tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post1582689941548890408..comments2024-03-26T09:20:29.620-06:00Comments on TeacherDance: Poetry Friday-Love Is In The AirLinda Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-1094164890211312262016-02-14T20:52:06.631-07:002016-02-14T20:52:06.631-07:00And the same to you, Bridget! Happy you enjoyed it...And the same to you, Bridget! Happy you enjoyed it!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-51943902140433422092016-02-14T20:19:31.040-07:002016-02-14T20:19:31.040-07:00Happy Valentine's Day, Linda! Thanks for the i...Happy Valentine's Day, Linda! Thanks for the introduction to the lghter side of Chaucer. =)Bridget Mageehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18185985167366724404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-21882091930562393452016-02-13T20:21:33.980-07:002016-02-13T20:21:33.980-07:00I'll go read it, Violet, still haven't tak...I'll go read it, Violet, still haven't taken the time to do it. Thanks!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-15428592737680681882016-02-13T16:06:31.165-07:002016-02-13T16:06:31.165-07:00I love these droll Valentine poems--treating love ...I love these droll Valentine poems--treating love with a light hand and a lot of wit. The one on Your Daily Poem today was pretty good too. Thanks for sharing this!Violet N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16586574800230604652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-92226385459404085542016-02-13T14:17:47.411-07:002016-02-13T14:17:47.411-07:00Thanks, Michelle, interesting thought about him! H...Thanks, Michelle, interesting thought about him! Happy Valentine's Day to you, too!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-21111086540237322712016-02-13T13:59:51.981-07:002016-02-13T13:59:51.981-07:00I am not a Chaucer expert, but I certainly never t...I am not a Chaucer expert, but I certainly never thought of him as being cheeky. That's the impression I come away after reading this, anyway. Happy Valentine's Day, Linda!Michelle Heidenrich Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02051827857519159837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-90564519599468290032016-02-13T10:49:56.490-07:002016-02-13T10:49:56.490-07:00Now you have a question that calls for some resear...Now you have a question that calls for some research, Julieanne. I believe I've seen some "hearts" in Latino books and blogs, and probably in Europe too. We'll see. Glad you liked the poem.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-46840226689231700252016-02-13T09:55:41.861-07:002016-02-13T09:55:41.861-07:00Ah, Chaucer! Thank you for this and the images. So...Ah, Chaucer! Thank you for this and the images. Something about the shape of a heart is so pleasing to the eye. Is that a thing that crosses cultures of is it just ours?Julieannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08876141420632207823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-31694309157901784162016-02-13T09:28:23.403-07:002016-02-13T09:28:23.403-07:00Yes, not easy, & I am no expert, but found thi...Yes, not easy, & I am no expert, but found this a long time ago & have used it with students, and loved it myself. Thanks, Carol. Have a nice weekend.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-76348558352798734682016-02-13T09:22:08.149-07:002016-02-13T09:22:08.149-07:00I took one of those classes in high school, where ...I took one of those classes in high school, where we dissected Chaucer until I want to throw Canterbury Tales against the wall. I don't think I have touched Chaucer since. I love this poem and the photo you chose to go with it. Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13294455230627182656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-74388516449638030312016-02-13T06:58:26.926-07:002016-02-13T06:58:26.926-07:00Fun to see from so long ago, right? Fun to see from so long ago, right? Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-72410859107793247372016-02-13T06:57:59.928-07:002016-02-13T06:57:59.928-07:00I decided to share the poem instead for Valentine&...I decided to share the poem instead for Valentine's Day, Heidi. Thanks for the compliment. Every February with Laura's challenge has been a delight to see the beautiful responses to the prompts.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-11823079093362216662016-02-13T06:56:02.571-07:002016-02-13T06:56:02.571-07:00Oh, love the thought, can hear the beat now that y...Oh, love the thought, can hear the beat now that you've pointed the way! Thanks, Tabatha.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-30894998922013069022016-02-13T06:55:13.954-07:002016-02-13T06:55:13.954-07:00And wouldn't that be fun to do, Carol? I liked...And wouldn't that be fun to do, Carol? I liked finding that picture too, can only imagine what it might have meant to someone. Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-69953145825357005672016-02-13T06:24:14.635-07:002016-02-13T06:24:14.635-07:00It's timeless!It's timeless!izahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11636521729428353612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-26402036721409939712016-02-13T06:16:15.556-07:002016-02-13T06:16:15.556-07:00WHAT?? Who knew (not me) that Geoffrey Chaucer wro...WHAT?? Who knew (not me) that Geoffrey Chaucer wrote a "How To" poem!! Mary Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09078793537148794310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-74545431887183570862016-02-13T05:25:23.828-07:002016-02-13T05:25:23.828-07:00Well, that's not the Chaucer I know, exactly, ...Well, that's not the Chaucer I know, exactly, but what fun! I came here looking for your Found Objects poems, Linda--so terrific across the board! Your immersion is words is clearly flowing through. I especially liked "Growing Up at Louie's General Store"--a fine tangent to bloodletting.Heidi Mordhorsthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16496427007514895950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-42747650253065748412016-02-13T05:24:54.312-07:002016-02-13T05:24:54.312-07:00I know of someone (Baba Brinkman) who raps Chaucer...I know of someone (Baba Brinkman) who raps Chaucer, so I can sort of hear this poem as a rap. Advice for the ages! :-) Tabathahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14367572663591077922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-83349768929006018412016-02-12T22:38:53.749-07:002016-02-12T22:38:53.749-07:00This is a very fitting post to prepare us for the ...This is a very fitting post to prepare us for the Valentine's Day festivities, Linda. The image on the tree is very touching. I am wondering which heart that is for. Now shall we all write a love letter with the tips provided by Chaucer?Carol Varsalonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02589714711155938528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-23579080257985254112016-02-12T21:46:53.015-07:002016-02-12T21:46:53.015-07:00Oh that's wonderful, Diane. I look at those ki...Oh that's wonderful, Diane. I look at those kinds of tree parts often, find them fascinating, but have never seen a heart, much less a hole. Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-33042328052742824302016-02-12T21:45:21.736-07:002016-02-12T21:45:21.736-07:00Oh, thank you for this "extra" informati...Oh, thank you for this "extra" information, Matt. I don't know it very well at all, but do love this poem. Your added words make him come to life even more. Enjoy Valentine's Day with your wee children!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-17891738932891136682016-02-12T21:43:51.303-07:002016-02-12T21:43:51.303-07:00Thanks, Robyn, glad you enjoyed all the love share...Thanks, Robyn, glad you enjoyed all the love shared, and thanks for the good wishes. Wishing the same to you, and some chocolate, too.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-47051788438483961742016-02-12T21:42:26.657-07:002016-02-12T21:42:26.657-07:00Thanks, Carmela, Happy Valentine's Day to you,...Thanks, Carmela, Happy Valentine's Day to you, too. I'm happy you enjoyed it. I had to share a favorite love poem today!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-29773004705307188792016-02-12T20:51:52.359-07:002016-02-12T20:51:52.359-07:00The pink contrasting heart is so very startling. ...The pink contrasting heart is so very startling. I found an awesome heart-shaped opening in a tree last summer. <a href="http://randomnoodling.blogspot.com/2015/09/happy-haiga-day.html" rel="nofollow">Click here</a> to see it.Diane Mayrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09767689319000732296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-6548061503256420082016-02-12T20:38:34.613-07:002016-02-12T20:38:34.613-07:00I always love it when people quote Chaucer! This i...I always love it when people quote Chaucer! This is when Troilus was being counselled on how to write a letter, and just before this passage, he cautions against writing in "too high a style" - which I think is amusing, but also true!Matt Forrest Esenwinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04230063389130167424noreply@blogger.com