Never been much for swimming
My style likened to that of a log
Don’t know what I was thinking
When I dove into my own murky blog.
The waters finally cleared some
I floated and began to look around
Saw a blog isn’t so boggy and scare-some
Well, let me tell you just what I found.
I was first picked up by some buckaroos
Who taught me more refined strokes
Finer teachers I couldn’t choose
They introduced me to other fine folks.
Like Florida waterways connected
By rivers, creeks and canals
I found that many blogs intersected
And met even more swimming pals.
I stopped being a bump on a log and
Bumped into friendly folks so kind
Who helped me figure out this blog-land,
Gave gifts of their space and their time.
And now I’m swimming at Write Stuff
In Marcia’s resplendent lagoon
so come on by for a swim often
and then return again real soon.
***D. Avery
Hi. I found Marcia’s hide-a-key, so may be showing up here now and again. I look forward to spending some time here with you and would enjoy interacting with the wonderful people that come by, but sometimes may have to just drop something off and then off to work or sleep, or both. If I am slow to respond it is not because I don’t appreciate your comments, it’s just life. But you know this lagoon. Come on in, the water is
(I did that on purpose; adjectify your own water)
Good morning Marcia. Good luck with the contractors. I will do something more later when I am not exhausted. I am ok with the lack of promo. This is an introduction/thank you poem. I will not be around throughout the day either; work. (I’m the one not on a personal device)
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Welcome to The Write Stuff, D. 🙂 So happy you decided to come aboard, and drift around Marcia’s lagoon now and then. A GREAT introductory poem, btw. I have got to move your books to the top of the TBR pile. In fact, there’s no reason at all I can’t choose poems to read when I only have short breaks. That’s the beauty of poetry. You can fit a poem in almost anywhere. So that’s what I’m going to aim for. It’s great to have you here, and as long as you know you are free to link to your books when you stop by, I’ll let you decide when you wish to do so. *heading off for a paddle around my lagoon, now* . . . and the last line of your comment above is “warm, with nary a hint of alligators. Today.” 😀
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Nice to see you here and look forward to more from you!
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Thanks! Me too.
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Hello, D. Avery! Marica’s blog is a great place to hang out and I look forward to seeing more from you. Nice intro poem:)
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You should check out her books, For The Girls and Chicken Shift. You’d love them! 🙂 Go here:
https://marciamearawrites.com/2017/08/02/excerptweek-chicken-shift-by-d-avery/
and here, to see excerpts from each. Brilliant!
https://marciamearawrites.com/2017/08/05/excerptweek-for-the-girls-by-d-avery/
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I hoped over to her blog when I commented, but didn’t have time to browse around. Thanks for the links. I’ll have to take a look!
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They are to two poems she shared with us during an Excerpt Week, and I love them both! You will, too, I predict. 😀
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Thank you. I appreciate the warm welcome.
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What a great intro. Welcome! Looking forward to hearing more from you, D. Avery.
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Thank you very much.
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What a lovely introduction to your lagoon, Marcia. D. has made it sound like a welcoming and comfortable place to be. I really enjoyed both her books of poetry and love everything she posts on her blog. She is a gifted writer. It is great to see her here.
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I’m delighted to have her here, as well, Norah. I, too, love her poetry. (And the way she plays with words. Always a bit deeper than it appears on the surface.) 😀 I hope she’ll be able to visit often! 🙂
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She’s very deep. Sometimes she goes so deep, I’m unable to follow as closely as I’d like. She’ll be a great guest. 🙂
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I’m willing to take a deep breath and follow her down. 😀 And I agree, it will be fun to have her visiting here. I’m looking forward to it. 🙂
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Norah! A kind buckaroo and a fine teacher who has taught me so much. Thank you Norah, as always, for your support and your friendship.
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Likewise, D.
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Lovely and fun intro poem D. Avery. Lovely to have another swimmer here lol 🙂
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Thank you so much. I am honored to be here.
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🙂
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Reblogged this on Viv Drewa – The Owl Lady.
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This is delightful. A wonderful poetic description of the world of blogging.
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Thank you Robbie. It was a scary leap into the waters for me but there are so many here that have made it a positive experience. (You know who you are)
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Mostly goldfish and guppies in these waters, Jaye, and you can ignore the occasional carp. You’re safe in this pond. 😀
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