Monday, January 25, 2021

Monday WRites 282

Mosaic 1: Some New Year's cards i received from haiku friends in 2009 Year of The Ox

Mosaic 2: More New Year 2021 Stickers

Mosaic 3: 'West Mall' one of the places now on my 'Once Upon A Time' list, since i haven't been there since Covid 19 stepped in
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Click to play the puzzle online

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Mosaic 4: Carnival Past (photos from my archives)

 Its The Dry Season here in Trinidad and Tobago. We are also in The Carnival Season but the pandemic will prevent crowd activities; though the music will keep us the mood.

You've heard about the Monday Blues well this is Monday WRites (musing on the definition here of rite, as any customary observance for eg the rite of afternoon tea). 
Welcome to Monday WRites #282: A Happy Monday to all. Be Safe.
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BLOG HOPPING TODAY WITH

Mosaic Monday
#115: Jolly, Jubilant and Joyous

AND


today's challenge to use WAY in the 44 word poem

ONWARD
way out, way way out to sea, 
steamers wind their way  
against  currents of time, purporting 
power of all things possible; 
hazarding dreams to arriving at 
safe ports, already charted in divinely 
posted albums;
it is hoped that travelers and cargo  
remain  picture perfect.
© gillena cox 2021

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REVISIT
25 January 2018
25 January 2016
25 January 2015


ENJOY THE MUSIC


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38 comments:

  1. A Bit of the BlarneyJanuary 25, 2021 at 7:53 AM

    Delightful photos!!! Hoping we’ll all be getting out more soon!! Have a grand week!!

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  2. Gillena CoxJanuary 25, 2021 at 8:30 AM

    Thanks for dropping by Cathy

    Muchđź’–love

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  3. eileeninmdJanuary 25, 2021 at 9:23 AM

    Hello, Gillena
    Lovely images and mosaics! I enjoy the puzzles. I hope we are all able to get out and make new memories soon! Have a happy day!

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  4. TomJanuary 25, 2021 at 9:37 AM

    ...Gikkena, I can't find the link, HELP!

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  5. Gillena CoxJanuary 25, 2021 at 11:11 AM

    Hi Tom
    You spelt my name wrong (smiles) its G I L L E N A

    Thanks for alerting me about the linky, i edited so it is now showing

    muchđź’–love

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  6. Carol @Comfort Spring StationJanuary 25, 2021 at 11:49 AM

    Loved the photos and had such fun playing the puzzle on line.

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  7. Gillena CoxJanuary 25, 2021 at 12:59 PM

    Thank you for your appreciation Carol

    Muchđź’–love

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  8. Su-sieee! MacJanuary 25, 2021 at 6:13 PM

    Stickers sparkle, sparkle. :-) I like the New Year jitterbugging angels haiku, too. Good cheer, Gillena!

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    1. Gillena CoxJanuary 25, 2021 at 7:19 PM

      Thanks for dropping by Susieee

      Muchđź’–love

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  9. indybevJanuary 25, 2021 at 6:24 PM

    Beautiful poem. All those cruise ships are waiting in harbor for lifting of pandemic restrictions. Must be a huge loss in dollars.

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    1. Gillena CoxJanuary 25, 2021 at 7:20 PM

      Ah yes its like that everywhere

      Thanks for dropping by Bev

      Muchđź’–love

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  10. ms_liliJanuary 25, 2021 at 6:37 PM

    Gillena, the pandemic does wear the world's joy down after awhile. We have to do as you do here, supplement it with beautiful memories and upbeat music. Hoping we are back to face-to-face living and celebrating real soon. Great write on the prompt!
    JadeLi@tao-talk.com

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    1. Gillena CoxJanuary 25, 2021 at 7:21 PM

      Thanks for your appreciation Lili

      Muchđź’–love

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  11. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiJanuary 25, 2021 at 6:46 PM

    Such pretty cards! It must be fun to get different haikus from friends. Carnival will be very different this year but I plan on making some traditional foods to celebrate.

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  12. Gillena CoxJanuary 25, 2021 at 7:22 PM

    Like the food idea. Happy you dropped by Pat

    Muchđź’–love

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  13. Ken / rivrvlogrJanuary 25, 2021 at 7:57 PM

    Enjoy those sights... while distancing!

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  14. Gillena CoxJanuary 25, 2021 at 8:16 PM

    Happy you dropped by Ken

    Muchđź’–love

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  15. HelenJanuary 25, 2021 at 8:58 PM

    One year ago today my son and I set sail for the Caribbean from New Orleans ... a week of fun. I cannot imagine repeating that in many a moon. Your beautiful stickers made me happy.

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  16. Gillena CoxJanuary 25, 2021 at 10:02 PM

    Thanks for your appreciation Helen

    Muchđź’–love

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  17. AngieJanuary 25, 2021 at 11:57 PM

    Gillena - we have so much to look forward to - visits to the Mall, Carnival ... at least we have each other to rely on in the meantime. Thanks for linking to Mosaic Monday!

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  18. Gillena CoxJanuary 26, 2021 at 12:04 AM

    Thanks for your appreciation Angie

    Muchđź’–love

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  19. Kim M. RussellJanuary 26, 2021 at 3:49 AM

    Thank you for the snapshot of your seaview, Gillena. It must be exciting to watch the steamers. All we can see on the North Norfolk coast and windfarms, distant gas rigs and the occasional fishing boat. Luckily, we have seals!

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    1. Gillena CoxJanuary 26, 2021 at 8:25 AM

      Thanks for your appreciation Kim. The sea view is not part of the area where i live. Though I wrote this piece base on a flash of memory of a sea scene, in this poem it is not to be read literally ☺

      Muchđź’–love

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  20. IngridJanuary 26, 2021 at 5:14 AM

    I enjoyed both the mosaics and the quadrille: great way to use the prompt!

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  21. Gillena CoxJanuary 26, 2021 at 5:18 AM

    Thanks for your appreciation Ingrid

    Muchđź’–love

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  22. EricaStaJanuary 26, 2021 at 1:23 PM

    Yes, we wish us our life before Corona. It's difficult to find new ways...
    ...love your Puzzles. By the way, you will find paper cut out on YouTube. There are good examples.

    Happy MosaicMonday

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    1. Gillena CoxJanuary 26, 2021 at 5:23 PM

      Thanks for dropping by Erica

      Much đź’– love

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  23. robkistnerJanuary 26, 2021 at 2:16 PM

    Love the feel of this Gillena,

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    1. Gillena CoxJanuary 26, 2021 at 5:23 PM

      Thanks for your appreciation Rob

      Muchđź’–love

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  24. kaykualaJanuary 26, 2021 at 4:52 PM

    The music is a good alternative as it is always there for the asking. Great images Gillena!

    Hank

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  25. Gillena CoxJanuary 26, 2021 at 5:24 PM

    Thanks for your appreciation Hank

    Muchđź’–love

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  26. KerfeJanuary 26, 2021 at 6:44 PM

    The ocean is it's own world. Yes, all should be safe.

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  27. Gillena CoxJanuary 26, 2021 at 8:08 PM

    Thanks for your appreciation Kerfe

    Muchđź’–love

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  28. stardustJanuary 27, 2021 at 12:36 AM

    Nice mosaics of haiku postcards, new year stickers, carnival, and a jigsaw. Hope people can sail safe again to catch wind to broaden one's horizon sooner.

    Yoko

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  29. Gillena CoxJanuary 27, 2021 at 3:20 PM

    Thanks for your appreciation Yoko

    Muchđź’–love

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  30. DawnJanuary 31, 2021 at 6:00 PM

    What a great mix of collages. Sorry I'm late visiting.
    Dawn aka Spatulas On Parade

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  31. NatureFootstepFebruary 1, 2021 at 8:44 AM

    lol, interesating pieces in your mosaics today :)

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