Author: Lisa or Li

mother, grandmother, gardener, observer of nature, reader, writer, learner, bicyclist, woman who runs with the wolves, lover of music, philosophical daoist. Welcome.

POPO 2025 — Day 2 — idea vs. real

why is the idea of it so differentthan the real of it?An idea is hologramof mind, pullingwool over our bodiesthat must be kickedfree from, to really be

#FF — Still Here

PHOTO PROMPT © Dale Rogerson Still Here My last competition in pole vaulting was in 1972. Three silvers and a gold rest on blue velvet in my parents’ living room. The committee recruited me in 1975 to be a commentator in Montreal. My first thought of the tower when I saw it was, how long…

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POPO 2025 — Day 1 — Perspective

Poetry Postcard Festival 2025 went from July 4 to August 31.  The hosts ask that we wait a month before sharing our poems and postcards.  This year I chose to create the postcards with paint and paper collage.  It’s been so enjoyable to create the cards along with the poetry. perspective chromatic contrastsof triangulatinga canvasinto…

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dVerse Haibun Monday — September End Holiday

September End Holiday They don’t bother waiting until dusk to come. They’ve learned the field behind the house and the backyard, where the fruit trees spread their heavy-laden arms, are safe for them and their young. Even so, they remain vigilant and know deep cover is close by if any sight, sound, smell feels of…

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FFF 53 — This Tuesday at fmg

It’s a beautiful time of the year at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park (affectionately known as fmg.)  Granddaughter has been more interested in the play area with the raised runways and winding paths as there are always kids there that can run together, play hide and seek, etc.  This week, though, she said yes…

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