autumn skies
above a golden road,
longing
Copyright 2017 Brenda Davis Harsham
Notes: I spent the day worrying I have appendicitis, only to find out that I have a virus with the exact same symptoms. Apparently lots of people are suffering, like me. Yay for not needing surgery! Boo for losing a whole day’s writing. Uck for how awful I feel.
Happy Poetry Friday and thanks to Diane Mayr at Random Noodling for hosting!
66 thoughts on “Golden Road”
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Beautiful photo. I hope you get better soon.
Marianne
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Thanks!
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Love both your image and poem. You’ve beautifully captured a golden moment. Hope you’re feeling better!
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Thanks, Carmela! At least I’m not in need of any CT scans. 🙂
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Fabulous photo.
Get better soon, or else no more Elephant hugs!
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A dire consequence indeed. 🙂 I relapsed, but I hope to get enough rest soon.
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Oh no! I’m sorry for the sickness and loss of writing time. What a gorgeous photo. Longing is the perfect ending.
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Thanks, Linda. Those perfect evenings are so fleeting.
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Linda, I am so sorry that you are ill. Your image and poem are wonderful and guess what: If you send me the grouping, I will slip it into Autumn Ablaze. It is a perfect combo.
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Thanks, Carol. Still feeling run-down and lackluster. That is a nice compliment for my last love note to autumn.
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Hope you are feeling better. I love the haiku and the photo. stunning.
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Thanks, Jone! I am better, but still feeling run-down.
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Gorgeous picture and poem. Hope you’re feeling LOTS better!
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Thanks, Mary Lee. I feel downright good right now. Ready for a thorough sleep. 🙂
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Gorgeous photo, and well-chosen words to accompany it, Brenda. Hope you feel better soon.
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Thanks, Buffy. Already much better. Happy Hanukkah!
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Beautiful haiku and photo, Brenda. I hope you’re feeling better real soon. Sending you a hug… take care of yourself.
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Thank you! I had good medicine today. My son’s robotics team did well at states, and we all loved the new Star Wars movie. Well, some of us loved picking it apart and finding certain elements weren’t well developed. I think I may have spawned a tribe of storytellers. 🙂
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That photo and poem are breathtaking! I hope you feel better soon! Glad you don’t need surgery.
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Thanks, Kay. And me, too! No surgery! It’s my new mantra.
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I would walk that golden road (pictured) with you, Brenda. And hoping you’re feeling much better now!
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Anytime, Kat. That golden road was at Cape Cod, West Dennis Beach. So beautiful. I bet Australia has beautiful beaches, too.
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Yep! There is just something extra special about sand, salt and water. And sunsets. (I’m not so sure that the magic is there at sunrise, though. 😉 )
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LOL Sunrises have a different magic, more about possibility and less about longing. 🙂
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So glad that you do not need surgery and hope that pain has already lessened. Your picture and haiku make me want to go back to my ocean spot-so beautiful, Brenda.
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Thanks, Linda. The beach is so tranquil in the autumn, and the beach so untrammeled.
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Feel better soon! So glad it’s only a virus. They at least go away on their own. The mucinex slime ball ran over me with a Mack truck this week. No abdominal pain, just can’t stop coughing. Let’s feel better!
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I hate those coughs that won’t go away. My hubby had one last month. Poor man. I hope yours goes away soon.
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Superb! 😎😎😎🥀🥀🥀
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Thanks!
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What a relief that you don’t need surgery. Sorry to hear you’ve been under the weather. Gorgeous photo and poem!
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Thanks, Jama. Now I have to see if I have enough energy for one more batch of cookies and paella. Can I get through that much kitchen work? LOL We’ll see.
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Beautiful haiku, Brenda! Glad you didn’t need surgery. The stomach flu is awful. That went around our house last week (incl. a trip to the hospital.)
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Ugh! I managed to do all of mine outpatient, but it still took hours and hours to rule out the bad stuff. I hope you are all well.
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Poor Brenda! The words are all in hiding and will out themselves on a better day.
There are weird viruses going around here, too, in NH, plus conjunctivitis! So, enjoy your time indoors, minus the pains, of course.
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Eeek! Red eye. I remember one holiday season that we all had viral red eye. We had to cancel everything and hide out inside. It had its fun parts, but ugh!
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Brenda, I hope you are feeling better! That golden road makes ME feel better, that’s for sure… gorgeous! xo
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Thanks, Irene! I’m on the mend. At least I’m not facing surgery. 🙂
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Ugh what a horrible virus. Hope you recover soon. Beautiful poem.
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Yes, wicked virus that makes you worried enough to drink contrast. Yuck! As if a stomach bug isn’t bad enough without a 6 hour trip to the doctor.
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Indeed!
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Your photo is stunning and I love your haiku. I hope you’re feeling better and am so glad you were able to avoid surgery!
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Thanks, Molly. What a relief to come home. My daughter gave me a huge hug, making it all worthwhile.
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at least the photo and words are beautiful. so sorry you’re sick, give yourself the time to rest and replenish and back at it when you have. feel better –
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Thanks, Beth. It was a consolation to come home and find a sunset and be able to write a haiku. I thought I would miss my first Poetry Friday in a long time. 🙂
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Great photo. Lovely verse. I hope you are well by now
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Thanks, Derrick. I’m on the mend. My head hurts worse than my abdomen today.
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Some consolation I suppose
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Tomorrow will be a better day. 🙂 I’m counting on it.
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Amazing picture and such great words, Brenda.
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Thanks!
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Welcome
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Hi Brenda, hope you are feeling better. Sometimes we need a mental health day-to cool out. Gorgeous pic and haiku. I succumbed to my family’s cold and slept the last few hours-gearing up for tomorrow. Be well!
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Hope you’re all better! This virus is knocking me flat.
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Thanks Brenda, I’m working on it, though it’s hard for me to slow down and get better–Yesterday I slept in the evening from 7-10– got up had dinner and slept like a baby through the night. Sending well wishes to you too xo.
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Yes, I really need to get better. Lots to do this weekend. Tournaments, classes and concerts, oh, my!
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Oh my!!! What a scare that must have been for your Brenda! Glad it was a false alarm! Love the seashore photo – take care and lotsa Garfield Hugs!
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Yay for Garfield Hugs! Thanks!
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I hope you feel better! Gorgeous photo and haiku!
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Thanks, BJ!
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Feel better soon!
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Thanks!
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Reblogged this on By the Mighty Mumford and commented:
YOUR GOLD IS GLOWING!!!
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Thanks, Jonathan!
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What a glorious photo and poem! Made me feel good, so I hope it’s helping you feel better. xx
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Thanks, Sally. It did cheer me up writing it. 🙂 I was relieved to be home able to write rather than having surgery. 🙂
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