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Rose Scarff's avatar

The first poem really spoke to me, even though I have turned into a summer person in my old age. I really can't take cold weather and I really miss the sun. But then I was born in August so perhaps I've grown into it!

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26thAvenuePoet (Elizabeth)'s avatar

Summer takes some growing into, for true -- and aging helps with that! Thanks for being here, Rose.

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Lisa Andradez's avatar

I'm a November baby and I hate this time of year in the UK, I much prefer the sunshine of Spring. However, I adore your poems, so good!!

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26thAvenuePoet (Elizabeth)'s avatar

So glad you liked the poems, Lisa. Happy birthday (belated), and hold on, spring is coming!

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Lisa Andradez's avatar

Thanks Elizabeth! :)

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Arnaly Arriaga Blanco's avatar

I’m the exact opposite. I could be under the sun all day. Yet, I was born in November, but in a tropical country. Happy Birthday!

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26thAvenuePoet (Elizabeth)'s avatar

And happy recent birthday to you, Arnaly! Thanks so much for reading.

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Linda Ruth's avatar

These poems are beautiful. I disagree. I was born in February. I have always disliked winter with the cold and snow. Spring and Summer are my happy seasons.

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26thAvenuePoet (Elizabeth)'s avatar

Definitely not a scientific theory! But I'm glad you like the poems, Linda Ruth.

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Tara Connor's avatar

I love these! So beautiful. I am, as ever, the exception to the rule. I was born in July and I hate the heat. I always wished for a winter birthday with sledding or ice skating. I’m a gardener so I do love the summer for that. But my body craves the colder temps of fall and winter.

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26thAvenuePoet (Elizabeth)'s avatar

I knew the theory was bogus! But I'm glad the poems were real for you, Tara.

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Fotini Masika's avatar

Beautiful poems, Elizabeth!!! 🖤

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26thAvenuePoet (Elizabeth)'s avatar

So glad you liked them, Fotini!

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Ann Collins's avatar

Incarnation

drawn like a layer of cloud between us and the love of God

so we can look at it and not go blind.

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So beautiful, Elizabeth

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26thAvenuePoet (Elizabeth)'s avatar

💛🌿

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sonja ringo's avatar

Beautiful poems! I was born on Christmas Day and winter is my least favourite season so there’s that :/ I’m a summer girl but I think winter it trying to teach me something [still haven’t learned the lesson]

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26thAvenuePoet (Elizabeth)'s avatar

Glad to know a summer soul born in winter, Sonja! Thank you for reading.

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Donna McArthur's avatar

Ah, to learn the price of fire. This resonates with me because I'm always cold - but I do like winter. I was, however, born in July and the theory of preferring the season we are born in is very interesting! I wouldn't say mid summer is my favorite time of year.

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26thAvenuePoet (Elizabeth)'s avatar

Maybe you're the exception that proves the rule? Or maybe the "rule" is fun but specious?😂 Either way, thanks so much for reading, Donna.

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Margaret Ann Silver's avatar

Gorgeous. I love so many lines, but especially the ending of the second poem:

"I have a heart for winter, for dark and frost-bound days

that sweeten all we know of warmth and light."--what a perspective shift.

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26thAvenuePoet (Elizabeth)'s avatar

Thank you always, Margaret Ann!

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Weston Parker's avatar

Gosh, what beautiful poems, really lovely and moving. Born January 14, always loved the cold, could lie down in snow and snooze.

Having said that, now soon to be 66 and living on top of this mountain with 7 months of winter, I've had my fill and looking forward to being in Mexico in one month.

BTW, "passions pacing hotfoot through the street", man that is some good stuff.

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26thAvenuePoet (Elizabeth)'s avatar

Thanks so much, Wes. Being a winter-person at heart doesn't mean you can't enjoy a little contrast...!

Thanks also for the BTW. I was writing 'way ahead of myself when I wrote that line. Well, that whole small poem.

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Weston Parker's avatar

It could be that “writing ’way ahead” is a good spot for you.

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Cindy Angyal's avatar

“give me light and heat a room full at a time”

Beautiful poems about when your body is most comfortable.

Hearing your convincingly melodious voice-over, I am touched by your heart for winter.

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26thAvenuePoet (Elizabeth)'s avatar

Thank you so much, Lucinda, for being always such a somatic reader and observer,

noticing what peoples' bodies are saying. It's a gift!

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MK Creel's avatar

These are beautiful. I, too, have a heart made for darkness and winter.

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26thAvenuePoet (Elizabeth)'s avatar

Thank you, Mary Katherine. Glad to greet another winter heart.

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Weston Parker's avatar

Mk, Are any of these going to be or already in a book? They should be.

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MK Creel's avatar

I do agree, that these should be published. Maybe something already in the works?

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Weston Parker's avatar

Love to hear it.

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26thAvenuePoet (Elizabeth)'s avatar

Wes, MK recently published an amazing collection called "Every Note, a Lantern" with Kelsay Books. I'm guessing there's a link to it on her Substack, @asmallspectacle.

For myself, I'm happy publishing on Substack for now.

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Weston Parker's avatar

I feel like an idiot and I apologize profusely, I am slipping a tad, in some ways.

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26thAvenuePoet (Elizabeth)'s avatar

It’s an honor to be identified with MK!

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Weston Parker's avatar

Have I got two people confused? MK versus Elizabeth?

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26thAvenuePoet (Elizabeth)'s avatar

Yep, we are separate (excellent) poets! MK is Mary Katherine Creel, writing from the Carolinas; I am Elizabeth Somethingorother, writing from 26th Avenue.

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Brian Funke's avatar

Love these both, including the small doxology in the second poem. And I agree, I was born in November and autumn is my fav!

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26thAvenuePoet (Elizabeth)'s avatar

Thanks, Brian -- especially for noticing the doxology. All the seasons have their praiseworthy glories; wanted to make that clear, even as I'm clear about which season my heart lives in. I have a sister who's an autumn person, though, so I get that too!

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