The past week I have not answered the home phone. I listen to the answering machine. If it's a hang up then I know it's a political call. I don't know WHY I answered the kitchen wall phone today, but I am certainly glad I did. I was so excited I was doing the happy dance dragging the cord (we do have cordless phones and cell phones too) through the kitchen as the caller announced that I was one of eleven winners of the
Poetry in Motion, Metro Arts in Transit contest. My poem will be printed on a poster and displayed on St. Louis Metro buses and/or Metro Link trains for a year. My photo and poem will be posted at the Regional Arts Commission. There will be a reception and monetary prize for winners. Oh yeah, I am happy!
Bygones
by Linda O'Connell
Lilac whiff unveils a childhood sigh.
When we dueled buzzing bees for honeysuckle nectar,
fireflies danced in full moon glitter
and wishing stars filled up the sky.
Rosebuds unfurl with breath so sweet,
a long-lost promise whispered
when I was innocent, sweet sixteen
and petal luster glistened on my cheek.
16 comments:
Congratulations. If I couldn't be a winner, I am so glad one of my peeps IS!
Bravo, Linda.
What a wonderful experience for you, Linda! Congrats and enjoy....
I'm happy for you!!!!!
Congratulations! Wonderful news. Your poem is beautiful. I'm glad you picked up the phone, too. :-)
I don't have the luxury of not answering the phone and I am so tired of those calls!! But so glad for you!!!!! Good job!
Ohhhh, lovely Linda. It conjures up imagines. Sweet. Great job! Wonderful news, too. Susan
That is quite impressive! Congratulations.
This tale could only have been better if you had received the good news via Pony Express, or on your very own kitchen telegraph machine.
LINDA, LINDA, LINDA, HOW AWESOME! I wish it could have been me, but if it couldn't be, so glad it was you! lol I had forgotten about the Poetry in Motion program. Thanks for the reminder. :-)
Jennifer @ Pen and Prosper Blog
Congratulations, Linda!!!!!
Your poem startled a long-forgotten memory: As kids, we used to steal our folks' honey jars ... and go dribble that sticky confection over the wild lilacs and eat it.... crazy!
I would love to be taking a walk and read those pretty words as they passed by me on the city bus!
You're too much. Is there anything you CAN'T do? I'm proud to know you and thrilled with your success. This is such an honor! You must be bursting, and I bet your family is, too. The poem is beautiful and deserving of the attention.
Congratulations, Linda.
Woo hoo, Linda! Congratulations. Beautiful poem!
Congratulations - what a thrill:-)
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