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This week we choose our own syllabic form and a chakra color to feature in our poem.
Yesterday was my birthday. As some of you know, the last 3 years were extremely challenging for me, and Iโm lucky to be alive and well. So this birthday was a special one. I didnโt do anything special, there was no fancy dinner, lavish gifts or extravagant party, but I felt reborn. I also felt grateful and blessed, not only to be alive, but to be able to do the things I love like writing, reading, blogging, among other things. This is nothing short of a miracle, and I thank God every day for my life.
For this weekโs Colleen Chesebro Poetry Challenge I chose the Chakra color green to include in my poetry. I chose green because itโs the color of Harmony and Health.๐
I chose to write a Cinquain:
I live
Iโm in the green
free to love, laugh, and sing
Natureโs color renewed my mind
Iโm me
This is lovely. I’m learning a lot about colors with this prompt. Green now feels like a favorite from all that I have read. And a belated Happy Birthday and a good weekend to you.
Pat
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Hi Pat! My favorite colors are blue and green. Even as a child I loved these colors. Thank you for the birthday wishes. I’m having a great birthday weekend. Enjoy your weekend! ๐
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Good๐, you’re very welcome.
Pat
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Sorry, Vashti ๐
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That’s okay. I’ve done that a few times myself. ๐
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Terrific poem and illustration, Vashti.
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Thank you, John! โค
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Congratulations to the return of your health, Vashti! Happy birthday to you. Your poem is precious.
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Thank you, Miriam! I’m happy you enjoyed the poem. ๐
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You’re welcome, Vashti. ๐
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Lovely to read your poetry! โค
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Awww. Thank you, my friend. โค
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Very nicely done. I see you โin the greenโ and I love it! Happy Birthday.๐
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Hi Linda! That’s so sweet! Thank you. โค
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Happy Birthday, dear Vashti! I’m so grateful you are feeling well again and “in the green.” Your poem and beautiful illustration are a celebration of life. My heart cheers for the miracle that is you. โค๏ธ
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You’re the sweetest, Gwen! โค I appreciate your comment. Thank you. Enjoy the rest of the weekend!
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Such wonderful positive energy. Happy Birthday! (K)
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Thank you very much, my friend! ๐
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Happy birthday. I love the artwork.
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Thank you! ๐
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Beautiful, Vashti! Happy birthday! xo
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Hello Jill! I’m happy you liked the poem. Thank you!
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Hereโs to being in the green! Lovely poem, Vashti. Hugs and love ๐๐
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Happy Birthday! ๐
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Thank you! ๐
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Yay! Thank you. I’m so glad you enjoyed the cinquain, Harmony! Much love! โค
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Blessings and (((hugs))) to you, Vashti! xo
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I wish you the same, Natalie! Thank you. โค xo
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Such a lovely poem, Vashti. And the image is amazing!
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Thank you very much, Jan! I’m happy you enjoyed the post. โค
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Vashti-Sis! You’re back and you’ve been missed. Green is the color of the heart chakra and I’m sending you huge hugs and love. Happy Birthday, my sweet friend. โค
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Hi Sis! That’s right! I did read that in the links you provided in your post. Green is also a relaxing color that revitalizes our bodies and minds. That’s why it feels so good to be out in nature. Thank you for your lovely comment and birthday wishes. โค
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You’re so welcome. Using the psychology of color is so good for our writing. โค
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Happy birthday, and so glad you have the miracle of health again. Loved your poem and the heart charka:) xo
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Thank you so much, my friend! I’m happy you enjoyed the poem. โค xo
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I’m so happy to see you participating in our poetry community, Vashti! And I’m thrilled that you are feeling better. I know it’s been rough for you, but you are a survivor with a strong will to live, laugh, and love. I love your poem, and I LOVE your artwork. It’s always so breathtakingly beautiful! ๐
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Iโm happy to be back, Yvette! Thank you so much for the visit and awesome comment. You enthusiasm encourages me to keep going.๐ฅฐ
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Vashti. I loved your rebirth post. And I’m so glad to see you back here, and most of all, to hear you are doing well! Wishing you many, many, many more birthdays. โค xx
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Thank you so much, Debby! Iโm always happy to see you. I appreciate your birthday wishes.๐
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What a wonderful celebration of your recovery and survival, be safe and thrive ๐
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Hi Willow! I appreciate the well wishes! Thank youโฃ๏ธ
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Keep well ๐๐
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Beautiful Vashti, belated birthday wishes to you, I too am so happy you are recovering and that you are here. Lovely poetry lines ๐๐๐
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Hi Jaye! Itโs lovely to see you! Iโm happy you enjoyed the Cinquain. Thank you!โฅ๏ธ
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Happy Belated Birthday, Vashti. Your poem exudes gratefulness and joy. I hope the year ahead brings excellent health, harmony, and love. โค โค
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Such lovely well wishes, Dianaโฃ๏ธI appreciate you. Iโm also happy you enjoyed the poem. Thank you!โค๏ธ
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Happy birthday, Vashti – here’s to many more years of full life for you!
Much love,
David
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Thank you, Ben! I appreciate your well wishes.๐ฅฐ
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Hi Vashti, I am so glad that your health has recovered and you enjoyed your birthday so much. The poem is gorgeous.
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