Friday, April 5, 2013

A to Z Challenge




The letter "E"

Today's poem is an ode to Emily Dickinson's "The Soul Has Bandaged Moments"

In those bandaged moments,
Where the edges of life are bright with promise,
Pink inflamed with joy.

That’s where I want to live.
Not in my wallowing,
Days that drag,
                       
So low that,
Finding the right thoroughfare,
Seems intolerable.

That’s when I need,
Words and stories,
The mantle of other's triumphs,
To activate an explosive dance.
And remind that,
I carry within myself,
A custom-made first aid kit.



©2013 Juliet Bond all rights reserved




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62 comments:

  1. Tonja DreckerApril 5, 2013 at 3:18 AM

    That's a nice idea - 'a custom-made first aid kit', and oh, so true :)

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  2. UnknownApril 5, 2013 at 4:18 AM

    You have to find your own, right?

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  3. Ann FinkelsteinApril 5, 2013 at 4:35 AM

    I am loving this series.

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  4. UnknownApril 5, 2013 at 4:40 AM

    Thanks so much, Ann!

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  5. Elise FallsonApril 5, 2013 at 4:53 AM

    This flowed really well and brought to the surface strength and emotion. I enjoyed this very much, truly. Good job, Juliet! (:

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  6. MeganApril 5, 2013 at 5:12 AM

    A custom made first aid kit. How perfect!

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  7. CperzApril 5, 2013 at 5:23 AM

    Thanks for pointing me in the direction of your blog. Your poetry is wonderful!!

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    1. AnonymousApril 5, 2013 at 6:19 AM

      I'm so glad you stopped by, Cheryl!

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  8. Sandra TylerApril 5, 2013 at 5:37 AM

    what a lovely ode to Dickinson. I was always fascinated by her solitary ways, especially as I went to college at Amherst, the town she lived in. I think I could easily follow her footsteps and never leave my writing room:) thanks for coming by my blog. Now I better get on to that E myself!

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    1. AnonymousApril 5, 2013 at 6:20 AM

      Sandra, I so enjoyed reading your blog. Original short stories are often such a pleasure when they work and yours did!

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  9. KateApril 5, 2013 at 7:09 AM

    This makes me want to go write an ode to one of my favorite poets! Thanks for the gorgeous inspiration!

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  10. Claudia DApril 5, 2013 at 7:26 AM

    Brilliant, Gort! Just brilliant.

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    1. UnknownApril 6, 2013 at 2:34 PM

      Thanks Claudia! This one is mine (Juliet) but Gina IS brilliant.

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  11. The Armchair SquidApril 5, 2013 at 7:27 AM

    Lovely - an ode to resources both external and internal.

    Thank you for visiting my blog! I'm delighted to return the favor.

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  12. A month of....BlogApril 5, 2013 at 7:45 AM

    Another beautiful poem...

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  13. ReginaApril 5, 2013 at 8:38 AM

    "That’s when I need,
    Words and stories,
    The mantle of other's triumphs,
    To activate an explosive dance.
    And remind that,
    I carry within myself,
    A custom-made first aid kit."

    I need more of your poetry, Miss Juliet!

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  14. Jennifer WagnerApril 5, 2013 at 9:25 AM

    Love the hopeful spirit in this! A great perspective to have in life!

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    1. UnknownApril 6, 2013 at 2:36 PM

      It's funny, Gina and I were talking about how some of the poems we composed were cheerful and others very deep. Sunday's poem is downright silly.

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  15. katie eggemanApril 5, 2013 at 10:27 AM

    Aware of depression and seeking to get out of it. Very good!
    Katie atBankerchick Scratchings

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    1. UnknownApril 6, 2013 at 2:37 PM

      Thank you. Always looking for the inner bandaid.

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  16. SK AnthonyApril 5, 2013 at 10:32 AM

    Pure genius!

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  17. Al DiazApril 5, 2013 at 10:58 AM

    The poem is great but what I'm going to do right now is try to jump like that. It looks like fun and kind of liberating.

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  18. Mark MeansApril 5, 2013 at 11:20 AM

    I like it...a reminder that we all have the inner strength to get through things.

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  19. Julie FlandersApril 5, 2013 at 11:47 AM

    Love that last line. Another beautiful piece. :)

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  20. Alex J. CavanaughApril 5, 2013 at 12:36 PM

    We just need a little jump start with our inner motivation!

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  21. UnknownApril 5, 2013 at 1:17 PM

    Just returning your visit through the A to Z challenge. What a beautiful poem and so inspiring, thank you :)

    Naomi @ Cornet Crafts

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    1. UnknownApril 6, 2013 at 2:39 PM

      Thanks for returning. I'll return to yours too!

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  22. KellyApril 5, 2013 at 2:18 PM

    "A custom-made first aid kit"

    Love it!

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  23. Carrie ButlerApril 5, 2013 at 2:21 PM

    I love it! :D

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  24. Sylvia NeyApril 5, 2013 at 2:29 PM

    Wonderful! New follower here. I'm stopping by on the "A to Z" challenge and I look forward to visiting again.

    Sylvia
    http://www.writinginwonderland.blogspot.com/

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    1. UnknownApril 6, 2013 at 2:39 PM

      So kind of you to follow. We will return the favor.

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  25. Kathy Cannon WiechmanApril 5, 2013 at 3:22 PM

    Beautiful! Soothe yourself with words. Sometimes those down days make us more appreciative of the up ones, so we need to put them in their proper place & not let them drag us down.

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  26. D.E. MaloneApril 5, 2013 at 5:24 PM

    A lovely reminder that we can always look to literature for a better understanding of ourselves and the world around us.

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  27. Deniz BevanApril 5, 2013 at 6:00 PM

    Such a lovely idea for an A-Z theme! Looking forward to the rest of the poem series.

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  28. MichelleApril 5, 2013 at 6:03 PM

    Lovely! Visiting from the A to Z Challenge.

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  29. UnknownApril 5, 2013 at 8:16 PM

    Love that love that love that. Thanks you. I had a horrible day and this is exactly what I needed to read.

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    1. UnknownApril 6, 2013 at 2:41 PM

      I'm so glad to have spread a little hope. Hang in there.

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  30. Jason "J-Ryze" FoncecaApril 5, 2013 at 8:31 PM

    It's been a poem-filled day for this guy :)

    This poem is kinda like it's own "custom-made first-aid kit" for blog-reading burnout.

    Thanks for the balm, Juliet.

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    1. UnknownApril 6, 2013 at 2:42 PM

      You rock! Thanks for the fabulous compliment.

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  31. Rawknrobyn.blogspot.comApril 5, 2013 at 9:21 PM

    She was such an amazing talent, and I especially love the last line of this one.

    Thanks for the visit. It's great to meet you both and discover your blog.

    xoRobyn

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  32. Rhonda AlbomApril 5, 2013 at 11:06 PM

    Wonderful poem. It was the end I liked best: And remind that,
    I carry within myself,
    A custom-made first aid kit.

    Thanks for checking out my AtoZ.
    Rhonda @Laugh-Quotes.com
    AtoZ #42

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  33. VikLitApril 6, 2013 at 2:39 AM

    Beautiful.

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    1. UnknownApril 6, 2013 at 2:43 PM

      Thanks Vik! We are putting the small things on hold this month (laid down at the alter of poetry.) We will be back at it in May!

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  34. JagodaApril 6, 2013 at 1:38 PM

    Wonderful poem--beginning to end. I too like the idea of carrying a custom-made first aid kit. I may need to borrow that idea at times.

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  35. UnknownApril 6, 2013 at 2:41 PM

    Thank you!

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