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Autumn Revelry: A Journey of Relaxation & Reflection

October 20, 2024October 20, 2024 ~ wordancerblog ~ 6 Comments

In October, I’m a charged particle frantically going in one direction hoping not to overload my circuits and short out or go up in flames. So, I know I must take out a little time for myself to hideaway and enjoy autumn’s splendor.

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    Trish on One Little Word, 2026January 7, 2026

    I can't add anything but, "Brava" to the comments here! The stanzas that begin, "Remember me as..." speak so clearly…

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    Well, first of all, the older I get, the older "old" is =)And I love the mindset you are bringing…

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    Remarkable. Flashy and spunky. I love your attitude approaching this year and your upcoming birthday. So inspiring.

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6 responses to “Autumn Revelry: A Journey of Relaxation & Reflection”

  1. kimhaynesjohnson Avatar
    kimhaynesjohnson
    October 22, 2024

    The poem is a gem, a true gem. I love the play of fairyland, this revelry. I could get lost in it. Another part of your blog really captured my thoughts:

    This year, I am becoming more purposeful in my methods of relaxation.  I’m taking more time.  You know why?  Because I am worth it!  This fact took me a long time to understand and come to terms with.  Like many, I was one of those people doing, doing, doing for others (and I still do)!  However,  I’m at the age when I know I must take care of myself. 

    Amen to this! We all need more investment in ourselves because the years are starting to get to the point where we know we don’t have forever. Beautiful!

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  2. Lakshmi Bhat Avatar
    Lakshmi Bhat
    October 22, 2024

    Your poem is so expressive. There is so much around us to take note. They make our days more precious. Thank you.

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    Trish
    October 22, 2024

    I love the new information about Autumn Revelry (at first I was thinking “autumn reverie” which your post certainly represents, too). “…tamarisk veil” I knew it was a tree, but I had to look it up to see what that might do to a “smokey sky.” Love those images. Enjoy every moment of fall.

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    Glenda Funk
    October 22, 2024

    Joanne,

    I love your poem. Such ethereal language, which your post prepared me for by sparking a memory of fall 2019 when I visited Prague and took a side trip to Bohemia-Switzerland National Park that included a fairytale journey into the autumn woods and a float down a river. It was magical. I love autumn best of all the seasons.

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    vivian chen
    October 22, 2024

    I love so much about this post. Afew things…the line, “I’m a charged particle frantically going in one direction hoping not to overload my circuits and short out or go up in flames.” The reflection that you are indeed worthy of relaxation time! The information about fairies and autumn revelry. And of course, the gorgeous poem.

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  6. Fran Haley Avatar
    Fran Haley
    October 23, 2024

    Joanne, the photos are just gorgeous – as is your poem. The colors and glimmers of the season, against the lengthening shadows, do pull one into fairyland. Cheers to Autumn Revelry!

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