Saturday, 7 July 2012

For Sigrid (no sewing here)

Sigrid says write a poem, so I wrote a poem.  Well, I tried.  This poetry lark isn't easy you know.
 Don't extrapolate this...I won't do EVERYTHING  Sigrid says. Honest.  I am just highly suggestible. 

I am from apple trees,
dappling sunlight,
long grass in summers,
weaving, twisting.
Secret paths shaded by beech,
a hidden entrance,
stealing raspberries.
Swinging on the willow branches.
Waiting to see the wizard. 



That's it, I am embarrassed now so to follow family tradition I will avoid conversation and offer food: now here, have a cake. 
Or even a biscuit.
It's been a long day at the end of a long week, so I am shuffling off to have a sleep.  May I suggest you go and read Sigrid's poem?

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11 comments:

  1. charlotte7 July 2012 at 07:53

    food cure everything don't you think, including embarrassment! All looks yummy, do you have one of those biscuit guns with all the different shapes?

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    1. Minnado8 July 2012 at 18:47

      Yes! I got one of those biscuit guns/cookie presses in the Lakeland sale recently as a birthday present. It takes some practice though to get the dough the right consistency for popping out. :)

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  2. Sigrid7 July 2012 at 10:57

    You did it! What you wrote is highly suggestive to my imagination and I am drooling at the sight of sweets. Is this where you are from as well? Distracting people from peering into your past by shoving treats in plain view? And where I'm from we are easily manipulated by such tactics and say, "don't mind if I do. . ."

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    1. Minnado8 July 2012 at 18:48

      Thanks Sigird - I actually enjoyed doing some writing and may even try some more. x

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  3. niddetissus7 July 2012 at 19:38

    Lovely poem - I'm glad you shared it with us! :)

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  4. Mia9 July 2012 at 22:41

    What a great post! Is this what has been happening while I have been away from blogworld? I think you have the writer in you so happy to read some more of those when the muse inspires you again.... :)

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    1. Minnado9 July 2012 at 22:44

      Yes, I have missed you! Welcome back, and thanks for the kind words. :)

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  5. Scruffybadger10 July 2012 at 09:11

    This is lovely Debbie - perfectly evocative & when I read it earlier this weekend you inspired me to give it a go after also seeing Sigrid's. Couldn't comment then as mt browser packed up - oh joy!
    And I know what you mean about sharing something so personal & not what you normally do - great attempt at humour & feeding to divert - I'll have some of everything please!! Soon I will post mine & then you can squirm with me too!

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  6. Alexandra13 July 2012 at 23:50

    Lovely post and I Love your traveller dress! I hope you all have a great weekend xxx

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  7. Alessa14 July 2012 at 08:54

    Lovely. :) Thank you for sharing, Debbie, and no need to be embarassed! I've been meaning to try, too.
    Actually, maybe I should try that for my creative writing circle tomorrow, the theme of which is "legacy". Not too bad a match, is it?

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