Poetry Friday ~ #Etheree #Poetry

5 Feb

Hi, everyone! A warm welcome to my blog.

It’s the first of the month and that means we choose our own syllabic poetry form, theme, words, images, etc. for Colleen Chesebro Poetry Prompt Challenge!

This video brought tears to my eyes. What a brilliant collaboration! I loved the poem these children created together. It’s filled with so much hope and love. They inspired my Etheree this week.

A virtual hug can’t replace your warmth

And “i-contact” is not eye contact

We’re forced to live differently

Animals venture further

while the streets are empty

We stay in our homes

And the skies clear

Birds sing songs

Nature

speaks

Photo by Karina Vorozheeva (@_k_arin Unsplash)

I hope you enjoyed today’s video and poem. Have a happy day!

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54 Responses to “Poetry Friday ~ #Etheree #Poetry”

  1. John W. Howell February 5, 2021 at 2:32 pm #

    Excellent, Vashti. Have a wonderful weekend

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  2. Bette A. Stevens February 5, 2021 at 4:50 pm #

    Love it! ❤ Sharing… xo

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  3. yvettemcalleiro February 5, 2021 at 5:50 pm #

    Beautiful, Vashti! And i love the picture at the end, too. 🙂

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    • Vashti Q February 5, 2021 at 7:32 pm #

      That’s an adorable picture, Yvette. I loved it too. Thank you! 😀 xo

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  4. Jacquie Biggar February 5, 2021 at 6:56 pm #

    Beautiful, Vashti. Yes, there is plenty to be sad about, but nature tells us she’s waiting 🙂

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  5. Jill Weatherholt February 5, 2021 at 7:21 pm #

    Beautiful poem, Vashti! Thanks for sharing. xo

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    • Vashti Q February 5, 2021 at 7:33 pm #

      It’s always a pleasure, Jill. Thank you! 😀 xo

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  6. D.L. Finn, Author February 6, 2021 at 3:25 am #

    I loved that video, Vashti. That last line is powerful. I loved your companion etheree to it! Have a great weekend. Xo

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    • Vashti Q February 8, 2021 at 11:43 am #

      Thank you, Denise! Enjoy the new week. 😀 xo

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  7. judeitakali February 6, 2021 at 4:34 am #

    Wow, amazing and evocative 🧡🍁

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  8. karenringalls February 6, 2021 at 6:02 am #

    I enjoyed your poem, Vashti, and love your photo of the kitten.

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    • Vashti Q February 8, 2021 at 11:44 am #

      I’m so glad you did, Karen. Thank you!

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  9. memadtwo February 6, 2021 at 7:06 am #

    I hope we are all listening! And thanks for sharing the video. (K)

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  10. Jules February 6, 2021 at 8:46 am #

    Fun! I do think some animals are braver since there are less folks about.
    I think I saw a coyote the other day!

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    • Vashti Q February 10, 2021 at 12:57 pm #

      Hi, Jules! Wow! That’s so cool! There’s been many reports of animals coming around. 😀

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  11. Natalie Ducey February 6, 2021 at 10:58 am #

    Beautiful, Vashti! Thanks so much for sharing. 🙂 Wishing you a wonderful weekend! xo

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  12. Jan Sikes February 6, 2021 at 12:35 pm #

    What a beautiful video, Vashti. Words from the hearts and souls of children, reverberate around the world. I adore your poem. Well-done!

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    • Vashti Q February 8, 2021 at 11:47 am #

      I’m happy you liked it, Jan. Thank you very much. 😀 xo

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  13. jazzytower February 6, 2021 at 4:36 pm #

    It does seem that nature is enjoying the new quiet. Nicely done.

    Pat

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  14. Marje @ Kyrosmagica February 7, 2021 at 3:05 am #

    Beautiful Etheree and video so poignant for what we are going through Vashti. Take care, have a lovely Sunday. x

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    • Vashti Q February 8, 2021 at 11:50 am #

      It’s a little sad but also hopeful and optimistic in the end. You have a fabulous week, Marje! 😀 xo

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  15. robbiesinspiration February 7, 2021 at 5:05 am #

    It is amazing how the children have adapted, Vashti. We are raising a generation of OCD fanatics.

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    • Vashti Q February 8, 2021 at 11:52 am #

      I guess it’s easier to adapt when you haven’t experienced much. They have less things to miss. However, it can still be a struggle. You may be right. 🙂

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  16. Annette Rochelle Aben February 7, 2021 at 9:10 am #

    Proving that we truly DO live in a marvelous world! So much love being shared here. ❤

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    • Vashti Q February 8, 2021 at 11:54 am #

      Yes! And also that we’re not as different as we think. We all basically want the same things. Thank you, my friend! ❤ xo

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  17. Colleen M. Chesebro February 7, 2021 at 1:03 pm #

    What a sweet Etheree poem, Sis. Even though we all have to stay inside, we’re finding hopeful ways to continue to connect… like writing poetry together. I love it! ❤

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  18. dgkaye February 7, 2021 at 8:50 pm #

    Beautifully written Vashti. And the video was so moving, all truth. Everyone wants to go back to living. ❤ xx

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    • Vashti Q February 8, 2021 at 11:57 am #

      Thank you, Debby! I was in tears as I watched this video. You’re right. ❤ xo

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  19. Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. February 8, 2021 at 3:37 am #

    Fabulous Vashti.. such a reflection of the time we are living through..♥

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  20. D. Wallace Peach February 8, 2021 at 10:30 am #

    What a beautiful video, Vashti. I’m so glad you shared it. Kids are amazing as usual. And a wonderful poem. the “i contact” and “eye contact” was a marvelous contrast. Loved it. 🙂

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    • Vashti Q February 8, 2021 at 11:59 am #

      Hi, Diana! I’m happy that you enjoyed the video and poem. Thank you! 😀 xo

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  21. specialk718 February 8, 2021 at 6:12 pm #

    Love it!

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  22. jazzytower February 13, 2021 at 8:09 pm #

    I was really moved by the video as well. Nice job Vashti.

    Pat

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    • Vashti Q March 5, 2021 at 3:01 pm #

      I’m so glad. Thank you, Pat! 😀 xo

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  23. jazzytower February 13, 2021 at 8:09 pm #

    I was really moved by the video as well. Nice job Vashti.

    Pat

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  24. healinghands231 February 27, 2021 at 10:41 am #

    Thank you for sharing that video with us.

    I think it’s the kind of video that brings us back to earth, and I think some of us might need that.

    I love the layout of your poem, it’s so perfect for a topic like this. The way the words get less and less, the last word almost like an exclamation mark or ellipses. I like it a lot 👌🏽

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    • Vashti Q March 5, 2021 at 3:05 pm #

      It’s my pleasure to share this video. It’s so beautiful that I couldn’t keep it to myself. This poetry style is called Etheree. It’s a syllabic poem, and the syllables go down in number in this sequence: 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. You should try it if you enjoy writing poetry. Etherees are a lot of fun to write. Let me know if you decide to try it. 😀

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      • healinghands231 March 8, 2021 at 9:03 am #

        Oooo this sounds very exciting. I might try it in the future. Thank you so much for letting me know what it’s called, it’s very much appreciated ☺️🌹

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