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Friday, November 6, 2020

ArtSpeak: RED poem "somewhere"

Hello and Happy Poetry Friday! Be sure to visit Susan at Soul Blossom Living for Roundup for what I think is her first Roundup. Yay!

What a strange week... I don't know about you, but it's been a bit hard to focus. I do have some happy book news to share:

THIS POEM IS A NEST received another starred review, this one from School Library Journal!  

★ "A beautiful, emotional, and incredibly creative poetry book that inspires reflection, dreaming, and writing. A must for libraries and schools."

Big smiles from this poet. :) :) :)

And... I got to kitten-sit for one night, which was absolutely delightful. Nothing quite as hopeful as a kitten!

Lacy! (my mom's new cuddle-love)

 Finally, here is my third poem in a row inspired by illustrations shared by Richard Jones on Twitter. Enjoy!

somewhere

a world turns
without words
like lost,
             forgotten—

we are not
confounded
by winter

each moment
cozy,

              wondrous
as a red coat
with no pockets

- Irene Latham

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12 comments:

  1. RuthNovember 6, 2020 at 6:15 AM

    How I love that poem! And congratulations on your starred review!

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  2. Linda MitchellNovember 6, 2020 at 8:25 AM

    How is it that I never saw the array of artspeak poems in the padlets? What a beautiful display. You give me so many good ideas. I love the simplicity of "wondrous as a red coat with no pockets." I can just see a young, young child looking and looking for pockets that they want to be there. Another lovely and fun poem today.

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  3. Linda BNovember 6, 2020 at 8:26 AM

    "Nest" deserves all the kudos, Irene. Congratulations! And you've turned that lonely painting into something to celebrate. I love the ending of "wondrous/as a red coat/with no pocket". It made me look again! Happy Weekend!

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  4. jamaNovember 6, 2020 at 10:19 AM

    Congrats on the glowing, well deserved review. Love the red coat poem and the adorable kitten!

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  5. Liz SteinglassNovember 6, 2020 at 12:00 PM

    Congratulations on your wonderful book. I love your beautiful poem. And how does one apply to be a kitten-sitter?! I'm in!

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  6. michelle koganNovember 6, 2020 at 3:27 PM

    I'd like to visit this world in your sensitive and "cozy" poem… Thanks for taking us there Irene! Congrats on your latest review, Yay! And what an adorable kitten, xo.

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  7. Carol VarsalonaNovember 6, 2020 at 5:59 PM

    I am so delighted for you, Irene. The THIS POEM IS A NEST deserves all the accolades it gets. As for the poem, can I curl up into the image and your words? Lovely. Enjoy the kitten.

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  8. Alan j WrightNovember 7, 2020 at 12:37 AM

    Great review Irene. I am excited to have my own copy and have been sharing its wonder in my on-line poetry workshops. Your short little poem is winter wonderful!

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  9. Mary LeeNovember 7, 2020 at 6:10 AM

    Echoing Linda M. -- how did I not know about your padlets? Guess who we'll be visiting for Poetry Friday next week?!? YAY!!!

    And this poem...such a warm little hug.

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  10. susanbruck.comNovember 7, 2020 at 12:43 PM

    What a sweet and lovely poem--it makes me feel warm and hopeful. And congrats on another starred review! for your amazing book. (and thanks for sharing the kittens, too)

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  11. Karen Edmisten November 8, 2020 at 8:43 AM

    Congrats on that beautiful review! And I love, love, love today's poem. That illustration is beautiful, too. Just followed Richard Jones on Twitter. :)

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  12. TabathaNovember 9, 2020 at 12:42 AM

    Yay for Nest being a "must"! Love Lacy and your cozy poem, too! xo

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