89th Virtual Poetry Circle
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Welcome to the 89th Virtual Poetry Circle!
Remember, this is just for fun and is not meant to be stressful.
Keep in mind what Molly Peacock’s books suggested. Look at a line, a stanza, sentences, and images; describe what you like or don’t like; and offer an opinion. If you missed my review of her book, check it out here.
It’s a new year, and if you haven’t heard there is a new feature on the blog this year . . . my first ever, poetry reading challenge. Yup, that means everyone should be signing up because all you need to do is read 1 book of poetry.
Today's poem by Annie Dillard comes from her Mornings Like This:
Learning to Fear Watercolor (page 59) ++++++Nicholson's Peerless Water Colors. Instructions. 1991
FEARLESS WATER COLORS . . . The ONLY Water Colors on FILM LEAFLETS.
Lay them on quickly. Begin. They flow; they form shades and tints.
FLESH TINT: Be very careful With this color. The tendency is To get the wash too strong.
LIGHT GREEN: The tendency is To get all greens too dark.
SKY BLUE: The tendency is To color the sky too deeply. It must Be well diluted and put on with great care.
SEPIA BROWN: Roadway, limbs Of trees . . . a very serviceable color. Much patience will be required.
DEEP BLUE: Very strong, So use only small clippings.
Go at the work boldly. Cultivate A free wrist movement. WE THANK YOU For your interest in Peerless Colors And hope you have enjoyed using them.
Always color your sky first-- Most fascinating, and so simple.
Let me know your thoughts, ideas, feelings, impressions. Let’s have a great discussion…pick a line, pick an image, pick a sentence.
I’ve you missed the other Virtual Poetry Circles. It’s never too late to join the discussion.