Gumball #57 Time to Soar

… despite it all

Beachcombing Collage and Photo by Marjorie Pezzoli

I love finding feathers, sea glass, stones and shells. My collection keeps growing. Sometimes I rearrange them in place for others to discover.

Found feathers give me glimmers of hope and joy

Painting by Lionel Talaro - includes the ashes of Alyssa, my daughter

Peacocks have lived in the neighborhood for 15 years, about a mile away. During lockdown when the world slowed down they finally found our house. They still visit us. We have learned Spanish peanuts are their favorite snack. Always cool when one will eat from my hand, sounds like a typewriter while plucking up the nuts. Their gifted feathers surround Alyssa’s painting.

I feel the love from above, plus her smile when I pick up a feather. She knows when I need some cheering up, plus a reminder of our forever connection.

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I am learning to be more vulnerable and share more of my backstory - my “why” of writing. The community in this space is helping me to do this. These are the first 3 people I followed.

Tracy Mansolillo

- “The Power of Change” - her story of reliance, mindset, and healing + a  toolbox of tips has helped me immensely. I value her friendship as well.

Mike Speriosu

- “Iterations”, his poetry lifts my soul. We first met online taking a poetry workshop from

Rachel Kann

- “Within/Without”, can’t say enough good things about her. I first discovered Rachel via The Poet’s Tree during lock down, then joined her for Maker’s Monday, guided poetry prompts. Rachel is a spoken word artist, writer, actress, dancer, educator, and spiritualist.  

Franco Amati

-”Garbage Notes” - poetry of everyday moments + insightful notes. Learn more francoamatiwrites.com

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The list has grown quickly, here are a few more you should know about:

kōtare

, 

Kert Lenseigne 🌱

,

Wendy Gray

, and

Forrest Beway

for helping me to be able to share thoughts on death and the grief experience. It is important to hold space for these conversations. Each is a brilliant writer that covers so much more, so I highly recommend subscribing to them.

till next week - Marjorie