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September Light: Sensory Poems

9/22/2016

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Welcome Poetry Friday friends! Thanks for visiting today, and be sure to wander over to Reading to the Core where Catherine is hosting the round-up.

Writers, so many moments in my life remind me of the power and importance of taking deep breaths throughout my day. I notice that when I take the time to relax and breathe deeply, all of my senses seem keener. I find that I am much more equipped to handle whatever comes my way, especially when it involves making a change or trying something I've never done before.

This makes me realize how important is to breathe and to open my senses to the world changing around me. The poem I am sharing today comes from my own wish to spend more time taking in the air around me and exploring the writing gifts that my senses bring to life.

Something to think about...
With each inhale and exhale, the senses are awakened. As writers, we can learn to make the most of these golden opportunities. Each breath we take can heighten our senses, giving life to our words.
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Invitation to Write:

You can give this strategy a try, too! Take a few moments to close your eyes and take a deep breathe. Try writing with your ears first. What do you hear? What does it sound like? Maybe it reminds you of something or makes you wonder. Now open your eyes, and take another breath in. What do you smell? How would you describe it? Look for connections between what you hear, smell, and see. Use those connections to create an image for your reader that is filled with sensory bliss! 
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jama link
9/23/2016 08:04:33 am

Thanks for the great reminder to slow down, breathe, and center oneself -- good advice for any creative activity.

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Linda Baie link
9/23/2016 08:35:48 am

Being outdoors at any time of year is always good for me, but this special time changing to autumn is a blessing, breathing in and out, seeing that faint color on the green. We are 'readying ourselves' as you beautifully wrote.

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Jane @ Raincity Librarian link
9/23/2016 10:40:12 am

Such an important reminder. Life moves so fast these days, and it's all too easy to get swept up in all the noise and action and stress, and to lose touch both with the natural world and with ourselves. A wonderful reminder to take the time to center ourselves, and really be present in the moment.

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Michelle Heidenrich Barnes link
9/23/2016 02:56:58 pm

Breathing deep... change is coming. Slowly to Florida, but definitely coming!

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Linda Mitchell link
9/23/2016 04:05:03 pm

Kiesha, this is stunning. You had me at...."the writing gifts my senses bring to life....before the poem.
I love the idea of slowing down to listen with all senses. It's such a good practice for life and writing. Again, I accept your invitation.

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Catherine link
9/24/2016 03:27:03 am

It's hard to imagine that we have to be reminded to breathe, especially because it is so calming to take those deep breaths. Your poem is a lovely, Kiesha. I really love that first stanza, with the air drifting down like leaves. Thanks for sharing!

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KatApel link
9/24/2016 03:18:34 pm

'Breathe' is so important - and not just for writers. We all need to take time to smell the little things. :)

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Molly Hogan link
9/25/2016 04:24:48 am

This is such a lovely poem and an always-needed (for me) reminder to slow down, breathe and be. Thanks for helping me take a few deep breaths and start my Sunday on a more centered, peaceful note.

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Tabatha link
9/25/2016 05:43:24 am

The constancy of breathing in your poem reminds me of the Pema Chödrön quote: “You are the sky. Everything else – it’s just the weather.”

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Concerned citizen link
4/18/2020 04:24:04 pm

Is there any figurative language in this poem???

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