I'm so happy to host Poetry Friday this week. A new year, fresh and into the second month already. How does that happen? Poetry Friday is a weekly happening for all who love poetry, Write it. Read it. Pass it on. I found my first Poetry Friday post HERE. It was to announce the CYBILS POETRY winner for 2006. The post ran in February 2007. Thirteen years of Poetry Friday for me. Whether you are new to Poetry Friday or have many posts, welcome, welcome. 
THE 2021 POETRY POSTCARD POETREE
 I thought of this image as I wrote the poem. Tualatin Wildlife Refuge, 2016.
There were a total of eleven participants for the 2021 New Year Poetry Postcard Exchange.
This week I curated words from all the poems creating a FOUND poem. I hope you will consider joining the exchange in 2022. Refusing to Wait for Springtime Minted moon silverdrops, yesterday’s rain, reflecting an invitation for merrymaking on the icy pond. Beneath the surface, unseen creatures busy themselves with an honest day’s work. Chickadees flying free, blue herons perching high in a tree watching the morning joy. © jone rush macculloch (2021 draft)
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There is much poetry goodness in the world and do we ever need it now. Head over to Sylvia at Poetry for Children. She has the inside scoop of the 2021 titles being born. What a week. I think what lifted my spirits was the arrival of New Year postcards. Linda Mitchell's New Year Poem is based on the Year of the Ox and it happens to be her OLW. That it is a bookmark is a bonus. I love her mixed media art. Janice Scully's tree made me swoon. I love trees. I am ready for some merrymaking and some spring. 2021 Photo and Poem Calendar I have an extra photo and poem desktop calendar. If you would like to win one, please let me know in the comments.
Bliadhna mhath ùr, Scottish Gaelic for Happy New Year. This week, New Year Postcards have begun winging their way across the country. Today I'm sharing one for New York and one from Ohio. I'll be placing these on my Poe-tree.
upon the lake winter's freshness exhale earth's frostbitten bite Evolve! ~Carol Varsalona Photo by Carol Varsalona 
recently minted
shiny coin of here and now ready to be spent ~Mary Lee Hahn Photo by Mary Lee Hahn
Ruth at There is no such thing as a God-forsaken town has the first 2021 poetry round-up. So thankful for this community. Here's to many poems this year.
Thanks to Carol at Carol’s Corner for hosting our post Thanksgiving Poetry Friday.
A couple of times a month, I participate with a group of women in the "Mud Puddle". We write for an hour on one or two prompts. Last Saturday, I was introduced to Pat Schneider, poet and teacher.
This poem came from watching a short video about her. Come In, Come In by Jone Rush MacCulloch Come in, come in the tea is cozied ready to sip We sit on the porch Come in, come in We eat toasted, buttered biscuits mittened hands around steamy mugs Come in, come in squirrels chitter for the crumbs in trees above Come in, come in We talk of daily records reminding us been here before - Viet Nam Come in, come in allow me to hold your pain, catch your breath ©2020 (draft) Let's Welcome 2021 with a Poetry Postcard
Did you know there are 35 days until 2020 ends? Woohoo! Let's celebrate the New Year with a New Year Postcard? In Japan, it’s called Nengajo, a Japanese custom of ushering in the new year. Please join the party. It will be fun!
#gratiku day 14
geese take flight between rainstorms time for tea #gratiku day 15 ancestors walk among the clouds remembrance #gratiku day 16 great family mystery his birth records- hen's teeth down the rabbit hole #gratiku day 17 autumn storm tree shelters squirrels umbrella "Umbrella" video from HOP TO IT
Yesterday's haiku reminded me
of the "Umbrella" video for my poem. Sylvia Vardell created on a recent zoom party for HOP IT IT. Janet Wong and Sylvia Vardell always create magic with their books. You can order your copy at QEP Books via phone 800-323-6787 and email: qepsupport@qepbooks.com Let's Welcome 2021 with a Poetry Postcard
Did you know there are 42 days until 2020 ends? Woohoo! Let's celebrate the New Year with a New Year Postcard? In Japan, it’s called Nengajo, a Japanese custom of ushering in the new year.
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Teacher Dance. Thanks Linda! 
This week's #gratiku focused on autumn images. I like to photograph images when I walk. I've discovered I like to use the images as inspiration for my notebook pages.
For November 8, 2020
morning frost scarlett leaves linger after rain For November 12, 2020 red sky dawn early riser gift before rain For November 13 grassy blades cradle frost encrusted maple flag crunch! dog is clueless Let's Welcome 2021 with a Poetry Postcard
What I sent last year.
Did you know there are 48 days until 2020 ends? Woohoo! Let's celebrate the New Year with a New Year Postcard? In Japan, it’s called Nengajo, a Japanese custom of ushering in the new year.
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Head over to the very talented Robyn at Life on the Deckle Edge for all the Portey Friday goodness in the world.
On Sunday, I opened a new journal. My previous 2020 journal, March 1-October 31 was completed. This year I am using my journal to write gratitude haiku: #gratiku. What a week to start a new journal! November 1 blue moon sets November arrives new notebook November 2 I voted for democracy fingers crossed November 3 geese chorus November grey days yes to change November 4 while sleeping democracy at work counting votes food, drink, class welcomed distractions smashing nerves November 5 dog snuggles a rainy day relieves tree November 6 the tide shifts overnight, peace dreams hope sunrise ************************************* Did you know? 55 days left in 2020! News alert: Next week I will have information about the New Year Postcard Exchange Please go look at at all the poetry goodness flooding the iInternet today.
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