Hello and Happy Poetry Friday! Be sure to visit Jama's Alphabet Soup for what's sure to be a delicious Roundup.
I'm away from my desk today—teaching and learning at SCBWI Wisconsin. Hooray!
Today's ArtSpeak: WOMEN poem is special because it was inspired by art from one of our neardear poet-artists, Linda Mitchell! Thank you, Linda, for the birds you sent flying into my heart. I chose to write it as a shadorma (Spanish syllabic form, just 6 lines), because I love the challenge of short forms!
Shadorma for the Birds Nesting in My Mailbox
I did not
expect you, but there
you were: sing-
ing of sun-
flowers—you gave me skywings
and now I'm flying!
- Irene Latham
p.s. This is not my first time to write after Linda's art. Check out "Summer Travels North for the Season" !
Linda is the best, isn't she? So generous and talented. Hope you have a good time in Wisconsin! xo
ReplyDeleteLovely poem inspired by LindaŹ¼s beautiful collage -- a double treat for us poetry lovers!
ReplyDeleteIrene, I agree with Jama that this ArtSpeak is a double treat. The collage by Linda could be this century's ephemera. Your words fly so gently with the birds. Enjoy SCBWI Wisconsin!
ReplyDeleteWhat a treat to find Linda's art and your poetry paired!
ReplyDeleteWheeeeeee! They flew to just the right place for a poem of delight.
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