Long walks during the coolest part of the day eat what was once my writing time for breakfast. But they also usually give me back at least one snapshot that I can get a snack of a poem out of. All of my photo-cherita-Stafford Challenge poems can be found @curious.appreciative in the story highlights.
Sealey update: I have finished six books so far, and BLACK GIRL YOU ARE ATLAS by Renée Watson (illustrated by Ekua Holmes) is far and beyond the best of the bunch so far. Put it at the top of your TBR.
Janice has this week’s Poetry Friday roundup at Salt City Verse.
A(nother) Year of Reading 
I’ve been watching your daily poems on Instagram. I feel I’ve hit a dry period and it worries me. I’m hoping my students will pull me through. I love the sound of fireworks and flourish.
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Is that white vervain? Apparently it is very much noticed and appreciated by wildlife. And you! What an excellent observer you are.
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You win the Plant ID Award for the day! Yes, it’s white vervain and I had to use the Seek app to ID it!!
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Finding the ‘unnoticed’ is a gift if only we learn to unwrap it, as you have, Mary Lee, along with finding the cool of the day! Happy wandering!
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What a lovely explosion of a plant — I didn’t know its name. Thanks, Mary Lee and Tabatha!
‘Tis the season to walk early in the morning. 🙂 Thanks for the book rec, too. I just put it on my library list.
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I have noticed the abundance of late summer greenery, “fireworks,” everywhere I go. I enjoyed your snack of a poem and I’ve added your recommendation to my TBR list. Thanks, Mary Lee.
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I love your summer fireworks! Glad to hear you’re able to adapt your writing routine around the summer weather.
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I love how you see fireworks in the bursting plant. My noticings have been off lately, but you’ve inspired me.
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Mary Lee, you have sharp eyes. The roadside plant makes a delightful snack! I enjoyed looking through your instagram posts.
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I agree BLACK GIRL YOU ARE ATLAS is one of my favorites from the Sealey Challenge as well. Powerful book!
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I will happily take fireworks in mid-August flora!
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Walking delivers a bounty. To be out in the world is its own reward. it never fails to gift you some small treasure, Mary Lee.
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Love your late summer fireworks! And the gift of your noticing.
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