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A Tribute to Our Family Home

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Comment from LisaMay
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How useful to discover a new word to use for that pesky 'x'! Sharing information and encouragement on this writing site is perhaps a bit like using the camping stove for canning, collecting good things and cooking them up to share.

 Comment Written 29-Apr-2022

reply by the author on 29-Apr-2022
    LisaMay, I absolutely love the way you make connections with ideas and words! This was quite the challenge for me this month. At one point I didn't know if I would make it! I so appreciate your encouragement along the way.
Comment from Ric Myworld
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You always take me back to happy times. I'll never forget canning up enough goods to last three or four families for the winter, and giving a large portion of them away. But most of all, having them to eat on my own place. LOL. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 29-Apr-2022

reply by the author on 29-Apr-2022
    It's fun we have that in common. Thanks for walking down mem'ry lane!
Comment from Mary Vigasin
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Of course, I had to Google "xyst" for a definition and picture. (It kept giving me a "cyst.") I have never heard the word. The definition and your words created a wonderful image of a "xyst."
Very well-written.
Best wishes,
Mary

 Comment Written 29-Apr-2022

reply by the author on 29-Apr-2022
    Oh, Mary, I got the same thing when I Googled the word xyst! It was interested to learn the word in "lyenochka's" book earlier this month. I so appreciate your riding along in this April journey with me. It has been quite the challenge! Your comments mean so much to me.
Comment from Goosey Gander
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Xyst? That's a thing? I had no idea! I love your image, and I love the imagery that your poem creates. You are very detailed. I love it, but I especially love the first two lines:
"Though you are not lined with tall trees,
your roof protects us from the breeze." AMAZING.
-GGG

 Comment Written 28-Apr-2022

reply by the author on 29-Apr-2022
    Thank you!! I just learned about that word zyst, pronounces zist, on FanStory! <3
reply by Goosey Gander on 29-Apr-2022
    wait, is it zyst or xyst? And also, did you mean to do two X poems? either way, fantastic job!
reply by Goosey Gander on 29-Apr-2022
    never mind :) your poem was 'W.'
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2022
    Thanks, Ave! Yes, I needed to double up on a few of the letters since there are only 26 and I need 30 poems! Thanks for keeping me in line!
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2022
    Thanks, Ave! Yes, I needed to double up on a few of the letters since there are only 26 and I need 30 poems! Thanks for keeping me in line!
reply by Goosey Gander on 29-Apr-2022
    of course! and big news: I REQUESTED A SEAL OF QUALITY ON MY BOOK, "THE PHILOSOPHER'S DREAM!!!" WISH ME LUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    -GGG
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2022
    Oh, that is big news!! GOOD LUCK!!!!!!
reply by Goosey Gander on 29-Apr-2022
    EEEEEH!!! I am SOO excited! and, sorry, I told you the same thing twice; I didn't see your reply :)
    -GGG
Comment from Katherine M. (k-11)
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thanks for the thanks. Use of the word xyst came across as unforced, much more poetic than 'breezeway' in my opinion. The poem overall was really good - you chose a subtle form, that you put to good use.

 Comment Written 28-Apr-2022

reply by the author on 28-Apr-2022
    Thanks so much, again, for the inspiration, Kate! I will remember this word forever. :)
Comment from juliaSjames
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Hello Mama Baer

I must have missed that particular post by Helen. But it certainly worked perfectly for your book. The octelle form is neat. Exactly right for the description of this special part of your home. I'm quite confused by the proliferation of forms that use repeating lines. LOL

Stay safe and blessed, Julia

 Comment Written 28-Apr-2022

reply by the author on 28-Apr-2022
    Thank you, Julia! And yes, lots of forms with repetitive lines...it feels a little like cheating! LOL

    Sending lots of good wishes to you!
reply by juliaSjames on 28-Apr-2022
    :-))
Comment from lyenochka
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Thanks for the mention and thanks to Kate for suggesting it. I'm glad my word blurb found some use!
Enjoyed your octelle and I'm wondering if the xyst was covered by the grapevines.

 Comment Written 28-Apr-2022

reply by the author on 28-Apr-2022
    Thanks for the inspiration, Helen! Alas, no--the grapes are in a little nook of their own with an arbor entrance, but the grapes themselves aren't covered. The 'breezeway' xyst connects Dad's shop with the back patio. But I thought it might work for this purpose! Sending lots of good wishes!