She was rushing busy busy
When she tripped on the reflection
Stopped by beauty
Stunned by wonder
When she fell into the time warp
Timeless beauty
Endless wonder
When she heard the monk-voice whisper
‘Write them beauty
Sing them wonder’
And she stopped to write a poem
Twelve line thank you, ode to wonder.
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I wrote this last week in response to an invitation from Christine Valtners Paintner at Abbey of the Arts to share a poem in response to the image, above, and the theme of being a monk in the world.
I’m afraid this particular poetry fest is now closed, but if you’re interested and like the sound of the invitation just subscribe to Christine’s blog to make sure you hear about the next one.
As for 12 Line Thank You, well, I thought you might enjoying reading it at the start of another busy week…
And, one of the things I’ve been doing as a consequence of taking part in the summer writing space is writing more poems. Exploring different forms, and aiming to write a poem each day (coupled with not beating myself up if I don’t). I’m also gearing up to share more of what emerges.
This is a start 
More of what emerged from the Writing Space later…
Meantime, have a good week, and don’t forget to take a few minutes to watch and wonder.
Photo Credit: Christine Valters Paintner
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What a beautiful poem Joanna. One of my 100 goals is to remember to wonder more often …. what a lovely way to be reminded
Thank you for this poem Joanna. Such a beautiful way to begin the week. To be reminded to imagine, open your minds eyes and let thoughts pour freely.
Jackie how lovely to have a goal you can practice every day
Samantha thank you. It’s a bit unnerving posting poetry, even for someone who writes about Confident Writing
and your words are much appreciated.
Wonderful!
As for 12 Line Thank You, well, I thought you might enjoying reading it at the start of another busy week…
Yes I did so like reading it – thank you for sharing
Oh it’s beautiful. Quieting, with its subtle — and less subtle — repetitions. It causes me to take a deep breath.
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Diana, Patricia, Barb thank you all
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