From Lynda’s Journal – Philosophy for a Cool Water Daydream
~From Lynda’s Journal ~
Philosophy for a Cool Water Daydream
AWARD WINNING Poem
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by Lynda McKinney Lambert
October 29, 2024
The Poem:
Philosophy for a Cool Water Daydream
In 1929 our house was built on dreams
I invite you to visit my favorite place
walk up the stairway
turn left
luminous light flows through
stained-glass window
spectrum of colors shimmering
red – blue – crystal – green
shifting translucent planes
light scent of Eucalyptus
rustic white shelves display
remembrances of ancestors
Aunt Bettie’s silent round silver powder
music box wound too tight
Mom’s vintage powder compact
one of her treasures
empty aqua blue glass bottles
my favorite Cool Water perfume
my tiny marble pot of Patchouli oil.
Now, the main attraction takes the lead
curvaceous porcelain-clad bath tup
highlight on four clawed feet
relaxing – dreaming – praying
private prayers of comfort and healing
are spoken aloud
beneath the gentle abstract
acrylic painting on canvas
double framed in pink and mauve
Plastered terracotta walls
ceiling of soft willow green
our favorite Puerto Rico hues
radiant tropical yellow doors
greenish blue towels give comfort
water streams over my bare feet
Cool Water on a hot summer day
gushing from the age-worn faucet
swirling soap bubbles soothe the soul
my philosophy for a cool water daydream
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©Lynda McKinney Lambert, 2024.
Story Behind the Poem:
I received the July Prompt for my little group of poets. We are called The Carousel Poets. Six of us took a workshop together one year ago. When the 4-week workshop ended, we decided we would continue working together and challenging ourselves once a month with a prompt for an assignment.
The Prompt: Write a poem that describes a room in your home, without naming that room in the poem.
Or, if you prefer, write about an object in your home, without naming the object in the poem.
My BONUS:
This week I received a notice that every poet loves to receive.
Three of my poems are published in the Fall/Winter Edition of
Magnets and Ladders: Writers with Disabilities, Inc.
The Poem:
The Backstory:
A Letter of Congratulations!
Note:
From: Magnets and Ladders <magnetsandladders@comcast.net>
Sent: Wednesday, October 16, 2024 9:34 PM
To: llambert@zoominternet.net
Subject: Magnets and Ladders
Dear Lynda,
Congratulations! Your poem, “Philosophy for a Cool Water Daydream” has earned an Honorable Mention in the Magnets and Ladders Fall/Winter poetry contest.
Your poems, “After recalling the New Year” and “Diamond Jubilee” will also be published.
Congratulations.
The Magnets and Ladders team
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