Moondustwriter. In 2019, we have an exciting project. We are developing elementary curriculum for Ugandan children. As a writer, it is a thrill to help children who want to learn. Along with the curriculum, we hope to develop simple fictions about Uganda for the children to read at school. Trust me books are in short supply. We will use our trusted story tellers: a butterfly and a lion to make the stories come alive. Stay tuned as Bethany and Me put pen to paper.
I've been part of the blogging community for more than 10 years. Some old timers may remember the award winning (2012 Twitter Shorty ) blog community - One Stop Poetry. I was the (quiet) originator of the idea and co-producer of One Stop Poetry.
I am a published writer, poet, artist and photographer. I have written, as well as edited, for periodicals, radio, blogs and fellow writers.
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Poetry sure transports us to a fresh new world … brilliantly written 🙂
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Thanks so good to see your smiling face Amrit.
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Love how the window forms the letter D. It’s a great mix of things you have going on here for each letter – the visual art, the poem, the inspiring quote, and quick literary lesson. Lots of power in each post!
Hope you’re having fun with the A to Z challenge,
Jocelyn
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Yes, this was a fun year to put together even without my hands.
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I absolutely love this! Oh my goodness!!!
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Oh you are so sweet.
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That painting is amazing. Your mother is quite the artist! 🙂 Excellent prose, as well.
Alex Hurst, fantasy author in Japan, participating in Blogging A-Z April Challenge.
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yes my mother is very talented; she could have been world famous but chose creativity and anonimity instead.
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Marvelous poem is door to the garden,Leslie thanks you’re brilliant!
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I hope each poem is a door to something.
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I love your photograph, the contrast is brilliant and took me right through the window panes.
Sophie
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Thanks Sophie appreciate your visit and look forward to visiting you
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Reblogged this on Ned Hamson Second Line View of the News.
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What a beautiful poem and an absolutely gorgeous picture.
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So pretty. 🙂 Thank you for sharing. I love the imagery.
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Beautiful poem. Beautiful thought. Beautiful blogging……
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Sad how many people elect not to walk forward through the door…enjoyed the poem.
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Fabulous poetry and art–I truly enjoy my visits here.
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Beautiful. And it worked–the didactic aspect of it. I was actually envisioning walking through the woods to my own secret garden. Lovely, Moonie. 🙂 Thank you 🙂
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Oy! Anonymous = me= Teresa And thank you for visiting my blog.
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Turn another page; that step to… tomorrow’s dream.
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Love that Sandberg quote !!!
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Beautifully written. I have a blog friend who is having to open a new door and travel down a new, unfamilier path. I am going to give her the link to your post. I think it will inspire and comfort her. Have a good day. I’m enjoying the A to Z posts.
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You’re a talented poet, and your mother is a talented painter. The two pieces work well together!
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Great pic, poem, quotes and huge thanks for sharing your mums painting. Not surprised it got you through a winter, it’s stunning.
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Love the window photo and how the poem translates the love of poetry to mean a new entrance, a new beginning an adventure! Your mother’s painting is spectacular! I love all elements of this post!
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Beautiful pictures and a lovely story. Reminds me of a quote I’ve been drawn to lately – “Forward with hope.”
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A very literal interpretation of the quote – and exquisitely well done at that! I think this is my favored piece so far that you’ve posted for the challenge. 🙂
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