August 23, 2013

Poetry Friday--My Summer Poem Swap Poems

This is a busy week--I'll be playing "Mother of the Bride" tomorrow! So, for today, I'm simply sharing the five poems I sent to my swap partners in Tabatha's Summer Poem Swap 2013. [Note: click on the images to enlarge them for easier reading.]

#1 June 22


#2 July 6

Woodcut print by Sekka Kamisaka courtesy NYPL Digital Gallery.

#3 July 20


#4 August 3

"The Summer Day," 1881, by Arnold Bocklin.

#5 August 17


All illustrated poems © Diane Mayr, all rights reserved.

Another poem, which I wrote for the swap, but did not send, can be seen here.

I Think in Poems is the meeting place for today's Poetry Friday Round-Up. See you there!
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16 comments:

  1. Michelle Heidenrich BarnesAugust 23, 2013 at 5:01 AM

    I think you know how I feel about your work, Diane... these are all wonderful and so uniquely you. My favorite is "A Brief Encounter, Or, Move Over Emily Dickinson"-- I am utterly enamored with it. Enjoy your daughter's wedding tomorrow!

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  2. Diane MayrAugust 23, 2013 at 8:30 AM

    Thanks, Michelle, I had a lot of fun with that one! The wedding rehearsal was last night, we're into the final stretch! Thank goodness there will be a break in the heat tomorrow!

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  3. KeriAugust 23, 2013 at 9:31 AM

    I count myself lucky to have been a recipient of one of your poems, Diane! These are all lovely! I hope the wedding is wonderfully memorable in the best of ways. I get to play Mother of the Groom next month and just finalized the rehearsal dinner plans so I may be able to breathe. ;-)

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    1. Diane MayrAugust 23, 2013 at 1:50 PM

      Thank you, Keri! All the best with your upcoming gig! We had an awesome time at the dinner last night. As a matter of fact, I'm enjoying some of the leftovers for lunch right now!

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  4. Travel Guides for WomenAugust 23, 2013 at 11:15 AM

    Brilliant as always, Mother-of-the-Bride! Enjoy the day!

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    1. Diane MayrAugust 23, 2013 at 1:55 PM

      Thank you, Janet! I'll count that as an Irish blessing!

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  5. jamaAugust 23, 2013 at 3:36 PM

    Enjoyed all these poems, Diane. Hard to pick a favorite, but I'm leaning towards "Reports of the Weather" and "Summer, Late Afternoon." Great pictures paired with these poems too. :)

    Have fun at the wedding!!

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    1. Diane MayrAugust 23, 2013 at 5:02 PM

      Thanks, Jama! I'm definitely planning on having fun!

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  6. Marion EldridgeAugust 23, 2013 at 4:25 PM

    These are really beautiful, Diane!
    Congratulations to all at the wedding tomorrow! Fantastic!

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    1. Diane MayrAugust 23, 2013 at 5:03 PM

      Thanks, old friend. They grew up too quickly, didn't they?

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  7. TabathaAugust 23, 2013 at 4:42 PM

    Congratulations, Diane! Hope the day goes smoothly. Your poems are something to savor!

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    1. Diane MayrAugust 23, 2013 at 5:05 PM

      Since most everything is out of my hands, I expect it will all go well. My only assignment for tomorrow is show up and to not break anything (like bones--one of which I fractured at my son's wedding).

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  8. BJ LeeAugust 23, 2013 at 7:31 PM

    Great poems, Diane. My favorite is Reports of the Weather! I liked your artwork too. I hope the wedding day is just perfect!

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  9. Diane MayrAugust 23, 2013 at 9:20 PM

    Thank you BJ! I love matching up poems with photos and art.

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  10. Mary LeeAugust 24, 2013 at 12:00 PM

    Your combination of art and poetry is spectacular!

    Congrats and have fun today!

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  11. Diane MayrAugust 25, 2013 at 11:16 PM

    Thank you, Mary Lee! The wedding was spectacular!

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