Tag: Poems

Gratitude

Sunday Share: Photo, Poetry, Prose-Gratitude

Mona Alvarado Frazier

How are you all doing this week? Some thoughts to share about thankfulness this week.

I’m thankful I’m not in Michigan. They had whiteouts with several inches of snow.

I’m thankful the blustery Santa Ana winds in Southern California didn’t cause any wildfires. These winds trigger PTSD in lots of people in my county.

We only had minor damage. A couple of small ceramic pots blew over and shattered. The sunshade over the patio blew off, and the grandkitties couldn’t go outside. They let us know how displeased they were about that.

I came across this photo on Instagram. A good reminder of gratitude for everyday things.

The poem for the week:

Next Sunday, I won’t write a blog post as it is the day after my newsletter comes out. Have a wonder-filled week!

PS:

My advanced reader copies, ARCs, of my debut novel arrived. Subscribers to my newsletter will receive a chance at a giveaway using a random generator to pick the email address for an ARC. I’ll mail the book to you if you’re in the USA.

If you’re on Instagram, I posted an ‘unboxing’ reel. You can check it out at m.alvaradofrazier.

Native American poetry, poetry, Writing

Sunday Share: Photos, Poetry, Prose

Mona Alvarado Frazier

The week began with a text that barely made a sound, but I knew it was from my son. He was on a train from the east coast to the west coast. It’s a long story to explain why he prefers a train to a flight, so I won’t.

My children are young adults, but they’re always my kids, with every concern and hope for their safety. So when my cell vibrated, I grabbed it.

Clicking on the text opened up a gorgeous photo of the sunrise. The cotton candy clouds swirled over silhouetted mountains captured the moment’s symbolism. My son was entering California. He was coming home.

The image filled me with gratitude and peace.

Later in the day, I glanced at the books stacked behind my computer. American Sunrise by Joy Harjo met my eyes. The title, the colors, and the photo of people, who I interpreted as family, greeted me.

I flipped through the pages to one of my favorite poems by Rainy Dawn Ortiz- even her name refers to a sunrise.

Directions to You

East

The sunrise,

Red,

Morning heat on our face even on the coldest morning.

The sun creates life,

Energy,

Nourishment.

Gather strength, pull it in

Be right where you are.

Have a wonder-filled week. Sign up for the monthly newsletter, which arrives on the fourth Saturday.

Soon, I’ll receive advanced reader copies (ARC) of my debut novel, THE GARDEN OF SECOND CHANCES. Subscribers will have the first chance at a giveaway, using a random generator, for an ARC. I’ll mail this to the winner, if within the USA.