Thank you to Carol Labuzzetta for her wonderful holiday gift exchange. She went above and beyond, especially given the current constraints on her time. I can’t express enough gratitude for Carol’s generosity and support over the past year. She was so thoughtful and kind in publishing several of my poems in her anthology, Picture Perfect Poetry. From the bottom of my heart, thank you, Carol, for your friendship and kindness!

I would like to share with you, dear reader, the gifts that Carol shared with me. First, an aurora borealis haiku and photo:


mistletoe kisses
sent by a colorful sky
one friendly exchange

© Carol Labuzzetta, 2024

In keeping with the “mistletoe kisses” theme, Carol sent this ADORABLE ornament, which I absolutely love and promptly hung in our living room.

But, Carol did not stop there! She also sent a package of notecards displaying her keen eye for nature photography.

And … these spunky earrings!

She is truly too much! Thank you again for your kindness in this exchange, but also for all the goodness you send forth into the universe., Carol! Wishing Carol and the Poetry Friday community a wonderful new year filled with joy!

Please visit the talented and artistic Michelle Kogan at More Art 4 All for this week’s Poetry Friday roundup and a bit of year-end cheer.

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  • Tracey,
    Thanks so much! I'm so happy you liked everything in our exchange. I do want to write about the wonderful things you sent me but I had to hold our mail while we are at my dad's. So, your second part is stuck in our post office until I get home. Once I have them all, I'd love to share. I hope that is okay with you! Thank you, again! I really enjoy the poetry exchanges in our group.
  • Tracey, how generous of Carol to send you an amazing mailer of goodies. Someday I would love to see the Aurora Borealis sky but for now I shall indulge in the beautiful of image poem Carol created. Life needs more friendly exchanges.
    • Carol, I hope you get to see them! This year was the first time that I did, and it was spectacular. Couldn't agree more, Carol! : )
  • What beautiful and thoughtful gifts! Carol is going through so much, but still makes time for others. A huge heart! 
    Happy new year, Tracey! 

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