tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474566446391728432.post6137782934561354831..comments2023-11-03T05:59:46.763-04:00Comments on Keeping Secrets: Leaving DreamsKarenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12003379181294550035noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474566446391728432.post-79988327119632017992011-01-25T09:04:21.019-05:002011-01-25T09:04:21.019-05:00I'm glad I happened upon this poem today - it ...I'm glad I happened upon this poem today - it was worth the journey...Jinksyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01686101468214361004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474566446391728432.post-80227392490592708562011-01-25T08:29:19.174-05:002011-01-25T08:29:19.174-05:00Yes, that "of not use to them at all" ve...Yes, that "of not use to them at all" very nice. You colored in all the pieces. Thanksannell4https://www.blogger.com/profile/07629830133868270690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474566446391728432.post-81882208458264433882011-01-24T21:36:21.442-05:002011-01-24T21:36:21.442-05:00I enjoyed every word and line of this poem. And ad...I enjoyed every word and line of this poem. And admired the repetition of the fruit being "of no use to (them or) me at all". Very effective. Great writing!Sherry Blue Skyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10769154286598233146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474566446391728432.post-33336356177082442292009-10-09T19:41:02.553-04:002009-10-09T19:41:02.553-04:00I adore this. The rhythm moves me as if I'm on...I adore this. The rhythm moves me as if I'm on that moonbeam with you in dreamland. Ahh!<br />gelAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474566446391728432.post-27241814228450522632009-09-16T16:50:11.496-04:002009-09-16T16:50:11.496-04:00what can i add, but enchanting! xowhat can i add, but enchanting! xoK.Lawson Gilberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11204234196229710524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474566446391728432.post-56067617749168578642009-09-16T12:14:58.466-04:002009-09-16T12:14:58.466-04:00Wonderful, Karen! Each line is an unfolding of bea...Wonderful, Karen! Each line is an unfolding of beauty and mysteries, much like the night and the dreams are...<br />xoxoxoVesperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12417602625059442986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474566446391728432.post-60381782836628201072009-09-16T11:34:07.841-04:002009-09-16T11:34:07.841-04:00Rose Marie - Thank you for taking this moonlight w...Rose Marie - Thank you for taking this moonlight wander with me.<br /><br />Linda - Thank you for your comments and for continuing to visit me here. <br /><br />Chris - Welcome! I'm so happy to meet you, especially since I found such great poetry at your place. Do come back!<br /><br />Rick - Thanks so much! This particular nighttime world is a little otherworldly. Thanks for visiting.<br /><br />Cagey - What a wonderful comment! Thank you so much. Ooh, decadent? I love it!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12003379181294550035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474566446391728432.post-35778846057688836202009-09-16T08:22:14.375-04:002009-09-16T08:22:14.375-04:00the notion of testing "a bite, and leaving ru...the notion of testing "a bite, and leaving ruined fruit<br /><br />as if it has no use to them at all. "<br /><br />--just so opulent , even decadent.<br />And the leaving of pillowed dreams for the scurrying of the night, so adventurous, and a little daring perhaps. The fantastic elements of a Midsummer Night's Dream.<br /><br />Nicely done.KGT (aka Cagey)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06763973309807575484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474566446391728432.post-52918238913214158222009-09-16T05:23:28.716-04:002009-09-16T05:23:28.716-04:00Karen-This was so clever and delicate. Something l...Karen-This was so clever and delicate. Something lifted from Alice in Wonderland. lovely to ponder the possibilities. Excellent. ~rickRikkijhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10933627704520555139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474566446391728432.post-89305431980446022152009-09-16T02:17:35.674-04:002009-09-16T02:17:35.674-04:00I'm with Julie Buff on the structure and rhyth...I'm with Julie Buff on the structure and rhythm of this poem. My first visit to your place, and glad I came. I'm looking for poets, new to blogoland, posting poems of my own. I'll be back. Visit me if you have the time.Enchanted Oakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14815997287116818456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474566446391728432.post-87822273372189016572009-09-15T23:59:50.970-04:002009-09-15T23:59:50.970-04:00This is top notch. Wonderfully so. It is more than...This is top notch. Wonderfully so. It is more than lovely with the twists I have come to love about your writing<br />LindaLinda S. Sochahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03281672541959206302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474566446391728432.post-78209674252950511272009-09-15T23:54:01.048-04:002009-09-15T23:54:01.048-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Linda S. Sochahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03281672541959206302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474566446391728432.post-67399470958249052282009-09-15T10:44:58.361-04:002009-09-15T10:44:58.361-04:00Ah, by your side, feeling, sharing, being the nigh...Ah, by your side, feeling, sharing, being the night along with you. This night of "discarding pillowed dreams" so poignantly known by your captivating descriptive. Indeed the magnetic attraction, "to follow the moon’s long reach." Thank you ever so much for this night unveiled.Rose Marie Raccioppihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12327247225256540829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474566446391728432.post-28930790782153211222009-09-15T05:38:24.906-04:002009-09-15T05:38:24.906-04:00Hello, Rachel - We have little field mice that liv...Hello, Rachel - We have little field mice that live among the moles, the chipmunks, the squirrels, and many other little raiders of gardens. I feel myself to be so fortunate to share this earth with such creatures.<br /><br />Quackster - Welcome! There is an other-worldly feel to this, shucking off the cares of the world to roam among this nighttime. Thank you for visiting and for your comment.<br /><br />Dave - Thank you! I always appreciate your comments.<br /><br />Secretia - Thank you for visiting and commenting. I am not really very mysterious - just a keeper of counsel. The better part of valor?Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12003379181294550035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474566446391728432.post-76115980652497547392009-09-14T20:53:10.544-04:002009-09-14T20:53:10.544-04:00Beautifully written, you are truly talented!
Your ...Beautifully written, you are truly talented!<br />Your blog name attracted me, mine is "Secret Story Time" Please visit, if you like we can place each other on out blog rolls!<br /><br />Thanks, Secretia TellerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474566446391728432.post-1561343750245065322009-09-13T06:18:45.194-04:002009-09-13T06:18:45.194-04:00Lovely image and unbelievably good poem - the firs...Lovely image and unbelievably good poem - the first six lines especially had me in their grasp,and no mistake! Top job!Dave Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08430484174826768488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474566446391728432.post-46145957576703768892009-09-13T03:40:45.570-04:002009-09-13T03:40:45.570-04:00The poem is full to tasty delightful words. To me...The poem is full to tasty delightful words. To me it was as if you had an out of body experience, leaving the body to rest as your spirit walks out into the world of the night. Good stuff.Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07774058959178034129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474566446391728432.post-9826191541866836962009-09-12T18:59:52.519-04:002009-09-12T18:59:52.519-04:00Oh, this is sweet. I love the mouse imagery. We ha...Oh, this is sweet. I love the mouse imagery. We have quite a colony of mice in the back yard here, and I love watching them burrow through the grass and around.RachelWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18225401230724459199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474566446391728432.post-73894381613697696562009-09-11T20:52:14.891-04:002009-09-11T20:52:14.891-04:00John - any positive comment on sound coming from s...John - any positive comment on sound coming from such an accomplished musician and poet as you is indeed a welcome word. Thank you. ("Andante" is a new term for non-musical me; thanks for that, too.)<br /><br />Michelle - Thank you! You are right about the night, but it's amazing how a change in perspective can change the night from a welcome friend to a frightening entity, a feeling that doesn't seem to accompany the daylight. Fortunately, the night of this poem beckons.<br /><br />Jason - I consider this high praise from you, indeeed. Thank you.<br /><br />joaquin, my other inspiration! If you read the comment I made to Jules, you can ditto it for you. Every week I wait for your Thursday poem because I know I'm going to fall in love with words all over again. You've given me the courage to rhyme shamelessy! In the free verse and prose poetry world, that's a huge gift you've given me. Thank you for your comments and your gift.<br /><br />Mairi - Better a mouse than a louse, although as an elementary school teacher, I've communed with enough of them, too! LOL I do love Burns, though, perhaps because his poetry reflects the simple ways of the Appalachian people, who are primarily of Scots-Irish ancestry.<br /><br />Thanks for the vote for the pictures. I have been tempted to use home-grown photos, but somehow that feels a little too invasive to me. I would really like to think that some of the poems could stand alone. That's a test of sorts, I think. Thanks for your comments.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12003379181294550035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474566446391728432.post-88007266326852699302009-09-11T20:33:15.769-04:002009-09-11T20:33:15.769-04:00Margaret - Thanks for going along for the walk thi...Margaret - Thanks for going along for the walk this night! It's a magical time and place, for certain.<br /><br />Aniket - I believe everyone needs a little silence. I crave it, myself. The monks may have had the right idea? :-D<br /><br />Marion - Thank you for your kind words. I am happy you were with me on these nighttime wanderings.<br /><br />Calli - I thank you for your comment. My poems that do address nature and its effects on my spirit are closest to my heart. <br /><br />Cat - Thank you. I'm glad you stopped by. It seems that you've been occupied with many things of late, so I appreciate your taking the time.<br /><br />Julie - I don't know what to say. Honestly. Thank you seems inadequate; anything else seems superfluous. So, from the bottom of my heart, I thank you for being one of the primary reasons I've had the courage to expand my reach. I don't even know you, but you play a huge role in my development as a writer. Inadequate, but --thank you.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12003379181294550035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474566446391728432.post-118196607962360732009-09-11T20:30:24.916-04:002009-09-11T20:30:24.916-04:00I was sidetracked from my original intention on ch...I was sidetracked from my original intention on checking your site by your new poem. I stopped by to say that I came across your comments on jauquin's and julie's sites, about visuals. I always look forward to the picture you choose to accompany your text and think they add another layer to your meaning. I'd be sad to see them go.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />jSheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11908332538776254864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474566446391728432.post-81041630926536860842009-09-11T20:25:07.346-04:002009-09-11T20:25:07.346-04:00Your communion with the small creatures sleek as s...Your communion with the small creatures sleek as seals reminded me of Burns' poem on his encounter with one of them.<br /><br />Wee, sleekit, cowrin, tim'rous beastie, <br />O, what a panic's in thy breastie! <br />Thou need na start awa sae hasty <br />Wi bickering brattle! <br />I wad be laith to rin an' chase thee, <br />Wi' murdering pattle. <br /><br />I'm truly sorry man's dominion <br />Has broken Nature's social union, <br />An' justifies that ill opinion <br />Which makes thee startle <br />At me, thy poor, earth born companion <br />An' fellow mortal!Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11908332538776254864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474566446391728432.post-69607274739486195452009-09-11T19:33:33.989-04:002009-09-11T19:33:33.989-04:00has everyone said beautiful? it is. ethereal but f...has everyone said beautiful? it is. ethereal but familiar - i love "small creatures / sleek as seals" and "push into the moonshine meadow light" - it feels languid and liquid and like these feet aren't quite touching the ground. and the mice/fruit becoming a parallel is perfect.joaquin carvelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03193680725157157864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474566446391728432.post-61532298682098108262009-09-11T17:30:25.161-04:002009-09-11T17:30:25.161-04:00The beauty of this was palpable. I'm left stu...The beauty of this was palpable. I'm left stunned. And wanting to experience that walk.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474566446391728432.post-77806214357574400652009-09-11T15:33:38.477-04:002009-09-11T15:33:38.477-04:00this is so beautiful. i love peaceful walks such a...this is so beautiful. i love peaceful walks such as these. sometimes the night has some wonderful things to explore that day can't give us. hope all is well. have a great day.poefusionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15157059633840032305noreply@blogger.com