Singing My Ditty for Poetry Friday

       Poetry Friday is hosted by Donna Smith, at Mainely Write, a clever poet and long-time blogging friend. I hope you join her today to see all the poetry love shared. Donna shares a beautiful poem today titled "Halfway To Somewhere", exactly where we all appear to be. It's wonderful! Thanks for all, Donna.

       I am filled up with poetry this month, writing a poem each day for Laura Shovan's birthday challenge has been delightful. Go here for Laura's explanation of the challenge. With Laura, Diane Mayr, Heidi Mordhorst, Rosemary Marotta and Jone McCullough leading, I also recently finished the poetry judging for the Cybils award. Our winner was announced on Valentine's Day:

           I love visiting and reading the challenges by Michelle Barnes at Today's Little Ditty. This month her guest is David L. Harrison, under whose guidance I've had the honor and pleasure of taking a workshop at the Highlights Foundation.  You can find all the instructions for his challenge here, but the main part is to write a poem using the word "ditty". It's a fun word, and pays brilliant attention to Michelle's blog, doesn't it?  Be sure to visit Michelle to see everyone's responses.

It’s A Ditty-Full Day

It might be a song

of rhyming words sweet,

or relaxing music

while rocking to sleep.

A to-and-fro sound

like love back and forth

takes time to go round

as a ditty.

Or it could be a rhyme

in the bright morning sun

for a dance in the kitchen

when breakfast is done.

We can sing it through chores

while we sweep and we sway,

then we’ll skip outside

humming into the day

with a ditty.

Whatever you choose,

with your voice or a tap

the ordinary notes

fit a warm, cozy lap.

For a child getting sleepy

with words spoken low,

there’s no better thing

than a song that we know.

It’s a ditty!

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