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After a stint of having a tough time sitting down and writing, I feel like I am finally getting back into the swing of things. I am playing catch up a bit in the February Poetry Challenge, but I am determined to have 28+ poems by the 28th.
This week I had the chance to share a piece of artwork from my own home. I chose a recent piece that my husband illustrated (you can see more of his work here, if you're interested). It was was so much fun to see everyone's ekphrastic poetry responses. You can see mine below.
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| illustration (c) John Herzog |
Snow Gators
Snowbirds flock
To Florida
Each winter
And relax
On sunny beaches
But some folks
Scamper North
To frolic
In the snow.
Are they snow gators?
(c) Rebecca Herzog
John's illustration "Winter Gator" is delightful and was such fun to write with. writing a poem a day has been challenging, but like you, I find myself "getting into the swing of things." I'm glad it is a challenge to write drafts of poems or I might never have done it. :)
ReplyDeleteI did love your husband's challenge artwork delivered straight to the writing band of friends via you, Rebecca. Will you please package up your poem and your husband's illustration for my winter gallery. I am excited to place it in the my upcoming Winter Wonderland Gallery. Your last line in your poem is a great question.
ReplyDeleteI love the illustration. It's so fresh and cute. And I love your question. I always like poems that turn things on their heads. : )
ReplyDeleteIt was like a breath of humor blew through the poems when you shared your husband's art. I love your idea of those northern trekkers being 'snow gators'.
ReplyDeleteSo clever! It was a joy to read your poem!
ReplyDeleteJohn's illustration was a delight to write to. I love your response about the snow gators. We have quite a few more snow birds that leave for the winter than those who come back for snow!
ReplyDeleteI have been swamped this month, but it's been fun trying to keep up with the daily challenge.
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