Today’s post has no specific theme, or so, I think. It is a few musings here and some thoughts there, so that is how the title came into existence!
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Poetic Sundays: Exploring Musings and Thoughts
NaPoWriMo’s Day 28 prompt is to write a sijo. This is a traditional Korean verse form. A sijo has three lines of 14-16 syllables. The first line introduces the poem’s theme, the second discusses it, and the third line, which is divided into two sentences or clauses, ends the poem – usually with some kind of twist or surprise.
The Joy Prescription
They say that, laughter works best; really is, the best cure-all!
So can you, my dear doctor, prescribe me some – laughter – I mean.
One last thing, one humble request, can you, could you, laugh with me?
~ Vidya Tiru @ LadyInReadWrites
Better Unwritten?
With pen strokes, I pour the words, phrases and more, on a blank page.
I wonder, for just a pause, what they mean, these musings, these thoughts.
My fingers, slip on well-known keys.. but the meaning, beyond grasp.
~ Vidya @ LadyInReadWrites
A salute to an author I need to really read more of in this above poem. April 28th is Terry Pratchett’s birthday, and I used a couple of his titles for inspiration within.
Recently
On My Blog & at Home
My recent posts since and including my last Sunday Scribblings. Each letter of the alphabet features a poetic form for the letter as well as one or more books (poetry related).
- X-Factor: Look for the eXtraordinary Around Us and Extra
- Ways to Welcome Wit and Wisdom to the World
- Virtual Activities to do for Fun + Learning and More
- Uber Cool Things and Upbeat Beats and More
- Terrific Titles and Tunes + More Tacked on Too
- Silent Spring Shouts Out with Snowbirds and Starfish
- Sunday Scribblings #186: Brightening My World With Yellow Words
At home, it has been a quieter week as we return to routines after attending a wedding in the family and touring college campuses the previous week.
Upcoming
On My Blog & Homefront
Almost done with April’s month long challenges and now on to May which brings new possibilities…
This Week’s Celebrations
Literary Celebrations (close-to-it also!)
- Literary birthdays this week include: William Randolph Hearst, Yusef Komunyakaa, and Bharathidasan on the 29th; Annie Dillard 30th April; Joseph Heller, Karen Thompson Walker on May 1st; Jerome K Jerome on the 2nd; Niccolò Machiavelli on the 3rd; Robin Cook and Graham Swift on May 4th; Scott Westerfeld on the 5th of May
- It is Poem In Your Pocket Day on April 29th
- May 1st is National Mother Goose Day
- followed by Harry Potter Day on the 2nd of May while
- the 3rd is World Press Freedom Day
- May 5th happens to be National Cartoonists Day
- The first Saturday in May celebrates Free Comic Book Day and National Scrapbook Day
- It is Children’s Book Week May 2nd through the 8th this year
- May is Better Speech and Language Month as well as National Get Caught Reading Month
Foodie Celebrations: or A- Musings – Foods!!
- 30th of April observes National Bubble Tea Day, National Oatmeal Cookie Day, as well as National Raisin Day
- May begins with National Chocolate Parfait Day on the 1st
- Followed by National Truffle Day on the 2nd of May
- The 3rd celebrates National Chocolate Custard Day and National Raspberry Popover Day
- Followed by National Candied Orange Peel Day and National Orange Juice Day on the 4th of May
- National Totally Chipotle Day is on Cinco de Mayo (the 5th)
- The 5th of May, being the first Sunday in May, is also National Lemonade Day
Other Celebrations
- The 29th of April is National Peace Rose Day, International Dance Day and World Wish Day
- While the 30th celebrates International Jazz Day, along with National PrepareAthon! Day, National Honesty Day, and National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day
- May 1st is May Day and also Global Love Day
- Followed by Brothers and Sisters Day on the 2nd of May
- May 3rd is National Two Different Colored Shoes Day and National Teacher Appreciation Day
- Bird Day is on the 4th, and since it is May the 4th, is also National Star Wars Day. It is also International Firefighters’ Day on this date.
- May 5th is National Astronaut Day and African World Heritage Day
Wrapping Up My Sunday Scribblings aka Musings
Linking this to the Sunday Post over at the Caffeinated Reviewer and the Sunday Salon. Also linking up to A-Z, Blogchatter, UBC, NaPoWriMo (on Sundays, not to A-Z, Blogchatter)
And you can find all my A-Z+ posts (this year and previous years’ as well) here:
A sijo sounds somewhat similar to a haiku. The twist is my favorite part.
It is time for me to start planning for my May reads. I can’t believe April is almost over.
I like your poems! I’ve never heard of a sijo. I hope you’re having a great week.
This post captures the essence of contemplation and expression, inviting readers to wander through the landscapes of the mind and heart. A delightful blend of reflections and ponderings that resonate deeply with the soul.
You wrote some lovely poems! So many amazing literary birthdays coming up.
I do like food celebrations. These are days that I need to celebrate.
Sounds like a lot of great celebrations are coming up soon. I also really love the poems you write. They’re always so great.
Happy National oatmeal cookie day!!! I had no idea it was today. I’ll have to see if I can make some before the kids get back from school.
I really enjoyed your poem! I’ve never heard of a sijo before! Can you believe we are entering May already … wow!
I particularly enjoyed the poetic expressions and the way you seamlessly weave in literary celebrations and upcoming events.
I always enjoy your posts and The Joy Prescription is everything! I always enjoy your writing and appreciate you sharing this post with us!
It would be fun to watch some Harry Potter on the upcoming Harry Potter Day! So many fun days in May, including Cinco de Mayo!
I hope you had a great time at the wedding and touring college campuses. Hopefully, you are enjoying some down time this week!
Looking forward to national candied orange peel day- that could be a fun project!
It is time for me to plan what I am going to be reading this summer
I really love the “The Joy Prescription” poem! It really got my attention while reading it!
I like your poems. Sometimes I also write poems but only for myself to read, I’m not confident about showing them to other.
Raspberry Popover Day and Lemonade Day? Yep, you can count me in for those two. Be awesome if those were on the same day!
Yes, here’s to new possibilities for May! Hope you had fun at the wedding. We’re going to attend a family wedding soon, too.
I wish a dr could fix things with a bit of laughter. I know laughter can brighten your mood and make you feel better. Love your poem.
I always follow your blog for the list of literary celebrations. Thank you for keeping us informed. We look forward to the free comic day this weekend 🙂
Your musings are so engaging and refreshing. I used to write a lot and express myself through poetic means. After the kids, I have had less time to do so. Your post honestly makes me want to try again. Also, I appreciate the literary birthday information. Thank you!