‘Guardian’ Published at Green Ink Poetry!
I am elated to share my poem, Guardian, is included in Safeguard (Part 2), a beautiful collection of evocative writing from Green Ink Poetry!
Green Ink Poetry is a United Kingdom based digital poetry press welcoming “Chaos, Calamity, And The Natural World. Hope Punks & Witches.“
I call myself a word witch so there is nothing more fitting than to find the place my poetry belongs.
Green Ink Poetry curates their poetry in themed collections, of which this collection is number six. I encountered Safeguard (Part 1) and found the poetry to be breathtaking and beautiful, raw and passionate, truthful and ugly. The writing was protective of the places it honored and inspired me to write of the places I love.
I live in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, where the many overlooks along the parkway offer chilling and awe-inspiring views of the mountains. In spring the trees are an evolving picture of growth, in summer the treetops are a sea of green to rival the waves of the ocean. In fall the leaves blaze and in winter they are stark and grim in their beauty.
I am privileged to explore the small woods within the greater forest, to find hints at past lives lived in tumbled down homes and neglected fields, and to gather inspiration in secret dells. If that is not something to be treasured and safeguarded, what is?
Protect what you hold dear, however small it may be, in all the ways you can.
Alongside colorful photos, the writing in Safeguard (Part 2) carries me in words to land much like my own, loved and beautiful in writing by fellow poets around the world. Cherish these poetic pictures.
I invite you to enjoy Guardian and think of the ways you protect, shield, and nurture all you must.
Of the hidden places I have seen
Gutted houses buried three miles in the woods
Rusty plows in forgotten fields . . . please continue reading here and feel free to share your beautiful thoughts!
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Joni Caggiano
Very beautiful. I see the beauty of the old tobacco barns in North Carolina. Congratulations on your publication have a blessed week. Hugs Joni
KK
Congratulations 🎉
Nancy
Congratulations on getting Guardian published! I lost count on how many work you have published at this point. Love that you’re able to pull inspiration to create work out of your surrounding. Being able have access to the woods is always nice! Something we don’t get out here in LA! Love the piece. It gives a nice depiction of nature!
Nancy ✨ mdrnminimalists.com
Navita Bhatia
Another gem out of your treasure. Finding beauty in the most unexpected things and then expressing it beautifully in few words, has been your strong suit always. Congratulations on being published at your favorite place. Best wishes for many more.
Jaya Avendel
Thank you so much, Navita! It is a beautiful feeling being able to save a memory in words.
bournemouthgirl
Congratulations on this publication! You have such a great way with words. Your description allows the reader to really picture it. Thank you for sharing.
Molly @ Transatlantic Notes
Your writing is so wonderful — so many congratulations! Well deserved!
thathappyreader
You really paint a vivid picture with your eloquent words. So beautiful!
Ari
A wonderful piece “I take only snapshots” , omg I love that line. Your poetry really paints a picture
Jaya Avendel
Thank you so much, Ari!
Keep Calm & Drink Coffee
How nice to read about the place where you live!
In my mind the image of boundless beauty is composed.
And also I totally LOVE the idea of thinking of you like WORD WITCH <3
Jaya Avendel
Thank you! ‘Word witch’ quite suddenly sprang to my mind and I connected with it; glad you do too!
Sara James
Congrats, for getting published again. Just like everyone else, I ‘d say your poem is wonderful and my favorite lines: Thin wisps of paper curled tight
Hurt no one save memory and
No one believes such beauty exists.
✍👏🙏
Thecaskconnoisseur
What a lovely piece of writing Jaya, it’s wonderful to see how your effort that your putting in is paying off. Congratulations to you 🙂
Jaya Avendel
Thank you for enjoying this piece and for your encouragement!
Anika May
Congratulations, that’s brilliant news! I’m happy to see your talent being recognised. I’m definitely checking out Safeguard (Part 2), it sounds like such a good collection to read.
Anika | chaptersofmay.com
Jaya Avendel
Happy reading! I do hope you find many words to enjoy.
paeansunplugged
Love the mystery you created here! Congratulations!
Jaya Avendel
Thank you! 🙂
paeansunplugged
My pleasure. 🙂
short-prose-fiction
Beautiful Java. Congratulations!
Jaya Avendel
Thank you for your enjoyment of this writing!
Bethany dean
Congratulations Jaya what a great start to the year for you! Keep it up 🙂 x
Jaya Avendel
Thank you! May 2021 be a good one for you as well.
Lisa's Notebook
Congrats on getting published again, Jaya! Thin wisps of paper curled tight – love this line, holding onto precious memories that are snapshots in time. Beautifully written as always!
Jaya Avendel
Thank you, Lisa, for sharing your happy thoughts!
Robin LeeAnn
Congrats!
Michele Lee
Fantastic, Jaya! Your publication and your post. 👏🏼
I love this sentence: “The writing was protective of the places it honored and inspired me to write of the places I love.” The descriptions that follow are divine. 💖
Jaya Avendel
Thank you for your lovely read, Michele!
Loren
This poem is so whimsical, spine-chilling but also descriptive that I can imagine being in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Thanks for sharing this wonderful poem and congratulaitions on getting your poem on Green Ink Poetry!
Loren | plaidandsugar.com
Jaya Avendel
😍 I am delighted my words transported you! Thank you for sharing your experience of this poem.
meredithdent
Congrats!!! So well deserved. Your poetry is always incredible. ❤️
barbaraleaver
Congratulations! Your poem creates a wonderful picture. Some day I would love to visit the Virginian forests. It sounds amazing.
Jaya Avendel
Thank you! I do hope you have opportunity to visit the Virginian forests one day; oh that we could so easily trade places!
Andrew McDowell
Congratulations!
Jaya Avendel
Thank you, Andrew!
Andrew McDowell
You’re welcome.
FN
So very happy to know there people like you in this world. May you be the guardian of all that you hold dear and have been blessed with, in your life and of those close and around you. There is hope.
Jaya Avendel
Thank you so much for sharing your loving words! It is deeply appreciated.
FN
Absolutely beautiful. May you be the Guardian of all you hold dear, always. The world is a better place because of you.
Ingrid
You say so much with so few words, Jaya: you fully deserve the ‘word witch’ epithet! Congratulations on another publication 😊
Jaya Avendel
Thank you, Ingrid! Your words warm my heart.