Tuesday, April 2, 2013

A to Z Challenge


For the A-Z challenge, we decided to post a new and original poem every day (yipes!)  Today, Regina tackles the letter "B" with a poem about her body. What does your body call for?



All My Body Calls
dedicated to David Whyte


All my body calls for
water rushing between rocks,
the small of wet moss that sits like
a guardian.

All my body calls for
nakedness in Lake Superior
beneath a full moon where a
beach fire waits for me.

All my body calls for
thimbleberry picking in
late August.

All my body calls for in this life
is to find wholeness in nature,
to find sanctuary beneath the
chapel dome of pine.

To find substance in a mouthful
of sea air and wing beats in Redwoods,
my feet dug into the dirt,
all my body calls.


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  1. UnknownApril 2, 2013 at 4:52 AM

    Oh honey, this is so beautiful. You are a gift to this world in so many ways. You are loyal in your friendship, steadfast as a wife and wholly committed to your kids but you, girl, you are also one hell of a poet! This blew me away.

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  2. ReginaApril 2, 2013 at 5:30 AM

    Thanks dear friend! Thanks for making me do this challenge which has forced me out of my shell. I am so happy to have my city muse in you :)

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    1. UnknownApril 2, 2013 at 6:19 AM

      I am so glad that I held your tender feet to the fire. Look what you are producing!

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  3. Ann FinkelsteinApril 2, 2013 at 5:35 AM

    Wow! Beautiful, Gina.

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  4. UnknownApril 2, 2013 at 5:50 AM

    Wow! This is beautiful! So deep and inspiring.. Love it!

    My blog: morgankatz505.blogspot.com

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  5. Duncan D. Horne - the Kuantan bloggerApril 2, 2013 at 6:37 AM

    Nice poem, I enjoyed that :)
    Thanks for dropping by my blog earlier!

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  6. UnknownApril 2, 2013 at 6:51 AM

    Very cool concept for the A-Z challenge, looking forward to more. My body needs to be happy and stress free :)

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    1. ReginaApril 2, 2013 at 9:52 AM

      Thanks. I agree stress free and happy and doing things you love!

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  7. KateApril 2, 2013 at 6:57 AM

    Such beautiful imagery! I'm really enjoying these poems every day (and I consider myself picky).

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    1. ReginaApril 2, 2013 at 9:53 AM

      I am honored that you like it, Kate! Thank you.

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  8. Claudia DApril 2, 2013 at 6:57 AM

    I was moved by your words and I hope your dreams come true. Gorgeous poem.

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  9. Paula MartinApril 2, 2013 at 7:04 AM

    Lovely imagery in this poem

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  10. Hart JohnsonApril 2, 2013 at 7:53 AM

    YAY for nakedness in moonlight!!! Even if Lake Superior NEVER warms up. *shivers*

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    1. ReginaApril 2, 2013 at 9:57 AM

      Even in July it's cold but who can pass up a skinny dip?! Not me!

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  11. GroverApril 2, 2013 at 8:08 AM

    Very brave theme-choice you've gone for! Nice poem too.

    (Grover at Inane Ramblings)

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  12. JinkyApril 2, 2013 at 8:11 AM

    Nice! --My body calls to eat healthier and lose these excess fat ..then my blood pressure would go down and I wouldn't be short of breath so quickly! :(

    New follower. --Got to go, will return for your A later.

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  13. AnonymousApril 2, 2013 at 8:25 AM

    Nature is amazing, and so is this poem.

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  14. Carrie SorensenApril 2, 2013 at 9:20 AM

    I love your theme, particularly since it's poetry month. I thought about it, but didn't turn out to be so brave. :)

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    1. ReginaApril 2, 2013 at 10:05 AM

      Carrie, you can still write a poem a day to celebrate the month!

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  15. Kathy Cannon WiechmanApril 2, 2013 at 9:37 AM

    You are Nature's daughter for sure. Beautiful poem!

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  16. UnknownApril 2, 2013 at 9:40 AM

    Love it and I'm only a little (or a lot) jealous of you poetry skills. Beautiful!

    Karen

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  17. JudyApril 2, 2013 at 9:51 AM

    You had me at Redwoods :)

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    1. ReginaApril 2, 2013 at 10:10 AM

      I love the Redwoods! I have never felt so at home as I did beneath those trees.

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  18. UnknownApril 2, 2013 at 10:15 AM

    Poets! How brave. I couldn't write a good poem if I tried. Well done ladies!!

    Thanks for stopping by Scribbler's Sojourn!

    Terri

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  19. ReginaApril 2, 2013 at 10:23 AM

    Terri,
    I believe anyone can write a poem!

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  20. katie eggemanApril 2, 2013 at 10:30 AM

    I have started dabbling in free verse, but poetry is something I think others write. This and Juliet's A poem are lovely.
    Katie atBankerchick Scratchings

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    1. ReginaApril 2, 2013 at 11:15 AM

      I bet you can do it! Thanks for stopping by.

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  21. MeganApril 2, 2013 at 11:03 AM

    This is beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing.

    www.m5carolin.blogspot.com

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  22. Rebecca Green GasperApril 2, 2013 at 12:10 PM

    Beautiful!

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  23. Patricia StolteyApril 2, 2013 at 1:56 PM

    It's almost spring, so my body calls for my fingers digging in garden dirt, planting and weeding, making things grow.

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    1. ReginaApril 2, 2013 at 3:12 PM

      I'm ready for that, too!

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    2. UnknownApril 2, 2013 at 3:19 PM

      Eww dirt. Er. I mean, I so admire you nature lovers.

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  24. Jemima PettApril 2, 2013 at 2:29 PM

    Beautiful! So many talented people here.

    And like Patricia, my body called for spending the afternoon in the garden - mainly moving compost onto vegetable patches :)

    Happy AtoZing!

    Jemima at Jemima's blog

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    1. ReginaApril 2, 2013 at 3:11 PM

      I am longing for that garden digging, too. Thanks, Jemima!

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  25. Elise FallsonApril 2, 2013 at 2:39 PM

    That was beautiful and I am so there! I sure can't pass up a little dip in the cool waters under a full moon . . . (:

    A-Z participant blogging from Elise Fallson

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  26. ReginaApril 2, 2013 at 3:12 PM

    Thanks, Christine!

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  27. moondustwriterApril 2, 2013 at 3:36 PM

    hmmm I think that is all that a body calls for
    can I have one to go??
    So nice to meet you through A to Z
    I am doing mostly poetry for A to Z and a few other things
    visitor's on the moon always Welcome

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  28. UnknownApril 2, 2013 at 3:38 PM

    wow...excellent poems for both A and B. I'll certainly want to read more!

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    1. ReginaApril 2, 2013 at 4:17 PM

      Come back and see us tomorrow, Dawn. All poetry, all month long!

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  29. Amy JareckiApril 2, 2013 at 3:49 PM

    Cute blog and lovely poem!

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  30. Mark MeansApril 2, 2013 at 3:56 PM

    Great poetry for your entries....really well done :)

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    1. ReginaApril 2, 2013 at 4:18 PM

      Maybe you can help us come up with Superhero alter egos?!

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  31. ReginaApril 2, 2013 at 4:19 PM

    Thanks, Carrie!

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  32. Cherie ReichApril 2, 2013 at 4:22 PM

    Beautiful poem! I love the imagery in it!

    A to Z Participant
    Cherie Reich - Author and Surrounded by Books Reviews

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  33. Stephanie AllenApril 2, 2013 at 5:20 PM

    How brave to post original poetry! I love the imagery in this :)

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  34. Julie FlandersApril 2, 2013 at 5:30 PM

    Wow, this is such a gorgeous poem! I loved reading it. You're a very talented poet.

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  35. L.G. KeltnerApril 2, 2013 at 8:19 PM

    This is a beautiful poem! I love reading and writing poetry!

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    1. ReginaApril 4, 2013 at 5:42 AM

      Thank you. Poetry is a great door for me that I love to walk through over and over again. Like coming home.

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  36. Silvia WritesApril 2, 2013 at 8:19 PM

    Love, life, and freedom -- that's what my body calls for as well.
    Loved it. Poetry sings to me, makes me happy. Thank you for helping with that. :)
    Good luck, and hope to see more.
    Silvia @ Silvia Writes

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    1. ReginaApril 4, 2013 at 5:43 AM

      Thank you, Silvia. Glad I could make you smile today!

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  37. KellyApril 2, 2013 at 10:17 PM

    "sanctuary beneath the chapel dome of pine"

    Wow...what a vision this one line evokes! Beautiful poem, Regina. Simply beautiful.

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  38. Sue ElvisApril 2, 2013 at 10:27 PM

    Regina,

    I've never seen Lake Superior but I can now imagine its beauty. I love the lines:

    to find sanctuary beneath the
    chapel dome of pine.

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    1. UnknownApril 3, 2013 at 5:24 AM

      That was my favorite line from her poem too!

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    2. ReginaApril 4, 2013 at 5:44 AM

      Thank you, Sue. And if you ever get a chance see Superior, it really is a majesty.

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  39. UnknownApril 3, 2013 at 2:22 AM

    All my body calls for
    nakedness in Lake Superior
    beneath a full moon where a
    beach fire waits for me.

    I can see these lines in images.
    Damyanti @Daily(w)rite
    Co-host, A to Z Challenge 2013

    Twitter: @AprilA2Z
    #atozchallenge

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    1. ReginaApril 4, 2013 at 5:44 AM

      Thank you for taking the time to read it and see it.

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