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I love the 2018 Poetry Postcard Exchange!
Over the course of the past week, I've searched for poems about postcards to share in the celebration of this year's exchange. There are quite a few poems about postcards at The Poetry Foundation and at Poem Hunter and in various corners of Google. None really suited me.
You know what that means, right? It means I had to write the poem I was looking for.
Lately, I've been playing around with 'definition' poems. This is just what I call them. I have no idea if there is a proper form to call what I've been writing. If there is---I'd love to know!
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Thank you, poets! I so enjoy your creative postcards.
What things call out to you for re-definition through your eyes as a poet. I'd love for you to share in comments.
I much prefer the poet's definition! <3
ReplyDeleteSometimes you read something and it forever changes how you see something. "Paper portal" just did this for me! And that diminishing line....sigh! Happy Poetry Postcard Friday! xx
ReplyDeleteDear Linda, I love the wish wish wishing in this poem! Glad you are enjoying the postcard exchange... what a wonderful way to nurture yourself and others. Happy Poetry Friday. xo
ReplyDeleteLinda, I love thinking of poetry postcards as paper portals. Now that I have posted the Poetry Friday Roundup, I can concentrate on getting my own postcards printed and off. Stay tuned for the breadcrumbs to reach you and take you farther on your journey. Thanks for the wishes.
ReplyDeleteGlad you penned your own poem Linda! And having this postcard exchange gives us a good excuse to exercise squeezing thoughts in "between lines--," in between our busy lives–so glad we all did, thanks!
ReplyDeleteI love that you wrote the poem you wanted to find! Paper portal, bread crumbs for our journey... "The just right words in the just right order."
ReplyDeleteFor some reason my head translated your post title to "Be the poem you wish to see in the world," which I think you do, Linda! Like the others, I'm into "paper portals."
ReplyDeleteFrom paper portals to breadcrumbs for our journey--your definition of the postcard exchange is spot on. And I have enjoyed your definition poems. I'd like to try some myself. I've considered sending on some of the postcards I've received to share the fun and inspiration even further, but I'm not sure I can part with your map postcards. If I do, it will be for someone very special.
ReplyDeleteThere is so much about this that I love...paper portal, squeezed between the lines, and the wishing lines. I love this idea of a definition poem, and I just might have to try it out myself.
ReplyDeleteLove that you wrote your own postcard poem. :) Hooray for "paper portals"!
ReplyDeleteI love the paper portal and wishes. Wonderful poem!
ReplyDeleteMy postcards (in envelopes) are mailing today. I will be sharing my stash ofpostcards soon. I love the idea of definition poems.
ReplyDeleteThe swap was fun, wasn't it? I only wish I had signed up to share with everyone. I took it slow for my first year. And yes, I agree that sometimes you just have to write your own poem! Thanks for sharing these! -- Christie @ https://wonderingandwondering.wordpress.com/
ReplyDeleteI'm so intrigued by the idea of a definition poem and your example makes a wonderful mentor text. I'm going to have to try this! Love, love, love your ending!
ReplyDeleteMy cards go out tomorrow. Was supposed to be today, but the day got complicated...
ReplyDeleteGreat idea to write your own postcard poem.
Your poem is the only portal I need, Linda... I wish, wish you, wish you would keep em coming!
ReplyDeleteI have a postcard (as well as a notebook and book) collection - this post is so precious. The ending is glorious.
ReplyDeleteI love the way you pair poetry with definitions! It's totally left brain/right brain!
ReplyDeleteWell, lucky for us you didn't find a postcard poem to your liking... because everyone loves your original! Thanks for sharing your own poem and these lovely postcards. :0)
ReplyDeleteOh, I love that! Nicely done, Linda! Beautiful ending.
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