My New Poem, “Echoes,” Now Live at TheFinestExample

rain falls on hot sidewalks

in the steam i see strangers

a child trips on her red boot

southern flannel moth emerges from a silk cocoon

like a new bride in yellow

Please read the rest of my poem [here]

Picture by Pexels.com – chosen by thefinestexample.home.blog

31 Comments Add yours

  1. Timothy Price says:

    Excellent. I like the regional references in the poem. Out here the Monarchs like milkweed and we have mostly light soils.

    1. jonicaggiano says:

      Thanks Tim we are trying to grow milkweed and it is getting very tall but hasn’t flowered yet. We have them in our bee garden hoping to attached monarchs. We are sitting here admiring your beautiful photographs of where you and your wife live. The clouds, trees and Rio Grande is just amazing. We love the owls and what another great photo. Congratulations on your 38th wedding anniversary, that is wonderful. We are about to celebrate our 24th next month. That heart tree is so magnificent like a gift from God on your land. You both have an incredible day. Love and hugs to you both 🌸🌺❤️Joni

      1. Timothy Price says:

        Thanks, Joni. The Tangle Heart Tree is on the edge of the bosque about 1/3 of a mile from our house.

      2. jonicaggiano says:

        Once the Photographer – Black and White, her name is Cris, she studies in detail for hours prior to posting to pick out great black and white photos only, you may have seen her pics, they are always a blessing to me. She has quite the eye. She once posted a picture of a tree that had a heart shape in it. Love J

  2. Ishita Gupta says:

    Oh my dearest Joni, such a lovely piece. Your metaphors always capture my heart dear. They are splendid. And so are you❤

    My friend, I have the opportunity to nominate you for the original outstanding blogger award. I’m so glad that I was able to connect to you through Gabriela’s site. You are such a wonderful poetess. Love and blessings from India❤
    Ishita💕
    https://thoughtsresonate.home.blog/2020/06/10/the-original-outstanding-blogger-award/

    1. jonicaggiano says:

      Dearest Ishita, First thank you so much for your kind words in regards to my new poem published on thefinestexample, they were the first to publish my work and I am so very grateful to them. I too, am thankful that I met you through Gabriela’s featured post of my work, that was extraordinarily kind of her, but that is who beautiful Button is indeed. Thank you for the extremely gracious nomination for “The original outstanding blogger award.” It is an honor and a blessing to be recognized by ones peers. I feel blessed to belong to such an amazing community of talented and kind people. Thank you from the bottom of my heart dear Ishita. Many blessings and love to you my friend. Joni

  3. Ishita Gupta says:

    It is absolutely my pleasure❤ You have magic in your writings. I feel so blessed that I have made such beautiful friends on WordPress.
    Love and hugs
    Ishita❤❤

    1. jonicaggiano says:

      The feeling is very mutual dear friend. Love and hugs to you too. Ishita

      1. Ishita Gupta says:

        😘😘❤💕🌿💐💐

      2. jonicaggiano says:

        🌸🌺❤️💕😘

  4. jbcowgill says:

    Great for you.

    1. jonicaggiano says:

      Thank you so much, I appreciate your support my friend. I hope you have an amazing day. Hugs, Joni

      1. jbcowgill says:

        You are very welcome so much. Hugs to you.

      2. jonicaggiano says:

        🤗🤗

      3. jbcowgill says:

        🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

  5. Judy Kim says:

    Very lovely poem, Joni 🌿🌺🐝🌸🌼

    1. jonicaggiano says:

      Thank you my dear friend. Love and hugs 😘🌸🌺 Joni

      1. Judy Kim says:

        You’re welcome, love and hugs to you too 🤗❣️

  6. Muntazir says:

    pruning last years garden
    seedlings stand proud

    It has a calm touch

    1. jonicaggiano says:

      Thank you so much. I am grateful you found it calming and for your support. I hope you have a blessed weekend Muntazir. Love 💕 Joni

  7. akshita1776 says:

    Marvellous poem! The metaphors are lovely🍁💐

    1. jonicaggiano says:

      Thank you kindly for your gracious comment. I am so glad that you enjoyed it. So grateful for your support. Love 💕 Joni

      1. akshita1776 says:

        My pleasure 🍁

      2. jonicaggiano says:

        🌸🌺❤️

  8. stuartaken says:

    Lovely poem, Joni. I enjoyed the ‘walk’ with you.

    1. jonicaggiano says:

      Thank you Stuart I am so glad you came along for the walk. Hugs to you, Joni

  9. Life cycles and echos – what a beautiful parallel, and Joni, I need to tell you I adore this poem. The imagery is magnificent, especially:

    southern flannel moth emerges from a silk cocoon
    like a new bride in yellow

    Absolutely stunning dear friend. Sending hugs 💜

    1. jonicaggiano says:

      Oh, thank you so much Rachel for your very sweet words. They mean so much. “I need to tell you I adore this poem.” High praise from you my friend. Thank you again for reading and commenting it means a lot. Love and buckets of hugs. ❤️💕🤗Joni

  10. Hello my dearest Joni (honeybun).
    Congratulations again. Atmospheric. Earthly and ethereal at the same time. A splendid ode to life. I am in love with this poem.
    Wishing you again a beautiful Sunday filled with love.
    G (Button)

    1. jonicaggiano says:

      Thank you so much Button. Your words mean so much. “Atmospheric. Earthly and ethereal at the same time.” So kind your words and I am delighted you “loved” it. I hope you have a day full of love and inspiration. Hugs and love 💕 love you honeybun

      1. I really loved it. I still do 🙂 I am pretty consistent.
        Sending you baskets filled with summer flowers and love.

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