tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5375684657483536810.post6423816702668445917..comments2024-03-29T07:42:02.917-05:00Comments on Live Your Poem...: Poetry Potpourri for Poetry FridayIrene Lathamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04905936104127707762noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5375684657483536810.post-2494549401293900772015-09-30T13:14:14.741-05:002015-09-30T13:14:14.741-05:00That Brooks poem knocked me out. And I love your ...That Brooks poem knocked me out. And I love your soft, honey dripped, lilting, southern twanged interpretation.Charles Watershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18336052424127127605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5375684657483536810.post-82692566627817500142015-09-20T04:49:08.083-05:002015-09-20T04:49:08.083-05:00So much here, Irene! I own that Paul Janeczko boo...So much here, Irene! I own that Paul Janeczko book and still I didn't know that beautiful Brooks poem. Looking forward to judging with you too!Heidi Mordhorsthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16496427007514895950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5375684657483536810.post-7879818545525975292015-09-19T16:38:06.522-05:002015-09-19T16:38:06.522-05:00I loved the poem by Gwendolyn Brooks. Read against...I loved the poem by Gwendolyn Brooks. Read against the background of scenes of children in the crowds fleeing in overloaded boats, trekking across Europe, it is beyond poignant. Violet N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16586574800230604652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5375684657483536810.post-90105625423678569142015-09-19T15:06:10.827-05:002015-09-19T15:06:10.827-05:00Hard to believe it's the last weekend of summe...Hard to believe it's the last weekend of summer, when I'm almost through the first quarter of the school year! Thanks for the lovely post!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12463332371535167975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5375684657483536810.post-76897353070910479222015-09-19T10:49:03.701-05:002015-09-19T10:49:03.701-05:00Irene, hope you are feeling better and that your f...Irene, hope you are feeling better and that your father is still doing well. Love your poetry potpourri today! Gwendolyn Brooks is so masterful with her repetition in this poem, and I agree with Michelle about those final lines. They are a perfect motto. Walks are my go-to brain clearing activity, although laundry and cleaning the bathroom also work. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5375684657483536810.post-43362461802237942752015-09-19T09:03:02.860-05:002015-09-19T09:03:02.860-05:00Thank you, Buffy. Since you mention it, I am going...Thank you, Buffy. Since you mention it, I am going to write a blog post about 26 year old Scout and what I like about GO SET A WATCHMAN. To call it a "novel" at all is only because it is published on paper between two covers, and because of the author's name. never would have been published otherwise! More soon. xoIrene Lathamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04905936104127707762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5375684657483536810.post-15235999750055109932015-09-19T08:54:14.463-05:002015-09-19T08:54:14.463-05:00Thank you, Tricia. I love that image of you on the...Thank you, Tricia. I love that image of you on the floor with your head on the dog. AWESOME. And what a gift for your dog, too. :) Excited to cybil with you. (How's that for a fresh verb?!) xoIrene Lathamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04905936104127707762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5375684657483536810.post-31749910610336937672015-09-19T08:53:03.084-05:002015-09-19T08:53:03.084-05:00Yes, Diane, the WOODS. Talk about rejuvenating and...Yes, Diane, the WOODS. Talk about rejuvenating and wonder-filled. Thank you for the reminder. And yay for Cybils!! xoIrene Lathamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04905936104127707762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5375684657483536810.post-1787442602591827492015-09-19T08:52:19.640-05:002015-09-19T08:52:19.640-05:00Now that's a wonderful motto, Michelle. Thanks...Now that's a wonderful motto, Michelle. Thanks for stopping by and for being YOU. xoIrene Lathamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04905936104127707762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5375684657483536810.post-10886643780492401422015-09-19T08:51:55.634-05:002015-09-19T08:51:55.634-05:00Dear Ramona, I, too, love me some Fall! Wonderful ...Dear Ramona, I, too, love me some Fall! Wonderful season -- I love how the light looks different, and all those dressed-up, dancing leaves... nice nip in the air, too, this morning. Happy day! xoIrene Lathamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04905936104127707762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5375684657483536810.post-31301071323350368012015-09-19T08:50:50.028-05:002015-09-19T08:50:50.028-05:00Thank you, Tara. Today is a better day. Glad you e...Thank you, Tara. Today is a better day. Glad you enjoyed the poem. I am still thinking about something you posted recently on student agency. Had a whole conversation with hubby and 15 yo about it. Thank you! xoIrene Lathamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04905936104127707762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5375684657483536810.post-77693620011773854532015-09-19T08:50:07.422-05:002015-09-19T08:50:07.422-05:00Hi Iphigene - how much do I love that you mention ...Hi Iphigene - how much do I love that you mention staring/observing?! It may look like one is doing nothing, but oh how active the imagination can be during those times of relaxed observation. Love it! xoIrene Lathamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04905936104127707762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5375684657483536810.post-16018766507353376422015-09-19T08:48:47.475-05:002015-09-19T08:48:47.475-05:00Dear Tabatha, yes yes yes to getting away from ye ...Dear Tabatha, yes yes yes to getting away from ye olde computer! I will email you about cold remedies. Thanks! xoIrene Lathamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04905936104127707762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5375684657483536810.post-90681774789547186092015-09-19T08:47:57.237-05:002015-09-19T08:47:57.237-05:00Linda, I am with you on the sweeping! Often when I...Linda, I am with you on the sweeping! Often when I am "stuck" in my writing, I get unstuck by sweeping or vacuuming, or some other mundane household chore. Side benefit: my house is clean! Thank you for sharing. xoIrene Lathamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04905936104127707762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5375684657483536810.post-36690597699089994192015-09-18T19:55:29.659-05:002015-09-18T19:55:29.659-05:00Hope your father is doing better, and that your co...Hope your father is doing better, and that your cold is waning. Thanks for reading "A Little Girl's Poem." So affirming and hopeful, especially in your calm voice. I'm looking forward to hearing your thoughts on 26 year old Scout--I have to say I was not a fan. But the whole plotless novel may have put me off liking her...Buffy Silvermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07223895917772531703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5375684657483536810.post-75065514995875765082015-09-18T19:50:35.182-05:002015-09-18T19:50:35.182-05:00Walking is high on my list of things to clear my m...Walking is high on my list of things to clear my mind, but my favorite is to lay on the floor with my head on the dog and just be in the moment. Don't know why it works, but it does wonders for my mind and spirit.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing this potpourri today. Sometimes varied is good.<br />Hope your dad is doing better. I'll keep you both in my prayers.<br /><br />Can't wait to work with you on Round 1!Triciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18350907653629775293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5375684657483536810.post-91567096742059954712015-09-18T16:59:25.137-05:002015-09-18T16:59:25.137-05:00We'll get into some major poetry discussions c...We'll get into some major poetry discussions come January! I look forward to working with you! As for clearing out your mind--there's nothing like a walk in the woods!Diane Mayrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09767689319000732296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5375684657483536810.post-64788228822932969202015-09-18T14:24:50.295-05:002015-09-18T14:24:50.295-05:00Thanks for the potpourri, Irene! I have just adopt...Thanks for the potpourri, Irene! I have just adopted a new motto: "Life is for us, and is shining./We have a right to sing." Sending love in the form of sunshine, music, pajamas, rest, and chicken soup as needed! xoMichelle Heidenrich Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02051827857519159837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5375684657483536810.post-88589045485069006742015-09-18T12:10:16.465-05:002015-09-18T12:10:16.465-05:00Thanks for sharing that lovely poem - so much to ...Thanks for sharing that lovely poem - so much to think about in that little girl's musings. My favorite phrase: "...have happy cocoa together." Congrats on being named to the Cybils. So glad you're enjoying "Echo." Blessings for that cold to end and for continuing good health for your dad. And now it's time to ponder my last weekend of summer . . . hmmm? I'm never too sad since fall is my favorite season.Ramonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15929914252480696798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5375684657483536810.post-76795178349859337252015-09-18T11:56:15.359-05:002015-09-18T11:56:15.359-05:00I hope both you and your father feel better, Irene...I hope both you and your father feel better, Irene. Loved hearing that poem! Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13626451110946889157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5375684657483536810.post-30894234610825113482015-09-18T11:13:23.456-05:002015-09-18T11:13:23.456-05:00Glad to hear your father is doing well. Congratula...Glad to hear your father is doing well. Congratulations on the being a judge for Cybils! It's my first time to encounter that poem and its beautiful, powerful and shining. Thanks for sharing that.<br />I love the ideas in clearing the mind. I too like to take walks. I also like staring/observing. I would walk to a cafe, sit and just watch the world go by. -iphigene from Gathering BooksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5375684657483536810.post-81048253540773600332015-09-18T10:59:14.172-05:002015-09-18T10:59:14.172-05:00I hope your cold hurries off and your father is do...I hope your cold hurries off and your father is doing well. I have a lot of ideas for dealing with colds...email me if you ever need any! Getting away from the computer is very creativity-enhancing for me :-)Tabathahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14367572663591077922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5375684657483536810.post-41953550290835693972015-09-17T22:45:53.310-05:002015-09-17T22:45:53.310-05:00Oh my, it IS the last weekend of summer. How I cle...Oh my, it IS the last weekend of summer. How I clear my mind/enhance my creativity? It's a long standing habit: I sweep, the porch, the patio. I think walking does too, but I pay too much attention to details to really relax then. Sweeping is enough action to allow me to start thinking. . . I'm sorry about your father, Irene. Best wishes for his quick recovery, and hugs to you. Glad you are enjoying Echo. I did love it, but need to get the audio & listen. I've read too many who say the addition of the music is magical. Thanks for your potpourri!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.com