
This poem, “Sunrise Forthcoming,” was first shared one year ago this weekend. To celebrate the one-year anniversary of the first poem in my Being a Woman – Forthcoming Poetry Collection, I created a video with my poetry reading and my photographs. Enjoy! Thank you for visiting, viewing, and listening. Be well. π Michele
A special thank you to Gobblers Masticadores and editor, J RE Crivello for publishing my poem, “Feeling the Squeeze.”
Find more of my photos, micropoetry, and reels on Instagram~ @MLSefton
Video and all included images are mine.
Β© 2022 Michele Lee Sefton
So beautiful post π·ππcongratulations to you dear for this 1 year celebration ,Grace wishes π·ππ»β₯οΈπ
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I appreciate your kind support. Thank you and best wishes to you, Thattamma. ππ»π
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So welcome and “All The Best ” to your performing π·β€οΈ Happy weekend π
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hello friend hope you’re coping with the New yearπ?
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Congratulations Michele, beautiful poem and interpretation.
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Thanks so much, Aryon. π Best to you!
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What a lovely morning meditation for me. The images are moving. To know you and to know your journey is quite a gift. You have become quite the videographer! xoxo
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A beautiful comment and thought, thank you. π§πΌββοΈ Haha I wish! Thank you though. ππ»π€π
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Believe! ‘Tis true.
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Stunning poem Michele. Have a nice weekend! β¨π
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It’s an oldie, but a goodie. π Thank you, VG, for your feedback. Best to you! π
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How lovely, Michele, thanks for sharing! And congratulations on your publication ππ
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Thank you, Ingrid, for your ongoing and friendly support. Greatly appreciated. ππΌπ
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Not bad. Not bad at all. Quite good actually π
I like the highway pic with the wayfaring curvy stranger, wandering and wonderingβ¦
Walk on!
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From not bad to quite good is actually quite nice. π Thank you for appreciating my work. ππ» I reckon she will keep wandering and wondering. A trusty sidekick would also be quite nice for the wc walking stranger. π΄ I am glad I forgot to add a song – your selection is perfect. I am familiar. Very good. πΆππ»
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What joy it is to find such an incredibly beautiful poem recited this eloquently! β€
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Ahh, you are too kind, Aaysid. I am grateful. I offer you a most sincere thank you. ππ»π
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You are very welcome, Michele.π
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Nice post
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Thank you! π
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Happy Anniversaryπ₯³π Cheers to many more beautiful poemsβ£
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Thank you! So thoughtful of you. Cheers to continued creativity to you too! π₯
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you’re so talented, Michele! And ~ your voice!!
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π oh, c’mon, Poetpas – you know I’m right!
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Yes ππ»
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I really should take this show on the road. π Thank you, David. Very kind and generous of you. I appreciate your ongoing support. ππ»π
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all compliments for are well deserved!
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I am grateful. Thank you, David. π
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Right π
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Great ππ
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You are right!
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What a treat to see your photos and hear you read your poem aloud! Congratulations on your one year anniversary xo R
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I am pleased you enjoyed my post. Thank you so much, Rebecca. I enjoy your photos too. π I can hardly believe it has been one year! Best to you! πππ»π
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Iβve read your poem many times from my chapbook, but it comes alive to hear you read it.
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First, thank you very much for supporting independent artists – I know this is one of your many passions. Second, thank you very much for listening and offering your cherished feedback. ππ»π
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Oh my Michele, what a beautiful recitation on your video. π€ You deliver your poetry so tranquilly, that it feels like the mindfulness stress reliever option on my Fitbit tracker app! βπΆπ½ββοΈπ Your photos complement your oratorical delivery marvelously my dear. Your first photo looks like the cover of an album! You go girl!!! π€ π΅π Have a FANtabulous weekend!
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A “mindfulness stress reliever” – love that! My Fitbit died months ago. Maybe I worked it too hard – should have spent more time with that option. π Thank you, Kym, for always sharing an uplifting and creative perspective. π Album cover? Fantastic! You have given me two avenues to explore. haha You make me want to skip down the road! π I will do my absolute best. You too! βοΈπ¨οΈ π³Stay cozy and warm.
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π€ππ₯° Michele, you are creativity on steroids girlfriend! You have no idea how much you encourage me so. It’s such a blessing to have warm and real people to connect to on a daily basis. I honestly appreciate that.
Yep, I am staying cozy and warm! ππΈπΎπ·π§πΉπ₯π€£ Hugs and smooches my dancing queen!!! ππ½πππΌ
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Beautiful poetry Michele!
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Thank you, kind Nico. π
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Blessings.
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The opening stanza is simply magical! I love the curving, feminist, empowering reflection of it and the gentle, pervading glow.
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Thank you, Jaya. Your comments are magical! What I love most about the opening stanza is that it references other poems from previous collections. It did feel a bit of magic writing it. β¨ Not a need-to-know detail for reading, but it was pleasing to write.
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Your voice is magical and so apt for reading poetry – this poetry is so beautiful, especially also with your recitation of it. I love the combination of your wonderful photos to go along.
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I do enjoy reading, aloud and silently. π To have my voice described in the way that you do, is a lovely compliment. I did enjoy revisiting this poem and scrolling through my photos. Thank you, Pragalbha – you are a very kind and generous person, with your time and support. π
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You are very welcome, my pleasure truly.
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Beautiful poetry and presentation, Michele. And, congratulations on having your “Feeling the Squeeze” poem published on Masticadores – right on! Reading Kym’s comments, I too agree that your photograph would make an excellent album cover. ππΉ
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Thank you, Phil. It is fun to revisit old work from time to time and see it in a new light. π I do appreciate Masticadores and their ongoing efforts. Album cover, check! Guess I need to write some songs and find a band. πΆ
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Stunning poetry, beautiful recitation, Michele. You have a way of making certain that your words linger in our heart and mind when we get to listen to you, which I am grateful for. Happy Saturday evening! π
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Thank you, Jeff. Very nice of you to write. I suppose poetry should not be rushed, whether we are reading aloud or quietly. Poetry is such a gift! π Thanks, a happy weekend to you! π
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Youβre welcome, Michele. Always. Ah, I completely agree. It comes in itβs own time and itβs own speed. Thank you! π
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Wonderful poem Michele. Lovely recitation. Congratulations on the 1st anniversay .
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Thank you, Sowmya. I am grateful for your thoughtful support. I cannot believe a year has passed! Where did the year go? Enjoy your week. πIf you come across any yummy lemon or orange recipes, please share. π
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With pleasure Michele. Sure will share. But mine will be vegetarian version .
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Thank you. Perfect!
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Wonderful! And congratulations !
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Thank you! ππ€
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Thank you! Greatly appreciated. ππ»π
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Always a joy and pleasure to read and share your posts with followers, My Dear! Hope you have a great day!! ππππΉ
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Thank you. You too!
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Congratulations on your 1 year anniversary Michele!
love your spoken poetry delivered together with Sammi’s beautiful imagery!
Beautifully and lyrically delivered with your great picture! π
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Thanks so much, Cindy. Very kind of you. π Time flies! Except for the book cover, Sammi’s beautiful illustrations are not featured in this post, but they are highlighted in the collections. π I appreciate your visit and taking the time to leave thoughtful comments. Have a wonderful week! ππ
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You’re so welcome and you’er so right. how is it almost Feb? sign.. oh I thought those were the pics when you were reading. You’re most welcome.. Thank you and you too! π
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Almost Feb! Oh my gosh! Thanks for reminding me… I need to set up my 2022 files and clear out the old, which means taxes are just around the corner. Ugh! π Sorry to confuse with my video intro – my photos in video, her illustrations are in the books. Thank you for appreciating! π
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Beautiful poetry and images! Congratulations to you!
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I sincerely appreciate your visit and enthusiasm. Thank you very much! π
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Always a pleasure!
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Congratulations on your anniversary, Michele! Thank you for sharing this beautiful poem, and your light, with us.β€β€
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Your words mean a lot to me. Thank you, Natalie. π It is my pleasure. Thank you for receiving them and for sharing your awesomeness! β¨
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Dear Michele. The verbal poetry. Wonderful and beautiful. Your beautiful voice made for poetry.
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Thanks so much, Coyote. I value your feedback, always! π
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You are welcome, dear Michele. I love your verbal poetry.
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Very nice. Congratulations, Michele!
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So nice of you. Thank you! π
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You have such a beautiful soul and it oozes in your beauty and words. πππ
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So great to see you! Thanks for the visit. Your comment lights up my soul. How beautiful. π Thank you. π
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Itβs so great to see you, too. Youβre welcome! You do the same for me! This year started with challenges and then a wonderful visit to Washington state to love on my youngest son, daughter-in-law, and little granddaughter. Iβm slowly finding my way of life again. ππ₯°β€οΈ
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I am happy to read you had a nice visit with your family. Special memories. π₯° Best to you as you find your way, in your own time. β€οΈ
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Oh, Michelle, Iβm following you on IG now! π
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Very nicely done! A great video poem.
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Thanks so much, Dwight. I value your feedback. Best to you! π
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You are welcome, Michele!
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I love your poem and the title of your poetry collection. “Being a Woman”
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Thank you, Belladonna. Your comment means a lot to me. π
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You are so welcome π
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wonderful and lovely… seasoned and brand new! your poetry and heart sings true!
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Thank you, Tony. A wonderful comment! I appreciate your visits and feedback. I hope your 2022 is off to a great start!
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you are welcome and yes 2022 has brought so much excitement and optimism. Thanks for always providing a vote of confidence!
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Very happy to read that your 2022 has already delivered excitement and optimism. How wonderful! May that trend continue! π You are welcome.
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Your posts are quite educating and inspiring. Keep it up dear. I look forward to more!
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I am honored by your words. Thank you very much. π»
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Thanks for the visit. Nice to meet you. This is lovely. I enjoyed the reading with the visuals. Have a blessed Sabbath. Love to you and your family. Joni β€οΈ
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You are welcome, Joni. Thank you very much. π Best to you and yours. π
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