I’ve been writing Poems of Presence along with several other Poetry Friday pals over the past few weeks. These haven’t been quite as stressful as my April poetry project, and I’ve started to view finding a topic for each day’s poem as if it’s a scavenger hunt. I suppose that is what all idea generation is, really. As often happens with me, my ideas get ahead of my and I run out of time. Hence this late post with no new poem. Instead, two #PoemsofPresence from earlier this week.
Unaware of social distancing,
a bobcat strides past my kitchen window.
I gasp at his presence.
He gazes up, blinks,
then continues on his way.
I am still at the sink,
my heart racing in awe.
fallen petals
mingle with snowflakes.
It’s hard to tell where
winter ends
and spring begins.
© Catherine Flynn, 2020
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A bobcat! Wow! We’ve only seen coyotes (don’t like them cause they scare the foxes). Nice to read about these moments in your life.
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I can’t believe you’ve seen bobcats more than once from your kitchen window! Lucky you! Also, I love every last word of your winter/spring poem. Simply beautiful!
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Thank you for sharing these. A bobcat! Yesterday I saw a red fox prance through my yard and off to my neighbors. A reminder that there is a wild world out there.
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I’ve loved seeing what you’ve shared, Catherine. You must live in a wondrous place.
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I’ve so enjoyed writing and keeping up with other writers on twitter. The bobcat poem sure was a wow! How did you react? Did it startle you? Or, were you calm? I never think of your area being rural enough for bobcat….but it must be! Great catch….the pic, the bobcat and the poem.
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Wow! A bobcat? How amazing. I think my heart would jump out.
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How fortunate you are to see a bobcat out your window! How thrilling that must have been! Your poem perfectly captured your feelings. A joy to read! I love all wild and domestic cats. Your second poem is a joy to read, also and relatable to where I live! Spring is here to stay, now, or I hope it is. Thank you!
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I’m still in awe of that bobcat. I agree about the “scavenger hunt.”
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I’ve so enjoyed reading your poems on Twitter, Catherine. “Fallen petals” might be my top favorite I’ve read so far. I’m afraid I’m losing momentum writing them. It’s easy enough when I go out for a walk, but on the days I’m distracted with other things… maybe I should try your scavenger hunt approach. Don’t forget to post one or two faves on the padlet this month. 🙂 https://padlet.com/TodaysLittleDitty/PoemsOfPresence
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I love both of these. The bobcat one is pretty scary, though. So close! I hope you are having more springy weather now. Thanks for being a presence in the poems of presence.
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WOW. A bobcat out your window. I am soooo envious. I love how you captured it. My heart raced a little, too!
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Catherine, a bobcat is quite a sight to see from your window-that is a moment to pause. I do like your last poem and was wondering if you are interested in sharing at my Natures Nurtures 2020 Gallery. If so, please add it to the padlet, https://beyondliteracylink.blogspot.com/2020/04/nature-nurtures-special-invitation.html and send it also to me. Thanks.
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