“When you give a homemade
gift, you are giving a part of yourself to the recipient. You can’t do that
with a mass-produced item.”— Mark Frauenfelder
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I have stumbled upon this poem ‘Gate A-4’ by Naomi Shihab
Nye and decided this week’s topic to be nothing but Home Made.
Please read the poem.
The word homemade radiates warmth and love just like the poem
above. It’s a world in itself where compassion, understanding, kindness have
made their little homes. May such caring words live long in a world where
everything appears to become homeless every day.
Alan Shepard, the famous astronaut writes, “The first plane ride
was a homemade glider my buddy and I built. Unfortunately we didn’t get more
than four feet off the ground, because it crashed.”
Homemade list can be endless : food, outfits, jewelry, cards, candles,
art and prints and anything of your choice. The list is just a variety of seeds
waiting to be a full grown poem.
Certain homemade things might not be even acceptable and you might
show your dislike for it too. And why not writing about your love and affection
for shop bought things in contrast to home-made items? It’s your choice.
Please link one poem that is your response to the material of this prompt. When you link your poem please visit other links in the spirit of the community.
Sumana, Naomi's poem is a treasure. This is the world I want to live in too. And it is still happening, given all the helpers in California right now. "Not everything is lost." Great message. At first I couldnt think of anything homemade. But once I remembered one, the others came flooding.
ReplyDeleteTruly Naomi's poem is a treasure, Sherry. Yes, yes, "Not everything is lost." And what a deeply felt poem you've shared with us Sherry. Thank you so much.
DeleteThank you Sumana
ReplyDeleteSo lovely to see you Jae.
Delete"Perhaps home is not just a place
DeleteBut a state of being" and you are making home real, step by step. Another perfect poem!
Hello everyone! I hope you enjoy the prompt and share your lines with us. Happy writing!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely prompt, Sumana! It brought up memories for me. And the poem is why I like Nye!
DeleteI love the poem by Naomi Shihab Nye! Thanks for sharing it. I really look forward to reading everyone's poems this week.
ReplyDeleteNaomi Shihab Nye's words could be felt so deeply. Love your poem too, Mary, specially the repetition of 'silent prayer'.
DeleteGood night from my part of the world. I hope to catch up with you tomorrow morning.
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