tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post1918403095297102511..comments2024-03-26T09:20:29.620-06:00Comments on TeacherDance: A Little Bit of Spring, A Little Bit of WinterLinda Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-29448512091361792482015-03-05T16:32:52.922-07:002015-03-05T16:32:52.922-07:00When I think about the conditions at Valley Forge,...When I think about the conditions at Valley Forge, I'm amazed that anyone survived! Your poem is a wonderful tribute to their heroism. I'm despairing for our crocuses under a foot and a half of snow, with more added today. Thank you for sharing yours!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-63717335444169514322015-03-05T09:26:20.514-07:002015-03-05T09:26:20.514-07:00We often write poetry in response to the history w...We often write poetry in response to the history we study in 6th. grade, Linda - and your poem speaks to the power of such an endeavor. I loved Achebe's book, especially the wise and wry humor with which she looks at the world and teases out its imperfections.Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13626451110946889157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-87823609958796236342015-03-05T05:51:24.228-07:002015-03-05T05:51:24.228-07:00Beautiful poetry. Sometimes I this part of histor...Beautiful poetry. Sometimes I this part of history almost is unreal, and the emotion and hardship is taken out of it. Your poetry reminds me of the emotion and heart connected to the story of our nation. Kendrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05470220603745815384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-88290753162563289612015-03-05T04:10:54.907-07:002015-03-05T04:10:54.907-07:00Your poetry is incredible - always - and I appreci...Your poetry is incredible - always - and I appreciate the glimpse and hope of spring - as yet another ice storm descends on us here on the east coast! drferreriblogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08800953133789773280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-44251627191582308612015-03-05T03:34:37.967-07:002015-03-05T03:34:37.967-07:00I love the green peeking out of the snow. Hope! ...I love the green peeking out of the snow. Hope! Thanks for providing an eclectic, inspiring and helpful site.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11275286826634283515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-27071301336555424632015-03-05T00:09:41.484-07:002015-03-05T00:09:41.484-07:00As always your posts inform and delight. I loved l...As always your posts inform and delight. I loved listening to the sound of walking (marching) in the snow while reading your poem. Things Fall Apart is on my nightstand. Your words are pushing me to move it up on my TBR list. I love what you're saying about connecting complex characters to ourselves. That transference is the goal!Julieannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08876141420632207823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-13935747175059878892015-03-04T23:01:57.088-07:002015-03-04T23:01:57.088-07:00Your poetry integrates historical content in such ...Your poetry integrates historical content in such a lyrical way. The line, "ever feeling at death's door" sounds as though it was written long ago. Bravo! Thank you also for posting all the writing challenges. One great thing about participating in the Slice of Life writing is the opportunity to see what wonderful projects people are a part of. I can't wait to read more!Miriam Sikkinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12508019315376130638noreply@blogger.com