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Wednesday, May 6, 2015

I WILL SAY YES


Today I will say YES
to the sunshine brightening the sky,
it's beauty so wondrous
it enriches my eye.

 I'll say YES
as I dance on my way to school.
No cares. No worries.
I'm one dancing fool.

 I'll say YES
when you ask me to come play.
I'm floating on a cloud.
Up, up and away.

 I'll say YES and smile
to all I meet,
I'll even wave
to cars in the street.

 YES to new things
I'll try, YES, YES, YES.
I know it will bring me
much happiness.

   I was reading a blog post yesterday at Radio, Rhythm and Rhyme from Matt Forrest and he mentioned saying YES.  It reminded me of being in a poetry workshop with him at the Highlights Educational Foundation Barn.  Any time we had an exercise or an activity to do as a group, Matt would be the first to say YES, let's give this a try and see where it takes us.  So this poem is for Matt with a message for all of us.  What can you try today that you haven't tried to do before?  For your poetry challenge today, can you write your poem in a form you haven't tried before?  What ever you do, try having fun today and say YES.
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7 comments:

  1. Matt Forrest EsenwineMay 6, 2015 at 1:43 PM

    I'm very touched that my post inspired you in such a way, Joy! (You certainly are a poetry cheerleader in your own right, you know!) Thanks for sharing this. I'm going to share it on FB, as well!

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    1. JoyMay 6, 2015 at 2:28 PM

      Thanks, Matt. WOW! We could start our own mutual admiration society. How are the Little Dude and Princess Sweetie pie? Hope you have a great Mothers Day weekend.

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    2. Matt Forrest EsenwineMay 6, 2015 at 8:22 PM

      Thanks, Joy. They're both getting huge - Phoebe's almost 21 months now, and Grey's heading into kindergarten in the fall! Where does the time go?

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  2. skanny17May 6, 2015 at 2:53 PM

    A terrific poem and post. Some day I hope to visit the Barn again while you two and David Harrison are there. The world needs more Joy and positivity.
    Janet F./Clare/Fagal

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    1. Matt Forrest EsenwineMay 6, 2015 at 8:22 PM

      Hope to see you again, Janet!

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    2. JoyMay 7, 2015 at 5:39 PM

      Me too. It has been way too long since I've seen David Harrison and Matt Forrest, live and in person. I'd really enjoy spending time at the barn with you Janet.

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  3. Linda A.May 8, 2015 at 5:44 AM

    When poets get together, they know how to have fun! I love your "Yes" attitude, Matt. Nice tribute, Joy.

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