Yesterday I lay down in grasses green,
touching the footsteps of long ago todays,
silent they left trace, a guide between
exposed and hidden worlds, small inlays
under my hand a flutter spread, awake,
it seemed to call, and they came from near
and afar, protected, to undertake
no small business in their hemisphere,
but such a sham shelter they lay under,
makeshift at best, leading the false, foolish
are they, trusting in that hushed languor
my grace and goodwill they overembellish
a storm comes forth, high pitched and keening,
inside silence, mourn not their mute drowning.
I was born in the land of Banjo Paterson, gum trees, and weather extremes.
I am a freelance photographer. I love to make images that make people happy. To capture forever a precious moment.
I am also a freelance writer/editor.
I live in the Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, but still like to claim my Australian heritage.
I graduated with a Bachelor of Communications in 2008.
I am writing my first novel.
I love to write poetry, short stories, and also write for the web.
And there is nothing that is on a par with a sunny summer's day spent at Waihi Beach.
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It is. I find that having to work within specifics, and having to make sure that every word has a purpose [my wonderful poetry tutor taught me that…that in a poem…all words have to earn their place or leave] helps.
Thanks Sylvia. I think it still needs some work. Goodness writing in iambic pentameter is more difficult than I remembered. That is why I have avoided sonnet writing. Makes me appreciate those who do it well.
Wouldn’t even know where to begin Jo . I’m a proper philistine Lol .. I just thought what you penned here was …. really quite something . I LOVE words .
Good to read you stretching those poetic muscles Jo. Sonnets aren’t really my thing – feels like a step back in time, but this is well crafted and beautiful.!
I don’t begin to pretend that I get poetry, except for my silly, child’s play that I dabble in. If everyone says this is fabulous, and knowing you overflow with talent, I’ll believe each and every one of them. I did, however, try to google some info to see if it would help me. IT DOES NOT! 😦
But maybe there is something here that will give you some insight (if you really think you need to make some changes) And maybe not, what do I know? 😀 http://m.wikihow.com/Write-a-Sonnet
Thank you Gemma. All i know about a sonnet is the very difficult iambic pentameter, and the structure which is quite involved…but I will check this out.
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Expressive words … very soothing.
The first line captured me. Very nice …
Issy ❤
p.s. did I mention I like your blog theme? I can navigate it so much better.
Thanks for doing that for me. Oh, it wasn't for me? Darn …!!!! XD
Wow Jo, that’s beautiful!
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Thanks Izaak. Trying to get my muse back…writing forms of poetry that I am not good at, or never tried before seems to help sometimes.
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I imagine the challenge alone would be invigorating…
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It is. I find that having to work within specifics, and having to make sure that every word has a purpose [my wonderful poetry tutor taught me that…that in a poem…all words have to earn their place or leave] helps.
You should check him out – Tim Upperton
Seriously…the man is a genius.
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Fantastic writing, Jo.
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Thanks Sylvia. I think it still needs some work. Goodness writing in iambic pentameter is more difficult than I remembered. That is why I have avoided sonnet writing. Makes me appreciate those who do it well.
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My word that’s lovely Jo x
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Oh Poppy…thank you. I have really struggled with writing a sonnet. Really struggled. So much admiration for those who do it well.
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Wouldn’t even know where to begin Jo . I’m a proper philistine Lol .. I just thought what you penned here was …. really quite something . I LOVE words .
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That means a lot Poppy…to me !!
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Oh, exquisite!
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Thank you !!!!
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I think you just meditated Jo 🙂
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I think you might be right Suzanne…maybe finding words IS my meditation.
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I think writing poetry can be a path into meditation. That’s why I love haibun and haiku so much. 🙂
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I agree actually.
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In the beginning I smiled and celebrated; by the end, I wanted to stop the drowning..Fanta-bu-lous, though sad by the end..
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Oh I like that it made you feel !!!
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Yes, thank goodness, especially in my drugged state. 😀
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🙂 🙂 🙂
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Good to read you stretching those poetic muscles Jo. Sonnets aren’t really my thing – feels like a step back in time, but this is well crafted and beautiful.!
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Thanks Gilly. I love that you think so. I think it still needs work though.
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Absolutely beautiful Jo! Love it! 😀
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Awww….thank you !
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Very intriguing, especially the last line.
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I will probably go back on work on it some more sometime…sonnets are hard with getting the iambic pentameter right.
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Beautiful Jo! I have never written poetry.
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Thank you Nicole. I love the way it stretches my mind, and helps me deal with things.
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Ps love your Ariel gravator!
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I do too Nicole. Had fun making that one.
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Eloquent writing!
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Thank you Amy ! I am so glad to hear that you think so.
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Great job, Jo. Sonnets are so hard…
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Oh yes they are Sue. I am not 100% happy yet with this…but I will keep trying.
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I don’t begin to pretend that I get poetry, except for my silly, child’s play that I dabble in. If everyone says this is fabulous, and knowing you overflow with talent, I’ll believe each and every one of them. I did, however, try to google some info to see if it would help me. IT DOES NOT! 😦
But maybe there is something here that will give you some insight (if you really think you need to make some changes) And maybe not, what do I know? 😀
http://m.wikihow.com/Write-a-Sonnet
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Thank you Gemma. All i know about a sonnet is the very difficult iambic pentameter, and the structure which is quite involved…but I will check this out.
🙂
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Expressive words … very soothing.
The first line captured me. Very nice …
Issy ❤
p.s. did I mention I like your blog theme? I can navigate it so much better.
Thanks for doing that for me. Oh, it wasn't for me? Darn …!!!! XD
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of course it was for you Izzy !!!!!! Glad you enjoyed the sonnet.
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XD ❤
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Wonderful Jo….. you clever lady you xox 🙂
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Thanks Sue.
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