Holly Thompson's Blog, page 13
April 28, 2016
Rain
Notice Poems—A National Poetry Month poem series by author Holly Thompson relating to the verse novel Falling Into the Dragon’s Mouth, set in Kamakura, Japan. #NoticePoems
Rain
we are serious about precipitation hereno dry season for uswe serve rains all year long—big rains, flower rainsice rains, happy rainshorizontalssudden pummelsindecisivessteamy drizzlessteady drippersdownpour flooders mountain washersmisty whispersfox-wed showersplum-tree harvestselbow raisersheaven’s waters—any seasonevery seasonrest assuredwe have you
covered
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Have you noticed the world in your town? Share your own Notice Poems with the hashtag #NoticePoems
Notice Poems—A National Poetry Month poem series by author Holly Thompson relating to the verse novel Falling Into the Dragon’s Mouth, set in Kamakura, Japan.
Verse novels by Holly Thompson: Falling into the Dragon’s Mouth The Language Inside Orchards
Crashing Wave image by www.johnnyautomatic.com
Rain
we are serious about precipitation hereno dry season for uswe serve rains all year long—big rains, flower rainsice rains, happy rainshorizontalssudden pummelsindecisivessteamy drizzlessteady drippersdownpour flooders mountain washersmisty whispersfox-wed showersplum-tree harvestselbow raisersheaven’s waters—any seasonevery seasonrest assuredwe have you
covered
© Holly Thompson, All Rights Reserved
Have you noticed the world in your town? Share your own Notice Poems with the hashtag #NoticePoems
Notice Poems—A National Poetry Month poem series by author Holly Thompson relating to the verse novel Falling Into the Dragon’s Mouth, set in Kamakura, Japan.
Verse novels by Holly Thompson: Falling into the Dragon’s Mouth The Language Inside Orchards
Crashing Wave image by www.johnnyautomatic.com
April 27, 2016
Tetrapods
Notice Poems—A National Poetry Month poem series by author Holly Thompson relating to the verse novel Falling Into the Dragon’s Mouth, set in Kamakura, Japan. #NoticePoems
Tetrapods
one day they may get tired of sittingall day long just holding off the wavesand may insteaddecide to rise upon their rigid legsand leave the damp coast, the aromaof seaweed, and thosepesky barnacles,and crab-walk inlandto the farthest endof a finger valley where sunlight gets trapped between hillsand the heat rises from the warm earthand they can rest their sore stiff legs in the soft grassand at long last dry out their feetonce and for all
© Holly Thompson, All Rights Reserved
Have you noticed the world in your town? Share your own Notice Poems with the hashtag #NoticePoems
Notice Poems—A National Poetry Month poem series by author Holly Thompson relating to the verse novel Falling Into the Dragon’s Mouth, set in Kamakura, Japan.
Verse novels by Holly Thompson: Falling into theDragon’s Mouth The Language Inside Orchards
Crashing Wave image by www.johnnyautomatic.com
Tetrapods
one day they may get tired of sittingall day long just holding off the wavesand may insteaddecide to rise upon their rigid legsand leave the damp coast, the aromaof seaweed, and thosepesky barnacles,and crab-walk inlandto the farthest endof a finger valley where sunlight gets trapped between hillsand the heat rises from the warm earthand they can rest their sore stiff legs in the soft grassand at long last dry out their feetonce and for all
© Holly Thompson, All Rights Reserved
Have you noticed the world in your town? Share your own Notice Poems with the hashtag #NoticePoems
Notice Poems—A National Poetry Month poem series by author Holly Thompson relating to the verse novel Falling Into the Dragon’s Mouth, set in Kamakura, Japan.
Verse novels by Holly Thompson: Falling into theDragon’s Mouth The Language Inside Orchards
Crashing Wave image by www.johnnyautomatic.com
April 26, 2016
Dragon Pot
Notice Poems—A National Poetry Month poem series by author Holly Thompson relating to the verse novel Falling Into the Dragon’s Mouth, set in Kamakura, Japan. #NoticePoems
Dragon Pot
keen eyesfollow my paththrough the temple garden . . .hold on—am I not supposed tobe here?
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Have you noticed the world in your town? Share your own Notice Poems with the hashtag #NoticePoems
Notice Poems—A National Poetry Month poem series by author Holly Thompson relating to the verse novel Falling Into the Dragon’s Mouth, set in Kamakura, Japan.
Verse novels by Holly Thompson: Falling into theDragon’s Mouth The Language Inside Orchards
Crashing Wave image by www.johnnyautomatic.com
Dragon Pot
keen eyesfollow my paththrough the temple garden . . .hold on—am I not supposed tobe here?
© Holly Thompson, All Rights Reserved
Have you noticed the world in your town? Share your own Notice Poems with the hashtag #NoticePoems
Notice Poems—A National Poetry Month poem series by author Holly Thompson relating to the verse novel Falling Into the Dragon’s Mouth, set in Kamakura, Japan.
Verse novels by Holly Thompson: Falling into theDragon’s Mouth The Language Inside Orchards
Crashing Wave image by www.johnnyautomatic.com
April 25, 2016
Temple Cat
Notice Poems—A National Poetry Month poem series by author Holly Thompson relating to the verse novel Falling Into the Dragon’s Mouth, set in Kamakura, Japan. #NoticePoems
Temple Cat
with luck a stray turnstemple cat fed by kind monksand visitors whobring leftovers in exchangefor quiet conversation
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Have you noticed the world in your town? Share your own Notice Poems with the hashtag #NoticePoems
Notice Poems—A National Poetry Month poem series by author Holly Thompson relating to the verse novel Falling Into the Dragon’s Mouth, set in Kamakura, Japan.
Verse novels by Holly Thompson: Falling into theDragon’s Mouth The Language Inside Orchards
Crashing Wave image by www.johnnyautomatic.com
Temple Cat
with luck a stray turnstemple cat fed by kind monksand visitors whobring leftovers in exchangefor quiet conversation
© Holly Thompson, All Rights Reserved
Have you noticed the world in your town? Share your own Notice Poems with the hashtag #NoticePoems
Notice Poems—A National Poetry Month poem series by author Holly Thompson relating to the verse novel Falling Into the Dragon’s Mouth, set in Kamakura, Japan.
Verse novels by Holly Thompson: Falling into theDragon’s Mouth The Language Inside Orchards
Crashing Wave image by www.johnnyautomatic.com
April 24, 2016
Manhole
Notice Poems—A National Poetry Month poem series by author Holly Thompson relating to the verse novel Falling Into the Dragon’s Mouth, set in Kamakura, Japan. #NoticePoems
Manhole
when Cora trips in the streetMom helps her up, and says well, nice landing at least—this fine city manhole cover
but Cora stops tending her scraped knees to correct her: this is NOT a city manhole—it’s a prefectural manhole!
Mom and I laugh, but it’s true—once you’ve studied prefectural flowers, trees and birds you’ll never
mistake your manhole covers
© Holly Thompson, All Rights Reserved
Have you noticed the world in your town? Share your own Notice Poems with the hashtag #NoticePoems
Notice Poems—A National Poetry Month poem series by author Holly Thompson relating to the verse novel Falling Into the Dragon’s Mouth, set in Kamakura, Japan.
Verse novels by Holly Thompson: Falling into theDragon’s Mouth The Language Inside Orchards
Crashing Wave image by www.johnnyautomatic.com
Manhole
when Cora trips in the streetMom helps her up, and says well, nice landing at least—this fine city manhole cover
but Cora stops tending her scraped knees to correct her: this is NOT a city manhole—it’s a prefectural manhole!
Mom and I laugh, but it’s true—once you’ve studied prefectural flowers, trees and birds you’ll never
mistake your manhole covers
© Holly Thompson, All Rights Reserved
Have you noticed the world in your town? Share your own Notice Poems with the hashtag #NoticePoems
Notice Poems—A National Poetry Month poem series by author Holly Thompson relating to the verse novel Falling Into the Dragon’s Mouth, set in Kamakura, Japan.
Verse novels by Holly Thompson: Falling into theDragon’s Mouth The Language Inside Orchards
Crashing Wave image by www.johnnyautomatic.com
April 23, 2016
Futon
Notice Poems—A National Poetry Month poem series by author Holly Thompson relating to the verse novel Falling Into the Dragon’s Mouth, set in Kamakura, Japan. #NoticePoems
Futon
on weekends and holidaysit’s my job to hang all the futon from the laundry balcony
so first I check weather mapsfor projections of precipitation during the next few hours
then I haul the futonoutside heft them up over the railingand clip them in place to air
it’s great to see all the futonout baking in the sun and laterto pull them in—still warm
and laze on the heated stack of thembefore folding them in thirds and lifting them into the futon closet
sometimes if clouds appearneighbors will phone us: “rain is on the way—“
then we race to haul in futon grab the laundry clip hangersand rehang clothes inside
but once, Mom, Dad and Cora were out and Ken and I were down three goals at the park against Yōhei and Shō
so we kept playing even after a drizzle started falling until I remembered those futon still hung over the railing . . .
not even towels, two fans pointingplus hair dryers aimed for hours will drywet futon—nothing but sunlight will do
© Holly Thompson, All Rights Reserved
Have you noticed the world in your town? Share your own Notice Poems with the hashtag #NoticePoems
Notice Poems—A National Poetry Month poem series by author Holly Thompson relating to the verse novel Falling Into the Dragon’s Mouth, set in Kamakura, Japan.
Verse novels by Holly Thompson: Falling into theDragon’s Mouth The Language Inside Orchards
Crashing Wave image by www.johnnyautomatic.com
Futon
on weekends and holidaysit’s my job to hang all the futon from the laundry balcony
so first I check weather mapsfor projections of precipitation during the next few hours
then I haul the futonoutside heft them up over the railingand clip them in place to air
it’s great to see all the futonout baking in the sun and laterto pull them in—still warm
and laze on the heated stack of thembefore folding them in thirds and lifting them into the futon closet
sometimes if clouds appearneighbors will phone us: “rain is on the way—“
then we race to haul in futon grab the laundry clip hangersand rehang clothes inside
but once, Mom, Dad and Cora were out and Ken and I were down three goals at the park against Yōhei and Shō
so we kept playing even after a drizzle started falling until I remembered those futon still hung over the railing . . .
not even towels, two fans pointingplus hair dryers aimed for hours will drywet futon—nothing but sunlight will do
© Holly Thompson, All Rights Reserved
Have you noticed the world in your town? Share your own Notice Poems with the hashtag #NoticePoems
Notice Poems—A National Poetry Month poem series by author Holly Thompson relating to the verse novel Falling Into the Dragon’s Mouth, set in Kamakura, Japan.
Verse novels by Holly Thompson: Falling into theDragon’s Mouth The Language Inside Orchards
Crashing Wave image by www.johnnyautomatic.com
April 22, 2016
Sakura Shells
Notice Poems—A National Poetry Month poem series by author Holly Thompson relating to the verse novel Falling Into the Dragon’s Mouth, set in Kamakura, Japan. #NoticePoems
Sakura Shells
you might think they’re petalsof sakura tossed in the wind over waves, then washed ashore and sprinkled along the tidal line
but they are shells the palepink of sakura blossomstiny as fingernails, so fragilethey crack with dull pressure
and break into miniature shardswhen tucked into a backpackor jeans pocket or even wrappedwith care in Cora’s handkerchief
it is an actual miracle to get a handfulof whole sakura shells home, rinsedof sand and transferred to a dish to dry and add to Cora’s collection
© Holly Thompson, All Rights Reserved
Have you noticed the world in your town? Share your own Notice Poems with the hashtag #NoticePoems
Notice Poems—A National Poetry Month poem series by author Holly Thompson relating to the verse novel Falling Into the Dragon’s Mouth, set in Kamakura, Japan.
Verse novels by Holly Thompson: Falling into theDragon’s Mouth The Language Inside Orchards
Crashing Wave image by www.johnnyautomatic.com
Sakura Shells
you might think they’re petalsof sakura tossed in the wind over waves, then washed ashore and sprinkled along the tidal line
but they are shells the palepink of sakura blossomstiny as fingernails, so fragilethey crack with dull pressure
and break into miniature shardswhen tucked into a backpackor jeans pocket or even wrappedwith care in Cora’s handkerchief
it is an actual miracle to get a handfulof whole sakura shells home, rinsedof sand and transferred to a dish to dry and add to Cora’s collection
© Holly Thompson, All Rights Reserved
Have you noticed the world in your town? Share your own Notice Poems with the hashtag #NoticePoems
Notice Poems—A National Poetry Month poem series by author Holly Thompson relating to the verse novel Falling Into the Dragon’s Mouth, set in Kamakura, Japan.
Verse novels by Holly Thompson: Falling into theDragon’s Mouth The Language Inside Orchards
Crashing Wave image by www.johnnyautomatic.com
April 21, 2016
New Green
Notice Poems—A National Poetry Month poem series by author Holly Thompson relating to the verse novel Falling Into the Dragon’s Mouth, set in Kamakura, Japan. #NoticePoems
And today is #PoetryFriday and the round-up is at Jama's Alphabet Soup.
New Green
leaving travels up fromvalleys over hillsidesuntil folds of land roll mottledwith greens
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Have you noticed the world in your town? Share your own Notice Poems with the hashtag #NoticePoems
Notice Poems—A National Poetry Month poem series by author Holly Thompson relating to the verse novel Falling Into the Dragon’s Mouth, set in Kamakura, Japan.
Verse novels by Holly Thompson: Falling into theDragon’s Mouth The Language Inside Orchards
Crashing Wave image by www.johnnyautomatic.com
And today is #PoetryFriday and the round-up is at Jama's Alphabet Soup.
New Green
leaving travels up fromvalleys over hillsidesuntil folds of land roll mottledwith greens
© Holly Thompson, All Rights Reserved
Have you noticed the world in your town? Share your own Notice Poems with the hashtag #NoticePoems
Notice Poems—A National Poetry Month poem series by author Holly Thompson relating to the verse novel Falling Into the Dragon’s Mouth, set in Kamakura, Japan.
Verse novels by Holly Thompson: Falling into theDragon’s Mouth The Language Inside Orchards
Crashing Wave image by www.johnnyautomatic.com
April 20, 2016
Dagashiya
Notice Poems—A National Poetry Month poem series by author Holly Thompson relating to the verse novel Falling Into the Dragon’s Mouth, set in Kamakura, Japan. #NoticePoems
Dagashiya
you can’t believe how long it takes my sister Cora to study each box of sweetson every shelf in the shopplus all the small print on every single piece she picks up then to select which sweets to place into her mini basketremove from her mini basket and replace with other sweets only to choose the very same sweets she chooses every time we go to the dagashiya
an afternoon is nearly gone by the time she’s done, paidand the sweets are at laststowed deep in her pocket
© Holly Thompson, All Rights Reserved
Have you noticed the world in your town? Share your own Notice Poems with the hashtag #NoticePoems
Notice Poems—A National Poetry Month poem series by author Holly Thompson relating to the verse novel Falling Into the Dragon’s Mouth, set in Kamakura, Japan.
Verse novels by Holly Thompson: Falling into theDragon’s Mouth The Language Inside Orchards
Crashing Wave image by www.johnnyautomatic.com
Dagashiya
you can’t believe how long it takes my sister Cora to study each box of sweetson every shelf in the shopplus all the small print on every single piece she picks up then to select which sweets to place into her mini basketremove from her mini basket and replace with other sweets only to choose the very same sweets she chooses every time we go to the dagashiya
an afternoon is nearly gone by the time she’s done, paidand the sweets are at laststowed deep in her pocket
© Holly Thompson, All Rights Reserved
Have you noticed the world in your town? Share your own Notice Poems with the hashtag #NoticePoems
Notice Poems—A National Poetry Month poem series by author Holly Thompson relating to the verse novel Falling Into the Dragon’s Mouth, set in Kamakura, Japan.
Verse novels by Holly Thompson: Falling into theDragon’s Mouth The Language Inside Orchards
Crashing Wave image by www.johnnyautomatic.com
April 19, 2016
Tree Seat
Notice Poems—A National Poetry Month poem series by author Holly Thompson relating to the verse novel Falling Into the Dragon’s Mouth, set in Kamakura, Japan. #NoticePoems
Tree Seat
the best parks even tiny parkshave good trees and the better parkshave trees with seats or benches nearby or beneath but this park of all the good parks in our town has the best tree seat wrapped rightaround the trunkand wide enough for a whole group of friends to sit onwith always enough room for one or two or three or evena whole group more
© Holly Thompson, All Rights Reserved
Have you noticed the world in your town? Share your own Notice Poems with the hashtag #NoticePoems
Notice Poems—A National Poetry Month poem series by author Holly Thompson relating to the verse novel Falling Into the Dragon’s Mouth, set in Kamakura, Japan.
Verse novels by Holly Thompson: Falling into theDragon’s Mouth The Language Inside Orchards
Crashing Wave image by www.johnnyautomatic.com
Tree Seat
the best parks even tiny parkshave good trees and the better parkshave trees with seats or benches nearby or beneath but this park of all the good parks in our town has the best tree seat wrapped rightaround the trunkand wide enough for a whole group of friends to sit onwith always enough room for one or two or three or evena whole group more
© Holly Thompson, All Rights Reserved
Have you noticed the world in your town? Share your own Notice Poems with the hashtag #NoticePoems
Notice Poems—A National Poetry Month poem series by author Holly Thompson relating to the verse novel Falling Into the Dragon’s Mouth, set in Kamakura, Japan.
Verse novels by Holly Thompson: Falling into theDragon’s Mouth The Language Inside Orchards
Crashing Wave image by www.johnnyautomatic.com
