In a blue canoe
we kill the time
with you rowing
in the rain
cracking jokes
(I just can’t get)
it’s a silly dream
as we head
upstream
and I stay drenched
wondering why
beneath blue sky
Written for dVerse MTB (zen poetry)
I was having deep thoughts yesterday about my older poem below and decided to continue pondering the blue. Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas as dVerse takes a winter break. I’ll probably be posting a little less here over the next few weeks, but you can still find me on Twitter and Instagram! 🎄🎅🎄
(edit) I know Zen poetry is supposed to be about enlightenment, but the epiphany in this poem is the full realization that I’ll never know it all and that’s okay! 😉
Tricia Sankey 
The dreamscape is so intriguing, leaves you wondering what persona’s trying to understand, her own feelings or her companions. A very blue mood. 💙
Thanks, Dora! I think she’s wondering about everything, trying to make sense of his jokes is probably at the forefront! 😆 Really, wonderment is a gift! 🎁
Right, that kind of blue! I like that. The mystery is part of the magic. And yes, that’s a gift. Merry Christmas, Tricia. Hope you have a grand one, full of blessing.
Exactly! Merry Christmas to you, Dora! 💝
Well I would continue to stay amazed and wonder beneath the blue sky. Thanks for joining in Tricia. Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year!!!
Thanks, Grace, appreciate you hosting, I’m feeling quite relaxed reading all the poems tonight! 💝🎁🎄
Excellent Tricia — I could feel the glide through the water… 🙂✌🏼🕊
Thanks, Rob, happy to make room in the canoe! 🥰
Awww Tricia, I absolutely love this piece. Especially the note at the end, brilliantly done! The flow and the dreamy feel was a delight to read…amazing as always 🤗
Thanks so much, I often wonder if people take the message I intend with poetry, usually I let the reader take what they will, but thought the note important in this case for the full “zen” effect! 😆
I totally get you, there’s that writers knowing of when a note should be there or not. So thank you for sharing!!!!
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Lovely blue poetry you’re working on these days. The color suits the winter mood. So cool you. Blessings
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Thanks so much, Selma! 🥰💝🎄
Blue’s my favorite color. Beautiful and Zen poem.
Thanks, Jay! Blue is such a meditative color, it brought the zen vibe! 💙
Lovely! Have a very Merry Christmas and enjoy your break. Here’s one just for you: https://youtu.be/B6WnnZRSKYs
Perfect! Thanks so much, enjoy your holidays! 💙🎄💙
Lovely poetry, and lovely pictures! I like blue, whether it’s water or sky.
Thanks, glad you enjoyed my journey into the blue, here! 💙
Always a pleasure 💖
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A lovely contemplation, Tricia. Happy holidays! 💙❄️🤍🎄
Thanks, Jeff! Wishing you the happiest of holidays as well! 💙🎄💙
You’re welcome, Tricia! Thank you! 💙❄️💙🎄
I do get this and love your blue imagery Tricia!
“cracking jokes
(I just can’t get)
it’s a silly dream”
those are the “funnest” 🎽😇
Yeah, silly is underrated! 😆 Thanks, Cindy!! 💙🎄💙
OMG totally..🎄
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Very zen! I feel all calm now 💙
So happy it had that effect! 💙🙏💙
Finding that mystery is the only way to one day maybe solve it… to me, that is very zen… the search
Thanks for your comment, I agree I think meditating always involves searching and seeking. 💝
I love your double meaning for being drenched! Well done.
Thanks, Dwight, appreciate the comment! ♥️🙏♥️
You are welcome!
Your pondering is magical …. Wishing you a joyous Holiday.
Thanks, Helen, Happy Holidays! 💓🥰🌲❄️