It’s Poetry Friday and the round up is here!
A couple of weeks ago I participated in Poetry Friday friend Jone Rush MacCulloch’s Poetry Salon. Jone used the word “harvest” as our prompt. I started by brainstorming ideas – scents, wreaths, fruits, memories, good deeds – anything that could be harvested. What surprised me was that I not only wrote something that morning, but at other times throughout the week. Small snippets inspired by a single word and the thoughts shared by others in the community.
Harvest Memories
I light my harvest wreath candle
filling the air with scents of cinnamon and spice,
scents that call to mind
stuffing scarecrows,
carving jack-o-lanterns,
baking just-picked apples into pie
after pie after pie.
Memories harvested long ago,
tucked into my heart
for safe keeping.
Draft, RoseCappelli2026
I was also inspired by a lovely bouquet of flowers from my daughter on my birthday.
Autumn Harvest
gold meets purple in
an explosion of color
harvesting beauty
Draft, RoseCappelli2026
I hope you are harvesting something wonderful this week.
And on a more personal note:
Because October is breast cancer awareness month, and because I was recently diagnosed, I feel the need to be an advocate for early detection (part of my journey). Please remember to stay informed, ask questions, and keep up with yearly mammograms. It’s important.
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Beautiful bouquet and beautiful messages, Rose.
Happy Birthday!
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Thanks, Patricia!
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Oh, Rose, I must have missed a post about the breast cancer diagnosis! I’m so sorry. I’ll be holding you close.
Someone dear to me just had a scare but it now seems all is well with her, and I’ve been in the process of nagging another friend to get in for a mammogram. Early detection is so important.
Thank you for hosting, and thank you for sharing the wealth of words that sprang forth from that wonderful autumn word, harvest!
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Thank you, Karen. This is the first I mentioned the diagnosis. I just felt I should advocate the best I can.
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I was afraid I had missed it earlier. I’m so sorry you’re dealing with this, and so glad about your early detection. Yes to advocating for others too. ❤️
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Love the idea of harvesting both memories and beauty! Happy Birthday, and wishing you all the best on your cancer journey. Thanks for hosting this week!
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Thank you, Jama. Please check the link you left with Mr. Linky. It didn’t work for me.
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oooooh, yum! “pie after pie after pie.” Yes, please! Harvested memories is a great image, Rose. Thank you for that and for hosting.
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Thanks, Linda!
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Sending you all good wishes and a harvest of love. Thanks for hosting!
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Thanks, Tabatha!
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Thank you, Rose, for hosting, for harvesting and for sharing your delicious poetry pie after pie after pie here. And for being an advocate from experience–I hope that early detection is on your side. Keep safe!
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Thanks, Heidi!
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Rose, I didn’t know you were on a breast cancer journey…sending a harvest of love, healing, and gratitude. xo
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Much appreciated, Irene.
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Rose, wishing you good health and all the support you need on your journey. Your harvest poems are lovely. I could just smell the cinnamon and apples baking. I was amazed at how many ways you used “harvest.” I have a new appreciation for the word ;)
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Thank you, Cathy.
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Rose, I had a breast cancer bingo with my very first mammogram (28 years ago), so I’m here with you advocating for early detection. GET THOSE MAMMOGRAMS, Ladies! Sending you all kinds of health-giving wishes.
Thanks for hosting us today with the riches of your harvest poems!
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Thank you for sharing, Mary Lee. I’m feeling very positive.
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Rose, Thanks for hosting. I loved writing to the word harvest, too, and have used it in postcard poems. Happy birthday! I have had too many friends who have journeyed through breast cancer. Thank God for early detection.
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Thanks, Margaret. I enjoyed writing with you at Jone’s salon.
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Hi Rose. Thank you for hosting this week. I will keep you in my thoughts regarding your breast cancer diagnosis. Thank you for sharing it with the group. I also thank you for your advocacy. In your own words, it is important. I hope your birthday was joyful; what a lovely bouquet of flowers and inspiration you’ve had from friends and family. Be sure to take time for yourself in the days ahead.
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Thank you, Carol.
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Rose, these lines are a beautiful way to end your sensory poem: “Memories harvested long ago,
tucked into my heart.”
I understand your journey as an advocate for early detection and lift prayers for this journey. Be blessed!
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Thank you, Carol.
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Rose, I’m sorry you are on the breast cancer journey. Early detection is so important. Thank you for sharing your harvest poems. I’m glad the word sparked something.
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Thank you, Jone.
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Jone’s salon was wonderful! As are your poems. Do love that pie after pie after pie.
Happy Birthday, and prayers as you navigate any treatment and recovery. Thank you for hosting everyone this week!
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Thanks, Robyn!
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