Hello, beautiful readers! It's been a crazy couple of weeks for me, so I've missed out on some poetry. Last weekend, I went with two friends to Cinci '26, JR Ward's book convention. We met some of the actors in the Passionflix series of the book and watched the first episode of season two, which was amazing! We met the author (again) and were able to take pictures with her and the actors. We met other fabulous readers/fans and danced the night away with them and the author on the last night there. It was truly an incredible experience!
Unfortunately, after three trips last month and being nonstop on the weekends in between, my body has given me a cold to force me to slow down (it hasn't worked well). I'm still busy. Lol!
I went to a brunch with my girl friends this afternoon and have been resting since then, so I thought I'd try to participate in two of my favorite challenges.
The first challenge is the Wea've Written Weekly Prompt #232, where Destiny asks us to incorporate an Urdu word into our poem. I chose to go with Qaraar, which means "a quiet sense of peace - something that steadies you and helps you feel settled." Our poem has to have twelve or fewer lines.
The second challenge is from #TankaTuesday, where Willow asks us to write an Abhanga, which is four lines with a 6-6-6-4 syllabic pattern. Lines 2 and 3 need to rhyme, so the rhyme scheme is abbc. The poem must focus on a specific day in October that is memorable to us.
I decided to write about my mom's birthday. My sister and I went to visit her and my dad this past Saturday to celebrate her 78th birthday. She has had a tough few years with surgeries and auto-immune issues, but she keeps making the best of life, and I admire her for that.
Birthday Wishes
a new year of life, hope
may qaraar fill your days
may you feel loved always
many blessings
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Yvette, what a lovely birthday blessing: four little lines that make “many blessings” feel like an accurate count!
ReplyDeleteMuch love,
David
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Thank you, David! I'm very blessed to still have her in my life. I appreciate you visiting. :-)
DeleteWishing qaraar-filled days along with birthday wishes for your mom... 🌷
ReplyDeletesuch heartwarming and beautiful sentiments ...
Thank you, Yvette...🤍
Thank you, Destiny! I appreciate your visit! :-)
DeleteI love that photo of you and your sister with your parents. What a treasured time to share with them. Love the poem and birthday blessing!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jan! We enjoy visiting them and spending time as a family. Thank for you stopping by. :-)
DeleteThank you for sharing the blessing Yvette, yes, may peace and calm be yours.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Peter! I appreciate your kindness. :-)
DeleteWhat a great photo, Yvi!! Happy birthday to your mom. ❤️
ReplyDeleteThank you, Colleen! I appreciate your visit and birthday wishes. :-)
DeleteSo lovely and warm, Yvette! 💛
ReplyDeleteThank you, Nicole! I appreciate you visiting. :-)
DeleteI love the urdu word you chose, Yvette, and you beautifully added it to your abhanga. Happy birthday to your mom. Lovely pic of the family.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like a fun but very hectic month. The literary event sounds lovely. You're right about the body sending warning signals to slow down. And we better listen or it knows very well how to make us. I experienced it with all the travelling I did during the last couple of months.
Thank you, Smitha! Yes, I overtaxed myself with my travels this month. I haven't slowed down much, but I am fortifying myself with nutrients and sleeping well. Thanks for stopping by. :-)
Deletehi, Yvette❣️
ReplyDeleteJust wanna let you know that this week's W3, hosted by our beloved Punam, is now live:
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Much love,
David
http://skepticskaddish.com/
Thank you, David! I've opened it on my computer but have yet to sit long enough to focus on it. I hope to write this weekend. :-)
DeleteHappy birthday tp your mom. Perfect poem for her. I hope you are feeling better soon xo
ReplyDeleteThank you, Denise! I still have the cough, but I am feeling better. I appreciate the well wishes. :-)
DeleteContiued success in living a full life - take care of yourself as you care for those you love. 💕
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jules! I appreciate you stopping by. :-)
Deletehi, Yvette❣️
ReplyDeleteJust wanna let you know that this week's W3, hosted by our beloved Kim Whysall-Hammond, is live until Monday:
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Much love,
David
SkepticsKaddish.com
Thank you, David! I am going to take a look at it tonight. :-)
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