Thursday, August 22, 2013

In a small town...

After a long break from writing, instead cleaning, bending and moving, my home has sold and the mixed emotions run deep.  It was what I wanted nevertheless, but now during the closing process much more needs to be done.  Hoping to be back with my muse by Oct., I will celebrate new surroundings and join you all here again at the pub.  I know I've missed a lot of good poetry, but there has been little time for reading, believe me!

Today Brian over at dversepoets.com has asked us to write a 55 - count them, a story in just 55 words to submit to our friend at G-Man's poetry site.  
I hope all of you are having a slow and peaceful summer,
Katy


 In a small village in the mountains,
silhouetted by evening's sky,  
 dwellers work, play, pray.
Clouds cherry pink encircle peaks white, 
softly enough to touch dry a 
baby's skin after bathing.
Night falls -
 hear only lullabies of the earth,
  eyes of the night sky blink
open, closed, watching  
 o'er the tranquil town 
 slumbering with angels

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26 comments:

  1. Brian MillerAugust 22, 2013 at 2:54 PM

    hey it is great to see you! i am glad it is all coming together...even if there was more work to do....cool 55 as well....love the little town and kinda the zoom out on it...the night watching over it in an earth lullaby...as if it were a baby....smiles.

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  2. BeachannyAugust 22, 2013 at 3:25 PM

    Aubade to Lullabye - it all works - soft, gentle, cradling. Lovely!

    Know about that moving thing. We finally got moved out of beach house compressing new stuff into my family home. It's worse than moving into an empty house. It's taken six months but I, too, am back to writing and reading. There was simply no time for anything else.

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  3. Ginny BrannanAugust 22, 2013 at 3:25 PM

    So soft and serene, love those "lullabies of the earth." Beautiful capture.

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  4. ScarletAugust 22, 2013 at 3:30 PM

    Lovely to see you again Katy ~ Liking the serenity and calming lullabies of the earth in this small town ~

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  5. WolfsrosebudAugust 22, 2013 at 3:44 PM

    do love the gentleness of this... great setting

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  6. MaryAugust 22, 2013 at 3:45 PM

    This poem gives we a wonderful sense of peace. Glad to see you, Katy.

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  7. Buddah MoskowitzAugust 22, 2013 at 3:50 PM

    This was so serene and lovely.

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  8. AnonymousAugust 22, 2013 at 3:51 PM

    Very serene, an enjoyable read. Good luck with the rest of your move!

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  9. VictoriaAugust 22, 2013 at 3:52 PM

    Such a peaceful environment, Katy. Well-described sense of place.

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  10. UnknownAugust 22, 2013 at 4:28 PM

    Definitely, it would be peaceful "slumbering with angels." A serenity in words and images.

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  11. MargaretAugust 22, 2013 at 6:21 PM

    This starts off so close and backs off beautifully, protectively. Lovely.

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  12. ClaudiaAugust 22, 2013 at 9:11 PM

    that sounds like such a peaceful place...think i would love to travel there one day...smiles

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  13. vb holmesAugust 23, 2013 at 3:27 AM

    Lovely, quiet, peaceful poem. Particularly like "Clouds cherry pink encircle the peaks softly enough to touch dry a baby's skin after bathing." Very nice.

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  14. JeffAugust 23, 2013 at 4:04 AM

    That's my kind of place--lovely writing! Take care of yourself, and I look forward to your full time return in Oct.!

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  15. Myrna R.August 23, 2013 at 9:01 AM

    Oh, your writing is so beautiful. I'm in the process of selling a home too. Still for sale my beautiful house, by my beautiful mountains. I miss it and your poetry touched my heart.

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  16. brudbergAugust 23, 2013 at 12:58 PM

    So soft and gentle... a joy to read... and great to see you :-)

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  17. IdaAugust 23, 2013 at 1:32 PM

    Beautiful prose. I can almost picture a quaint little, sleepy country town under starry lit skies. Hoping your life slows down now after the sale of your home.

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  18. Liz Rice-SosneAugust 23, 2013 at 3:05 PM

    This is quite lovely. I was there and saw and felt everything. What you are doing is so difficult. I hope that the process eases up soon.

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  19. Kathy ReedAugust 23, 2013 at 3:48 PM

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    1. Kathy ReedAugust 23, 2013 at 3:53 PM

      It's nice to be back for a bit and thank you all for your nice comments. It will be easier to better focus on other things soon.

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  20. G-ManAugust 23, 2013 at 6:19 PM

    BBBBrilliantly Beautiful....
    Wow Katy, what a fantastic contribution.
    Loved your haunting 55
    Thanks for playing, good luck on your upcoming
    endeavors, and have a Kick Ass Week-End

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  21. kelvin s.m.August 23, 2013 at 6:36 PM

    ...Katy, this is gentle & so mesmerizing... i can live with your beautiful images here... hope the moving is fine & that you find ease & comfort easily with your new home... smiles...

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  22. kaykualaAugust 23, 2013 at 8:19 PM

    Wonderful seeing you back Katy! Your new house and new surroundings augers well for the community. Looking forward see more!

    Hank

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  23. AnonymousAugust 23, 2013 at 8:25 PM

    I wish you well on your move and in your new home. :-)

    I like the sweetness and gentleness in your poem. You painted a beautiful world. :-)

    ~Imelda

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  24. AnonymousAugust 24, 2013 at 4:06 AM

    You've painted a serene picture - quite the contrast to the hustle and bustle of moving house and making a new home.

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  25. AnonymousAugust 24, 2013 at 4:26 AM

    Serene and airy reading here like a feather dropping from above. Hope all goes well in your move.

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