A retreat centre
somewhere beneath
open air, amongst
boughs of birches
and sturdy oaks.
It will be a feast of minds
each new acquaintance
a delicacy of delight
each interaction
laced with verbal spice
Some will perform
others peddle their wares
cameras clicking
and stories being told
A weekend to fill our hearts
our minds, our souls,
and then we’ll part
still hungry for more
and meet again
the next year,
somewhere else.
(In response to my weekly challenge: envisioning a gathering of blogging friends. Image my own.)
I truly love your image!
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I find the idea of a blogging retreat a bit odd, as I think of blogging as a distant thing, with anonymity part of its appeal, a thing that gives it a safety. But your description sounds wonderful.
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I used to think that too, then I met one of my fellow bloggers and the connection was instant. We met again a year later along with another.
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“Laced with verbal spice”. Beautiful. This is why I need to get back into poetry. To read gorgeous language.
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It does feed the soul. Thanks for reading and commenting. Look forward to reading your words.
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I came for the title and wished it were a reality.
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Thanks!
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This is really cool. And this took me over: “each interaction / laced with verbal spice”. “Verbal spice” is so wonderfully written.
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Wouldn’t it be? We’d never run out of things to talk about.
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We never would, for sure. I enjoy a good talk with the right person/people.
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I love the setting of this gathering. Sounds perfect!
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Thanks! So you’ll be there?
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Absolutely!
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What a wonderful imagining! I’d love such an opportunity. 🙂
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Thanks Debra. It would be amazing.
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I love this, VJ! 💖
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Thanks Eugi!
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Most welcome, VJ!
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You have all the creativity nooks covered VJ! Love the verbal and visual imagery. Thanks for inviting me into your poetic blogging retreat. 🍃💚
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Wouldn’t it wonderful. So many like minds exchanging ideas and energy.
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That image of yours though!… Oh my gosh. I love it!
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Thanks Laura!
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Great
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Thanks.
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This would be perfect. I love your idea of blogging friends meeting. Hope it happens. 🙂
The image is perfect. I love your artwork.
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Thanks Kritika!
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Welcome 🙂
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Yes!!!! Exactly what I would love. Beautifully done!
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Hooray! Thanks
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Your poem felt like a warm embrace and sweet thoughts of this gathering.
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Thanks Michele. It would be a slice of heaven.
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The way you described, absolutely. 🥰
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This sounds just lovely! Maybe some day?
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I’d love it.
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What a lovely idea!
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Isn’t it! Would be so fun and inspiring.
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What a beautiful and yearning portrayal!
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Thank you.
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Will there be cake?
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Why not!
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The poem is lovely – and your painting awesome! Those textured effects, the abundance of light, the distinct people all make me want to be there, in the painting!
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Thanks Lynne!
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A weekend to fill our hearts …. this is what so many of us are longing for …
Reena
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For so many years, I attended women’s spiritual retreats. How I miss them.
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You can hold those online. We’ll be glad to host you.
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That’s sweet. Sadly, I don’t have the wherewithal anymore to host much, lol.
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All the best 🙂
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It would be fabulous to do something like this….we can imagine and dream :). Love the accompanying image…
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We can always dream. Thanks Janet
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Sigh. ❤️
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Sounds idyllic. Do you have to have a blog to come? Have a lovely warm day😎
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Absolutely not! A love of words will do. You too! This warmer weather sure helps the mood.
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A retreat is full of memories…it’s gud to have retreat during these unprecedented times, as it will soothe our mind and soul 💫😇
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It would be so good. Thanks for reading.
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Oh gosh V.J. have I missed this wonderful gathering 😀😊😎
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Just a little fantasy….wouldn’t it be wonderful.
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Yes indeed .. and I’ll bring some faerie dust 😀
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I feel like I’ll turn to faerie dust before this happens.
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Then we’ll have a faerie dust party 🎈
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Lol.
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