tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post1366341808063863975..comments2024-03-18T20:52:31.671-06:00Comments on TeacherDance: Poetry Friday - BOO!Linda Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-83055391204517236242019-10-17T13:55:06.029-06:002019-10-17T13:55:06.029-06:00Wow, Carol, thanks for coming by. You are sweet to...Wow, Carol, thanks for coming by. You are sweet to comment before this NEXT Poetry Friday. Happy that you enjoyed the poem. And yes, Halloween decorations will be everywhere by the time I get back home this coming Sunday.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-45467598310234160162019-10-17T13:26:09.434-06:002019-10-17T13:26:09.434-06:00It took me a while but I finally got to your post ...It took me a while but I finally got to your post and still have many more to read through. Life has been busy. Halloween Street sounds like a great block to cruise through. My town is lit up for Halloween each year. There are so many weird, gorgeous, and bizarre decorations ready to delight or frighten visitors. I never read this poem before and really do like it. Thanks for sharing, Linda.Carol Varsalonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02589714711155938528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-18664038545750642292019-10-16T04:58:34.746-06:002019-10-16T04:58:34.746-06:00Hi Susan, Yes, the time here is very special. I ho...Hi Susan, Yes, the time here is very special. I hope you have your wish come true some day. And, I'm glad you liked the poem. Hallowween's on its way! Thanks!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-22642556314882541272019-10-15T21:05:49.178-06:002019-10-15T21:05:49.178-06:00I hope you're enjoying your time at Highlights...I hope you're enjoying your time at Highlights. It's a fantasy of mine to go there someday. And enjoy visiting your grandson, too. I enjoyed your Halloween poem. The description of carving is just right. It really evokes the feeling of Halloween and trick-or-treating,susanbruck.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14622383204401655375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-59338289623537556012019-10-15T12:39:37.789-06:002019-10-15T12:39:37.789-06:00Yes! When I return, time for the carving and creat...Yes! When I return, time for the carving and creating! Thanks, Kay!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-82766736124366244202019-10-15T12:39:08.335-06:002019-10-15T12:39:08.335-06:00That would be awesome to have you here, Laura. We&...That would be awesome to have you here, Laura. We're having a grand time. Glad you enjoyed the poem a few layers there!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-53524211630985726492019-10-15T06:35:06.574-06:002019-10-15T06:35:06.574-06:00I had my eyes on that Highlights retreat, Linda, b...I had my eyes on that Highlights retreat, Linda, but couldn't sign up because of our move. I'm hoping to do it next time it's offered. The last few lines of this poem are my favorite -- only the children are real.author amokhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09800868615186010584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-44702349977241127992019-10-13T07:35:17.347-06:002019-10-13T07:35:17.347-06:00Enjoy the Highlights week! I took a couple of onli...Enjoy the Highlights week! I took a couple of online courses with Georgia Heard that were amazing. I love the Halloween poem. Now I'm inspired to go carve a pumpkin or two.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08210045352610490115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-86587065389151052542019-10-13T07:13:08.817-06:002019-10-13T07:13:08.817-06:00Thanks, everyone. Am at this special place, Highli...Thanks, everyone. Am at this special place, Highlights! Heidi, thanks for the poem; Worth is always wonderful! My daughter has the two young girls, but my son has a son just starting college, at the Univ. of Kentucky. Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-41211191422566400962019-10-13T04:43:20.128-06:002019-10-13T04:43:20.128-06:00I hope Highlights brings you all kinds of new tric...I hope Highlights brings you all kinds of new tricks and treats! I'm wondering what college you'll be visiting after--somehow I thought all your grandchildren were small. Your poem choice reminds me of this one that I always used in K-2:<br /><br />Pumpkin <br /><br />After its lid<br />is cut, the slick<br />Seeds and stuck<br />Wet strings<br />Scooped out,<br />Walls scraped<br />Dry and white,<br />Face carved, candle<br />Fixed and lit,<br />Light creeps<br />Into the thick<br />Rind: giving<br />That dead orange<br />Vegetable skull<br />Warm skin, making<br />A live head<br />To hold its <br />Sharp gold grin.<br /><br /><br />Valerie Worth<br />Heidi Mordhorsthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16496427007514895950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-10545553977019334382019-10-13T03:04:20.257-06:002019-10-13T03:04:20.257-06:00Enjoy your poetry pals and your grandson, Linda! A...Enjoy your poetry pals and your grandson, Linda! All treats and no tricks this season! =)Bridget Mageehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18185985167366724404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-37663744829250934512019-10-12T18:03:35.331-06:002019-10-12T18:03:35.331-06:00You definitely are in with the treats for this Hal...You definitely are in with the treats for this Halloween season. A trip to Highlights and then off to see your grandson at college!! Wow!! Enjoy, and thanks for sharing both photos and poem. Molly Hoganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16975100905434379155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-4192365595203021192019-10-12T08:58:37.930-06:002019-10-12T08:58:37.930-06:00I just love this poem and am tucking it away for f...I just love this poem and am tucking it away for future use with my young readers. I wish I could take them to Halloween Street, but will definitely share your photos with them. Randomly Readinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13041218984035157545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-88518945694691440892019-10-12T03:55:39.690-06:002019-10-12T03:55:39.690-06:00I can't wait to hear about your trip to Highli...I can't wait to hear about your trip to Highlights. Enjoy! Love the Halloween decorations and the poem :)Kimberly Hutmacherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17481478199892532599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-26876411580583412812019-10-11T17:54:22.666-06:002019-10-11T17:54:22.666-06:00I remember our times together well, Catherine &...I remember our times together well, Catherine & Linda. Wishing you would be there again! Thanks for your wishes. I'm glad to hear your renovation is nearly done, Catherine. It's been a long time, but will be gorgeous, right? And Linda, it will be such fun to see my grandson in his new life. Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-39496650889722307142019-10-11T14:53:58.637-06:002019-10-11T14:53:58.637-06:00I would love to be going to Highlights with you! ...I would love to be going to Highlights with you! I know you'll have an amazing time. You'll have to let us know all about it. Have fun seeing your grandson!Linda Kulp Trouthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01469823160121657098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-52469715204703561462019-10-11T14:10:25.856-06:002019-10-11T14:10:25.856-06:00Have a wonderful time at Highlights, Linda! I have...Have a wonderful time at Highlights, Linda! I have such special memories of our time there with Rebecca and Georgia. Thank you for sharing this fun poem today. We are in the final stages of our renovation, so there won't be any decorating or pumpkin carving going on at my house!Catherine Flynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00390699128046569127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-86803775396957802252019-10-11T13:21:31.362-06:002019-10-11T13:21:31.362-06:00It would be great to hear that you'd been to H...It would be great to hear that you'd been to Highlights, Michelle, a special place for sure. Yes, I love the poem, too, quite a few layers in it! Thanks!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-63833019098614932912019-10-11T13:20:36.113-06:002019-10-11T13:20:36.113-06:00Wow, your neighbor sounds like our Halloween stree...Wow, your neighbor sounds like our Halloween street! These people are quite inspired every year. Thanks, Jama, the next weeks will be wonderful, I'm sure.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-74025311162414117952019-10-11T13:19:35.724-06:002019-10-11T13:19:35.724-06:00You're welcome to the poem, Michelle, such a f...You're welcome to the poem, Michelle, such a fun challenge for October from Rebecca! Yes, a good kind of busy! Thanks!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-16548946075615395302019-10-11T13:11:51.746-06:002019-10-11T13:11:51.746-06:00What a wonderful poem, I love the ending message t...What a wonderful poem, I love the ending message the warlock leaves us with. Have a wonderful time at the poetry workshop–hope to fit one in one of these days… Thanks Linda!Michelle Koganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02575814872372518994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-71897242663423685662019-10-11T09:27:43.682-06:002019-10-11T09:27:43.682-06:00Halloween Street looks amazing! We have one neighb...Halloween Street looks amazing! We have one neighbor who throws an annual Halloween party and fills his entire yard (back, front, sides) with all kinds of spooky displays. Enjoyed the (new to me) poem. Have fun at the Highlights poetry workshop and enjoy your visit with your grandson! Busy girl. :)jamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07859083373087448194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-24384077205404609352019-10-11T08:38:54.404-06:002019-10-11T08:38:54.404-06:00Wow, you're going to be busy for a while, Lind...Wow, you're going to be busy for a while, Linda! The best kind of busy, though—writing and enjoying friends and family. Enjoy every moment. And BTW, thanks for your terrific monster poem on the padlet. I was delighted to be able to share it today. :)Michelle Heidenrich Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02051827857519159837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-85069878439844569042019-10-11T07:02:04.783-06:002019-10-11T07:02:04.783-06:00Thanks, Irene, it will be a wonderful next couple ...Thanks, Irene, it will be a wonderful next couple of weeks. Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-44338844912088446202019-10-11T07:01:25.781-06:002019-10-11T07:01:25.781-06:00You're welcome, Linda. Yes, Poetry 180 was gre...You're welcome, Linda. Yes, Poetry 180 was great for my middle school students, but isn't for the younger ones most of the time. I'm glad you enjoyed this one. Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.com