tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post1514704175493118..comments2024-03-29T04:42:24.141-06:00Comments on TeacherDance: Poetry Friday - Summer TunesLinda Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-64231733477462661322019-05-16T17:45:47.926-06:002019-05-16T17:45:47.926-06:00The book is full of poetry and prose, kind of a me...The book is full of poetry and prose, kind of a memoir about summer, Laura. If you find it, perhaps you'll be inspired to write about another season? Thanks!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-10145955325702379692019-05-16T14:05:41.235-06:002019-05-16T14:05:41.235-06:00Linda, I love that opening line! Summer is not my ...Linda, I love that opening line! Summer is not my favorite season, but this book looks so appealing. I will check it out.author amokhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09800868615186010584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-61541565839081517832019-05-12T14:34:26.792-06:002019-05-12T14:34:26.792-06:00Thanks, Kay and Mary Lee. Happy you enjoyed my sum...Thanks, Kay and Mary Lee. Happy you enjoyed my summer tribute!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-23577778333464431772019-05-12T08:24:27.511-06:002019-05-12T08:24:27.511-06:00Simic has so SO many amazing sensory details in hi...Simic has so SO many amazing sensory details in his poem! I love the "form" you created in yours -- the strong-verb-main-ideas, the lists, and the stanza-ending "I will"s.Mary Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09078793537148794310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-47814567817298897792019-05-11T07:29:14.061-06:002019-05-11T07:29:14.061-06:00Your tribute to summer is making me long for it ev...Your tribute to summer is making me long for it even though I wilt in the heat. I hope summer follows all you instructions! Happy Mother's Day!Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08210045352610490115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-26316823080919159042019-05-11T06:26:13.512-06:002019-05-11T06:26:13.512-06:00Yes, I remember, Margaret. May is filled with mixe...Yes, I remember, Margaret. May is filled with mixed feelings for teachers. I imagine summer will bring more time with your new grandbaby! Thank you!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-86899331089131123772019-05-11T06:24:48.803-06:002019-05-11T06:24:48.803-06:00I'm happy that Simic's line & some of ...I'm happy that Simic's line & some of mine made you smile, Liz. That's the best thing! Thank you!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-33119574507009502422019-05-11T06:21:06.002-06:002019-05-11T06:21:06.002-06:00Oh, there's a poem in there about the waiting,...Oh, there's a poem in there about the waiting, Cheriee! Gardeners' anticipation! Thanks!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-89007395698013139102019-05-11T06:19:22.990-06:002019-05-11T06:19:22.990-06:00All come from a similar place, perhaps that is a c...All come from a similar place, perhaps that is a connection that happens when that background is shared. Thanks, Matt. Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-35494674115008700152019-05-11T05:39:29.757-06:002019-05-11T05:39:29.757-06:00I'm at the time in May when I feel my students...I'm at the time in May when I feel my students slipping away. I am not a fan of May. It goes by too quickly and there is so much more I wanted to do. But your poem about summer helps me see the good things coming. Margaret Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04434866104385187658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-34950772036842274932019-05-11T04:58:34.703-06:002019-05-11T04:58:34.703-06:00Oh Linda, the last line of the Simic poem really h...Oh Linda, the last line of the Simic poem really hit me. I am feeling my optimism slipping away recently, but I am fighting to find ways to keep it. Your poem is lovely. My favorite line is Grow grand gardens for cellar jars, but not too much zucchini! Ha! It feels good to smile and laugh. Liz Steinglasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14614059299412727544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-76712528490031313172019-05-10T21:53:57.305-06:002019-05-10T21:53:57.305-06:00What a brilliant find! I loved both of these poems...What a brilliant find! I loved both of these poems here. My head is now spinning with all kinds of imagery, especially the vegetable bit. I finally got my own garden in last week, and now the waiting begins. Cheriee Weichelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15662398117320256935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-48737519650561762512019-05-10T18:23:34.494-06:002019-05-10T18:23:34.494-06:00Both poems are full of wonderful imagery and memor...Both poems are full of wonderful imagery and memory, Linda! I love Simic' work, as I feel there's a connection to those other two NH poets, Frost and Hall (the latter of which he succeeded as US Poet Laureate). Thanks for sharing!Matt Forrest Esenwinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04230063389130167424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-39326533574932868562019-05-10T18:09:17.505-06:002019-05-10T18:09:17.505-06:00And I just came from your own celebration, Carol, ...And I just came from your own celebration, Carol, of autumn! It is wonderful anticipation to imagine summer coming, and then our glorious autumn that we certainly all love. I'm glad you enjoyed my post today. Thanks!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-90546585227212478532019-05-10T17:56:13.751-06:002019-05-10T17:56:13.751-06:00Such a wonderful blog post, Linda, to get me ready...Such a wonderful blog post, Linda, to get me ready for summer with its "summer sky and eternal life". The first poem and the reading of it let me linger in summer thoughts. Then, you followed with your Instructions for Summer poem. The beginning got me ready: "Blast me with your beautiful extremes" that leads into "Prepare me for autumn". I'm ready! Carol Varsalonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02589714711155938528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-73524763199819166702019-05-10T17:14:09.898-06:002019-05-10T17:14:09.898-06:00Thanks, Michelle. I am rather caught up in the cha...Thanks, Michelle. I am rather caught up in the challenge, but this time, too, this new big book of summer has enchanted me, like Simic's poem, the other poetry & the essays. It is warmer today, supposed to keep warming up in the next week! Hurrah for summer!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-31417579215834630042019-05-10T15:40:36.445-06:002019-05-10T15:40:36.445-06:00Oh my goodness, Linda! How did you manage to come ...Oh my goodness, Linda! How did you manage to come up with two wonderful instructional poems in one week? Such a beautiful celebration of summer here today with Simic's poem and your own! Summer has arrived here in Florida, so hang tight, it will be arriving at your neck of the woods before you know it. :)Michelle Heidenrich Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02051827857519159837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-69333322608545185572019-05-10T09:50:11.170-06:002019-05-10T09:50:11.170-06:00Thank you, Jama. I think I'll enjoy the book a...Thank you, Jama. I think I'll enjoy the book all summer long!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-68976079628356180152019-05-10T09:49:44.884-06:002019-05-10T09:49:44.884-06:00Yes, still cold this am, too, but the sun is out! ...Yes, still cold this am, too, but the sun is out! Thanks, Jane, warmer to come! Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-62432425870997085802019-05-10T09:38:49.428-06:002019-05-10T09:38:49.428-06:00Love this whole post, Linda. What a great find. Th...Love this whole post, Linda. What a great find. Thanks for sharing Simic's poem and the great Hardwick quotes, and of course, for your wonderful poem. Your instructions are just perfect!jamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07859083373087448194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-56166971319117126312019-05-10T09:00:56.596-06:002019-05-10T09:00:56.596-06:00I love every. single. word. of this!! (and I am lo...I love every. single. word. of this!! (and I am looking forward to summer, as it's 34 degrees here this morning!)Jane Heitman Healyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03584630141388764779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-39789992741747276772019-05-10T08:56:55.212-06:002019-05-10T08:56:55.212-06:00Thanks, Linda. I didn't notice about the bold ...Thanks, Linda. I didn't notice about the bold lines, but you're right! Thank you, & Happy Mother's Day to you, too.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-39581868776894008882019-05-10T08:56:12.100-06:002019-05-10T08:56:12.100-06:00Yes, I agree about the teaching time. Summer durin...Yes, I agree about the teaching time. Summer during this month especially beckoned to us. Thanks, Deb.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-34426793872014786702019-05-10T08:55:22.765-06:002019-05-10T08:55:22.765-06:00Summer does bring "happy" memories, I kn...Summer does bring "happy" memories, I know, Irene. Yes, the book is wonderful. Thanks!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-25750116956287496382019-05-10T08:54:34.597-06:002019-05-10T08:54:34.597-06:00Thank you, too, Robyn. I'm glad you enjoyed th...Thank you, too, Robyn. I'm glad you enjoyed the Simic poem. It is one to return to, I agree.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.com