Happy Valentine's Day to all you Lovelies! I know some complain about commercialized Valentine's Day, but I feel like any excuse to show people you love them is a good day... so bring on the hearts and chocolates and flowers and poems!
And on the theme of love...
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| driving along Oak Creek Canyon at sunset |
Cathy Hall
Denise Panter
Barbara Schneider
Congratulations!!
And here are the words readers want to add to our DICTIONARY:
And yes, I wrote another ArtSpeak! RED poem this week. I decided to stick with the Valentine's theme, which led me to my Valentine among artists: Vincent van Gogh. Enjoy!
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Bedtime Love Song
I love you
like red blanket
loves bed
like walls
love the color
blue
like chair
loves a body's
weight –
no room
can hold
the love I feel
for you.
- Irene Latham
... and here is a link to another Valentine's Day set of poems: one by Aileen Fisher, one by me. :)
Sedona is so full of beauty! Your bedtime poem is sure to spark sweet dreams.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Rose! I had always heard about Sedona, but it truly is something you must see in person.
DeleteThis is absolutely full of the coziest love. I love YOU! What a glorious trip...and what a beautiful time of celebration for your newest book. xxxx
ReplyDeleteThank you, dear Amy, who I imagine cozied with all that winter lace outside the window... xo
DeleteSunset and bedtime -- a gorgeous, cuddly combo! Happy Valentine's Day, Irene! xo
ReplyDelete... and isn't "cuddly" a most cuddlesome word?? Thank you, Tabatha. xo
DeleteFab poem, Irene! Lucky you, visiting Sedona and seeing the Grand Canyon, and that red car. :) Perfection.
ReplyDeleteJama, it truly was a beautiful time. Thank you for chiming in! xo
DeleteWow... I love that poem! Thanks for all your warm red ideas.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Karen! Warm + red = magic! xo
DeleteLovely that you had that trip, Irene. It is so beautiful there! Your poem takes us on a wonderful romantic ride, and the ending, truest love, right? That picture from Van Gogh is lovely too. Happy Valentine's Day!
ReplyDeleteLinda, we all need those romantic rides, don't we?? Sending love to you! xo
DeleteThank you for sharing Irene! Congratulations on all the good mojo coming your way for your newest book! I'm really happy for you guys!
ReplyDeleteThank, Tim! Appreciate you celebrating with us! Still thinking about your 3-D printer novel.... go go go!
DeleteOh, how wonderful! I share your love for Van Gogh. The poem is perfect for that painting. I'm sure he approves!
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful words for the dictionary. I'm starting to brainstorm prep plans for Charles' visit to my school. This gives me a great idea!
Oooh, I can't wait to hear what you come up with! I know it will be AWESOME. so
DeleteI'm with you, I love Valentine's Day! Thank you for this sweet bedtime poem. I hope your day is filled with love and laughter.
ReplyDelete... and yours, dear Linda! Thank you! xo
Delete"I love you like blanket loves bed!" A new favorite line! I wonder what my sixth graders might write with this as a mentor poem! I want to share it with them!
ReplyDeleteOh I hope you will share it with them. If you do, please do share their poems with me! xo
DeleteOh, your bedtime love song is simply lovely! And I love visualizing you and Paul in your rented red car. I wonder about the "red" adventures you'll have this year!
ReplyDeleteYes, it was as funny moment, because the rental company guy said "pick your car," and I headed straight for the red one! :)
DeleteThat bedtime love story is fabulous! I can see kids using it as a mentor text to create their own love poems. Looking forward to the next red poem!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Donna. So much love to you! xo
DeleteThanks for ALL the Valentines! Sending cat-curled-by-my-side love to you!
ReplyDeletecat-curled-by-my-side is THE BEST. And back to you! Thank you, Mary Lee. xo
DeleteLovely, and I completely agree about Valentine's Day!
ReplyDeleteYes! Love love love! Bring it, give it, savor it. xo
DeleteI love the simple language you used in this gorgeous poem, Irene!
ReplyDeleteOh, yay, thank you, Irene! You know how I love your books! (And I love that poem, too. I have red on my bed and in all of my bedrooms and not just because I'm a Georgia Bulldogs fan. :-) I just kinda love a pop of red before bed!)
ReplyDeleteMight there be a poem percolating in that trip to Sedona in the red car driving through the red canyon rocks… Such an overflowing love-filled poem, thanks Irene! xo ps The "Bedroom at Arles" is a fav of mine…
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