Thursday, February 15, 2024

Poetry Friday - Postcard Joy

 It's Poetry Friday, and Margaret Simon is hosting HERE on her blog, Reflections on the Teche. She's sharing two beautiful poems that encompass both joy and sorrow, a journey in all our lives. Thanks for hosting, Margaret!

created by Linda M.

   You all know of Jone's idea, which began years ago of sending postcards for New Year wishes. This year, the Year of the Dragon, was a theme for some. Those I received were created with gorgeous art and special wishes for living the year! I am grateful to each of you for those lovely pieces that came in my mail! Thank you, Jone, Denise, Gail, Linda M., Margaret, Molly, Robyn, Michelle, Carol V., Tabatha, and Mary Lee. (You will need to click to enlarge in order to read some.)

Thanks, Carol!

Thanks, Michelle!

Thanks, Gail!

Thanks, Jone!



Thanks, Linda!

Thanks, Margaret!

Thanks, Molly!

Thanks, Robyn!

Thanks, Tabatha!




         Margaret included a 
quote that will inspire all the year! 




I am a rich woman!

22 comments:

Margaret Simon said...

Thanks for being a faithful member of my poetry tribe! Love and hugs!

Patricia Franz said...

I love these poetry postcard exchanges! Happy New Year again!

Tracey Kiff-Judson said...

Like getting little pieces of love in the mail!

jama said...

Just beautiful. Thanks for sharing these, Linda!

Carol Varsalona said...

Linda, it is always so intersting to see how my poet friends showcase their trreasured postcard poem. Your layout is fabulous. Thank you for sharing my mail to you. I always enjoy our poetry chit chat. I hope the weather is mild by you. It seems so peaceful here that is hard to believe we will receive a storm tomorrow morning. The winter chill is on. I just turned on the fireplace and see the tree branches are doing a left-right dance as I sit here and read the PF posts.

Susan T. said...

Those are some beautiful postcards! Thank you for sharing them with us.

Linda B said...

Thanks to everyone for checking out my wonderful mail, some of it from you! I've been all over the place today, grabbing groceries and working a little at the bookstore while waitng for snow this afternoon. It's getting darker and darker, but nothing falls from the sky yet! Carol, I wish I had a fireplace, but I love that you're sitting by one! Keep cozy, everyone, no matter the weather!

Rose Cappelli said...

Thanks for sharing all this poetry goodness, Linda! I enjoy seeing everyone's offerings.

Linda Mitchell said...

This annual exchange is such a bright spot in my year...I love the community of writing we all are a part of. It's generous and creative. Look at all the art in your post. It's beautiful.

Sally Murphy said...

SO many riches here. Thanks for sharing.

Carol Labuzzetta said...

Thank you for sharing. I've loved each and every one I got in the exchange.

Buffy Silverman said...

Thanks for sharing all this beauty!

Anonymous said...

Thank you for sharing these! Ruth, thereisnosuchthingasagodforsakentown.blogspot.com

Bridget Magee said...

Thanks for sharing the joy, Linda. Each postcard truly is a work of art. :)

Linda B said...

Thanks again, everyone! We have snow today, postcard picture perfect outside! Wishing you all a lovely weekend!

Mary Lee said...

I'll say it again -- it was a great year for postcards this year! I'm going to leave mine out for at least another month!

laurasalas said...

I love seeing these poems and postcards and art bounce around from blog to blog. Thanks for sharing them. They're worth a second (third? fourth?) read!

Linda B said...

Yes, mine are up (after the photos). Thanks, Mary Lee

Linda B said...

As Mary Lee writes above, on display and reading some again every day! Thanks, Laura!

Heidi Mordhorst said...

Lucky, lucky you ( and me and all of us)! I could barely believe the riches that came my way, and my mantel is festooned with dragons! Thanks for sharing some that I didn't receive, Linda.

Marcie Flinchum Atkins said...

What a treasure of a writing community we have!

Linda B said...

Thanks, Heidi & Marcie. The mail treasures start our new year so beautifully. I am thankful for Jone's creation every year!