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Tuesday, April 24, 2018

2018 A - Z Challenge - U


U    Things We Appreciate

Voices raised in Unison at ball games or a church

Slim Unbroken Crayons, though smaller pieces work

A rustle in the Underbrush of skyward reaching trees

The cool relief of hair Upswept upon a gentle breeze

And Umbrellas that close up instead of down.

Oh! And one last thing - Underwater wonders!







Happy Tuesday U Day!


Any thoughts? Can you add to the list of things we appreciate that begin with the letter U?

 



6 comments:

  1. Hi, diedre!

    U hit upon a great idea, one that will raise the bar and increase the degree of difficulty for all future A To Z Challenges. From now on every post must take the form of a poem. :) Yours was very nicely composed, dear friend!

    Voices raised in unison amplify the sound and multiply its impact. A favorite song immediately springs to mind - the magnificent Viking opus "Seven Widows Weep" from the album Perils of the Deep Blue by the Norwegian gothic metal band Sirenia:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGCxgJFjnZw

    I believe you and I discussed aromatherapy a while back. To "that new car smell" and "that new book smell" I wish to add the smell of a newly opened box of crayons. Is there a scent that brings more delight to a child? I think not!

    There have been stormy days in Florida when my umbrella closed up instead of down even though it was not designed to do so. :)

    It is time for me to cut the Umbilical, leave the comfort and warmth of Pensive Pens and move on to the next blog. Thank U, dear friend diedre, and have a wonderful day!

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    1. Hi Shady!

      Thanks for the kind words ;-) I did take part in a month-long Poem Fest once. We were given daily prompts. Once was enough ;-)

      The variance of your musical tastes is amazing,my friend. Thanks for the tip on Sirenia.

      A brand new box of crayons makes me want to color - immediately. They do have a distinctive smell, don't they?

      There really is a new type of Umbrella that closes up to allow you to get in the car without getting wet. Personally, I like walking in the rain.

      "the Umbilical" - Good one, dear Shady!

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  2. Hi Diedre - the United Kingdom of Britain ... can't say I want it to split asunder ... might do one day! However did you mention umbrella for keeping us dry ... and undercover, or lots of other Us ...cheers Hilary

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    1. Hi Hilary!

      Wonderful additions! Asunder... I feel the same way. Undercover is a perfect story prompt! Thank you ;-)

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  3. Sitting under a shady tree on a hot day comes to my mind. I enjoyed your post. They're all things that I appreciate, too. :-)
    The View from the Top of the Ladder

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    1. Hi Su-sieee!

      Under a shady tree sounds like a perfect destination!
      I'm glad you came by ;-)

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