Pause for the Wild Violet #poetry

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Pause for the Wild Violet #poetry

February 1, 2026 by posted by Mary C. M. Phillips

My poem, Pause for the Wild Violet, is featured today on Tiny Seed Literary Journal (click below). 🌱

Thanks Tiny Seed!

💙m

Pause for the Wild Violet

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on February 1, 2026 at 2:16 pm | Reply pamsumma

I loved the connection between the violets and your dogs. Their little flower faces. Made me think of my (gone for 3 years) kitties. Thank you.

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- on February 1, 2026 at 2:53 pm | Reply posted by Mary C. M. Phillips
  
  Thanks PamSumma. Sorry about you sweet kitties. Gone but not forgotten. 💕 m
  
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on February 1, 2026 at 2:58 pm | Reply ttittmann

Mary,See my comments

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- on February 1, 2026 at 3:07 pm | Reply posted by Mary C. M. Phillips
  
  Thanks Tom.
  I can’t seem to find your comments. Hmmm.
  Can you copy and paste it here?
  Thanks!
  
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  - on February 1, 2026 at 3:27 pm ttittmann
    
    Mary, all shades of purple are among my favorites. Starting with lollipops, advancing to the stone in my high school senior ring…Lot it to a summer love…Jimi continued my affection with his “Purple Haze.” Now, in my golden years, the banner is being carried by my caregivers at NYU Langone…”Where have all the flowers…and lollipops gone…?”
    tOM
    
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  - on February 1, 2026 at 3:54 pm posted by Mary C. M. Phillips
    
    Tom, your comment is – in and of itself – a poem. Thank you for that.
    
    And I’m familiar with the “NYU purple.” I spent 4 semesters there – and still have my t-shirt somewhere in the attic.
    
    I didn’t know that you were in NYU Langone.
    
    I’m so sorry to hear that and hope it is only temporary.
    
    Please keep us in the loop if it’s not too much of a hassle.
    
    Sending prayers for peace and healing,
    Mary
    
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on February 1, 2026 at 3:25 pm | Reply ttittmann

Mary, all shades of purple are among my favorites. Starting with lollipops, advancing to the stone in my high school senior ring…Lot it to a summer love…Jimi continued my affection with his “Purple Haze.” Now, in my golden years, the banner is being carried by my caregivers at NYU Langone…”Where have all the flowers…and lollipops gone…?”
tOM

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on February 1, 2026 at 3:30 pm | Reply ttittmann

Mary, Hi! I just replied to your other ema

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- on February 1, 2026 at 3:55 pm | Reply posted by Mary C. M. Phillips
  
  Got it! Thanks!
  
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on April 21, 2026 at 7:25 pm | Reply meyercarolv

Mary, your beautiful poem touched my heart, especially the part about your now solitary walks; I can relate. While my loss does not relate to a beloved dog, nature continues to be a healing balm for my soul as I pause and turn my attention to the beauty of creation before me, as I navigate the ups and downs of life. What a gift to discover your poetry; thank you.

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- on April 21, 2026 at 8:49 pm | Reply posted by Mary C. M. Phillips
  
  Carol,
  Thank you for reading, commenting, and offering encouragement.
  I very much appreciate it.
  – m
  
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