I Heart February: Coco Maria

Hi there Shades of Monet readers! This is Nicole of Coco Maria.

 A fewweeks ago, Marisa asked me to share a love story that's very dear to

me. No, it's not some fairytale-esque story about how I met the most

romantic guy in all the land. Rather, it's a story about my current

greatest love and passion - writing poetry. Writing and I go way back.

I think it was third grade when we met. I thought he was really cute,

and he always caught me longingly staring at him from across the room.

I don't think he minded though. When I wrote my first story for

spelling class was when the two of us really hit it off. Upon

completing an odd, dreamy story about a parrot with a headache

(seriously), I knew I wanted to spend the rest of my life with him.

Now, I've made the transition to writing poetry, and have been doing

it for a few years, trying to better my technique and find my voice as

a writer. I can think of few better feelings than those that come to

me upon finishing a poem that expresses something that's been dancing

on the tip of my brain for days or even weeks. Writing something that

I'm really proud of is rare, but when I do, what I feel is something

beautiful, maybe even something akin to love.

Marisa asked that I share something I've written, and I'm pretty

squeamish about it. But, I figured I would share something I've been

working on lately, that isn't quite finished. I hope you enjoy it, and

I would love to hear about all of your love stories, too!

A Response to I carry your heart with me (I carry it in

my heart) by E.E. Cummings

I do not want to be carried around

in your heart like sentimental

pocket change or ventricle lint. Instead,

I want to be woven into your hair,

like the smoky fingertips

of a midnight bonfire,

to creep across your shoulder peaks

the way wild wisteria nosily explores

an open window shudder.

I want to perch like a chickadee in your nest

of hair, learning the world from your height

and eating the inchworms that ail you.

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 When I first read Nicole's poem all I thought was, "how incredibly fitting of a piece"...it is darling, witty, and brilliant just like she is.  I know for myself, it's so hard to put yourself out there like that, as anything you've created is a small piece of your heart.  So thanks so much Nicole for sharing one of your pieces with us here today.  If you haven't yet had a peek at Nicole's blog, Coco Maria.  You'll most definitely want to:)  

xx Marisa