tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post8120885421528122383..comments2024-03-29T04:42:24.141-06:00Comments on TeacherDance: Poetry Friday - At The Beginning AgainLinda Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-66021221403047507252014-01-06T20:52:29.626-07:002014-01-06T20:52:29.626-07:00Thanks for your comment, Catherine. Happy you lik...Thanks for your comment, Catherine. Happy you like the poem, I do love it! And the darning eggs were from older members of my family too.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-64047414174973398032014-01-06T19:25:04.146-07:002014-01-06T19:25:04.146-07:00I don't envy the decision you have to make for...I don't envy the decision you have to make for the Cybils poetry award. That's quite a list! <br />I love these lines from Södergran’s poem: “...Somewhere in space hangs my heart/<br />sparks fly from it, shaking the air/to other reckless hearts.” So haunting, especially knowing that she died at such a young age. I love the photo, too. It reminds me of my grandmother. She used to have darning eggs like these. Thanks for sharing, Linda!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-32391304344057292672014-01-04T18:04:03.887-07:002014-01-04T18:04:03.887-07:00Hm-m, love that you connected both, Violet. I am l...Hm-m, love that you connected both, Violet. I am looking forward to the conversations, but I know choosing will be hard. Thank you!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-60410887101368355772014-01-04T17:35:55.918-07:002014-01-04T17:35:55.918-07:00What an intriguing and mysterious poem. Enjoy your...What an intriguing and mysterious poem. Enjoy your Cybils journey. I can only think it will be a bit like walking through the solar system and trying to pick your favorite planet with each one possessing its own charms and allures. <br /><br /><a href="http://vnesdolypoems.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow">Violet N.</a>Violet N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16586574800230604652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-15953120343878176042014-01-04T16:05:07.820-07:002014-01-04T16:05:07.820-07:00Thank you Liana, & yes, choosing the winner wi...Thank you Liana, & yes, choosing the winner will definitely not be easy. I'm glad you love the poem & might look for more. Nice to hear!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-48982561710347654432014-01-04T12:16:50.068-07:002014-01-04T12:16:50.068-07:00Love the beautiful imagery in Edith's poem. Th...Love the beautiful imagery in Edith's poem. Thanks so much for sharing it and introducing me to her work. Best of luck with the Cybils judging. Sounds like a very tough task ahead of you, but I'm still a little envious. Enjoy!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16067635552523381142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-87624163368815406832014-01-03T20:49:10.404-07:002014-01-03T20:49:10.404-07:00Yes, it will be challenging, I think. I'm re-...Yes, it will be challenging, I think. I'm re-reading those I know & starting to read the others. Happy you enjoyed the poem, Buffy. It is a beautiful image, isn't it?Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-81634607721743939352014-01-03T20:47:54.772-07:002014-01-03T20:47:54.772-07:00How wonderful that you know about Edith Sodergran....How wonderful that you know about Edith Sodergran. Do you have any of her collections? Do you have a favorite? And yes, it will be a tough choice I think, too. Thanks Tabatha. Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-18666446171768852552014-01-03T18:58:32.794-07:002014-01-03T18:58:32.794-07:00Love the idea of sparks flying through space, from...Love the idea of sparks flying through space, from one reckless heart to another. Thanks for sharing this. And good luck with the Cybils judging--what a tough choice you'll have!Buffy Silvermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07223895917772531703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-74264672433095477242014-01-03T18:23:12.553-07:002014-01-03T18:23:12.553-07:00I used to teach an online poetry class a long time...I used to teach an online poetry class a long time ago, Linda, and one of the poets we studied was Edith Södergran. It is sad that she died so young! <br /><br />Choosing a winner for the Cybils seems tough! Good luck with it :-) Tabathahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14367572663591077922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-67498354771471534932014-01-03T18:17:34.334-07:002014-01-03T18:17:34.334-07:00Me too, Julie, it's going to be fun, but not s...Me too, Julie, it's going to be fun, but not so easy I think! So glad you like the poem. She is such an interesting poet, and gone before really doing more as she must have wanted. Thanks!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-54720185855548969832014-01-03T17:44:45.470-07:002014-01-03T17:44:45.470-07:00Oh, Linda, I'm thrilled to find a new poet who...Oh, Linda, I'm thrilled to find a new poet whose work I can explore - thanks so much for posting the link to Sodergran's poem. I'm looking forward to working with you in Round Two! Julie https://www.blogger.com/profile/12811523890920763782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-4776785104552655312014-01-03T17:25:17.133-07:002014-01-03T17:25:17.133-07:00I'm happy to hear that others do know it. I l...I'm happy to hear that others do know it. I love the poem, so thought it was good to share where I found it. Thanks, Linda!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-28989534256983267642014-01-03T17:24:25.820-07:002014-01-03T17:24:25.820-07:00I know, I know. It's going to be quite a conv...I know, I know. It's going to be quite a conversation, isn't it? Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-55739149306761354372014-01-03T16:55:47.844-07:002014-01-03T16:55:47.844-07:00I love this collection. Like Amy said, this snowy ...I love this collection. Like Amy said, this snowy day might be a good time to take another look at it. Happy New Year!Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01786457482835741494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-85759648353524982172014-01-03T16:35:08.073-07:002014-01-03T16:35:08.073-07:00I have absolutely no idea how you're going to ...I have absolutely no idea how you're going to pick ONE from that fabulous group of finalists!Mary Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09078793537148794310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-21676417986466156932014-01-03T16:25:31.859-07:002014-01-03T16:25:31.859-07:00Thanks Tara-the book was just right to share with ...Thanks Tara-the book was just right to share with students! It always got them thinking differently about poetry & the possibilities. Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-45748245209417538872014-01-03T16:22:38.744-07:002014-01-03T16:22:38.744-07:00Thanks Cathy-always love sharing poetry with stude...Thanks Cathy-always love sharing poetry with students!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-71195392776382210872014-01-03T16:22:07.495-07:002014-01-03T16:22:07.495-07:00Yes, that is so young, & what a gift she had. ...Yes, that is so young, & what a gift she had. Thanks Diane.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-30563511670004946062014-01-03T11:11:14.062-07:002014-01-03T11:11:14.062-07:00Elusive enough to intrigue, that is exactly so, Li...Elusive enough to intrigue, that is exactly so, Linda. I can just imagine the discussions and the poems that followed! How very sad that she left the world so young.Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13626451110946889157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-12305927711431389382014-01-03T09:28:57.977-07:002014-01-03T09:28:57.977-07:00Here's to "new beginnings" and "...Here's to "new beginnings" and "connecting lives with words." I'm just going to ponder those phrases for a bit today. Thanks, Linda.<br /><br />CathyCathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08233792477358685156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-14975665894839406902014-01-03T09:00:06.733-07:002014-01-03T09:00:06.733-07:00Happy 2014 to you, Linda. I was so sad to read of...Happy 2014 to you, Linda. I was so sad to read of Södergran's passing at the age of 31. A great loss, but luckily we have her writing.Diane Mayrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09767689319000732296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-33507290139383011922014-01-03T08:52:53.012-07:002014-01-03T08:52:53.012-07:00Thanks Bridget, and the same wishes to you too! L...Thanks Bridget, and the same wishes to you too! Lots of poetry on its way, right?Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-23159722217604198852014-01-03T08:52:19.879-07:002014-01-03T08:52:19.879-07:00Thanks Betsy. I do love this poem! Thanks Betsy. I do love this poem! Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-35703443922930611062014-01-03T08:47:09.153-07:002014-01-03T08:47:09.153-07:00Lovely poem, Linda! I love the idea of sparks flyi...Lovely poem, Linda! I love the idea of sparks flying from my heart - a beautiful way to move through the world. Congratulations to the Cybil finalists - so fun that you will be judging the second round. Happy New Year! =)Bridget Mageehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18185985167366724404noreply@blogger.com