tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5375684657483536810.post5888881352426856402..comments2024-03-24T11:00:49.738-05:00Comments on Live Your Poem...: Map to a New Year (poem)Irene Lathamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04905936104127707762noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5375684657483536810.post-86170844221829898722022-01-04T00:13:33.677-06:002022-01-04T00:13:33.677-06:00What a beautiful and sensitive relationship you sh...What a beautiful and sensitive relationship you share with your sister and in this poem. The world feels very heavy, and I'm happy to hear your olw of whimsey to break through a bit of the weight, enjoy your journey there…Michelle Koganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02575814872372518994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5375684657483536810.post-29970507751438582752022-01-03T16:02:46.738-06:002022-01-03T16:02:46.738-06:00We are better together for sure! We are better together for sure! Mary Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09078793537148794310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5375684657483536810.post-15008594446613450572022-01-02T18:58:24.518-06:002022-01-02T18:58:24.518-06:00Irene, your poem has beautiful imagery about siste...Irene, your poem has beautiful imagery about sisters and a great painting. I love all the stanzas, but these lines are my favorite stanza, "Some days you will carry me; other days I will carry you." Thank you for all of your beautiful poems and your inspiration. Whimsey is a great word; I am looking forward to your poetry and books in 2022! Thank you for sharing your beautiful poetry, so much of yourself, and your inspiration. Happy 2022! :)Gail Aldoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07444221924693333224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5375684657483536810.post-1026819408349188442022-01-02T11:37:12.598-06:002022-01-02T11:37:12.598-06:00Irene, it's a pleasure every time to hear your...Irene, it's a pleasure every time to hear your thinkaloud and to follow your (to my eye) rather disciplined whimsy. Thanks for another year of art poetry and, as Janet says, continuing to share so much here at Poetry Friday. Wishing you as much whimsical peace as possible in 2022!Heidi Mordhorsthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16496427007514895950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5375684657483536810.post-91108373809542274942022-01-01T15:04:21.101-06:002022-01-01T15:04:21.101-06:00Oh, I want to learn to write to art pieces (I do d...Oh, I want to learn to write to art pieces (I do do this kind of writing but my pieces are much longer) that get at the heart of the idea in just the right words. I tend to do on too long, I fear. This is such a metaphor for why relationships matter. Beautiful, Irene. Thank you for always sharing so much. Janet Clare F.skanny17https://www.blogger.com/profile/07488350213473016250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5375684657483536810.post-87964070002985375592022-01-01T09:26:40.538-06:002022-01-01T09:26:40.538-06:00Your poem made me cry. My mom passed away two week...Your poem made me cry. My mom passed away two weeks ago, it was a very hard fall. The best thing about it was the time and renewed relationships with my sisters. I'm sending this to them this morning. Thank you! And I can't wait to hear what next year's theme will be! Here's to a year filled with whimsy!Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13294455230627182656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5375684657483536810.post-2431676425190892602022-01-01T08:18:16.887-06:002022-01-01T08:18:16.887-06:00This poem fits perfectly with my latest adventure ...This poem fits perfectly with my latest adventure with our family. We went to Asheville and stayed in an Airbnb that was literally at the top of a mountain. We relied heavily on each other. <br />Your Artspark has been an inspiration for me and for my students. You are so amazingly generous with your words. We all can use a little whimsy in our lives. Margaret Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04434866104385187658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5375684657483536810.post-72570253137283333582022-01-01T07:51:59.118-06:002022-01-01T07:51:59.118-06:00Yes, let's "clasp each other's hands&...Yes, let's "clasp each other's hands" as we go forth into the whimsy of the new year, Irene! Thank you for always inspiring. :)Bridget Mageehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18185985167366724404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5375684657483536810.post-32113449631543417872022-01-01T06:59:39.740-06:002022-01-01T06:59:39.740-06:00We all need more whimsy in our lives! What a great...We all need more whimsy in our lives! What a great choice, Irene. As for your poem, I also have a dear sister who has often clasped my hand and helped me over rough waters. Your Artspeak series always inspires me. Thank you, and Happy New Year!Catherine Flynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00390699128046569127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5375684657483536810.post-16155559767140901832021-12-31T14:03:53.478-06:002021-12-31T14:03:53.478-06:00Ah, whimsy is a special word to me, always fun to ...Ah, whimsy is a special word to me, always fun to choose on a whim & often it does turn out to be a lovely thing. Hugs for that, Irene. And I love thinking about your sister and you in the painting & the poem, love "when climbed together". Happy New Year to you & Paul!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5375684657483536810.post-61883893707255405912021-12-31T13:57:08.139-06:002021-12-31T13:57:08.139-06:00Oh, those last two lines are so true. Thank you fo...Oh, those last two lines are so true. Thank you for your poem and your poems all year through. I love your two-minute writing tips and your newsletter. May 2022 be filled with whimsy! xoLindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01786457482835741494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5375684657483536810.post-13512570383440074042021-12-31T09:23:09.696-06:002021-12-31T09:23:09.696-06:00I have a very special and only sister and your poe...I have a very special and only sister and your poem spoke to me. There is no one like her or anyone who I will ever feel that way about. Your newsletter inspired me and I know with your whimsey there will be much another great year ahead for you and for poetry. Happy New Year, Irene! Janice Scullyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13913934779785635150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5375684657483536810.post-67628031614170285272021-12-31T08:25:48.360-06:002021-12-31T08:25:48.360-06:00Thank god for sisters. I love those last two lines...Thank god for sisters. I love those last two lines, especially. Congrats on making it through all four seasons, and Happy New Year!laurasalashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13807781795919555208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5375684657483536810.post-71379246184217753952021-12-31T06:35:25.725-06:002021-12-31T06:35:25.725-06:00Beautiful. I did enjoy your newsletter and love yo...Beautiful. I did enjoy your newsletter and love your two minute videos. Well done, you. You strike me as an author who continues to blossom. Go, Irene! Look at the inspiration you give to others also. I mention you this week, so does Bridget Magee. Maybe it's that you are a community builder with writing. In any case, Go, Irene go! It's all good. There are things that remind me of my sister too...good poem for this feeling. Linda Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00833034575304594924noreply@blogger.com