tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post2390512441661891957..comments2024-03-29T07:40:54.130-06:00Comments on TeacherDance: Poetry Friday - ReflectionLinda Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-23713278822840775462016-04-17T09:00:46.736-06:002016-04-17T09:00:46.736-06:00Thank you, Penny.Thank you, Penny.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-23068547660226718032016-04-17T08:43:03.082-06:002016-04-17T08:43:03.082-06:00I love your reflective, love poem, Linda. It's...I love your reflective, love poem, Linda. It's beautiful and touching.Penny Parker Klostermannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15043861965501388155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-78210817484628868592016-04-16T18:41:24.361-06:002016-04-16T18:41:24.361-06:00Thank you!Thank you!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-84069343578745005112016-04-16T18:41:11.868-06:002016-04-16T18:41:11.868-06:00Thanks, Mary LeeThanks, Mary LeeLinda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-22860933233034492132016-04-16T18:33:56.260-06:002016-04-16T18:33:56.260-06:00This is beautifully constructed, Linda. I especial...This is beautifully constructed, Linda. I especially love the last two lines. <3Carmela Martinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15543808551988338496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-67713547828091219002016-04-16T18:12:21.148-06:002016-04-16T18:12:21.148-06:00Lovely, loving, and heartfelt!Lovely, loving, and heartfelt!Mary Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09078793537148794310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-70036593400175876422016-04-16T06:45:41.738-06:002016-04-16T06:45:41.738-06:00Thanks, Ramona, he is always with us!Thanks, Ramona, he is always with us!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-84450136683991238022016-04-15T23:39:45.175-06:002016-04-15T23:39:45.175-06:00"...and love each piece of me and you." ..."...and love each piece of me and you." What a lovely tribute to the family you built together! We do miss our loved ones on these special occasions. So glad you feel connected to Arvie through the life (lives) you built together. Ramonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15929914252480696798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-13453055233117491992016-04-15T22:01:17.820-06:002016-04-15T22:01:17.820-06:00Thanks, Kathryn. Thanks, Kathryn. Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-42612877607843393302016-04-15T21:13:15.067-06:002016-04-15T21:13:15.067-06:00What a beautiful, strong love poem, Linda. So much...What a beautiful, strong love poem, Linda. So much warmth and commitment, exquisitely expressed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-72583421534290728742016-04-15T20:49:55.692-06:002016-04-15T20:49:55.692-06:00Thanks, Robyn, and what a big day for your daughte...Thanks, Robyn, and what a big day for your daughter and her fiancé, too. That is something to celebrate!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-40245143136347311322016-04-15T20:48:32.824-06:002016-04-15T20:48:32.824-06:00Thanks for all, Amy! Thanks for all, Amy! Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-87046512120093706702016-04-15T20:46:12.709-06:002016-04-15T20:46:12.709-06:00And happy birthday to your granddaughter!And happy birthday to your granddaughter!Amy Ruddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177520075043676835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-86374425866041395112016-04-15T20:45:56.354-06:002016-04-15T20:45:56.354-06:00Brought me to tears too, Linda - such a powerful m...Brought me to tears too, Linda - such a powerful metaphor and crafted with such care and love. Thinking of you & your family. Thanks so much for sharing. [My daughter and her fiancé just closed on their future house today.]Robyn Hood Blackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07279289715664168026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-24930468482658481772016-04-15T20:44:56.305-06:002016-04-15T20:44:56.305-06:00This is a beautiful poem Linda. I can't imagi...This is a beautiful poem Linda. I can't imagine how much you miss him. I am glad he's still in on the celebrations. Congrats to your son.Amy Ruddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177520075043676835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-80492605003669398142016-04-15T18:19:01.504-06:002016-04-15T18:19:01.504-06:00Thanks very much, Linda. I appreciate the hugs!Thanks very much, Linda. I appreciate the hugs!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-53611911897335116252016-04-15T18:18:32.352-06:002016-04-15T18:18:32.352-06:00Thank you, Liz.Thank you, Liz.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-15338002674912299772016-04-15T17:41:33.781-06:002016-04-15T17:41:33.781-06:00So lovely, Linda. It brought tears to my eyes. I e...So lovely, Linda. It brought tears to my eyes. I especially love the last stanza, so heartfelt. Hugs to you, Linda!Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01786457482835741494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-70695715999454283152016-04-15T17:37:18.656-06:002016-04-15T17:37:18.656-06:00This is just stunning Linda. This is just stunning Linda. Liz Steinglasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14614059299412727544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-28191290692280734062016-04-15T16:20:53.994-06:002016-04-15T16:20:53.994-06:00You're welcome, Clare. I'm glad you liked ...You're welcome, Clare. I'm glad you liked the poem!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-33486034216312073522016-04-15T13:40:45.284-06:002016-04-15T13:40:45.284-06:00Beautiful poem Linda -- I reread it many times. I...Beautiful poem Linda -- I reread it many times. It is so lovely he still a part of all the celebrations through your memory. Thank you for sharing. <br />ClareClare Landriganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06413627163568088181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-51106393398807161832016-04-15T13:33:25.660-06:002016-04-15T13:33:25.660-06:00Thanks, Donna, it was rather a surprise, but lovel...Thanks, Donna, it was rather a surprise, but lovely to put into words.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-90067599431058429132016-04-15T13:32:35.264-06:002016-04-15T13:32:35.264-06:00Thank you Bridget, it's so nice that you enjoy...Thank you Bridget, it's so nice that you enjoyed both.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-15681391937530842722016-04-15T13:30:24.484-06:002016-04-15T13:30:24.484-06:00You can hear in a poem when it lived there all alo...You can hear in a poem when it lived there all along and just now emerged. I can hear it.Donna Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13738281869266957726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-684637454845611772016-04-15T13:25:47.651-06:002016-04-15T13:25:47.651-06:00I got goosebumps, Linda, while reading your poem. ...I got goosebumps, Linda, while reading your poem. The way you wove the building metaphor throughout to an emotional end was both skillful and beautiful. And your Ingrid poem (and picture) are precious. Thanks so much for sharing your heart. =)Bridget Mageehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18185985167366724404noreply@blogger.com