Day 3 of Poetry Treasure 3: Passion – Blog Tour with Diana W. Peach and Abbie J. Taylor
I’m delighted to host the blog tour for the anthology Poetry Treasure 3: Passion. My guests today are Diana Wallace Peach and Abby Johnson Taylor.
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Passions treasures within.
Open the cover
and you will discover
the Poetry Treasures
of guests on
Roberta Eaton Cheadle’s
2022 “Treasuring Poetry” blog series
on Writing to be Read.
Included are treasures from:
Patty Fletcher, D. Wallace Peach, Yvette Prior,
Penny Wilson, Colleen M. Chesebro, Abbie Taylor,
Yvette Calliero, Smitha Vishwaneth,
Chris Hall, Willow Willers, Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer,
and Roberta Eaton Cheadle
Giveaway
Comment and let us know you were there and get a chance to win a copy of Poetry Treasures 3: Passions in the digital format of your choice. Follow the tour and leave your comments along the way. One entry per stop.
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My first guest is Diana Wallace Peach. Diana and I have been friends in this blogging community for years. Many of you agree she is the most supportive person in this blogosphere. On every blog I go to, she is there reading and commenting in the most positive and meaningful way. Diana, Terri Webster Schrandt, and Marsha Ingaro, met in Portland, Oregon in September 2022. It was my first bloggers’ get-together. It felt like we had known each other for ages. And now, I moved to Portland four months ago. When I told Diana, I only used the umbrella once during the four months of raining and snowing. She said, “You’re a true Oregonian!” What a great way to welcome me. “Thank you, Diana.” I have to remember wearing something with a hood to keep my hair dry, though.
One poem Diana includes in this anthology is “Timeless.” Here’s her poem and her reading of it.
Diana, please share with us about “Timeless.”
The inspiration for the poem “Timeless” came from my relationship with my husband. We’re in our mid-sixties now, but when we met, we were in our twenties, at the peak of youth – no gray, no wrinkles, no flubber, no aches and pains. We could dance all night. One of the beautiful things about getting older with a loved one is that our current vision of our partners tends to reflect those early imprints on our hearts. When I look at him, or he at me, we still see each other with those youthful eyes – still in love, still beautiful. It’s an exquisite illusion.
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About Diana Wallace Peach
Best-selling fantasy author D. Wallace Peach indulges her imagination in the world of words. She’s published twenty fantasy novels and participated in anthologies featuring short stories, flash fiction, and poetry. An avid supporter of the arts, she’s produced annual anthologies of Oregon prose, poetry, and photography.
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My next guest is Abbie Johnson Taylor. I met Abbie Taylor through our mutual friends in this blogging community. She is a talented poet, writer, compassionate therapist, and a great supporter of visually impaired adults.
One poem Abbie includes in Poetry Treasure 3 is “The Black Hole.” Here’s her poem and her reading of it.
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About Abbie Taylor
Abbie Johnson Taylor is the author of three novels, two poetry collections, and a memoir. Her work has appeared in The Weekly Avocet, The Writer’s Grapevine, and Magnets and Ladders. She’s visually impaired and lives in Sheridan, Wyoming, where for six years, she cared for her totally blind late husband, who became partially paralyzed as a result of a stroke soon after they were married. With a BA in music, she has worked as a registered music therapist with nursing home residents, facilitated a support group for visually impaired adults, taught Braille, and served on the advisory board of a trust fund providing adaptive equipment and services to the blind and visually impaired.
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Thank you very much for your visit and comment.
Have a Wonderful Day!
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The Showers of Blessings 
Wow, these were both gorgeous poems – very evocative. I loved seeing Diana again and hearing her sweet voice. I’m thrilled by so many authors I know and love being in one book. What a wonderful collection. Thanks for sharing, Miriam. 🙂
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Diana’s poem was gorgeous. I liked that I could tell she was talking about someone special and I heavily suspected it was her husband. That’s such inspiration for some of us who are hesitant to commit. Abbie’s poem has so much depth and rawness, so naturally I loved it too. Her work with the visually impaired and blind is awe-inspiring.
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Yes, you’re right, Jude. She was talking about someone very special. Her passion in this poem is precious and beautiful. Abbie’s poem touched my heart because it reminded me of my father. Thank you for your thoughtful comment. I think Diana introduced you and your book on her blog. I’ll read about it tomorrow.
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Thank you 🙏🏾
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Thanks, Jude, for taking the time to hop over to Miriam’s and for your beautiful comment. Relationships aren’t always smooth sailing, but there’s something magical about love through time too. I’m glad you enjoyed the post. It was my pleasure to be here with Miriam and Abbie. And congrats on a fun tour day so far!
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Was a pleasure reading and listening to the poetry. I enjoyed the tour day, this and my own.
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I love this community of authors, Jude. The way we support each other is wonderful.
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I haven’t found it anywhere else.
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Among blogging, WordPress has the best community.
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That’s true.
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Hi Jude, Abbieâs own visual impairment gives her an edge on working with the blind. Knowing what someone needs firsthand is a big plus. Also, her husbandâs illness coming after her work in senior facilities as a music therapist also readied her for that part of her life.
Her poetry and other writings reflect that very well. Diannaâs poetry was raw passion at its finest.
Thannks for enjoying our tour.
About Patty L. Fletcher
Patty L. Fletcher lives in Kingsport Tennessee where she works full time as a Writer with the goal of bridging the great chasm which separates the disAbled from the non-disAbled. She is Also a Social Media Marketing Assistant.
Follow her at: https://pattysworlds.com/ https://pattysworlds.com/ for stories, book updates and more.
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Thank you, Patty.
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I was glad to read and listen to the beautiful poetry.
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Wonderful!
It was fab to hear Diana recite her beautiful poem, and Abbie her heartbreak poem.
Thank you so very much!
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Thank you for reading and hearing Diana’s and Abbie’s beautiful poems, Resa. Both poems touched me deeply because I can relate to them. It was my pleasure to have them here.
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They are great guests!
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They’re delightful!
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Thanks for dropping by Miriam’s to listen, Resa. What fun this was to pull together, and Miriam is a wonderful host. I’m delighted that you enjoyed the poems. Hugs, my friend.
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Hugs!
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Thank you very much for sharing!! Loved both!! Both authors were great!! I have to say that Diana should post all of her bloopers!! I’m chuckling just thinking about it!! 🙂 Again, great post for both!!
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Diana is so talented, Kirt! She can do anything when she put her mind to it. It was my pleasure to have Diana and Abbie her reading their beautiful poems.
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You’re not the only one to ask for the blooper reel, Kirt. They were pretty funny. But I’d have to learn video editing and wasn’t ready to do that yet. Next time. I’m glad you enjoyed the poems. This launch has been a lot of fun thanks to Miriam and Abbie and the talented publishers. Have a great day.
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What a treat this was! I loved hearing Diana and Abbie read their beautiful poems. And Diana, I’m all for that blooper reel. Thanks for hosting, Miriam!
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I agree that it was a treat reading and hearing Diana’s and Abbie’s poems, Teri! Both are beautiful and passionate in their own ways. It was my pleasure hosting them. Thank you very much for joining us.
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I should have saved all the little clips, Teri. Downloading software and learning how to trim and combine them was more than I could handle at the time. Next time, I promise. I’m so glad you enjoyed the readings. It was a pleasure to be here with Miriam and Abbie. Thanks for listening!
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It’s fun to trim and combine clips. I did a lot when I videotaped the Monarch last year.
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What program do you use? I wouldn’t mind experimenting someday. 🙂
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I haven’t used it for six months. Here it is. https://mp3cut.net/
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Thanks!
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You’re welcome!
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How wonderful it always is to hear poems read aloud! Congrats to you both Diana and Abbie, and thank you so much for taking time to read. And Diana, I applaud you for your first video reading. You are a natural…don’t stop now ! 🙂
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Thank you so much for the kind comment, Khaya. Once I figured out how to record and stopped producing bloopers, the recording was fun. I’m glad you enjoyed it. It’s been a pleasure to be here at Miriam’s with Abbie and to share our poems. Hugs.
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Thank you so much for stopping by, reading, and listening to Diana’s and Abbie’s poems, Khaya! You’re right, it’s beautiful to hear the poems read aloud. When we read silently, we sometimes put our feeling into written words. When I listened to them, I understood their emotion through their words.
Have a wonderful Sunday! Hugs. ❤
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I loved hearing Abbie and Diana read one of their poems from this wonderful book as well as see what their inspiration was. I love hearing them read their work because of the emotion and inflection they put into it. It gives it a whole different feel rather than just read it. Great post, Miriam.
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It was such a fun way to launch the book, Carla. I enjoyed every poet’s recording, and couldn’t agree more that the poems are enhanced when they’re read by the authors. Thanks so much for stopping by Miriam’s to listen to Abbie’s and my poems. ❤
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I feel the same, Carla! When the poets read their own work with emotion and inflection, they bring out their passion and make the words come alive. As a teacher, I remember we talk about reading aloud. As simple as WHAT is it? What IS it? What is IT?
Thank you so much for stopping by and commenting. Thank you for hosting the tour. Have a wonderful Sunday. ❤
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This is a most lovely read of poems which I can heartily recommend and lovely to see Diana and Abbie featured here. Best of luck with the anthology to all the contributors. 🙂 x
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Thanks so much for taking the time to listen to our poems, Marje. It’s my pleasure to be here with Miriam to share the new anthology. And thanks for recommending the book. I was delighted to contribute. Have a wonderful day. 🙂
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Pleasure. So pleased for you all. Congratulations and have a lovely day, Diana. 😍
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Thank you for reading, listening, and commenting, Marje! Both Diana’s and Annie’s poems and the readings are beautiful. 😊💖
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Yes indeed wonderful. My pleasure Miriam. 😀
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