I Lollyed as of late,
in a soft and lingering spell
of not much,
except for faery and wishes and such.
yes, it’s a word.
I just made it up,
so as to tell you this very story.
I often make up words,
when there isn’t one that says quite what I would like it to.
Lolly is a little like wander,
but, not really.
There is less thinking in Lolly,
and more…knowing.
As sweet as a butter mint,
melting in your mouth.
As enchanting as a bird
taking off to the heavens.
You follow as long as you are able…
softening your gaze,
so you can see,
that which no one else can.
Lolly wings you farther away
than you have ever been
in a single dawn to dusk.
No clocks hang there,
Ticking…where you should be.
instead..
only dreamy escapes at half past maybe three.
A train will carry you there,
ferry you there,
tarry you there…
until the gentle rhythm
eases your weary spirit
in a way you didn’t believe possible.
Disembark now,
let go the path…
but not alone.
You are never alone.
There is no far apart in Lollying…
…only ever closer.
Didn’t you know?
eventually……you will arrive,
in a breezy glen of painted blossoms,
ruffled and freckled
and tenderly laced.
Fragile petals spilling over the edges
into tomorrow circle
and backwards too
into yesterday lane.
Beyond even this prize
is a cozy dozy nook
of forget me not treasure
simply waiting to be discovered…
right here…
almost too small
for searching grownup eyes
are the tiniest letters
carved ever so carefully,
marking this place
our place
then and now and…
always…
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ellie894 April 4, 2019
Such a beautiful place to be!
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The azaleas were truly amazing this spring! Thank you kindly 🌷
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My pleasure!
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😊
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Nice to finally see your face! Or I trust that it’s you. Very pretty. Nice thoughts, too. See you.
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Laughing! Yes, that’s me. Thank you kindly on all counts 😊🌷
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What a lovely house for a faery to live in with all her furry friends….
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Thank you ever so for the lovely thoughts which have given me a smile 😊. Now I’m thinking of a tea party! 🌷
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🐶🐶😊🐶🐶😊🐶
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🐾🐶😊🐾🐶😊
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Lolly is a very nice word.
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Thank you 🦋
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Wonderful!🤗❤️
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Thank you so kindly! 🤗❤️
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Lollyed is a great word to describe what you have written Suzanne and great to see you 🙂
I don’t know why, but your poem here made me think of the magic faraway tree with its magical lands way up high.
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Well, if it made you think at all of something as beautiful as the magic faraway tree, then I’m very humbled. Thank you so much Rory 😊
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My absolute pleasure Suzanne – l hope you are keeping as well as you looked in your photo 🙂
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I took these a few days ago at a local historical house. The flowers were so lovely that I decided to ignore my “should dos” and Lolly instead 😊. It turned out to be the right choice. And today I have baked a blueberry streusel coffee cake so I am off to a good start! I was unsure about sharing my photo, Thank you kindly Rory. 😊
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Good grief, you are a busy bee 🙂
Your photo is fine, more than fine, great share – good decision 🙂
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Reblogged this on A Guy Called Bloke and K9 Doodlepip! and commented:
Lollyed is a word, and a mighty fine word at that!
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Many warm thanks for the reblog! 😊
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Never a problem Suzanne, and always a pleasure 🙂
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😊☀️
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Azaleas and your smile. Both quite lovely. But I always enjoy beauty 🙂
Not to forget to mention this writing of yours. Simply as beautiful.
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Thank you for such lovely thoughts 🌷
It’s so very kind of you. Do take care 😌🎶
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First of all Suzanne, please know how beautiful you are inside and out. Now that I saw the face to match the words. And please, may I adopt your word of lolly in my developing novel. If you say no, I understand. I will give you credit. And I’m sure many others are vying for the word as well. I love your creative world. It makes me so happy and warm. Erika
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Dear Erika, of course you may use lolly! It’s very kind of you, but you really don’t have to give me credit. Just let me know when the novel is out. I’ll mark the passage with a pencil star and a note in the margin…and I will know. That will be enough. I hope that you can know what your lovely thoughts here mean to me. You have touched my heart, more than I think I can express. Thank you…❤️
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Am I the only one who associated “lollyed” with LOL’d? Guess so. Loved the poem and the photo but struggling with that darn acronym invading my noggin. 🙂
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Oh good! My secret subversive plot is working 😂. LOL’d is great! Now, what can I do with that….hmmm Thank you! 😊
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At first, I did..Then, I read it again and got it!
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I think I could use some lollying myself. Spring still isn’t here yet, so I’ll just follow along in your wake.
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You are so welcome to join me! As soon as life springs where you are, you must go find a lovely spot and lolly. So worth it 😊
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I definitely will, and I’ll bring my husband with me. He could use some lollying, too, dear man.
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Hey Suzanne – l lollyed this over and over in my mind and yes l decided it was your turn! 🙂
321 Quote me Tags you today with the topic of What You Love
https://aguycalledbloke.blog/2019/04/12/321-quote-me-what-you-love/
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I love it! “What You Love” is So up my alley! Thanks Rory 😊 Have a great day!
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Hey Suzanne, you too 🙂
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Done it! 😅 thanks!
https://ellie894.wordpress.com/2019/04/12/what-you-love-321-quote-me/
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I enjoyed this more on the second and third reading. It was restful and magical. I’ve never cared for the word lollygagging, but lollying is GREAT!
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I’m touched that you would take the time to read it more than once! You should lolly when you go north 😊 or any old time is good. Thank you!
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I deserved read more than once and it almost encouraged it! I do lolly in the north. Here…I mostly just end up doing stuff.
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Good for you up north! I do understand ending up doing stuff 🙃. Thank you! 😊
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I love this. I could see it all while reading . This poem took me on a journey and I loved what I saw and experienced . Thank you ! Great post ❤️
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It’s so good of you to take such time and care in reading it. It makes me so happy you found something of beauty in the journey. Thank you so very kindly 🌷. Take care, suzanne ❤️
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Not a problem at all . I enjoyed every word of it 😊 you take care as well 🙂
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Thank you 😊❤️
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Whenever I hear ‘lolly’, I have the urge to say ‘pop’ 🍭🌺😋
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Yes! It was hard not to make all the references sweet ones! There is a song from the 50’s that mostly sings the word lollipop over and over again. Definitely a smiley tune! 😊🍭
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My boy Lollypop, he makes my heart go giddyup!
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😊
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I think Lolly is a great verb! Full of imagery.
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Thank you so kindly Angela! 😊❤️
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Lol I make words up as wel. And write nonsense poems a bit like Jabberwoky. I never post them though 😀
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It’s awfully fun, isn’t it?! To see the world in new ways. Thank you so much 😊❤️
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It really is isn’t it 😀. I have thought of posting some of them, but know that people would not understand them lol.
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Give it a try! You never know 😊💕
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I will do lol. See what happens! ❤️❤️❤️
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I love this awesome post, along with the word “lolly,” and your beautiful photo!
Thank you so much for sharing!
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So happy you liked it! Thank you so very kindly. Have a beautiful lolly kind of day😊🌷
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great writing and photos!
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Thank you kindly! 😊🌷
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Love this, Suzanne!!! You just gifted my first huge smile of the day. Thank You and Lolly on! And Your photo is absolutely beautiful! Cheers!!! 🙂
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I’m happy to know you 😊Thank you so very kindly Katy!!! You Lolly too, it’s positively inspiring! 😊❤️
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I’m happy to know You as well, Suzanne!!! Cheers and Let’s Lolly On!!! 😄💖🤗
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🌷💕🤗
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Lollying… perfect… but omg, hellooooo gorgeous. 🤗💕 I was drawn in by the opening lines of this post… but what a lovely surprise to see you’d posted a self portrait. Wowsers, you’re a stunner, Suzanne. Of course. :)) Really nice to put a face to the name, and to the lollying. :))) 💖
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Blushing and smiling and Enormously grateful for your sweet thoughts and lovely visit. You’ve made me day…on all counts. Hugs and giggles! Now go out and get busy lollying my sweet friend!! 🥰💃🏼🤗👯♀️💝
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😆💖🙏I definite want to copy your lolly. 🌸Thank you, Suzanne! 💕😊
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Spring is very pretty here, an enormous amount of flowers! I was at a local historical home known as much for its gardens as structure. No one was looking and I absolutely couldn’t resist climbing in amongst the azaleas!! 😂😘💕Have a rebellious day Lia 🙃🌸🌺🌼
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How lovely… well, you sure got a lovely shot while you were at it! Rebel on, indeed. :)) 💖🌷💘😚👯♂️
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:))) 🌷🦋☺️👯♂️
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