Senryu, posted for Mindful Poetry

My husband and I flew over mountains and water and glaciers today on our way from Seattle to Ketchikan to Sitka to Juneau...we went out to eat with our son and his girlfriend tonight and so there was no time to post before the deadline. I was thinking about some people on Gather, as that was part of the assignment...I know I will find it very difficult to comment this week myself...

glare on the ice field...

is it all about you, friend?

no comments ever

Follow these rules:

Follow the syllable count
Follow the subject theme
You have freedom to make line breaks as you choose or none at all.
Today's prompt: although Japanese poetry like haiku and senyru are not usually titled, we will title ours. For your title: Use a name of someone on Gather. If you are hesitant to do that, use your own name as it appears on Gather.
Publish so that the date stamped is April 10th and only stamped once unless you provide a clarifying comment.
Tag with MP2012
Publish to Mindful Poetry (and other groups as you wish)

Comments: 36

Wie Pill Apr 11, 2012, 5:04am UTC

I only went to taco bell so I had the time.

Alison H. Apr 11, 2012, 4:53pm UTC

Thanks for reading, Wie Pill

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JOHN BECK Apr 11, 2012, 6:52am UTC

I know of which your senyru speaks, Alison.

It sounds like a wonderful flight.

Alison H. Apr 11, 2012, 4:55pm UTC

Thanks much, John. It was a total of three wonderful flights...and on the last, I got a window view.

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wendy st. john-devereaux Apr 11, 2012, 8:58am UTC

sounds like a great time....

good job with your senyru....blessings

Alison H. Apr 11, 2012, 4:56pm UTC

Thanks much, Wendy Lynne.

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Diane Huizenga Apr 11, 2012, 9:25am UTC

I was in Alaska in 1974, it's a wondrous place

Alison H. Apr 11, 2012, 4:56pm UTC

Thanks, Diane. It is indeed!

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A. F. Stewart Apr 11, 2012, 10:22am UTC

A wonderful and reflective poem.

Alison H. Apr 11, 2012, 5:04pm UTC

Thanks very much, AF.

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Susan Budig - Mindful Poet Apr 11, 2012, 11:45am UTC

Your senryu leaves me unsettled, in a good way, making me wonder who it's about...is it me?

I look for that response in this form of poetry.

Thanks for participating, Alison. Your senryu goes on my roster of submitted poems at Mindful Poetry.

Alison H. Apr 11, 2012, 4:52pm UTC

Thanks, Susan. The person I'm thinking of probably won't even read this...

Alison H. Apr 11, 2012, 5:10pm UTC

Thanks for your response. I think you are very thoughtful and conscientious about your group and responding to people, which I really appreciate.

Susan Budig - Mindful Poet Apr 11, 2012, 5:11pm UTC

I wasn't really feeling anxious..."Oh, dear. Was Alison writing about me?" but more of how what you said could apply to anyone. We are all guity at some point or another of being self-centered, of dismissing others or not acknowledging them.

I like the universality of your poem.

Susan Budig - Mindful Poet Apr 11, 2012, 5:13pm UTC

And thanks to you, too! Kind words to share with me.

Alison H. Apr 11, 2012, 5:14pm UTC

I know...you have no need to feel anxious...and that is very true. We shouldn't judge or jump to conclusions about anyone... though through time a pattern may be discerned.

Karen E. Apr 12, 2012, 10:03am UTC

I think it may be me.
(a long while with very few comments...so sorry but I am trying to get back into the flow)
Have a wonderful visit with your family, not much happening down here except rain/pollen/rain/pollen and the occasional lovely view of the snowy Olympics.
Blessings Alison.

Alison H. Apr 12, 2012, 1:20pm UTC

Oh, no, Karen! You are a faithful friend and I know how very filled your days are. Thank you for stopping by.

Karen E. Apr 12, 2012, 11:42pm UTC

You are a precious friend to me Alison, a precious friend indeed.

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Angie O. Apr 11, 2012, 2:21pm UTC

LOL Susan, I have a paranoid streak and asked myself also: Was it me? Good job Alison.

Alison H. Apr 11, 2012, 4:54pm UTC

Thanks for reading this, Angie. The person I am thinking of will probably not read this...

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Kushal Poddar Apr 11, 2012, 9:33pm UTC

Wonderful

Alison H. Apr 11, 2012, 9:36pm UTC

Thanks, Ku

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Janet "Jax" B. Apr 12, 2012, 1:08am UTC

I"m trying...LOL

Alison H. Apr 12, 2012, 3:37am UTC

We do the best we can...at least most of us... ;-)

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Mustafa Demiri Apr 12, 2012, 1:37am UTC

The ice itself is but reflective of the true brilliance that resides with the sun.

Alison H. Apr 12, 2012, 3:38am UTC

A thoughtful and lovely comment, Mustafa.

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Sonia M. Apr 12, 2012, 6:23pm UTC

Have fun and stay safe!

Alison H. Apr 12, 2012, 10:10pm UTC

Thanks, Sonia!

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Jennifer Lee Apr 21, 2012, 2:11pm UTC

I know what you mean. I haven't been online much lately, but I missed you. Hopefully all is well with you and your family.

Alison H. Apr 21, 2012, 3:40pm UTC

I missed you too, Jennifer! I do much less online than formerly (for one thing, I haven't been able to post photos on Gather since last July) but trying to do more poetry. There are some health concerns in our family, but in general all is well with us.

Jennifer Lee Apr 21, 2012, 3:45pm UTC

I'm sorry to hear that, but in your care they have comfort.

Alison H. Apr 21, 2012, 3:53pm UTC

Not in my care, but in my prayers...and I know that good things are happening...thanks for your positive thoughts.

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Marilyn (PaintsOnSlate) S. Jun 10, 2012, 2:12pm UTC

That sounds like a beautiful trip!

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Debbie W. Feb 19, 2013, 12:13am UTC

Stopping by to say Hi and pay back the points

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