tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5375684657483536810.post7929018358303561301..comments2024-03-24T11:00:49.738-05:00Comments on Live Your Poem...: When Light and Water Meet...and Jessica Whipple!Irene Lathamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04905936104127707762noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5375684657483536810.post-6139828847680265762023-03-16T12:46:27.527-05:002023-03-16T12:46:27.527-05:00Thanks for introducing us to Jessica, Irene. Can&#...Thanks for introducing us to Jessica, Irene. Can't wait to check out her book.<br /><br />Guess what? I'm going to be at Highlights for a personal retreat through April 17. I know that you'll be busy, but I'm excited that I'll get to see you, Irene!author amokhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09800868615186010584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5375684657483536810.post-60835544012394042452023-03-14T09:02:41.925-05:002023-03-14T09:02:41.925-05:00Oh, Jessica's book/Wong's illustrations lo...Oh, Jessica's book/Wong's illustrations look lovely! <br /><br />*more*, say the lilies,<br /><br />And *more* say I, whenever I visit your blog. :) Karen Edmisten https://www.blogger.com/profile/04446214835142625161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5375684657483536810.post-45713824597954136602023-03-13T20:26:00.727-05:002023-03-13T20:26:00.727-05:00Late to finish my rounds this week...Irene, I fear...Late to finish my rounds this week...Irene, I fear you have asked for it now...you'll have everyone requesting your feedback. I'm happy for Jessica and intrigued by her book, and I can't help but feel like the ripples in your light-meets-water poem are for Ms. Whipple!Heidi Mordhorsthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16496427007514895950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5375684657483536810.post-23235316570362205152023-03-12T11:35:34.066-05:002023-03-12T11:35:34.066-05:00I'm looking forward to Enough Is...! It's ...I'm looking forward to Enough Is...! It's just the kind of book I long to write. Congratulations, Jessica! I love thinking about those lillies reaching, reaching, Irene. See you next month!Rose Cappellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02021921189042554147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5375684657483536810.post-66431741669088840692023-03-12T10:23:30.952-05:002023-03-12T10:23:30.952-05:00Thanks for another great post, Irene! Thanks for another great post, Irene! Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12463332371535167975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5375684657483536810.post-19020400228656631652023-03-11T17:20:50.918-06:002023-03-11T17:20:50.918-06:00Irene, your posts always bring an element of quiet...Irene, your posts always bring an element of quiet surprise. Your ArtSpeak poem is fluid and full of imagination-a thousand ripples...<br />I wish I could be with your next month but there is always so much to do and never ENOUGH time. I am sure you will provide us with a quick review of the Highlight event. I look forward to many more quiet surprises from you.Carol Varsalonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02589714711155938528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5375684657483536810.post-30116790607112962072023-03-11T10:30:57.984-06:002023-03-11T10:30:57.984-06:00Gosh! So much goodness in your post, Irene! Carole...Gosh! So much goodness in your post, Irene! Carole Boston Weatherford??? OMG! Cannot wait for April! And just organizing your Jessica interview with "The Difficult/The Delicious/The Fresh" - so creative. And a poem that eavesdrop on such an intimate conversation between light and water and lilies... All goodness!Patricia Franzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06291738294052016720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5375684657483536810.post-29105081552864313962023-03-11T08:03:34.693-06:002023-03-11T08:03:34.693-06:00I have a hold on ENOUGH IS and I'm looking for...I have a hold on ENOUGH IS and I'm looking forward to reading it. And I'm also really looking forward to Highlights! And your poem--love thinking about "lilies" and their "bellies." Marcie Flinchum Atkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06253511592239628178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5375684657483536810.post-51697523529876589162023-03-11T07:17:59.246-06:002023-03-11T07:17:59.246-06:00I love hearing the elements that go into your idea...I love hearing the elements that go into your idea for a poem, Irene. And thanks for sharing ENOUGH IS with us :>)laurasalashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13807781795919555208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5375684657483536810.post-57474939416718205502023-03-11T04:01:20.158-06:002023-03-11T04:01:20.158-06:00Beautiful from start to finish...I love how Jessic...Beautiful from start to finish...I love how Jessica turned a "no" into possibility and then went on to 'Enough.' An inspiring story for sure.<br />A thousand ripples....yes, please! Wonderful idea for a poem.Linda Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00833034575304594924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5375684657483536810.post-19136965542506142052023-03-10T21:28:56.849-06:002023-03-10T21:28:56.849-06:00Irene, thanks for sharing about Jessica's poem...Irene, thanks for sharing about Jessica's poem. That is encouraging, and her interview is sweet. The Highlights poetry conference sounds spectacular. Enjoy! (By the way, your Poetry Friday post from last week inspired my post for this week.)Denise Krebshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00583406241247334445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5375684657483536810.post-2639823549940981202023-03-10T16:47:50.304-06:002023-03-10T16:47:50.304-06:00Sounds like a lovely new book--will look for it. A...Sounds like a lovely new book--will look for it. And oo, la, la for that spark and dip!Buffy Silvermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07223895917772531703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5375684657483536810.post-33882955467301367252023-03-10T16:41:28.726-06:002023-03-10T16:41:28.726-06:00Looks like an attention-getting book, from both th...Looks like an attention-getting book, from both the title, art and info here, thanks for sharing it with us Irene, and all the best to Jessica and Nicole! I love hearing all the voices and their requests in your poem Irene, and "more, say the lilies," yes. All the best with the Highlights Workshop, it sounds terrific, thanks!Michelle Koganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02575814872372518994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5375684657483536810.post-11637138772683428062023-03-10T16:32:46.395-06:002023-03-10T16:32:46.395-06:00Nice, Irene. And a Dickinsonian end, too! (I'm...Nice, Irene. And a Dickinsonian end, too! (I'm an em dash fan from way back.)Susan T.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18089222122168879532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5375684657483536810.post-12277638375359624342023-03-10T08:42:42.554-06:002023-03-10T08:42:42.554-06:00I'll be sharing Jessica's book soon, Irene...I'll be sharing Jessica's book soon, Irene. It is wonderful. I always love a book, or poem, that gets people thinking! And your poem is so warm and friendly, imagining the words from each thing. I love "more, say the lilies,". Happy weekend!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5375684657483536810.post-89298955243250691912023-03-10T07:44:34.698-06:002023-03-10T07:44:34.698-06:00Hooray for Jessica and Nicole - Enough Is...looks ...Hooray for Jessica and Nicole - Enough Is...looks lovely!<br />And hooray for your mentorship, Irene. Wish I could be a part of your Highlights workshop next month.<br />I love that Karen and Jessica each had a hand in nudging your poem into the world. <br />I'm with the lilies, "more" (but my belly is not so warm as it is a very blustery cold, wet day here.)Bridget Mageehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18185985167366724404noreply@blogger.com