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Poetry, Writing

Space Singing

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(Poem 309 for 2024 – I am writing a poem a day)

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It always starts with humming
a tune or whistling a little ditty.

Then she gets caught up in her
own musicality and can’t help
but start belting out a few show-
tunes and catchy pop numbers.

Before you know it, others have
joined in with their makeshift
instruments and attempts at
harmony, creating spontaneous
improvisational magic, the likes
of which might not be heard
again for a billion years or more.

@Home Studio – 309th poem of the year

Runner ups for the Space Singing photos to accompany my poem:

Poetry, Writing

Swinging Darkness

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(Poem 304 for 2024 – I am writing a poem a day)

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If you ever see a swing
gently swaying
and no one appears
to be on it, know that
monsters cloak
themselves in darkness
that cannot reach
our eyes so they can
play without scaring us.

@Home Studio – 304th poem of the year

Runner ups for the Monster Swing photos to accompany my poem:

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Glowing Orbs

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(Poem 288 for 2024 – I am writing a poem a day)

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when I find myself
in times of trouble
I’m drawn to the river
to reflect and recover
where the glowing orbs
catch my fears
and float them away
with my wasted tears
only then can I return
to my daily routine
less burdened by doubt
less afraid of the unseen
for I know the orbs
will always be there
to absorb every worry
and receive every prayer

@Home Studio – 288th poem of the year

Poetry, Writing

Harry Potter 8

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(Poem 245 for 2024 – I am writing a poem a day)

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When Harry dropped the resurrection
stone in the forest after conferring with
his lost loved ones, the imagery was
reminiscent of the Garden of Gethsemane
and the agonizing acceptance of death
as the only way to life for all of humanity.
To have the power to save yourself and
choose submission to pain and fear of
the unknown is a most noble sacrifice.

@Home Studio – 245th poem of the year (After watching it at home while Lydia & Charlotte watched it at Cinemark on 9/1/24 for Back to Hogwarts Week)

Yates, David. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows-Part 2. Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Warner Bros., 2011.

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Harry Potter 6

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(Poem 243 for 2024 – I am writing a poem a day)

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Severus’s mother was the magical
being he wished he could be named
for instead of his Muggle father whose
surname he got stuck with—Snape.
To hate your own blood, or any part of
yourself is a curse that can only lead
to misery and misfortune for the bearer.
I suppose he had that in common with
Tom and Hitler, and who knows how
many other evil people who throughout
time have wanted to root out others
because they despise their own roots.

@Home Studio – 243rd poem of the year (After watching it at home while Lydia & Charlotte watched it at Cinemark on 8/30/24 for Back to Hogwarts Week)

Yates, David. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Warner Bros., 2009.

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Harry Potter 5

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(Poem 242 for 2024 – I am writing a poem a day)

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I paid closer attention to Kingsley Shacklebolt
this time through the Order and found myself
wishing for more of his story, especially knowing
that he eventually became the Minister of Magic.
Not only does he look quite kingsly, but he is in
the inner circle of Dumbledore’s most trusted
friends, a fierce protector of Harry, and brave
in combat against multiple evil villains repeatedly.
We would be about the same age in real life.
He is a man I would love to meet could he step
from the pages and sit with me for a cup of tea.

@Home Studio – 242nd poem of the year (After watching it at Cinemark with Debbie & Celinda on 8/29/24 for Back to Hogwarts Week)

Yates, David. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Warner Bros., 2007.

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Harry Potter 1

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(Poem 238 for 2024 – I am writing a poem a day)

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This time around, what struck me most
was how utterly alone Harry was before
finding his family and place at Hogwarts.
A boy of 11 should not have to bear the
cruelty he endured at the hands of his
neglectful relatives in the cupboard under
the stairs at 4 Privet Drive, Little Whinging.
Told his whole life he’d amount to nothing
and best make himself scarce, then told
he’s famous, the boy who lived, a magical
miracle admired and marveled at by all,
is enough to warp the mind and heart.
Yet, this little boy is willing to face any
enemy, that others might live without fear.

@Home Studio – 238th poem of the year (After watching it at Cinemark with Debbie, Celinda, Paula, Jenny, Erica, Jacob, Caleb, Ava, Charlotte, & Lydia on 8/25/24 for Back to Hogwarts Week)

Columbus, Chris, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Warner Bros., 2001.

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Mary Poppins

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(Poem 157 for 2024 – I am writing a poem a day)

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Spit, spot, do your chores;
make the room look spiffy.
Once you’ve done your very best,
we’ll have some tea in a jiffy.

If you fancy a story before bed,
be sure you’ve brushed your teeth.
Don’t be dodgy or skip the molars;
then wipe your mouth beneath.

While you sleep, remember the rule,
no dream creatures allowed at home—
whichever magical lovelies you meet,
be they fairy, sprite, pixie, or gnome.

In the morning, before school,
I’ll make you some toast and beans.
Then off you go to learn your lessons
about all the kings and queens.

@Home Studio – 157th poem of the year (after watching Mary Poppins Returns with Debbie, Julia, Paula, and Celinda.)

Marshall, Rob. Mary Poppins Returns. Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, 2018.