
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. ๐ 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.
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So beautiful post ๐ท๐๐congratulations to you dear for this 1 year celebration ,Grace wishes ๐ท๐๐ปโฅ๏ธ๐
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I appreciate your kind support. Thank you and best wishes to you, Thattamma. ๐๐ป๐
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So welcome and “All The Best ” to your performing ๐ทโค๏ธ Happy weekend ๐
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hello friend hope you’re coping with the New year๐?
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Congratulations Michele, beautiful poem and interpretation.
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Thanks so much, Aryon. ๐ 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. ๐ง๐ผโโ๏ธ Haha I wish! Thank you though. ๐๐ป๐ค๐
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Believe! ‘Tis true.
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Stunning poem Michele. Have a nice weekend! โจ๐
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It’s an oldie, but a goodie. ๐ Thank you, VG, for your feedback. Best to you! ๐
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How lovely, Michele, thanks for sharing! And congratulations on your publication ๐๐
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Thank you, Ingrid, for your ongoing and friendly support. Greatly appreciated. ๐๐ผ๐
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Not bad. Not bad at all. Quite good actually ๐
I like the highway pic with the wayfaring curvy stranger, wandering and wonderingโฆ
Walk on!
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From not bad to quite good is actually quite nice. ๐ Thank you for appreciating my work. ๐๐ป I reckon she will keep wandering and wondering. A trusty sidekick would also be quite nice for the wc walking stranger. ๐ด I am glad I forgot to add a song – your selection is perfect. I am familiar. Very good. ๐ถ๐๐ป
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What joy it is to find such an incredibly beautiful poem recited this eloquently! โค
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Ahh, you are too kind, Aaysid. I am grateful. I offer you a most sincere thank you. ๐๐ป๐
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You are very welcome, Michele.๐
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Nice post
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Thank you! ๐
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Happy Anniversary๐ฅณ๐ Cheers to many more beautiful poemsโฃ
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Thank you! So thoughtful of you. Cheers to continued creativity to you too! ๐ฅ
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you’re so talented, Michele! And ~ your voice!!
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๐ oh, c’mon, Poetpas – you know I’m right!
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Yes ๐๐ป
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I really should take this show on the road. ๐ Thank you, David. Very kind and generous of you. I appreciate your ongoing support. ๐๐ป๐
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all compliments for are well deserved!
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I am grateful. Thank you, David. ๐
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Right ๐
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Thank you!
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Great ๐๐
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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. ๐ I can hardly believe it has been one year! Best to you! ๐๐๐ป๐
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Iโve 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. ๐๐ป๐
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Oh my Michele, what a beautiful recitation on your video. ๐ค You deliver your poetry so tranquilly, that it feels like the mindfulness stress reliever option on my Fitbit tracker app! โ๐ถ๐ฝโโ๏ธ๐ Your photos complement your oratorical delivery marvelously my dear. Your first photo looks like the cover of an album! You go girl!!! ๐ค ๐ต๐ 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. ๐ Thank you, Kym, for always sharing an uplifting and creative perspective. ๐ Album cover? Fantastic! You have given me two avenues to explore. haha You make me want to skip down the road! ๐ I will do my absolute best. You too! โ๏ธ๐จ๏ธ ๐ณStay cozy and warm.
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๐ค๐๐ฅฐ 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! ๐๐ธ๐พ๐ท๐ง๐น๐ฅ๐คฃ Hugs and smooches my dancing queen!!! ๐๐ฝ๐๐๐ผ
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Beautiful poetry Michele!
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Thank you, kind Nico. ๐
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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. โจ 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. ๐ 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. ๐
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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. ๐๐น
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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. ๐ I do appreciate Masticadores and their ongoing efforts. Album cover, check! Guess I need to write some songs and find a band. ๐ถ
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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! ๐
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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! ๐ Thanks, a happy weekend to you! ๐
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Youโre welcome, Michele. Always. Ah, I completely agree. It comes in itโs own time and itโs own speed. Thank you! ๐
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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. ๐If you come across any yummy lemon or orange recipes, please share. ๐
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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! ๐๐ค
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Thank you! Greatly appreciated. ๐๐ป๐
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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!! ๐๐๐๐น
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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! ๐
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Thanks so much, Cindy. Very kind of you. ๐ Time flies! Except for the book cover, Sammi’s beautiful illustrations are not featured in this post, but they are highlighted in the collections. ๐ I appreciate your visit and taking the time to leave thoughtful comments. Have a wonderful week! ๐๐
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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! ๐
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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! ๐ Sorry to confuse with my video intro – my photos in video, her illustrations are in the books. Thank you for appreciating! ๐
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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! ๐
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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.โคโค
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Your words mean a lot to me. Thank you, Natalie. ๐ It is my pleasure. Thank you for receiving them and for sharing your awesomeness! โจ
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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! ๐
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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! ๐
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You have such a beautiful soul and it oozes in your beauty and words. ๐๐๐
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So great to see you! Thanks for the visit. Your comment lights up my soul. How beautiful. ๐ Thank you. ๐
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Itโs so great to see you, too. Youโre 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. Iโm slowly finding my way of life again. ๐๐ฅฐโค๏ธ
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I am happy to read you had a nice visit with your family. Special memories. ๐ฅฐ Best to you as you find your way, in your own time. โค๏ธ
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Oh, Michelle, Iโm following you on IG now! ๐
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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! ๐
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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. ๐
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You are so welcome ๐
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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! ๐ 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. ๐ป
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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 โค๏ธ
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You are welcome, Joni. Thank you very much. ๐ Best to you and yours. ๐
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