I am over at Writing to be Read to day with the first Treasuring Poetry post for 2022. I am discussing two of the war poets, Siegfried Sassoon and Vera Brittain, and what their poems and books mean to me. Thank you for hosting, Kaye Lynne Booth.
The poet I was hoping to feature today, Walt Page, has been unwell and was unable to participate. I decided that I would share a beautiful poem of Walt’s today called Sometimes When it Rains. Walt told me I was the inspiration for this poem and I love it.
Sometimes when it rains
Sometimes when it rains
she loves to go walking
snuggled inside
her warm rain jacket
Walking in the rain
is a sanctuary for her
a time when she can
create her poetry
it is her time alone
to be inspired
she loves being with her family
and she loves creating her poetry
those of us who follow her poetry
are blessed with her friendship
we know she is probably out walking
and we look forward to her new poems
~The Tennessee Poet~
©Walt Page 2020 All Rights Reserved
Walt is currently on a sabbatical from writing…
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Thanks for the information, Robbie! Will head over! xx Michael
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Thank you, Michael.
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On my way…
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Thank you, Annette.
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A sabbatical is a good thing, but only if one is well enough to enjoy it.
I will return to read your guest post after I warm the water for oatmeal. Breakfast time here in the States, Robbie!
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It is always fun to think of my American friends having breakfast in the middle of my afternoon while my Australian friends are fast asleep.
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Sorry Walt is unwell. Great poem. Thanks for sharing, Robbie 💕🙂
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Hi Harmony, I hope Walt will feel better soon. I miss his gorgeous poetry.
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What a lovely poem, Robbie. I’m sorry to hear about Walt. I hope he’s feeling better soon.
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Hi Jill, I hope Walt’s health will improve soon. I miss his posts.
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Sorry Walt is unwell. Robbie this was a stupendous poem. When you are alone and under the rain one can think of imagination and write beautiful poetry. Awesome.
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Hi Kamal, I hope Walt will recover quickly. He did write a most beautiful poem and he also hit on something I do like to do … walk in the rain.
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Yes all alone in the rain is wonderful Robbie. Let’s pray for his wellness 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
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This is such a sweet poem, Robbie. And I agree those of us who are your friends are blessed. May you carry on making the world a better place❤
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Hi Smitha, thank you for your lovely comment. I treasure all my WP friends. Hugs.
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Hope Walt recovers soon.
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Thank you, Stevie. I hope so too.
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Thanks for sharing, Robbie. Wonderful poem.
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Thank you, Gwen, I’m glad you enjoyed it.
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Thanks for sharing, Robbie. What a beautiful poem and a lovely gesture for you to share Walt’s poem.
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Hi Jan, I hope Walt will recover quickly, he writes lovely poetry and I was glad to share this one.
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I’m sorry to hear that Walt is unwell. “Sometimes When It Rains” is a lovely poem.
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Hi Liz, Walt is a fighter and I’m sure he’ll get better. It seems like every second person is suffering from illness at the moment.
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I know what you mean. I made that observation to my husband earlier this week.
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A wonderful poem, Robbie. Walt captured your compassionate spirit. Thank you for the introduction!
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Hi Rebecca, it is my pleasure. Walt writes lovely romantic poetry. I am glad you enjoyed this post.
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While I rarely write poetry, I admire the ability to write it. Well done, Robbie! Sorry to hear about your friend, Walt.
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Hi Pete, I write less poetry now than I did before. I think it is because of the pandemic and not getting out as much. There are less scenes of poverty and confrontations with injustice visible to me at the moment. My poetry is usually stirred by strong emotion and that has been missing outside of illness and the pandemic related matters for the last two years. I hope this is changing now. Thanks for visiting.
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Very good
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Thank you.
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A fantastic post, Robbie.
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Thank you, Olga.
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I bet she’s still writing, just not publishing. What writer can quit writing!!
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I have seen the odd poem pop up, but I know Walt has suffered pain for a long time and I’m sure the winter cold is very difficult. I hope he will get better and start writing again soon.
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I spent a lot of time in college with the WWI poets. Recently I have been reviewing the military records of my paternal grandfather who served in the Canadian army in France as an ambulance driver. Knowing that made the poems come more alive.
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Hi Elizabeth, When you delve into the lives of the people who fought or were involved in this war in some way, it does give the poems a much great meaning and poignancy.
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I am glad you understood what I wrote.
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