tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-65578181149646088572024-02-07T06:41:24.216-05:00Poetic Threading Cathleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16051310834377455563noreply@blogger.comBlogger1535125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557818114964608857.post-29228231497819756732020-05-13T19:41:00.001-04:002020-05-13T19:41:39.647-04:00VirtualI look forward to<br />
friendly connections online,<br />
virtual contact.<br />
<br />
05/13/2020Cathleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16051310834377455563noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557818114964608857.post-45224563340470990022020-05-13T19:40:00.000-04:002020-05-13T19:40:25.601-04:00LifelineI keep contact with<br />
family through phone calls and texts,<br />
a modern lifeline.<br />
<br />
05/13/2020Cathleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16051310834377455563noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557818114964608857.post-81948889228214024772020-05-13T19:38:00.003-04:002020-05-13T19:38:54.199-04:00RepeatEach day is the same,<br />
waking to bright sunshine, yet<br />
staying close to home.<br />
<br />
05/13/2020 Cathleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16051310834377455563noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557818114964608857.post-68796857415767045872020-05-11T23:37:00.001-04:002020-05-11T23:37:59.314-04:00SeveredThey are far away,<div>and while I connect with calls,</div><div>it is not enough. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>05/12/2020</div>Cathleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16051310834377455563noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557818114964608857.post-31008685413798566722020-05-11T23:33:00.001-04:002020-05-11T23:33:15.681-04:00SwiftA memory of<div>my dismissal from the school</div><div>severed through the haze.</div><div><br></div><div>05/12/2020</div>Cathleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16051310834377455563noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557818114964608857.post-45416492570993904132019-10-14T22:44:00.001-04:002019-10-14T22:44:10.254-04:00Second Home<p dir="ltr">Dreaming<br>
of poetry<br>
afternoons once again,<br>
Sitting in the huge library, <br>
writing.</p>
<p dir="ltr">10/14/2019</p>
Cathleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16051310834377455563noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557818114964608857.post-17796521611214770402019-10-10T18:08:00.001-04:002019-10-10T18:08:57.806-04:00WheelBack in action today,<br />
thriving in the<br />
Outside world to face <br />
new challenges,<br />
<br />
Ready to learn<br />
new lessons as I tackle<br />
Work obligations<br />
with my outside interests,<br />
<br />
Turning the wheel.<br />
<br />
<br />
10/10/2019<br />
<br />Cathleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16051310834377455563noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557818114964608857.post-36879764684399141572019-10-09T13:09:00.000-04:002019-10-09T13:09:24.196-04:00Life BalanceOne more day<br />
until my life welcomes<br />
<br />
Work back in the routine,<br />
the balance re-introduced.<br />
<br />
Time to create a life<br />
filled with writing and books,<br />
<br />
With some yarn craft<br />
along the way.<br />
<br />
Hopefully.<br />
<br />
<br />
10/09/2019Cathleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16051310834377455563noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557818114964608857.post-7042623056414667822019-10-08T14:36:00.000-04:002019-10-08T14:36:18.682-04:00ImpatienceOne month in a flurry<br />
of activity,<br />
<br />
The next month caught<br />
in a tangle of thoughts,<br />
<br />
The unknown always<br />
posing as an omen,<br />
<br />
Blending impatience<br />
with meditation,<br />
<br />
Reminding myself to<br />
breathe. <br />
<br />
<br />
10/07/2019 Cathleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16051310834377455563noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557818114964608857.post-59399460333110817742019-10-07T17:09:00.000-04:002019-10-07T17:09:30.671-04:00PlottingWhen working on ideas,<br />
I take the longest time<br />
<br />
Finding routines, until<br />
I plot a plan fitting<br />
<br />
For my journey at that<br />
moment. It draws out new<br />
<br />
Threads, edges weaving in<br />
a path most comfortable.<br />
<br />
<br />
10/07/2019Cathleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16051310834377455563noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557818114964608857.post-21253689146791641412019-10-06T19:01:00.001-04:002019-10-06T19:01:58.858-04:00Windy Beach (a Haiku)<p dir="ltr">A salty breeze whips<br>
my tresses back as I watch<br>
the cascading waves.<br></p>
<p dir="ltr">10/06/19</p>
Cathleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16051310834377455563noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557818114964608857.post-37427760994254336612019-10-05T10:57:00.001-04:002019-10-05T10:57:20.169-04:00Recharge<p dir="ltr">Being away for<br>
some time recharges</p>
<p dir="ltr">My soul, guides me <br>
to think about </p>
<p dir="ltr">My joys and<br>
blessings,</p>
<p dir="ltr">Figuring out what<br>
is best for this life.<br><br></p>
<p dir="ltr">10/05/2019</p>
Cathleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16051310834377455563noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557818114964608857.post-25816611987825402482019-10-04T13:28:00.001-04:002019-10-04T13:28:38.536-04:00Breezy<p dir="ltr">A brief escape<br>
from the stress, </p>
<p dir="ltr">Two days of love<br>
and sunlight,</p>
<p dir="ltr">Soaking in some<br>
breezy autumn days</p>
<p dir="ltr">While connecting<br>
with companions.<br><br></p>
<p dir="ltr">10/04/2019</p>
Cathleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16051310834377455563noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557818114964608857.post-16999880963884295302019-10-03T22:01:00.000-04:002019-10-03T22:01:16.457-04:00Split A path splits further<br />
away from each other<br />
<br />
As time continues<br />
to run its course,<br />
<br />
Me unsure about<br />
your well-being,<br />
<br />
While you wait for<br />
heartbreak to walk in,<br />
<br />
Ignoring respite<br />
a few feet away.<br />
<br />
<br />
10/03/2019Cathleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16051310834377455563noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557818114964608857.post-64335575065211387112019-10-02T21:48:00.000-04:002019-10-02T21:48:50.665-04:00Tribeca (a Haiku)Resting with poems<br />
all afternoon while watching<br />
the Hudson River.<br />
<br />
<br />
10/02/2019<br />
<br />Cathleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16051310834377455563noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557818114964608857.post-55204790258136917212019-10-01T21:18:00.001-04:002019-10-01T21:18:44.946-04:00October's Beginning<p dir="ltr">Today did not bring <br>
cool breezes, yet</p>
<p dir="ltr">A blend of green<br>
and gold dot the trees</p>
<p dir="ltr">Across the yard,<br>
a subtle promise</p>
<p dir="ltr">That the seasons<br>
are indeed changing.<br></p>
<p dir="ltr">10/01/2019<br>
</p>
Cathleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16051310834377455563noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557818114964608857.post-83211420152849821502019-09-30T23:54:00.001-04:002019-09-30T23:54:28.841-04:00New Stage (a Haiku)<p dir="ltr">An end to the month<br>
brings the promise of movement <br>
along my life path.<br><br></p>
<p dir="ltr">09/30/2019</p>
Cathleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16051310834377455563noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557818114964608857.post-74896356556446572432019-09-29T23:29:00.001-04:002019-09-29T23:29:30.254-04:00Voice<p dir="ltr">If only<br>
I could share</p>
<p dir="ltr">My next piece<br>
of good news</p>
<p dir="ltr">With you, all<br>
the waiting</p>
<p dir="ltr">Finally<br>
concluding,</p>
<p dir="ltr">So I can<br>
start the next</p>
<p dir="ltr">Chapter of<br>
my story.</p>
<p dir="ltr">If only <br>
I could tell</p>
<p dir="ltr">You, calling<br>
one more time,</p>
<p dir="ltr">So I can<br>
hear your voice.<br><br></p>
<p dir="ltr">09/29/2019<br>
</p>
Cathleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16051310834377455563noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557818114964608857.post-72455021433834643402019-09-27T11:28:00.000-04:002019-09-27T11:28:29.233-04:00Writing HabitsI look out the window<br />
and imagine<br />
<br />
A life filled with writing,<br />
forming ideas<br />
<br />
For days, my well<br />
overflowing<br />
<br />
With characters,<br />
plot points painted<br />
<br />
Across the page with ease.<br />
It currently<br />
<br />
Ebbs and flows with my mood,<br />
feelings taking<br />
<br />
Control of my writing<br />
habits, when I<br />
<br />
Really need to take deep<br />
breaths and believe.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
09/27/2019 Cathleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16051310834377455563noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557818114964608857.post-32218744545328508112019-09-25T17:20:00.001-04:002019-09-25T17:20:53.540-04:00'The Lost Girls of Paris': a Reaction Poem<p dir="ltr">Three women left<br>
to fend for themselves,</p>
<p dir="ltr">Each creating her own<br>
path toward freedom</p>
<p dir="ltr">In the backdrop<br>
of World War II.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Three separate scenarios, <br>
yet tied together</p>
<p dir="ltr">With a single goal:<br>
carve a path</p>
<p dir="ltr">Through the journey, in <br>
the face of fear.<br></p>
<p dir="ltr">09/25/2019</p>
Cathleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16051310834377455563noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557818114964608857.post-24032706719013140872019-09-23T20:30:00.000-04:002019-09-23T20:30:14.358-04:00AnswersIt has been weeks<br />
since I've last visited<br />
<br />
My family<br />
in Paterson, and<br />
<br />
I'm curious as to<br />
how my grandparents<br />
<br />
Are doing, wondering<br />
if my niece<br />
<br />
Is having good<br />
school experiences.<br />
<br />
In a few days<br />
I will find out<br />
<br />
All the answers.<br />
<br />
<br />
09/23/2019 Cathleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16051310834377455563noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557818114964608857.post-18963533400736002592019-09-20T20:51:00.001-04:002019-09-20T20:51:45.167-04:00Busy Day<p dir="ltr">Another day passes<br>
with no word,</p>
<p dir="ltr">Yet we still have<br>
a fruitful day,</p>
<p dir="ltr">An outing filled with <br>
books, travel, and</p>
<p dir="ltr">Memories;<br>
thoughts of school,</p>
<p dir="ltr">Friendships and <br>
connections fill the</p>
<p dir="ltr">Endless hours,<br>
stretching into</p>
<p dir="ltr">A weekend filled<br>
with possibility. <br><br></p>
<p dir="ltr">09/20/2019</p>
Cathleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16051310834377455563noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557818114964608857.post-43573431756350980712019-09-19T22:04:00.001-04:002019-09-19T22:04:00.377-04:00Book Club (a haiku)<p dir="ltr">A clear Thursday night<br>
spent with books and sharing at<br>
the town library.<br><br></p>
<p dir="ltr">09/19/2019</p>
Cathleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16051310834377455563noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557818114964608857.post-549425413318194472019-09-18T21:40:00.001-04:002019-09-18T21:40:57.951-04:00Creativity<p dir="ltr">Waking to a good book<br>
and caffiene</p>
<p dir="ltr">Is the ideal morning<br>
for me,</p>
<p dir="ltr">Followed by creating<br>
with yarn and words,</p>
<p dir="ltr">My work life<br>
mingling with</p>
<p dir="ltr">Creativity, setting the<br>
pace in my journey.<br><br></p>
<p dir="ltr">09/18/2019</p>
Cathleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16051310834377455563noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557818114964608857.post-15293318275864306112019-09-16T17:54:00.001-04:002019-09-16T17:54:57.452-04:00Day After DayDay after day the thread<br />
is woven with each<br />
<br />
Cautious loop and chain,<br />
my hands moving in a pace<br />
<br />
To strengthen my wrist,<br />
in order to craft once more,<br />
<br />
Each morning the speed<br />
slightly quickens, yet<br />
<br />
The need to build my strength<br />
tops quickness, so one day<br />
<br />
I can crochet seamlessly<br />
once more.<br />
<br />
<br />
09/16/2019Cathleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16051310834377455563noreply@blogger.com0