tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post6259113346512316681..comments2024-03-26T09:20:29.620-06:00Comments on TeacherDance: Poetry Friday - It Could Happen Linda Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-39564800904653172302017-09-05T00:24:26.387-06:002017-09-05T00:24:26.387-06:00I like the connected immediacy of this poem, Linda...I like the connected immediacy of this poem, Linda–it tells us what's important and to appreciate the moment, and it tells it in so few words, thanks!michelle koganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16409095111952431780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-14172646976014033832017-09-04T09:58:26.305-06:002017-09-04T09:58:26.305-06:00Those possibilities do make life an adventure.Those possibilities do make life an adventure.Brenda at FriendlyFairyTaleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13368709489341876324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-42764806247935765332017-09-03T21:39:06.529-06:002017-09-03T21:39:06.529-06:00Thank you Kay, Leigh Anne and Michelle. I'm gl...Thank you Kay, Leigh Anne and Michelle. I'm glad that you like the poem. It feels just right for us at this time. Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-59647697712489693232017-09-03T20:10:29.014-06:002017-09-03T20:10:29.014-06:00Every once in a while I run across a poem in my PF...Every once in a while I run across a poem in my PF rounds that I copy and keep for myself. One that I know I'm going to want to return to again and again. This is one of those. Thanks so much for sharing it, Linda.Michelle Heidenrich Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02051827857519159837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-70315162556573202092017-09-03T07:17:33.284-06:002017-09-03T07:17:33.284-06:00Realizing no guarantees should make us thankful. S...Realizing no guarantees should make us thankful. Such tragedy. My sister-in-law lives in Katy, Texas and the water came to the curb, but thankfully, not into the house. My heart goes out to all of those who were affected.Leigh Anne Eckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10772974035255619503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-4507525945337562902017-09-02T18:13:24.740-06:002017-09-02T18:13:24.740-06:00There are no guarantees, but I am thankful for tho...There are no guarantees, but I am thankful for those moments of sunshine, love, and salvation that shine through even in the worst tragedies. May we create many more such moments.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08210045352610490115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-1743632615719381022017-09-02T13:19:37.809-06:002017-09-02T13:19:37.809-06:00Thanks Mary Lee and Ruth. Thanks Mary Lee and Ruth. Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-76753684164959028362017-09-02T13:17:15.187-06:002017-09-02T13:17:15.187-06:00I love this one.
I love this one.<br />Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12463332371535167975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-70433690049347816462017-09-02T07:30:23.828-06:002017-09-02T07:30:23.828-06:00No guarantees, except for the kindness and generos...No guarantees, except for the kindness and generosity of those lucky enough (this time) to be away from the disaster, whatever it might be.Mary Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09078793537148794310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-1996945917091747302017-09-02T06:32:03.254-06:002017-09-02T06:32:03.254-06:00I'm glad you and your family are okay, Margare...I'm glad you and your family are okay, Margaret. Now we all need to help those affected by this terrible tragedy. Thanks!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-14982751936266347532017-09-01T18:45:11.914-06:002017-09-01T18:45:11.914-06:00I love William Stafford's poetry! My husband ...I love William Stafford's poetry! My husband always says, "Anything can happen to anyone at anytime." So true. We are happy to be clear of Harvey's wrath. My heart goes out to Houston. Margaret Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04434866104385187658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-13989457533404000532017-09-01T16:08:56.501-06:002017-09-01T16:08:56.501-06:00Thanks, Buffy, Robyn, Linda & Ramona. I'm ...Thanks, Buffy, Robyn, Linda & Ramona. I'm so glad you like the poem. It is a favorite and connected to this week so well to me, too.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-41581247153190347892017-09-01T15:58:37.835-06:002017-09-01T15:58:37.835-06:00Oh, I love this poem and it's brand new to me....Oh, I love this poem and it's brand new to me. I was just commenting to my husband that we never know what tomorrow will bring. But today . . . I'll choose to cherish the bonuses and look for sunshine, love, and salvation. Ramonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15929914252480696798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-40255079466544976032017-09-01T15:17:19.154-06:002017-09-01T15:17:19.154-06:00So few words wrap up everything. Wow. I love this....So few words wrap up everything. Wow. I love this. Thanks for sharing. It's a keeper. Hug your loved ones for me. I'll do the same. We all need to remember how precious we are to each other.Linda Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00833034575304594924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-47236699885900015212017-09-01T12:30:51.407-06:002017-09-01T12:30:51.407-06:00Perfect poem to share this week, Linda - thank you...Perfect poem to share this week, Linda - thank you.Robyn Hood Blackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07279289715664168026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-85086676855360498352017-09-01T12:26:18.902-06:002017-09-01T12:26:18.902-06:00Love the focus on the right now...the moment. Beau...Love the focus on the right now...the moment. Beautiful poem.Buffy Silvermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07223895917772531703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-45784705666938336332017-09-01T06:55:04.469-06:002017-09-01T06:55:04.469-06:00It makes one feel better to look, too, Kat. Thanks...It makes one feel better to look, too, Kat. Thanks!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-26094163295932086472017-09-01T06:54:18.347-06:002017-09-01T06:54:18.347-06:00Yes, I saw that owner interviewed. What a wonderfu...Yes, I saw that owner interviewed. What a wonderful thing he did. Thanks, Carol.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-8930035248171846492017-09-01T02:34:21.901-06:002017-09-01T02:34:21.901-06:00A poem that makes you stop and consciously look fo...A poem that makes you stop and consciously look for things to be thankful for, Linda. Sometimes they leap out at us, but other times we have to take the time to find them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-53181106489895086362017-09-01T00:22:04.840-06:002017-09-01T00:22:04.840-06:00No guarantees in life but the bonuses are wonderfu...No guarantees in life but the bonuses are wonderful. Thanks for sharing Stafford's wonderful poem. The furniture store man in Houston had a heart-warming moment on ABC News. I was touched that he opened his store as a shelter for those who were displaced from their homes in Houston. Kindness Matters !Carol Varsalonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02589714711155938528noreply@blogger.com