This was a lovely read. Great to have those stories of your annual traditions at this time of year and the poem was a great vignette on a place and a moment.
I always enjoy how you provide context. The poem stands strong by itself--it's so lovely--but the framework around it always enriches the reading experience.
Thanks, Margaret. I like providing the context. I know there are those who feel like poems should be offered up without a lot of info on their origins. I get that. But Substack feels like the right venue to share more of the process and background than you would if you just published a poem in a journal. So I think I'll keep doing it. 😄
This was a lovely read. Great to have those stories of your annual traditions at this time of year and the poem was a great vignette on a place and a moment.
Thanks for reading, David. Much appreciated.
Wonderful reminiscences, Tara. A really enjoyable read.
Such a lovely poem and essay about childhood and traditions. I felt like I was there.
I always enjoy how you provide context. The poem stands strong by itself--it's so lovely--but the framework around it always enriches the reading experience.
Thanks, Margaret. I like providing the context. I know there are those who feel like poems should be offered up without a lot of info on their origins. I get that. But Substack feels like the right venue to share more of the process and background than you would if you just published a poem in a journal. So I think I'll keep doing it. 😄
“to be kissed be the minnows’ soft lips”: love that. Thank you, Tara.
This brought out quite the nostalgic episode from me!