I’m popping in with a Poetry Swap package all the way from Southern California. I only took part in one Poetry Swap this season. And it was a right choice. Because when I wasn’t writing Poetry Swaps, I was writing picture books. Two rhyming manuscripts that have winged their way to publishers, and I’m feeling chuffed… and hopeful. Submissions – but not yet acceptances. (Not setting myself up for disappointment!) But I’m glad I hadn’t committed to more swaps, or I probably wouldn’t have had that little snippet of (unexpected) time and inspiration to write with such joy.
But by the same token, I was so glad that I *did* have a poetry swap! Because there is nothing quite like crafting a poem for a friend. A friend who gets poetry! It is a true gift that Tabatha gives us year after year, and I cannot convey how much I love it! (AND Tabatha is hosting the Poetry Friday link-up today. How perfect!🙃)
I always have such joy in the creating, that I completely forget that someone is doing the same for me! But look at this joy-burst Denise sent me! I can just SEE the fun she had in the making!
I really loved the way Denise closed her accompanying letter. ‘Blessings to you this Winter day!’ Yep – it’s winter here. Thank you for noticing, Denise. Your package was received with delight!
You can see my poem for Denise on her blog. (It’s a wee-bit prickly.)
Thank-you to all the Poetry Friday peeps who found me on my new Substack space last week. I’ll be there again next Friday. The plan is to post to my Substack on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Friday of the month. The 1st Friday of the month will be deliberately pitched to Poetry Friday. But sometimes other newsletters will too (since the space is where I’ll be talking picture books, poetry and verse novels) – so I’ll link in as it fits. 🙂 I’m still getting to know that space – but I’m not stressing it! Slow and steady is my pace.
Have a great week!
Feelin’ the love! What a terrific swap. And, yay for submissions! Go, Kat GO!
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Oh, Kat, how fun to read this post. I didn’t realize I was your only poetry swap. How fun that I got to be the one. Here’s to two acceptances on your submissions, and soon. You are great inspiration to others. I love your enthusiasm!
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I couldn’t have been more thrilled when I was given your name, Denise. 🙂 It was so good to catch up on your life again, after being quiet on Poetry Friday. Keep spreading joy!
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Congratulations on your submissions! Sending positive thoughts your way!
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Thank-you, Tracey. I had written this month off, for creativity – and the very next day I was inspired.😹
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Gosh! Joy in words and color! Congrats on getting two manuscripts out!
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Thank-you Patricia!
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I loved your poem for Denise and now, this from her, swapping love, Kat. I’m always glad to read your post and discover what new things are happening, like the possibility of new picture books! Hope the weekend will be grand!
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Saturday is passing fine, Linda. And I’m sure Sunday will be a blessing! Hoping your weekend is just as wonderful.
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I love that cow, too. ♥️ Congrats on your new picture book manuscripts! Go, Kat! (I had an opportunity to use “chuffed” today and forgot until too late. Darn! Must remember next time.)
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It is always a good day to be chuffed.😹 (I love that word. It just has the right level of oomph and chatter for that chuffy feeling.)
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Swaps and surprises, Kat. That cow is quite moooving! The anticipation of an incoming poetic piece is a special gift. Especcially, as you say, it is from someone else who ‘gets’ poetry.
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Haha. Moooving, indeed. 🐮
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Yay for the swap! You and Denise shared treasures with one another. Off to check out your Substack!
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Thanks, Karen!
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Good luck with your submissions, Kat!
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Thank-you Rose. 🙂
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You chose one swap and it was right for you; I sat this summer swap out and it was right for me. Still and all, to see the gifts and poems that crossed continents and oceans just makes my heart so happy!
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That’s what I find, too. If I haven’t taken part, it’s still a delight to see the swaps that have taken place.
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I came here after reading your fabulous cactus poem that really wasn’t “about” cactus at all. I love poems like that. And here is Denise with a nod to all of you! I didn’t swap this year. But I love seeing other exchanges.
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I just read your lovely comment on Denise’s blog. Thank-you! I think the poetry swaps spread a lot of smiles, and yes, even for those not taking part.
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What fun to receive such a personal poem from Deb! Also, congrats on your productivity–two submissions! Wow! That is an accomplishment worth celebrating. I signed up to follow you in your new Substack space. 🙂
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What a cool swap! And what lovely artwork! Best of luck on submissions.
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Thanks for sharing this fun art-poem piece from Denise–I 💙 the cow too! And sending positive thoughts your way for your picture book submissions! BTW my post has a bit of prickly cacti in it too…
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Beautiful gift celebrating you and your world. Ringing a bell!
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Hooray! I love it when a poetry swap is just the perfect thing. And, hooray for submissions. That’s great news! Fingers crossed that you will hear acceptances soon. I can tell you that the spring that’s coming is a warm one. Enjoy some cool air for a bit. The sun is on it’s way!
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Kat, I missed this post but glad to have found it now. I am glad that you had time to send out your submissions. Good luck. Denise’s poem and artwork are a delight during winter days. May your submissions find a home and your words continue to delight friends.
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