tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post1070725627786710596..comments2024-03-29T07:40:54.130-06:00Comments on TeacherDance: Progressive Poem - Line # 9 Linda Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-54000116621755415292017-04-13T22:38:56.637-06:002017-04-13T22:38:56.637-06:00Love the line! I like the progression of F's, ...Love the line! I like the progression of F's, although I'm afraid I'll have to break ranks. :-)Brenda at FriendlyFairyTaleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13368709489341876324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-76197894947992565302017-04-11T16:22:03.719-06:002017-04-11T16:22:03.719-06:00Simic's words touched me a lot, too, Amy. I...Simic's words touched me a lot, too, Amy. I'm glad you will "keep" it, and thanks for the comment on my line, too. Yes, I suspect we all have this kid in our imaginations now, wondering what will happen. It's a good start!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-90271994176125425012017-04-11T15:34:30.123-06:002017-04-11T15:34:30.123-06:00What a perfect quote. Thank you. I am tucking it...What a perfect quote. Thank you. I am tucking it into my notebook. <br />And thank you, too, for this line. It is so strong and true. I wish this kid were real... xxAmy LVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16625469276544426664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-61714499888075844092017-04-09T22:17:21.318-06:002017-04-09T22:17:21.318-06:00Thanks, Robyn, they weren't the first words, b...Thanks, Robyn, they weren't the first words, but I did kept the flavor of what I wanted to say. It's going to be exciting to see what's next. Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-91400749845730315532017-04-09T22:15:35.183-06:002017-04-09T22:15:35.183-06:00I have many ideas of what this child might be, but...I have many ideas of what this child might be, but now I've sent that decision on to the next poets, whew! Thanks, Michelle.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-16191457193263747882017-04-09T22:12:05.083-06:002017-04-09T22:12:05.083-06:00--"thread the crowd"... that is brillian...--"thread the crowd"... that is brilliant, Linda! You've stitched in some setting and other potential characters and myriad possibilities for the lines to come - thank you for shining such warm light on this whole process, and for that perfect Charles Simic quote too. Robyn Hood Blackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07279289715664168026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-44526451916171200602017-04-09T20:56:14.766-06:002017-04-09T20:56:14.766-06:00What a special line your've given us Linda, th...What a special line your've given us Linda, threading "the crowd, and also wearing "freedom in my smile," this character is definitely growing up. Maybe a young fellow from long ago who was fighting for freedom, as many of us and young people are today.michelle koganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16409095111952431780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-34502413501793996042017-04-09T16:11:53.789-06:002017-04-09T16:11:53.789-06:00Thank you. Jone, I was excited to find the quote, ...Thank you. Jone, I was excited to find the quote, hence my words above that showed I'd already forgotten where I discovered it. And thanks, Margaret, I know what you mean, every day can be a turning! Enjoy the anticipation!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-40715043053234123102017-04-09T15:40:28.269-06:002017-04-09T15:40:28.269-06:00You found the needle to thread a great line! Onwa...You found the needle to thread a great line! Onward. I haven't started thinking yet because this poem is likely to take a new direction in 4 days. Margaret Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04434866104385187658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-23777659952780110662017-04-09T14:10:56.929-06:002017-04-09T14:10:56.929-06:00Love how you connected the quote to the poem and y...Love how you connected the quote to the poem and your line is perfect.Jonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04299647754479967070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-52323089195783397022017-04-09T09:02:46.218-06:002017-04-09T09:02:46.218-06:00Thanks, Michelle, clearly the searching is continu...Thanks, Michelle, clearly the searching is continuing, just as we do growing up, and really, all our lives. Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-46847049811087347462017-04-09T09:01:15.952-06:002017-04-09T09:01:15.952-06:00Your support means much, too, Carol. Enjoy the wea...Your support means much, too, Carol. Enjoy the weaving together!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-60262903043644318992017-04-09T09:00:32.514-06:002017-04-09T09:00:32.514-06:00You're welcome, Penny. It is like a wonderful ...You're welcome, Penny. It is like a wonderful quilt, stitched together day by day. Best to you next!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-34857931202173633582017-04-09T08:56:01.637-06:002017-04-09T08:56:01.637-06:00Wonderful line, Linda, and the Simic quote is such...Wonderful line, Linda, and the Simic quote is such a perfect match for this year's Progressive Poem logo! I love the unspoken connection you've made between a sword and a needle. Sure hope this child finds what or who they're is looking for!Michelle Heidenrich Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02051827857519159837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-9922037702947821182017-04-09T08:56:00.784-06:002017-04-09T08:56:00.784-06:00With this in mind: "Wanted: a needle swift e...With this in mind: "Wanted: a needle swift enough to sew this poem into a blanket." - Charles Simic, you created another layer on the tapestry, Linda. Wonderful poem evolving-my only regret is that I missed the call to participate. Carol Varsalonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02589714711155938528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-39149066121268225092017-04-09T08:54:58.347-06:002017-04-09T08:54:58.347-06:00I'd thought about this year's graphic and ...I'd thought about this year's graphic and how it symbolizes thirty poets sewing words to create a one-of-a-kind poem-story—much like a quilt. So you including the Simic quote is perfect!<br />And speaking of perfect...your line! Thanks for the possibilities, Linda :DPenny Parker Klostermannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15043861965501388155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-48519036029413804612017-04-09T07:00:46.234-06:002017-04-09T07:00:46.234-06:00Thanks, Mary Lee, and now I'm excited to see w...Thanks, Mary Lee, and now I'm excited to see what Penny will write! This child is quite intriguing!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-27074993409290625372017-04-09T06:59:33.842-06:002017-04-09T06:59:33.842-06:00Thanks, Kat, it all came together with that quote-...Thanks, Kat, it all came together with that quote-serendipity!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-45927267219676338762017-04-09T06:50:13.885-06:002017-04-09T06:50:13.885-06:00Yes, a Friend...and Freedom! How fun to have anoth...Yes, a Friend...and Freedom! How fun to have another mentor's words echoing in our poem! Huzzah!Mary Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09078793537148794310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-55482264928250365362017-04-09T06:48:12.111-06:002017-04-09T06:48:12.111-06:00The Charles Simic poem is wonderful - and I love t...The Charles Simic poem is wonderful - and I love that it is woven into your line; thread the crowd. Beautiful. And busy! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-46469090463184645672017-04-09T06:32:26.981-06:002017-04-09T06:32:26.981-06:00Thank you! Happy you like both, on we go!Thank you! Happy you like both, on we go!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-40081547098395591712017-04-09T06:24:43.973-06:002017-04-09T06:24:43.973-06:00Great line, and I love the Charles Simic quote!Great line, and I love the Charles Simic quote!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12463332371535167975noreply@blogger.com