Poetry Friday ~ HOME

19 Jul

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FOR THE MIDDLE OF THE MONTH POETRY CHALLENGE COLLEEN CHESEBRO WANTS US TO TRY SOMETHING NEW – A PHOTO PROMPT!

**USE THE ABOVE PHOTO AS THE INSPIRATION FOR YOUR POEM. ASK YOURSELF QUESTIONS AND TELL A STORY. BE CREATIVE! WHAT DOES THIS PHOTO SAY TO YOU?

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“Where is home? Home is where the heart can laugh without shyness. Home is where the heart’s tears can dry at their own pace.”

~Vernon Baker

 

 

Home Is Where We Love

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Beyond the black door

there are rooms and furniture

tastefully arranged

A home built with love and dreams

The sweetest sort of heaven

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“There is a magic in that little world, home; it is a mystic circle that surrounds comforts and virtues never known beyond its hallowed limits.”

~Robert Southey

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51 Responses to “Poetry Friday ~ HOME”

  1. Gwen M. Plano July 19, 2019 at 1:38 pm #

    Lovely!

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    • Vashti Q July 19, 2019 at 1:48 pm #

      Thank you, Gwen! Have a happy Friday and weekend! ❤

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  2. robbiesinspiration July 19, 2019 at 1:59 pm #

    I have enjoyed the photograph inspired prompts, Vashti. A lovely and uplifting response.

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  3. Bette A. Stevens July 19, 2019 at 2:17 pm #

    Lovely, Vashti… Have a lovely weekend!

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  4. Colleen Chesebro July 19, 2019 at 2:20 pm #

    Vashti, what a lovely Tanka. I’m so excited at how everyone saw something different in this photo. So cool! ❤

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    • Vashti Q July 19, 2019 at 5:39 pm #

      Thank you, Colleen! A photo prompt mid-month is a brilliant idea. I look forward to reading the different poems. Have a wonderful weekend! ❤

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  5. John W. Howell July 19, 2019 at 2:50 pm #

    Well done, Vashti. Happy weekend to you.

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  6. Annette Rochelle Aben July 19, 2019 at 2:58 pm #

    love and dreams! what a lovely thought. every home should be built from these!

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  7. coldhandboyack July 19, 2019 at 4:03 pm #

    Pretty thoughts, Vashti. Have a nice weekend.

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  8. Miriam Hurdle July 19, 2019 at 4:49 pm #

    What do we do without a home? A lovely poem that brings us home. Have a wonderful weekend, Vashti! ❤

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    • Vashti Q July 19, 2019 at 5:42 pm #

      Thank you for the lovely comment, Miriam. You have a great weekend too! ❤

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      • Miriam Hurdle July 19, 2019 at 10:36 pm #

        Thank you, Vashti. I have a women’s luncheon on Saturday and sing for three services on Sunday. I’ll have a great time! ❤

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    • Vashti Q July 21, 2019 at 11:31 am #

      I hope your women’s luncheon was wonderful and you’re enjoying your performances, Miriam. It looks like you’re having an amazing weekend. All the best! ❤

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      • Miriam Hurdle July 21, 2019 at 1:20 pm #

        Thank you, Vashti. We had a great time yesterday and I’m in the middle of the second service. We sang two songs, will go back after the sermon for 2 more songs.

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  9. D.L. Finn, Author July 20, 2019 at 1:35 am #

    Such a peaceful poem, Vashti:) I loved it! Have a great weekend.

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    • Vashti Q July 21, 2019 at 11:32 am #

      Aww. That’s makes me so happy. Thank you, Denise! Enjoy the rest of your weekend! ❤

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  10. balroop2013 July 20, 2019 at 12:23 pm #

    I love that Tanka Vashti.The word home conjures different thoughts for everyone. Mine are…
    Home is that cushions lonely moments, provides solace to disappointments, gives shape to desires and inspires to aspire high. Have a lovely weekend.

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    • Vashti Q July 21, 2019 at 11:36 am #

      Lovely words, as usual, Balroop. I also see a home as a place to allow your creativity and imagination to soar without fear of censure. Thank you, my friend! Enjoy!

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  11. karenringalls July 20, 2019 at 1:03 pm #

    Wonderful, Vashti. I love the idea of inspiring poetry through photographs.

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    • Vashti Q July 22, 2019 at 1:59 pm #

      Hi, Karen! The photo prompt was Colleen Chesebro’s brilliant idea. I’m happy you enjoyed the post. Thank you! ❤

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  12. Jan Sikes July 20, 2019 at 5:16 pm #

    Beautiful words – “the sweetest sort of heaven!” I so agree. My home is my sanctuary and that does include my blog.

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    • Vashti Q July 21, 2019 at 11:37 am #

      Thank you, Jan. Yes, my home is my sanctuary also. My blog is my kingdom. 😉 xo

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  13. Natalie Ducey July 21, 2019 at 10:58 am #

    Lovely, Vashti! Wishing you a beautiful Sunday and week ahead. XO

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    • Vashti Q July 21, 2019 at 11:41 am #

      Hi, Natalie! Thank you very much. I wish you the same, my friend. ❤ xo

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  14. dgkaye July 21, 2019 at 8:06 pm #

    Home sweet home. Vashti ❤

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  15. tracikenworth July 21, 2019 at 8:34 pm #

    Reblogged this on Where Genres Collide Traci Kenworth YA Author & Book Blogger.

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  16. H.R.R. Gorman July 22, 2019 at 1:40 pm #

    Beautiful and sweet!

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    • Vashti Q July 22, 2019 at 1:46 pm #

      Thanks for the lovely comment. 🙂 I’m glad you enjoyed the post.

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  17. Ken W. Simpson July 23, 2019 at 1:32 am #

    Where exactly is heaven?

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    • Vashti Q July 23, 2019 at 12:20 pm #

      I can’t give away my address, Ken (wink-wink). 😀

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      • Ken W. Simpson July 23, 2019 at 11:20 pm #

        I thought so

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  18. natalieedwards18 July 25, 2019 at 8:57 am #

    Love this! ❤

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    • Vashti Q July 25, 2019 at 12:23 pm #

      Hi, Natalie! I’m so glad you enjoyed the post! Thank you. ❤

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  19. mihrank July 25, 2019 at 12:20 pm #

    simply impressive and beautiful photo and presentation!!

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  20. thelittlealchemyst August 4, 2019 at 2:23 am #

    Lovely 😊

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  21. Chiara Carenza August 14, 2019 at 2:12 pm #

    Light and refreshing, keep writing 🙂

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