I wrote this poem as part of National Poetry Month as well as in response to this week’s prompt at Eugi’s Causerie to “Go where the prompt leads you and publish a post on your own blog that responds to the prompt. It can be any variation of the prompt and/or image. Please keep it family friendly. Prompts close 7 days from the close of my post.”
To inspire you, I’ve included the prompt “Dance” along with the photo, Eugi’s beautiful haiku and a quote from Maya Angelou below –
and let cosmos rid chaos
stars sway in moonlight
“Everything in the universe has a rhythm, everything dances.” – Maya Angelou
Prompts such as this are a fun way to stretch your creative muscles and to discover other bloggers.
I do hope you check out the offerings that are linked over at Eugi’s Causerie — and maybe… just maybe… you’ll be inspired to dance with words and images too! I hope so!
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Dare Boldly 
To find yourself, lost in nature, so lovely and wise, Louise.
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Thank you MS — I love that feeling. ❤
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LG, I like it.
I have a thought.
Take your 2nd last verse – move it upfront, make it first. I think that sets the stage better and gives the piece better balance. Or, ignore me. Just one guy’s first-reaction to it.
Cheers,
Mark
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Thank you Mark — it was a great suggestion! 🙂 ❤
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I see you posted it on LinkedIn – as amended. Does that make a co-author, or just copy-editor?
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Thank you my copy-editor! Oh. and muse-inspirer too. 🙂
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Your words flow like the freshly thawed stream Louise. I would love to walk with you, that path you mention is beautiful.
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Wouldn’t that be amazing Balroop? To walk along the river together, chatting, sharing, communing? How divine that would be! ❤
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I agree! 💕🌸🌸
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Your poem fills me with delight and smiles. So beautiful and true.
You know how I also love nature and hearing your walk described in such spontaneous
and happy way is a special treat.
I did really smile big at “ the sun fairies danced on water”. Oh, I can see them. 😊🦋.
Miriam
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What a lovely comment. Thank you Miriam — I think when we connect through our love of nature and delight in walking amidst its beauty we ‘see’ into the heart of another and in that seeing, our hearts expand in joy. ❤ Thank you for seeing into me and expanding my joy.
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Thanks Louise. To see into the heart is such a beautiful gift. So to share, is precious.
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I like how you say
I found myself, lost…
because it is a surprise and inspires thought.
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I like finding myself lost! 🙂 ❤
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So beautiful Nance. Thank you for sharing it and leading me back to your place, and heart
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What could be more lovely than a walk through nature, Louise. Your poem took me with you every step of the way! Thank you so much for joining in.
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I’m not sure there is anything more lovely Eugi! Other than perhaps walking with someone like you!
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Aww, thank you so much, Louise, and the feeling is mutual!
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beautiful……….it makes me want to sit in nature and hear her voices!
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Her voices are so beautiful Wendi! I hope you do!
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this is one of my goals for the coming week……thank you 🙂
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What a lovely post
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And what a lovely comment Joanne. ❤ Thank you.
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I really love it. I’ve been using photo prompts as a way to “lighten” my languishing soul. My recent poetry is of the darker side of Covid and not near as inspiring as yours although it does have dancing in it and perhaps fits the prompt?
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Ooohhhh…. love the sense and imagery of your comment bernie — especially ‘to “lighten” my languishing soul.’ — I am so with you on that one.
I read your poem — it is powerful and I believe your post is something everyone should read which is why I’m including the link here — https://equipoiselife.wordpress.com/2021/04/21/head-down-blinders-on
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Thanks for the compliment.abd the link to your site… As I said it’s on the dark side but that’s where I am feeling these days..
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Beautifully penned, Louse. Imbued with the essence and magic of nature. I just love this time of year when Spring begins to wake from sleep. I love the introductory line to the poem – ‘I walked the path I always walk’. It provides a sense of permanence and continuity as the changes in nature take place. Best Regards.
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Thank you so much Goff for your beautiful feedback and the comment about the introductory line — nice! Best regards to you too!
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Pleasure. Really enjoyed reading your poem, Louise. Wonderful. Have a great weekend.
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Lovely, Louise. I would be lost without nature.
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Love this Louise❣️Your creative muscles are getting a great workout!
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A beautiful dance with nature as we walk.
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Nature has the most wonderful invitations to dance! Thanks for dropping by and dancing here with me.
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