This Photo Poem is my latest post over at Kiss From The World Travel & People Magazine. You might recognize this little shepherd boy from an earlier post, although I have repurposed it slightly to condense the text into a poem. I like the way it turned out, so I decided to post it on my new little home at Kiss From The World.
I just started writing for them about a month ago, and finally I’m taking the time to post about it! If you do not already know about it, KFTW is a really terrific website for international travel articles by interesting bloggers from all over the world. I hope you’ll take a look at their exciting array of travel related topics, I’m very sure you’ll enjoy yourself immensely! And, by the way, if you are interested in joining the lineup as a featured writer for KFTW, click on the banner image where it says, “Become our Kiss From The World Blogger.”
If you like to write about the place where you live, you might find a home writing under the topic, “Live Like A Local.” If you are an expat, like me, you might find a home writing under the topic, “Living Overseas.” If you are a seasoned traveler and enjoy blogging about the places you love to visit, Kiss From The World is stuffed with a variety of topics you can file your posts under. Writing for KFTW is easy, they allow you to post articles previously published on your blog, and it is an excellent platform with awesome internet exposure. There’s always room for more writers at KFTW, and I’d really like to see more WordPress bloggers in the lineup. We have a wonderful sense of community on WP that I’d love to see grow on KFTW. Click this link and join us!
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This is also a great opportunity to give my deep thanks to Aquileana, of La Audacia de Aquilles for nominating me for the Four in One Award! Aquileana has happily become one of my dearest blogger friends, I enjoy her delightful presence very much, and I encourage you to visit her blog. She serves up a fascinating symposium with every post, full of intelligent insight, legendary inspiration and philosophical fun with timeless Classical topics.
Maria, of The Tropical Flowering Zone also nominated me for this same award, and I wish to offer her my delighted thanks, as well! Maria is a photographer of such exquisite skill, her photos will take your breath away! I encourage you to visit her blog as well, for an unforgettable appreciation of tropical flowers, not only because of the amazing photography, but also the truly awe-inspiring way she pulls the fascinating information together to share with you her knowledge about each flower.
The rules for accepting these awards are to link back to the one(s) who nominated you, describe yourself using every letter of the alphabet, and nominate 3 nominees for each of the four blogs.
Here’s my Alphabet Aisha Soup:
A. Affectionate B. Bargain-hunter C. Creative D. Daring E. Enthusiastic F. Fun-loving G. Generous H. Honest
I. Intelligent J. Judicious
K. Kathleen L. Loving
M. Muslim N. Non-violent O. Opinionated P. Perfectionist Q. Quirky R. Responsible
S. Satisfied T. Troubleshooter
U. Understanding V. Vigorous
W. Whimsical X. X-uberant
Y. Young-at-heart Z. Zoo-lover
In keeping with the theme of this post, for this 4-in-1 award, I’m nominating 12 of my favorite travel bloggers (I have so many! If I missed you, please forgive me and God Willing, I’ll tag you next time!) that I’d also love to see writing for Kiss For The World (not in any particular order):
10.On The Luce
Congratulations to all of you, and thank you very much for the kind encouragement and friendship you have shown to me. This is one way I can give my appreciation back to you, and share some encouragement and recognition with you at the same time. As with any award nomination, accepting is optional, it doesn’t erase one bit of the thanks and appreciation I feel for you, if for any reason you do not wish, or are unable, to add another link to this chain of awards. You all are wonderful, and I offer my deepest thanks and appreciation! ♥♥♥ ;^)
Congrats @Aisha and to another nominees too.
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Thanks so much Della! ♥♥♥ ;^)
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Thanks for the nomination, Aisha 🙂
Love the picture of the boy herding the goats. I’ve got one of my granddad herding pigs when he was a boy. Clearly, this herding business is a totally a boy thing, lol.
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Lol, that’s what every girl hopes, anyway! Once I saw a young girl together with a younger boy and they were herding their sheep, but it was a small flock. You’re lucky you grew up in this generation, and not your granddads! You’re very welcome and congratulations pnce again!
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You can say that again… my granddad had a horrendous childhood… these were NOT good times!
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Thank God, times are much better now! ♥;^)
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I’m going to check out that site. I love your shepherd boy on his quest!!
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Thanks so much, Cybele! I think you’ll like kftw very much, maybe you could write about BC, I love your writing style and photographs! ♥♥♥ ;^)
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check out my gateways and Journeys blog sometime too- my travels- when I can!!!!
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Oh, I’m looking forward to that, Cybele, I love your writing, whatever you write about, and your photos, too! We lost dsl for a week and I’m just getting back online now, thank God! ♥♥♥;^)
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welcome back!!
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Hello there dear Aisha,
I recognized the photo at first sight… I ‘ ll be checking out the site more in depth… Which reminded me to ask you how is the other blog ( Achilles ‘ shield going on) …
The photo poem It is really beautiful.
And as to the four awards you so deserve them.
Your blog is awesome, & one of my fav…
And you are a Great blogger friend.
Keep It up… Many Hugs to you,
Aquileana 😉
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Thanks, Sweetheart! I went crazy for a week without dsl, but finally its fixed and I can get back to work blogging! I havent made any progress on Achilles blog, but hopefully in the week coming I’ll do a (lol) marathon ♥♥♥ ;^)
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Hi Aisha ! How nice to meet you and many thanks for your rich comment on my Anthesteria post !
Your ” Little Shepherd Boy ” poem is very touching from every point of view and being a mother too,I do feel sympathy for his suffering … You are so considerate,my friend !
BTW,Kudos for the Awards,you did deserve them ! Kindest regards , Doda 🙂
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Hi Doda! Very nice to meet you too! Thanks for visiting me here! Sorry it took so long to reply, we lost dsl here for a week and I’m just getting caught back up! ♥ ;^)
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Hi Aisha, I love this image, and I do remember it from a previous post. It’s such as pastoral scene. Congratulations on your four awards, I’m glad I got mine too, thanks to Aquileana. That’s amazing you were published!! I’m going to look into it also! I’m going to have to emphasise more on my writing also. Take care, Maria
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Thanks very much Maria, that’s so sweet of you! I really enjoy your writing, your posts are always full of interesting things to learn! Sorry it took so long to reply, we just got dsl back, our landli e was down for a week here and I was miserable without my blogging buddies, I missed you! ♥♥♥ ;^)
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Thanks for sharing this. I’ll definitely check it out.
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Thanks so much for the nomination – look forward to reading some of the other blogs you mention that are new to me too!
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You are so welcome, I’ve definitely been loving your posts and photos, you and your blog are very deserving! ♥ ;^)
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Congratulations Aisha.
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Allah bless you and your family, my sister!
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Brilliant that you are in print elsewhere, and When I logged on I thought I had already posted on this as I remember the photo’s…
Congratulations Aisha on your awards.. Well deserving.. xoxox
Love Sue xxx
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Thanks so much, Sue! You are a dear friend and I love your encouragement! ♥♥♥ ;^)))
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Like wise my friend xxx
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Hello Aisha. Just dropping by to tell you that I have nominated you for a great four award. Check out the nomination here (scroll down the page):
http://aquileana.wordpress.com/2014/05/23/mythology-pasiphae-mother-of-the-minotaur/
Congratulations and best wishes!!!, hugs to you
Aquileana 🙂
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I have just been approached by KFTW and was hoping to find some opinions on being a write for them! Your post really helped!
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I really enjoyed writing on KFTW – they are awesome about sharing your articles on social media, too. They don’t pay for your writing, but if you’re just starting out it’s a great place to start building up your portfolio. Have fun and I wish you great success!
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Brilliant thankyou! I like that they link to your site as well, looks like a great platform for sharing!
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