This week I attended “The Craft and Heart of Writing Poetry for Children” at The Highlights Foundation with Georgia Heard, Rebecca Kai Dotlich, and fifteen new friends. My cabin (the Floyd Cooper Cottage), was in the back facing the trail into the woods. One morning I woke early and lifted the shade of my window to see what the weather might have in store. It had rained through the night, and now mist enveloped the trail in a shroud of mystery—spooky, inviting, beautiful.
Misty Morning
Mist floats among trees
Hugs the path in mystery
Will you walk with me?
Draft, 2022 Rose Cappelli
It was an incredible four days full of learning and inspiration. Before breakfast on the last morning I grabbed a cup of coffee, walked into the Word Garden, and let these words come to me:
The Goodbye Morning
On this goodbye morning
I wrap my hands around a warm mug
I wrap my heart around you
Draft, 2022 Rose Cappelli
If you ever have the opportunity to visit The Highlights Foundation either for a workshop or a personal retreat, I highly recommend it.
Jama has the poetry roundup today at Jama’s Alphabet Soup. Be sure to stop by for lots of Mother’s Day goodness.
Imagine the Possibilities 
I love the echoes of “mist” and “mystery” in your first poem! I am determined to make it to the Highlights Poetry Class. Life and scheduling has conspired to prevent me twice now. Maybe third try’s the charm?
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Oh I hope the third try’s the charm for you, Mary Lee! I’m sure Georgia and Rebecca will be back again.
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Rose, I have always wanted to attend the Higlights Poetry retreat but life always intersects. I am sure that you loved working with Georgia and Rebecca. Will you walk with me? is a great invitation. I look forward to your drafts being reflected upon to become more than a draft.
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Nice to hear you enjoyed the Highlights workshop, Rose. Have heard a lot about it from other happy writers. Thanks for sharing your lovely haiku today. 🙂
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Sounds like a wonderful, wordful time!
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I’ve been to Highlights five times, Rose, & twice with Rebecca & Georgia. I’m so happy to read about your time & the poems that come from it.
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I have fond memories of my time at Highlights, though it’s been way too long. I’m so glad you had this opportunity. Thanks for sharing your poems.
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How wonderful. I long to return to Highlights. Someday…soon, I hope.
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Sounds enchanting and full of inspiration, thanks Rose!
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