The first few moments
Of Autumn breeze
Smell of campfires,
Coffee roast,
And cooling green.
Sharp edge of season’s cusp
Will heat the day,
Softly accede to dusk,
This: a velvet season;
Verdant weakening.
Cerulean, crisp from up above,
Pillowed clouds,
Hum of change, my love,
Protectively
Quiets the negative.
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My friend, Shari, encouraged me to write from A to Z.
As many of you know, her wisdom, writing and compassion has been a blessing in my life. I began sharing my poetry here in 2013 and she, along with many others, has encouraged even my weakest of heart.
I believe this challenge is just what I need to push myself. I will try. I haven’t set any sort of timeline for this, but my intentions are to keep revealing as routinely as possible.
I also think it’s important to recognize that I haven’t weighted this challenge with any sort of expectation or intended outcome. I’m no longer interested in disappointment or how it makes me react. This I offer to you as it is, just as I’ve always tried to offer myself.
I write to feel. Allowing myself movement freely. A window into my soul. I’ve chosen to leave each poem as it was firstly written. Quite humbling to see where my mind sits to wait over time.
Thank you for supporting my A to Z effort.
Keep pushing… Beautiful verse
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Thank you, Rajiv
I’m pushing. Promise. Can’t wait to see what you’ve been up to over on your blog. Coming soon..
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Come on over!
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I shall!
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Audrey, I am so embarrassed – somehow this poem got buried in my inbox. I’m glad I found it.Thank you for the shout out, I didn’t expect to see my name here.
This poem is tender and gentle – autumn sneaking up on us, truly the velvet season with its hum of change and no guarantee about what will come next. You’ve opened the window into your soul. This poem is a perfect beginning for your A to Z challenge.
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It was my pleasure to honor you here. You’ve been a gift. I thank you. ♡
I love Autumn…it’s my favorite season. I find myself within it easily. Enjoy your weekend.
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What a cool idea, Audrey, and I love your beginning. Twenty-six days of ODRS will be wonderfully insightful — carry on, my dear!
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Your encouragement means a lot, Debbie. ODRS..yeah still looks like odors. Smiles. Hope you enjoy!
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This is lovely. I love the philosophy as well. As it should be!
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Hi, Holly. Thank you. I appreciate your support on this challenge. Ready or not… Smiles. Enjoy your day!
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I hope to, have a beautiful day as well Audrey!
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Thanks, H. ♡
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❤
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Its a wonderful writing exercise, One I may have to try myself sometime 🙂 I also think it’s interesting to write the poem and walk away, which is often scary when you want to smooth out lines and preen verses. Kudos to you my Friend. Enjoy the gift of words and lyrical verse to soothe your soul instead 🙂
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I spent time on the poem, Morgan, I just haven’t allowed myself to revisit the poem or change it now. I really wanted to keep the reality behind these poems. In a way, to keep the authenticity. As you know, most if not all of my poetry is personal. I am happy with the poetry this challenge produced. Thanks for stopping in. And you should try this, too! ♡
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I am always up for a writing challenge. Perhaps I’ll jump on board…if you don’t mind?
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Please join me! I’d love it, SisPoetess.
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Thank You 🙂 Im starting up a new “theme” for Wednesdays—tired of wordless wednesdays, so Im going to to Writing Challenge Wednesdays and this will fit perfectly 🙂
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Sounds perfect. You always find the perfect pictures to convey a multitude of feelings on Wednesdays, but this will be wonderful. I just know it. ♡
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I was just growing a bit bored with the whole wordless wed. thing. But I’ve been doing them for 3 years now, so hopefully no one will mind….too much LOL 🙂
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I think you made a fresh choice and people will love it!
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Hope so 😉 Feel free to jump in 🙂
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🙂
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Beautiful poem Audrey , this A to Z is an excellent showcase for you. ❤
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Thank you, Willow. I suppose what drew me in the most was the structure. I do like a little more detail to keep my focus.
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Yes nothing like a structured challenge to keep you on your toes I Am the same!
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Eye to Eye, you and me, Willow. ♡
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That is the truth sister!!
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You should be enjoying that sun before it goes down and the rain returns! Hugs!
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Love it!
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Hey there! Thank you ♡
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Consider using this as a self-imposed challenge to your awareness. Identify “B” in your world. You might be surprised by what you come to realize over the next 25 posts.
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This was definitely self-imposed, and wouldn’t have been had I not been so bloody curious if I could do it!! I’m looking forward to be enlightened by my own writing. Happens a lot, you see. Thanks for saying hi, C.
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You strike me as curious by nature. Methinks you can and will produce interesting insights.
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Yeah, tis true. You learn quick. Thanks for reading along.
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You’re off to a great start !
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Hi, Dan. Thank you.. I hope you enjoy the ebb and flow of me. Have a great evening!
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I really enjoy your poetry. I’m looking forward to this
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Aww. Humbling, you know.
As you know, I’m a fan of your musings as well. I look forward to reading your newest addition.
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Thanks.
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I would say, take your time and we will simply enjoy what you write. (Nice job on the A)
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They are all written, John. I am thankful to have you sitting near. I appreciate your understanding, but I have a feeling y’all will be tired of hearing from me after 26 days. Giggle (Thanks)
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Nah. Can’t happen. 🙂
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That’s because you’re stubborn. And I like stubborn. ♡
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Oh, Butch… knew it.
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🙂
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Looking forward to them. … without any expectations.
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Thank you for being here, Michael. I appreciate your support. Always.
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Hey, Auddie. I need your location for the collaboration. A general one, city, state. Whatever you’re comfortable sharing.
Just found out last night that the collaboration will be sent to the 100,000 Poe ts for Change archive at Stanford University.
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I’ll email you right now, Michael. Thanks for letting me know. I’ve missed a few updates as of late. Once again, thank you for inviting me to be a part of the collaboration. I’m proud of you and honored to be connected this way.
P.S. I hope you enjoy the A to Z Poetry…hugs.
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