Photo: David Slotto, Leucistic Hummingbird, April 2011
the delicate art of living
a quadrille for Viv
my heart follows
as she flits, dances
from flower to bud
sipping with joy
of life’s abundant nectar,
savoring each moment
of this brief séjour,
leaving behind
such sweetness of word-pollen,
placing with care each stitch
into the textured,
colorful fabric
of life’s journey
Today, our first day back at dVerse Poets’ Pub, we are thinking of our friend, Viv, who we lost while we were on break. The prompt is to write a Quadrille, a poem of exactly 44 words, that includes the word JOURNEY.
Some of Viv’s Quilts found on her blog
Victoria C. Slotto, Author 
Reblogged this on On the Road Cooking and commented:
What a beautiful way to remember a friend.
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This is so beautiful, you do have a way with heartfelt words. A loving tribute to a friend
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Beautiful!
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Wonderful title and tribute in Viv’s memory…quilt photo is sentimental touch.
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Indeed. Many of us have been cross-stitched by having met Viv. Lovely remembrance poem. If there are too many more, I may have to stop reading.
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I love the way you alluded to her quilting too.
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This is beautiful, Victoria. I especially like your second stanza. Word-pollen!
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This is so beautiful. I love thinking of her flitting from joy to joy and leaving behind word pollen….just lovely.
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I particularly like the final stanza. I love the creativity in stitching a life.
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Lovely and delicate metaphor and remembrance. 🙂
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Oh Victoria this is wonderful. You have delicately woven those memories of your dear friend into a lovely tribute.
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Exceptionally superb, Victoria! A wonderful homage!
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Love the blending of the pictures and metaphors. Marvelous, as always!
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Word pollen. Love that thought. Lovely tribute to Viv!
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I didn’t know Viv, but your poem honors her life and writing beautifully.
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Such a beautiful poem for Viv.
“leaving behind such sweetness of word-pollen,”
The juxtaposition of the hummingbird and the quilter are exquisite. After her passing, I explored her website more — had only just read her poems as she shared them on dVerse. Such a gifted woman in so many ways. This is a true testament to her — truly beautifully done.
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How sweet your words, capturing her spirit. Fly high Viv, soar with the Angels. ❤️🌹❤️
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Thank you, Jen.
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A truly well captured vision of Viv beautifully written and I too enjoyed seeing her quilts here.
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Another delightful tribute to the colour and joy she brought into our community with her quilts and her words!
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so beautiful and heartfelt tribute…
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well said!
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That’s a great memorial for Vivian France, Victoria. Her words were indeed from life’s abundant nectar. Thanks,
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Beautiful thoughts. Love the comparison to the hummingbird.
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I love how you included her fabric work in your piece, Victoria. This is a lovely metaphor connecting the bird and word-pollen.
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A really fitting and lovely tribute to our dear friend Viv. ❤
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Lovely tribute to Viv. xo
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I love your “word-pollen” line. A work of art and such a lovely tribute!
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You kNow Victoria..
a little bit of Viv lives
on in my words.. jack
henry.. don.. jill or jane..
perhaps i have forgotten
their names.. but the greatest
thing about living them all in
sharing words
IS A
pArt of
tHeir
art
of heARt
never dies
as our hands
Write a pArt
of tHeir
eYes
back to life
as yes.. the
journey goes..:)
Funny how my words
turn in to lamps all oN
tHeir own.. true poEtry
is proof of God too..
a nice place
to visit
for
sure..:)
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A sweet, pollen-filled tribute – beautifully done, Victoria.
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A beautiful tapestry.
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Such a sweet tribute. A beautiful way to honor Viv.
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This is another very moving tribute to Viv. It is a lovely way to remember her and think about our life journeys.
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Hi Victoria, how do I link my poem?
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savoring each moment of this brief séjour
leaving behind such sweetness of word-pollen
Sigh ❤ such exquisite imagery here, Victoria 🙂
Lots of love,
Sanaa
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How lovely to leave behind a colorful fabric of life’s journey. A lovely tribute to Viv.
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I do love the tribute.. and I do love the way you showed her quilts… she will be missed.
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She’s be delighted with your tribute.
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How gorgeous is this tribute and moved me as others have not. Your words are so poetic and true. I love the picture of her quilts. Certainly a life filled with sharing and making beautiful things.
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Exquisite! Thank you!
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Beautiful, sensitive tribute, Victoria!
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