The Apples in My Orchard

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Poetry Friday: At The Cabin…

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Our dock at the cabin. © Carol Labuzzetta, 2021

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

Molly enjoying the sun at the cabin. © 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!

14 responses to “Poetry Friday: At The Cabin…”

  1. maryleehahn Avatar
    maryleehahn

    I love the repetition of “At the cabin…”

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      theapplesinmyorchard

      Thank you!

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  2. cvarsalona Avatar
    cvarsalona

    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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      theapplesinmyorchard

      Glad to have you! Thanks for stopping by!

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  3. Jonathan Rivera Avatar
    Jonathan Rivera

    Great picture! The refrain works well and centers the piece. Great ending! Thank you for sharing!

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      theapplesinmyorchard

      Thanks! I appreciate you reading and commenting on the piece!

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  4. macrush53 Avatar
    macrush53

    I love the repeating phrase, ‘at the cabin”. Paper and pencil or pen is still the way to go.

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      theapplesinmyorchard

      Thanks, Jone!

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  5. Denise Krebs Avatar
    Denise Krebs

    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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      theapplesinmyorchard

      Thank you, Denise!

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  6. mgminer Avatar
    mgminer

    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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      theapplesinmyorchard

      Thanks! I appreciate you letting me know which line you liked! I hope you get a cabin visit soon!

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  7. mbhmaine Avatar
    mbhmaine

    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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      theapplesinmyorchard

      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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