tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5375684657483536810.post3611722034271934875..comments2024-03-24T11:00:49.738-05:00Comments on Live Your Poem...: ARTSPEAK! Harlem Renaissance poem "Barbeque" and Janet's Line of Our Progressive Poem!Irene Lathamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04905936104127707762noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5375684657483536810.post-56691226643251358852018-04-15T20:40:14.147-05:002018-04-15T20:40:14.147-05:00Stardrops... what a lovely, evocative word. Thank ...Stardrops... what a lovely, evocative word. Thank you Janet!Sarah Grace Tuttlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11670154466818525636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5375684657483536810.post-69085313722092149372018-04-15T06:23:34.664-05:002018-04-15T06:23:34.664-05:00I want to dance now....and then to feast on a star...I want to dance now....and then to feast on a stardrop or two with an Owl and Jasmine and Moon. Just gorgeous. xxAmy LVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16625469276544426664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5375684657483536810.post-32311792159035607922018-04-11T09:36:27.691-05:002018-04-11T09:36:27.691-05:00Thank you, Linda. I love librarians! I had poetry ...Thank you, Linda. I love librarians! I had poetry joy yesterday in my friend's 4th grade classroom sharing poetry. I inspired my friend to let the students write poems on the fly. What results. I am going to post on FB. Are we friends? I will check. I know you'd like the poems. I only have about 300 friends. I have used FB as a way to connect with literacy people, poets for kids, teachers etc who have become real friends and I love that. Janet Clare F. skanny17https://www.blogger.com/profile/07488350213473016250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5375684657483536810.post-80238002819402575602018-04-11T06:47:08.639-05:002018-04-11T06:47:08.639-05:00"feasting on stardrops" -- so much beaut..."feasting on stardrops" -- so much beauty! Lovelovelove!laurasalashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13807781795919555208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5375684657483536810.post-46393214031046164812018-04-10T16:50:59.380-05:002018-04-10T16:50:59.380-05:00Glad you are ever a part of the Progressive Poem, ...Glad you are ever a part of the Progressive Poem, Janet, and thanks for your fun line! (Midnight tea parties? Magic!)<br /><br />Irene, your "stickysweet peach pie/seasoned with street fumes" makes the perfect sultry summer dessert. I'll think of it as we're still in a bit of a cold snap over here!Robyn Hood Blackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07279289715664168026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5375684657483536810.post-27719425736027821422018-04-10T06:40:29.337-05:002018-04-10T06:40:29.337-05:00Hi Janet C/skanny17! I am delighted to see & t...Hi Janet C/skanny17! I am delighted to see & taste your word creation *stardrops* & for the playful tea party idea as a way of inviting Moon over (down?) for fun & games. Also your process notes are groovy to follow. <br /><br />Irene & Michelle - connections with P.F. are cosmic. How neat that Michelle worked with Archibald Motley's son at the Chicago History Museum. And appreciations for this introduction to his art. And for your party poem. I love going from the Progressive Poem's stardrop party to this jazz street bash.<br /><br />Irene, it's just a hop & skip to Word of South, Saturday. I'll see you swinging there - can't wait!jan godown anninohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00091996699597066230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5375684657483536810.post-46806707380350269662018-04-08T22:50:12.132-05:002018-04-08T22:50:12.132-05:00I love Jasmine's sense of camaraderie; and wha...I love Jasmine's sense of camaraderie; and what fun Janet, that Jasmine and friends are having a party!<br /><br />Irene I like the easy feeling of causul-catch-up conversation rolling back and forth in your poem. I knew and worked with Archibold Motley's son for a few years, when I was at the Chicago History Museum–his son Archie was an archivist there. Thanks!<br />Michelle Koganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02575814872372518994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5375684657483536810.post-87225659962801006552018-04-08T15:03:36.515-05:002018-04-08T15:03:36.515-05:00Stardrops! I hope they don't eat so many that...Stardrops! I hope they don't eat so many that they're too full for the game...<br />Irene, you are brave to choose this painting which makes me confused about its setting...or maybe it hangs somewhere between down home porch and big city smokestack. I'm learning a lot about Harlem Renaissance art.Heidi Mordhorsthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16496427007514895950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5375684657483536810.post-29498111676361623512018-04-08T14:30:58.301-05:002018-04-08T14:30:58.301-05:00Janet, it's so very nice to meet you. I really...Janet, it's so very nice to meet you. I really enjoyed your comments on the poem and your contribution. I've been in a slump of frustration of not having enough writing time with my job as a school librarian. I'll bet we could swap some stories. I hope you are enjoying some time to really write!<br />And, Irene, I adore this poem....I want to make a meal of the peach pie. Skip the meat for me. But, oh the gossip and closeness of a BBQ in summer. Makes me nostalgic.Linda Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00833034575304594924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5375684657483536810.post-22851565513818190542018-04-08T12:35:18.963-05:002018-04-08T12:35:18.963-05:00Thank you very much, Kat. So glad you like the lin...Thank you very much, Kat. So glad you like the line and the possibly magical stardrops. I forgot to include that another computer name of mine is Skanny17. I have to remember to sign these correctly. Irene's poetry inspires and delights and makes one thoughtful. She is so sweet to invite me to play!<br />Janet F.skanny17https://www.blogger.com/profile/07488350213473016250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5375684657483536810.post-63461905725456604612018-04-08T12:32:33.084-05:002018-04-08T12:32:33.084-05:00Thank you so much, Irene for everything. I am eage...Thank you so much, Irene for everything. I am eager to figure out what stardrops will be like or perhaps used for! Again, you are just lovely for being my smiling hostess.skanny17https://www.blogger.com/profile/07488350213473016250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5375684657483536810.post-69226608567333109182018-04-08T12:31:17.262-05:002018-04-08T12:31:17.262-05:00Thank you, Liz. I hope that the stardrops will app...Thank you, Liz. I hope that the stardrops will appeal to Moon so he will join in with whatever or wherever the poem wants to go. It is always a struggle to decide on the direction while weighing the lines I have tried. Stardrops just popped in my head and after a little tinkering, voila....I said, "this is the one." So glad you like it. I loved your opening!skanny17https://www.blogger.com/profile/07488350213473016250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5375684657483536810.post-36393287080261022682018-04-08T10:47:16.122-05:002018-04-08T10:47:16.122-05:00What a delightful setting for our little Jasmine w...What a delightful setting for our little Jasmine who is enjoying her expected playtime with friends. Having stardrops at the slumber party is a delicious choice, Janet. I enjoyed your backstory that led up to your word choice and truly understand the worry of what shall I write-mine nervousness is happening now as I anticipate my line 12. I can't even imagine what comes next. <br />Irene, you created a wonderful, playful accompaniemement today with your barbecue theme. Everyone loves a great party at twilight. I love that word that connotes a dreamy time of the soon to be eveningtide.Carol Varsalonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02589714711155938528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5375684657483536810.post-25737190869754390072018-04-08T08:47:32.078-05:002018-04-08T08:47:32.078-05:00How lovely to hear a little about you, Janet, befo...How lovely to hear a little about you, Janet, before also hearing your thoughts about the poem. Thank-you for offering a home, Irene - and for you jazzy little poem, which just swings us along. (Loved the wordplay and fun of Aunt Rosa two blocks over.)<br /><br />Janet, this poem has surprised and delighted at every turn - and you didn't disappoint. A shared feast of stardrops sounds magical.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5375684657483536810.post-83727654697956031702018-04-08T07:24:09.788-05:002018-04-08T07:24:09.788-05:00"Stardrops" is just what will lure that ..."Stardrops" is just what will lure that moon, Janet. It's a terrific line. Irene, your imagined party mirrors that happy scene in the painting, that gathering to talk and dance in a 'summerwarm' evening. Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5375684657483536810.post-50386478914038120852018-04-08T07:10:09.407-05:002018-04-08T07:10:09.407-05:00Janet, I'm glad you let them have some snacks ...Janet, I'm glad you let them have some snacks before they jump (slide? shine?) into the game!<br /><br />Love "summerwarm" and "stickysweet" -- your poem put me right there in the crowd, ready to dance!Mary Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09078793537148794310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5375684657483536810.post-37112043768126969242018-04-08T07:04:57.736-05:002018-04-08T07:04:57.736-05:00I, too, am in love with "stardrops." Del...I, too, am in love with "stardrops." Delicious! Thank you Janet for joining us, even without a blog! xoIrene Lathamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04905936104127707762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5375684657483536810.post-91207080449815794352018-04-08T06:57:26.375-05:002018-04-08T06:57:26.375-05:00I'm in love with stardrops. What do they look ...I'm in love with stardrops. What do they look like? How do they taste? Thank you Janet! So many special words in your poem Irene. Today will be a day of special words. Liz Steinglasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14614059299412727544noreply@blogger.com