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Friday, April 26, 2013

Worth it!


All you need is
A crack in the window
And then
You can’t keep out
The sun
Or
The williwaw.
And
Either way
This whistle-stop tour
Is going to be worth it.
Totally.

42 comments:

  1. Williwaw, how I love that word.

    This was whimsical and poetic, I love thinking that something is going to be worth it.
    :)

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    1. Thank you so much Kir. I am glad you like the little piece

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  2. williwaw, thanks for sharing the term. I love words like that and this prose. Sounds like a good invitation. I'll roll the window down a little next time I drive until everyone in the car yells at me of course. ;=}

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    1. That would be fun .. I usually prefer open windows when we are travelling rather than AC thing. Thank you so much, Ann for your visit and kind words

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  3. Now that I know the meaning, williwaw is a wonderful term. Your prose feels like a morning attitude adjustment to face the day. Very nice!

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    1. That's an interesting interpretation. Now that I read it again, I can see that image building up. Thank you so much Maggie for sharing your thoughts here

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  4. I had to look up williwaw - what a great word!

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    1. Thank you so much Janna. The word found much love today.

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  5. I haven't heard whistle-stop in twenty years. Love it. well done.

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    1. Thank you so much Lance. I am glad I revived some old english word memories. I hope it works this time :D

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  6. Thanks for the new word! I like the sense of anticipation in your poem.

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    1. Thank you so much Nick. Your own blog hosts so many new words, and it is really inspiring to visit, especially during this challenge and at a time when alphabets have become trickier.

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  7. Love the up-beat style of this and that I learned a new word. :)

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  8. Wonderful piece Ruby! Love the imagery and the optimism. And what a great choice of compound modifier!

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    1. Thank you so much Suzanne. It is always a pleasure to hear from you

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  9. It is always great to learn a new word, blessings

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  10. This is a delightful response. I'm from Walla Walla so I especially like that word, walliwaw! :D

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  11. Loved the feeling of fun in this piece & cool use of the prompt:-)

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  12. Wonderful. As others have said - williwaw - what a great word. And the whole feeling of the piece - upbeat and hopeful.

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  13. Beautiful feeling of optimism. I love this piece, especially whistle-stop.

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    1. Thank you so much Kelly. It is always a pleasure when you drop by.

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  14. williwaw thanks for educating me. As the saying goes you learn something new every day. Thanks for being my something new. A crack in the window can bring in so much.

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    1. Thank you so much Barbara for stopping by and leaving me such kind words

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  15. I learned a new word :D Great piece!

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  16. Thanks to Draug I too know. Nice writing. (RogRites)

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  17. I'm joining the "williwaw" fan club too, that is a great word.

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  18. The excitement of adventure. And the letter W! Fun poem, Ruby.

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  19. great one - really enjoyed it like a sunny day it blew me away well worth the visit :-)

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  20. Enjoyable. Just enough to leave an impression.
    Scott

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    1. I missed the linking limit on the post.
      Mine is at https://kindredspirit23.wordpress.com
      Scott

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