thecourseofourseasons

Observations from the Garden

Morning and Evening

Posted on March 14, 2013 by The Course of Our Seasons

pale pink
bashful morning
slight veil of wispy clouds
your cheeks blushed crimson in the sun
new day
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ascend
lovely maiden
bright in the eastern sky
wearing your silver crescent crown
new moon

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and another cinquain : )

trilling
lovesick peeper
singing to his lady
of sex and immortality
frog song

51 thoughts on “Morning and Evening”

jane tims on March 18, 2013 at 12:49 pm said:

Hi Kathleen. I like all three poems, especially the first one … words ‘bashful’ ‘veil’ and ‘whispy’ express the image well. Jane

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dogear6 on March 15, 2013 at 10:48 pm said:

Ah yes, sex and immortality always brings the ladies in. Even if you’re just kissing a frog.

Have a good weekend! Hope your weather is good enough to work outside for a while. We’re supposed to have rain all weekend. It doesn’t matter. We replaced all the windows this week and have a big cleaning job to get done anyhow.

Nancy

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- The Course of Our Seasons on March 16, 2013 at 8:56 am said:
  
  Heading out to the garden this morning before the cold front and rain comes in – enjoying a couple of very warm days before we head back into the 50s next week. Have a load of mulch coming next week so trying to get everything cleaned up. New windows – nice -what a chore ahead of you – but soon you can sing – ‘I can see clearly now……’ : ) K
  
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Apryl Gonzales Sweet (@SweetApryl) on March 15, 2013 at 1:46 pm said:

I like the parallel cinquain poems using the sun and the moon. Lovely imagery here!

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- The Course of Our Seasons on March 15, 2013 at 7:51 pm said:
  
  Thank you so much – I am happy you liked them! K
  
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wolfsrosebud on March 15, 2013 at 7:40 am said:

loved the personality your first piece took

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- The Course of Our Seasons on March 15, 2013 at 7:52 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much – K
  
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MarinaSofia on March 15, 2013 at 3:37 am said:

One lyrical, one dramatic and one funny! You certainly showed us how diverse this form can be.

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- The Course of Our Seasons on March 15, 2013 at 7:55 pm said:
  
  Thank you- I like your descriptions!- K
  
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Kelvin S.M. on March 14, 2013 at 10:22 pm said:

…really nice execution of images from your keen observation…smiles…

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- The Course of Our Seasons on March 15, 2013 at 7:55 pm said:
  
  Thanks, Kelvin! K
  
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margaretbednar on March 14, 2013 at 9:35 pm said:

lovely maiden! Beautiful

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- The Course of Our Seasons on March 15, 2013 at 7:58 pm said:
  
  Thanks, Margaret! K
  
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heidi on March 14, 2013 at 9:27 pm said:

Cheeky froggy!

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- The Course of Our Seasons on March 15, 2013 at 7:59 pm said:
  
  As I am writing, I can hear them singing their lovesongs! K
  
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I HAVE A VOICE on March 14, 2013 at 9:14 pm said:

breezy songs weep across your cinquains! Lovely ! Deborah

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- The Course of Our Seasons on March 15, 2013 at 7:59 pm said:
  
  Thanks, Deborah – so happy you dropped by! K
  
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Gretchen Leary on March 14, 2013 at 8:38 pm said:

The first one was dreamy, the second almost like an ode, and the third made me smile (and a soft laugh) cute

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- The Course of Our Seasons on March 15, 2013 at 8:00 pm said:
  
  Happy the little frog brought a smile to you, Gretchen! K
  
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siggiofmaine on March 14, 2013 at 8:03 pm said:

I like the cinquains very much.Each have their charm in the words you so carefully chose. I’m with Bjorn on the last one…a day maker for sure.
Peace,

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- The Course of Our Seasons on March 15, 2013 at 8:01 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much – I so appreciate your kind words! K
  
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eusebiaphilotes on March 14, 2013 at 7:39 pm said:

So many beautiful images of nature, the deep life, even in small things.

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- The Course of Our Seasons on March 15, 2013 at 8:03 pm said:
  
  This is such a lovely thing to say – yes, even in small things – sounds like the subject for a series. : ) Thanks so much – K
  
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kimnelsonwrites on March 14, 2013 at 6:45 pm said:

your morning took my breath away

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- The Course of Our Seasons on March 15, 2013 at 8:04 pm said:
  
  Kim – you always leave me with the nicest comments – thank you so much, can’t tell you what that means. K
  
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Tony on March 14, 2013 at 6:12 pm said:

There’s just a little bit of haiku peeking through in each of these delightful cinquains, Kathleen. I really enjoyed the morning and evening images – and that frog is singing a song most of us know the words to 😀

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- The Course of Our Seasons on March 15, 2013 at 8:07 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much, Tony. I went back and read your prompt and yes, I see what you mean. This was a very challenging form for me – I think the frog song was closer to a cinquain than the others. But I am intrigued by the form and will continue to play with it. Thanks bunches! K
  
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aprille on March 14, 2013 at 6:00 pm said:

How sweet these are and in complement to your images.Delightful.

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- The Course of Our Seasons on March 15, 2013 at 8:07 pm said:
  
  You are sweet to say so – thanks – K
  
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ihatepoetry on March 14, 2013 at 5:34 pm said:

All three are superb, with a slight sensual nod to #3.

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- The Course of Our Seasons on March 15, 2013 at 8:08 pm said:
  
  Thanks – *smiles* K
  
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pandamoniumcat on March 14, 2013 at 5:24 pm said:

All lovely and go together quite well to create a mood. It’s hard just stopping at one! 🙂

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- The Course of Our Seasons on March 15, 2013 at 8:08 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much! K
  
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kkkkaty1 on March 14, 2013 at 4:52 pm said:

I have to admit I’m a sucker for the bashful word…such a versatile adjective…and I like the peeper, too!

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- The Course of Our Seasons on March 15, 2013 at 8:09 pm said:
  
  I know – me too – on both counts – thanks , Katy – K
  
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jessicalynnlang on March 14, 2013 at 4:40 pm said:

The first two poems are truly stunning.

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- The Course of Our Seasons on March 15, 2013 at 8:09 pm said:
  
  You are very kind to say so – thank you – K
  
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ninotaziz on March 14, 2013 at 3:57 pm said:

Really lovely, Kathleen! Sometimes just enjoying the moments of the day brings greatest pleasure.

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- The Course of Our Seasons on March 15, 2013 at 8:12 pm said:
  
  Yes, when we stop and give ourselves to these small moments – thats what life is about – Thanks so much for your kind words – K
  
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Rowan Taw on March 14, 2013 at 3:29 pm said:

“Bashful morning” – I like the idea of morning needing encouragement (just as I do to get out of bed).

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- The Course of Our Seasons on March 15, 2013 at 8:12 pm said:
  
  So happy you liked it – K
  
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Laurie Kolp on March 14, 2013 at 2:50 pm said:

Love bashful morning, pink sky.

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- The Course of Our Seasons on March 15, 2013 at 8:13 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much Laurie – always appreciate when you drop by K
  
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brian miller on March 14, 2013 at 2:45 pm said:

haha….what a daring frog to sing so….smiles…and really cool the first two…from start of day to end….love the visuals…and the blush of that first light as well…smiles.

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- The Course of Our Seasons on March 15, 2013 at 8:16 pm said:
  
  Thanks Brian – we have a small pond on our front patio – and these little guys can get LOUD! K
  
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claudia on March 14, 2013 at 2:34 pm said:

oh i like the cheeks blushing crimson in the sun and the silver crown..nice…and the last one cracked me up…singing of sex and immortality…haha..not a bad song at all..smiles

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- The Course of Our Seasons on March 15, 2013 at 8:17 pm said:
  
  Smiling back, Claudia – thanks so much! K
  
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Heaven (@asweetlust) on March 14, 2013 at 2:34 pm said:

Lovely cinquain poems ~ I specially like the pale pink morning of the new day ~

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- The Course of Our Seasons on March 15, 2013 at 8:17 pm said:
  
  Thank you – so happy you liked it! K
  
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Björn Rudberg (brudberg) on March 14, 2013 at 2:34 pm said:

Wow, that last me brought a smile to my face

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- The Course of Our Seasons on March 15, 2013 at 8:17 pm said:
  
  Thanks Bjorn! Glad it did! K
  
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