Category Archives: taking time to look

NaPoWriMo – Day Twelve

Posted on April 12, 2020 by Mary Beth Frezon

I think many are experiencing these sudden grabs of emotion. Every day, a swath of tears leaps unexpected a cut of green against weeds in an April landscape The rest runs to rules hills fading to light and blue above … Continue reading →

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NaPoWriMo – Day 11

Posted on April 11, 2020 by Mary Beth Frezon

The mail brought a postcard and the NaPoWriMo prompt brought a link to a lovely archived version of Kate Greenaway’s Language of Flowers. Lovely indeed and a welcome diversion on this cold April morning. I looked up the meaning of … Continue reading →

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Other things seen today

Posted on April 8, 2020 by Mary Beth Frezon

Daffodils seem extra exuberant and much appreciated this year! and then the hills, with clouds:

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NaPoWriMo – Day Eight

Posted on April 8, 2020 by Mary Beth Frezon

Rainy and sunny. Another spring in New England Day. Daffodils and cold. Like many, I’m having to work at the big question: what day is it? Outside, it’s raining and so I go, so my whole face is wet. My … Continue reading →

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NaPoWriMo – Day 7

Posted on April 7, 2020 by Mary Beth Frezon

Early poem today All the neighbors, the men, have got an urge to prune. Starts with some study — careful study, and clippers, pruners and chainsaws. Bonsai topiary to its conclusion nothing to impede the mower. My next door neighbor … Continue reading →

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