At the cabin I write the old fashioned way
with a pad and pencil, I will stay.
At the cabin,
My computer has failed me,
loosing its charge, you see, but the words still come as fast as can be.
At the cabin,
My inspiration is plain in the nature all around,
foggy mornings, calm waters, and calling loons abound.
At the cabin,
My mind is free to wander
as I watch the woods and fisherman over yonder.
At the cabin,
The days are short, spent out in the sun
as nighttime arrives we gather around the fire for more fun.
At the cabin, I don’t have to wonder what I’ll do with my time
after I’m done writing, I realize my life is rather sublime.
© Draft, Carol Labuzzetta, 2021
Today is Poetry Friday! Our host this week is the wonderful Molly Hogan at Nix the Comfort Zone. Thank you for hosting, Molly!
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I love the repetition of “At the cabin…”
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Thank you!
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At the cabin, life moves at a leisurely pack filling your summer days with joy. Thanks for letting me slip into your world for a short time.
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Glad to have you! Thanks for stopping by!
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Great picture! The refrain works well and centers the piece. Great ending! Thank you for sharing!
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Thanks! I appreciate you reading and commenting on the piece!
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I love the repeating phrase, ‘at the cabin”. Paper and pencil or pen is still the way to go.
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Thanks, Jone!
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Wow! “foggy mornings, calm waters, and calling loons abound.” This does sound like a sublime life. I love the photo of that perfectly calm water.
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Thank you, Denise!
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I love this reflection on being at the cabin. My favorite line was “At the cabin, I don’t have to wonder what I’ll do with my time.” Isn’t that just the best?! It made me long for a cabin visit, too.
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Thanks! I appreciate you letting me know which line you liked! I hope you get a cabin visit soon!
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Lucky you to have a cabin retreat! That photo is so evocative and I love how you grounded your poem in place with that refrain “at the cabin.” Enjoy each moment of your cabin days.
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We will! Thank you so much! I felt the refrain worked for this piece. I’m glad you though so too!
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