Tabatha Yeatts connects poets all year long. I signed up for her winter poetry swap and received a package from Diane Mayr this week. Diane doesn’t know me in person. We’ve never spoken on the phone, but she took the time to read my blog and even researched Louisiana. I was so delighted by her poem for me that I wanted to share it with you. She also sent a copy of her book Littlebat’s Halloween Story. It’s a precious children’s book told from the point of view of Littlebat as he looks in at a library from the attic. This bat loves stories and wants to stay awake to hear them. Clever story and amazing illustrations. Thanks so much, Diane, for your generous, creative spirit. Diane writes a blog at Random Noodling.
Winter Poetry Swap
December 20, 2013 by margaretsmn
Thanks for featuring my poem today, Margaret. I had fun looking for information about the Teche. I knew nothing about it, but what I found looks and sounds intriguing.
What a terrific gift–thanks for sharing it.
Beautiful, Margaret, and Diane. When I wrote for you I also had fun learning about your part of the US-unique and inviting! Thanks for sharing Diane’s poem! Poetry Swap is such a pleasure!
[…] Margaret also received an amazing gift of a personal poem, and she shares Diane Mayr’s “Reflections on the Teche.” […]
I love the time and thought Diane put into her poem for you, and the crow connection she makes. Very original!
That is so gorgeous. Time is a winged gift. Such a beautiful project initiated by Tabatha too.
This swap sounds so great! You got a wonderful poem, too.
So much to love about this poem, and Tabatha’s project…lucky us that we can enjoy the fruits of it!!
What a gift from the heart!
A great example of how personal poetry can be, even between “strangers.” Hope you had a wonderful Christmas, Margaret!