tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474566446391728432.post1396381874175759185..comments2023-11-03T05:59:46.763-04:00Comments on Keeping Secrets: Catch the Big Yellow Poetry BusKarenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12003379181294550035noreply@blogger.comBlogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474566446391728432.post-13351730427332080202010-09-15T18:47:35.991-04:002010-09-15T18:47:35.991-04:00Hopping aboard for the first time: my poem is her...Hopping aboard for the first time: my poem is here<br /><br />http://www.judyclem.blogspot.com/Judy Clemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13933612494906219702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474566446391728432.post-17301213986749531372010-09-01T11:25:20.346-04:002010-09-01T11:25:20.346-04:00I enjoyed both of these poems immensely, Karen. I ...I enjoyed both of these poems immensely, Karen. I will be envisioning that plodding horse with the lady in the hat for many years to come. I also find the allusion to the "ride" in both pieces very interesting. Really well done.<br /><br />Wonderful Poetry Bus this week too!<br /><br />KatKat Mortensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877694888419628533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474566446391728432.post-22668427301953447182010-09-01T10:43:53.277-04:002010-09-01T10:43:53.277-04:00Really enjoyed your pairing of schoolmarm and the ...Really enjoyed your pairing of schoolmarm and the dreams and illusions of youth, Karen.Dickhttp://patteran.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474566446391728432.post-55628027604075862752010-08-31T17:18:27.848-04:002010-08-31T17:18:27.848-04:00Clattering in, late for registration on my first d...Clattering in, late for registration on my first day at this school, here's my excuse. (Click on the name link.)Dickhttp://patteran.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474566446391728432.post-70000549359789275902010-08-31T04:57:29.936-04:002010-08-31T04:57:29.936-04:00i got my weeks confused and posted my response on ...i got my weeks confused and posted my response on the wrong site - my pome is upDon't Feed The Pixieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05380146661526476947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474566446391728432.post-86986639416530098132010-08-30T18:06:04.959-04:002010-08-30T18:06:04.959-04:00ok, i'm on the bus. in the back. up to no good...ok, i'm on the bus. in the back. up to no good. but you probably know that. :)joaquin carvelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03193680725157157864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474566446391728432.post-24135515741973213952010-08-30T12:05:55.022-04:002010-08-30T12:05:55.022-04:00Once again, I've been on the road, and how nic...Once again, I've been on the road, and how nice it is to come home and read your work, Karen. Both poems are awesome. In SCHOOLMARM (that's me), I love that she imagines putting on a hat and plodding on an old horse down country lanes. I also love the human element and how the poem emphasizes the importance of teachers in the community. You may not have a horse or a hat, but you are valued by many. <br /><br />And I gotta say...geez...how do you do it? I'd have a hard time dealing with some idiot parents. My sister is a fourth grade teacher, so I hear all the stories, both good and bad. She doesn't name names, but some of the descriptions of situations make my head spin.<br /><br />They don't pay teachers enough!!! But I know you didn't do it for the money. It takes a big heart that's full of love. <br /><br />The poem about Kaye is also awesome. I can picture the two of you (with a smile). I've only seen a picture of K, but the black curls and large eyes is so fitting. I love how you let the reader in on the jokes just enough to let our imaginations run with it. It is a beautiful tribute to a dear friend and a wonderful portrait of youth.Juliehttp://juliebuff.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474566446391728432.post-64748969827962655352010-08-30T11:52:30.440-04:002010-08-30T11:52:30.440-04:00I enjoyed both poems, the slightly wistful tone fo...I enjoyed both poems, the slightly wistful tone fo the first and cleverness of the second "to places where we'll someday/know our names." I'm nearly fifty and I'm not sure I know my name yet.Argenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10532506690426639326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474566446391728432.post-12992506936426487182010-08-30T11:49:25.572-04:002010-08-30T11:49:25.572-04:00I'm here, Miss! My pome is up here now. Be r...I'm here, Miss! My pome is up <a href="http://argent-delusionsofadequacy.blogspot.com/2010/08/poetry-bus-back-to-school.html" rel="nofollow">here</a> now. Be round to visit and comment soon.Argenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10532506690426639326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474566446391728432.post-43501350767501656352010-08-30T10:19:39.887-04:002010-08-30T10:19:39.887-04:00Oh gosh I'm breathless as usual. Am I late for...Oh gosh I'm breathless as usual. Am I late for the school bus? Can you get them to wait for me PLEASE!!!!Gerry Snapehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07269492251928362799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474566446391728432.post-14984369418616444092010-08-30T09:37:13.783-04:002010-08-30T09:37:13.783-04:00Thanks!
Anything animal- anything sports-
those do...Thanks!<br />Anything animal- anything sports-<br />those doodles and day dreams kept me alive!<br /><br />http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=8256428347926521975&postID=3656103035728838676izzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06379007428464069723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474566446391728432.post-87849016647067338232010-08-30T09:13:50.739-04:002010-08-30T09:13:50.739-04:00Now catching my breath, after waiting at the wrong...Now catching my breath, after waiting at the wrong stop.<br /><br />"..At night we pick black circles<br />from our eyes and rub them<br />on the smooth white page,<br />drawing lines round truth and beauty.."<br /><br />I love this.Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13494219959077922220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474566446391728432.post-90961538708479246312010-08-30T07:37:14.895-04:002010-08-30T07:37:14.895-04:00I like to think if she had a hat and a horse. It&#...I like to think if she had a hat and a horse. It's stunning how things have changed.<br />But what does she do in their absence? <br /><br />My schoolbusticket is here: http://sciencegirltraveler.blogspot.com/NanUhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11596765792663269178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474566446391728432.post-83152588870709884822010-08-30T06:24:18.790-04:002010-08-30T06:24:18.790-04:00That's me up Karen, here:
http://titusthedog.b...That's me up Karen, here:<br />http://titusthedog.blogspot.com/2010/08/back-to-school-on-poetry-bus.htmlTitushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16380213493011623153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474566446391728432.post-90430991345056515732010-08-30T06:21:05.252-04:002010-08-30T06:21:05.252-04:00Enjoyed both your poems, Karen. 'Schoolmarm...Enjoyed both your poems, Karen. 'Schoolmarm' made me think of Miss Honey from Roald Dahl's 'Matilda' (a favourite book, and movie, of our daughter's).<br />xRachel Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11803852725693518924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474566446391728432.post-46903325577056316402010-08-30T06:04:25.125-04:002010-08-30T06:04:25.125-04:00Here's my bus pass! http://childofafrostymorn...Here's my bus pass! http://childofafrostymorning.blogspot.com/2010/08/bus-goes-back-to-school.htmlCarolina Lintheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16335905555994442416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474566446391728432.post-48556527157919773892010-08-30T05:35:32.481-04:002010-08-30T05:35:32.481-04:00I take it all back ... there are a lot of angry pe...I take it all back ... there are a lot of angry people out there!<br />cfmAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474566446391728432.post-60197888628521882602010-08-30T05:26:59.346-04:002010-08-30T05:26:59.346-04:00am aboard now, thanks for driving!am aboard now, thanks for driving!Niamh Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06519443787482685320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474566446391728432.post-40158508585888831452010-08-30T05:01:32.926-04:002010-08-30T05:01:32.926-04:00Hi
Am aboard thanks to the bank holiday and a nic...Hi <br />Am aboard thanks to the bank holiday and a nice lie in:-) About to go round and read so I apologise in advance for any harsh comments, this one has really stirred me up.<br />http://crazyfieldmouse.wordpress.com/2010/08/30/spot-the-difference/<br />cfmAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474566446391728432.post-62669864279323899942010-08-30T04:43:46.857-04:002010-08-30T04:43:46.857-04:00Bit late this week...but here I am.
xBit late this week...but <a href="http://crowd-pleasers.blogspot.com/2010/08/three-little-maids-at-school.html" rel="nofollow">here</a> I am.<br />xRachel Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11803852725693518924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474566446391728432.post-73286186969869176912010-08-30T03:38:47.182-04:002010-08-30T03:38:47.182-04:00Hi Karen,
I'm on board and have an excuse sli...Hi Karen, <br />I'm on board and have an excuse slip for you regarding my cheating. You can read and initial it at the link below and I promise never to cheat again!<br /><a href="http://writerquake.blogspot.com/2010/08/reunion-ride-on-board-old-school-poetry.html" rel="nofollow">A reunion ride on board the old School (Poetry) Bus</a>.<br /><br />I absolutely LOVE both of your poems!Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11135393270656573516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474566446391728432.post-47198356528425395622010-08-30T01:56:51.208-04:002010-08-30T01:56:51.208-04:00Hi Karen. Have checked the link and it seems to be...Hi Karen. Have checked the link and it seems to be working fine. I do have comment moderation switched on for posts older than five days, though. <br /><br />http://square-sunshine.blogspot.com/2010/02/early-learning.htmlMartinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13494219959077922220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474566446391728432.post-42780294130432905362010-08-30T00:27:50.629-04:002010-08-30T00:27:50.629-04:00Here's a fuel-up from the West Coast.
My ticke...Here's a fuel-up from the West Coast.<br /><a href="http://chrisalba-enchantedoak.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">My ticket is up</a>Enchanted Oakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14815997287116818456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474566446391728432.post-72498076203143787772010-08-29T23:22:26.594-04:002010-08-29T23:22:26.594-04:00I love so much your poems, Karen. I think I told y...I love so much your poems, Karen. I think I told you before that sometimes I just can't find words to let you know in what special way they fill my heart...<br />Thank you for such beauty!Vesperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12417602625059442986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474566446391728432.post-65815935152788386962010-08-29T20:49:07.234-04:002010-08-29T20:49:07.234-04:00i simply love that second poem. it's great. i ...i simply love that second poem. it's great. i never stayed in a school dorm before. i went to a community college and spent my nights at home, sigh. i guess i missed out huh? good luck with the school bus tour. have a great night.Naquillityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04784964201596357136noreply@blogger.com