As I drove to school this morning, my children playing together quietly in the backseat, I noticed the trees. It was like they were standing guard over the road before me. They were frost covered and white; stark against the bluing morning sky. They were beautiful! Unfortunately, they were also rushing past my window and I couldn't snap the perfect picture. I caught myself thinking that it was Tuesday, slicing day, and that's when the poem began to form in my mind. I did some editing and revising as I drove and quickly typed it while sitting at a stop sign, thankful for quiet country roads.
I was able to try out PicMonkey yesterday for another poem I was working on and when I remembered a photo I had taken last winter after an ice storm, I decided to do some playing. How was your drive today?
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I love the multiple ways this poem can be read. Thanks for sharing! Thank you also for the "Pic Monkey" recommendation. I have not used it before but am interested in trying it out now.
ReplyDeleteWhat a drive to work! Typing at a stop sign on a country road? Kids were quiet enough to process and edit and revise? I'm impressed!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful poem about the positives of this harsh winter.
Now I have to go play with Pic Monkey! Great project for students as well.
ReplyDeleteI think Betsy's thinking in poems has rubbed off on you. :-) Love the way the poem is on the photo! I think trees in the winter are fascinating shapes. What a trip to school today!
ReplyDeleteSeeing Spring possibilities in the wintry trees - lovely!
ReplyDeleteLove that winter a bird hotel, Robin. What a lovely drive you described!
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