I love the depth you achieve in relating simple moments - there is a profound feeling underlying every word and the reader is swept right into the mood. It slows the mind and brings such peace. Good work, Ollie! You heal sore spirits with your writing. Each word rings like a temple bell.
big fan of this one and so many of your poems! stopping by to also say:
As Poets United reaches its first anniversary this coming week we want to thank you for your support. Over the past year we have grown to 250 members plus and are steadily growing. Poets United is proud to have you as one of our members and look forward to another successful year. Your imagination, creativity and willingness to share with us is what makes our community such a wonderful place. Thank you for beautiful poetry and thank you for being a part of Poets United.
aren't these the moments that we live for. oh, these, and all the others before, after, and inbetween.
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Everything you write is infused with atmosphere, and this is no exception. I loved it.
ReplyDeleteYeah, these moments. To feel the warmth of your body as the cold moves in. To feel alive like that.
ReplyDeletesuch a serene place you create...the lingering warmth as the cool crawls in...nice...
ReplyDeleteI love the depth you achieve in relating simple moments - there is a profound feeling underlying every word and the reader is swept right into the mood. It slows the mind and brings such peace. Good work, Ollie! You heal sore spirits with your writing. Each word rings like a temple bell.
ReplyDeleteI see Michigan isn't the only place with roller coaster weather this spring. Nice one, Ollie!
ReplyDeleteCanada, Michigan and Reno...still cold, I guess. Although to me this felt like the beginning of fall. You created an effective sense of place.
ReplyDeleteThe faster the scatter, the warmer the robes. But sometimes you have to keep sweeping.
ReplyDeleteLove the images in this...
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Your poems make me want to visit the place where this monk lives. It always seems so peaceful.
ReplyDeletebig fan of this one and so many of your poems! stopping by to also say:
ReplyDeleteAs Poets United reaches its first anniversary this coming week we want to thank you for your support. Over the past year we have grown to 250 members plus and are steadily growing. Poets United is proud to have you as one of our members and look forward to another successful year. Your imagination, creativity and willingness to share with us is what makes our community such a wonderful place. Thank you for beautiful poetry and thank you for being a part of Poets United.
Ah, the master. Constant practice amidst even brewing storms.
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and stay warm
i draw pictures
and read blogs
and get chilly
(but only on the outside)