I've been trying to submit my poetry to different publications each month. It builds my exposure and also builds my resilence, as none have been accepted yet. I try to keep in mind that poetry is an art and is very, very subjective. It is easier to remember on some days than others. In the meantime, I keep experimenting, churing ideas around, and working on my craft. I'm also trying to finish the novel I started in November during NaNoWriMo. A huge stride was made while on vacation as I identified myself as a writer to someone I just met. In addition, I've been in contact with the librarian who is organizing a poetry reading in April. I participated in a reading last May, so my feet got wet. I'm hoping to grow by participating in another. I know that there'll be a few things I'll do differently to prepare. Fair Food Popcorn, Peanuts, Funnel cakes, too! When I am at the fair I can’t pick just one, Can you? All my favorites are here, Around the midway we go, Seeing all the treats in one long row. Fudge, Candied apples, Corn dogs, too. When I’m at the fair, I can’t pick just one, Can you? We’ve reached the end, What did you pick? For me, one of each Did the trick! On our way home, From eating fair food Because our tummies are full, We’re in a great mood! © Draft, Carol Labuzzetta, 2023
Pumpkins are one of my favorite things to use to teach young students about plant life cycles. They go from seed to seed in one growing cycle, the very definition of an annual plant. Most young students have been exposed to pumpkins or even grew some themselves, starting with a seed, and knowing they’ll find seeds inside when they cut the fruit for jack o’lanterns in the fall.
Pumpkins
Pumpkins are edible,
From flowers to seed
We see so many
A fall fruit made to feed.
Growing in our gardens
From Spring through Fall
The bright orange color
Tells us they’re ready for all.
All kinds of great food,
From muffins to pie,
Come from this humble squash
For you and I.
© Carol Labuzzetta, 2023.
I took the rejection of this last group (there was one more food poem) of poems less hard than I have in the past. Perhaps I’m getting used to it! All I know is that if you don’t try, you’ll never succeed, so onward!
Today is Poetry Friday. Molly at Nix the Comfort Zone is our host for this week’s round-up! Be sure to check out her page for links to more inspired poetry and her own post about trees in winter! Thanks for hosting, Molly!
The Apples in My Orchard 
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