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New Year Detour-Haiku

2/11/2023

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Happy Poetry Friday! I'm a little late to the party, but my sweet friend Carol Varsalona invited me to post. She is hosting this weekend at her space HERE. She's got some amazing post card offerings!

Today, I'm sharing a haiku that I wrote on New Year's Eve. I am in a professional transition right now, so the idea of detouring onto a different course has been on my mind. I love the idea of thinking of a detour with excitement and adventure awaiting. I hope that whatever points are on your arc this year continue to guide you, but may you also embrace the chance of detour. You never know where it might lead you!

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Invitation to Write:

Think about your arc for the new year. What are your guiding points? How will connect each one? Don't be afraid to detour. If you should, how will you embrace the new course? Happy writing! xx
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Susan Thomsen link
2/11/2023 01:47:23 pm

That little haiku says a lot. Embracing the detours is key!

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Kay McGriff link
2/11/2023 04:47:26 pm

It's good to see you back after I've been absent for a while. I like your haiku holding that guiding arc and detours in balance.

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PATRICIA J FRANZ link
2/11/2023 06:40:08 pm

arcs and points and detours... I like thinking of the year beginning from this perspective - Thank you!

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Carol Varsalona link
2/12/2023 08:09:59 pm

Kiesha, thank you for accepting my invitation to write. It is wonderful to be back on the ridge with you. With the new year you have found a detour that hopefully you with an exciting pathway. Follow the guiding star and let me know what is your next step. I wish you well. Thanks for leaving a haiku and questions to ponder. Hope to see you soon.

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Carol Varsalona link
4/26/2023 09:26:03 am

Kiesha, I invite you to create an image poem about Springtime Called Springsations. The padlet for posting is at https://padlet.com/cvarsalona/springsations-gallery-of-artistic-expressions-vol-2-for-npm--kf5c2nia2mez8d1n
Invitation is at
https://beyondliteracylink.blogspot.com/2023/04/invitation-to-spingsations-gallery-vol-2.html
I would love to add your voice (image poem) to the new gallery.
Your friend, Carol

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