tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post3630138201426657123..comments2024-03-26T09:20:29.620-06:00Comments on TeacherDance: Poetry Friday - Swap With Bird SongLinda Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-67233622708667042092018-08-19T10:58:01.883-06:002018-08-19T10:58:01.883-06:00I know that cardinal whistle, just don't hear ...I know that cardinal whistle, just don't hear it anymore. Thanks, Catherine.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-33323607787190223342018-08-19T10:53:42.741-06:002018-08-19T10:53:42.741-06:00Thanks, Heidi. I had to look it up, and found &quo...Thanks, Heidi. I had to look it up, and found "aural" refers to "sense of sound", so I think you're so right. Thanks for the new word!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-70363132993871183432018-08-19T08:46:31.297-06:002018-08-19T08:46:31.297-06:00Thank you for sharing this "choir" of ex...Thank you for sharing this "choir" of exuberant bird song with us, Linda! Your poem captures the moment perfectly. I'm not good at identifying birds by their song, but I do know the cardinal who starts the day at 5:15 or so.Catherine Flynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00390699128046569127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-50064096195336104532018-08-19T07:08:06.258-06:002018-08-19T07:08:06.258-06:00I like your combination of "surround sound&qu...I like your combination of "surround sound" and "winged waves"--nice aurality! That's a word, right?Heidi Mordhorsthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16496427007514895950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-75582983370670857892018-08-19T06:37:33.211-06:002018-08-19T06:37:33.211-06:00Thanks, Bridget, it is a good thing to pay attenti...Thanks, Bridget, it is a good thing to pay attention. Enjoy your Sunday!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-17215370712990118952018-08-19T05:46:42.776-06:002018-08-19T05:46:42.776-06:00Your recording reminds me that we are constantly i...Your recording reminds me that we are constantly in "surround sound" - if only we take the time to tune in, Linda. And I love the poem that accompanies it, too. =)Bridget Mageehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18185985167366724404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-71064095431665252482018-08-18T19:53:21.516-06:002018-08-18T19:53:21.516-06:00Thanks, Kay, yes, it's a gift to hear them.Thanks, Kay, yes, it's a gift to hear them.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-87236183435504222362018-08-18T19:52:55.583-06:002018-08-18T19:52:55.583-06:00Thanks, Molly. I agree. It has been a terrific Poe...Thanks, Molly. I agree. It has been a terrific Poetry Friday with all the bird poems and sharing. Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-66299011416964708362018-08-18T18:05:43.484-06:002018-08-18T18:05:43.484-06:00Lovely poem. I don't recognize most bird calls...Lovely poem. I don't recognize most bird calls, but I love listening to them sing and chatter from tree to tree to shrub. Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08210045352610490115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-15744732511835785722018-08-18T14:07:55.293-06:002018-08-18T14:07:55.293-06:00I thoroughly enjoyed listening to your bird sounds...I thoroughly enjoyed listening to your bird sounds (as did my cat) and marveled at the differences from those I hear in Maine. Your poem is lovely and I especially enjoyed all the musical terms you incorporated so deftly. It's been such fun to celebrate birds this week! I also love the sentiment and the material of the poem swatch you received.Molly Hoganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16975100905434379155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-33705049653313399542018-08-18T07:55:23.549-06:002018-08-18T07:55:23.549-06:00Thanks, Ramona. Grandma calls are the best!Thanks, Ramona. Grandma calls are the best!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-87183417590861647132018-08-17T21:58:14.617-06:002018-08-17T21:58:14.617-06:00I can't tell you how peaceful I felt listening...I can't tell you how peaceful I felt listening to your bird songs, especially loved the Grandma call, one I hear often too. And your favorite pic from Captiva Island is captivating!Ramonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15929914252480696798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-45322314843755989412018-08-17T20:38:52.865-06:002018-08-17T20:38:52.865-06:00Thanks again for your wonderful poem gift, Rebecca...Thanks again for your wonderful poem gift, Rebecca. It came at just the right time, I think. Yes, I guess we do tune out sounds, especially in our busy days. My early morning is the best time to stop & listen. Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-2345226505014850582018-08-17T20:37:26.280-06:002018-08-17T20:37:26.280-06:00Oh fabulous. I love reading about your dog. That i...Oh fabulous. I love reading about your dog. That is fun, Linda. FYI - I'd love some rain sounds right now! Thanks!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-5138927459512915942018-08-17T20:34:27.012-06:002018-08-17T20:34:27.012-06:00Yes, and I do love it! Thanks, Matt!Yes, and I do love it! Thanks, Matt!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-8572476012607149392018-08-17T19:22:43.208-06:002018-08-17T19:22:43.208-06:00I'm so glad that the swap got to you and you e...I'm so glad that the swap got to you and you enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing the "surround sound" at the lake. I love the moments when I am going about my business and those lovely nature noises come front and center. Things get so hectic that I often find myself tuning out the background. It really is wonderful to listen to.Rebecca Herzoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14384549967693583445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-42943332323243566882018-08-17T18:49:02.674-06:002018-08-17T18:49:02.674-06:00The bird sounds are magical. I'm sitting at my...The bird sounds are magical. I'm sitting at my kitchen table at night. It's raining outside but the birds are so pretty. I wish you could see the look on my dog's face...she's perked up, ears up asking me where are those birds? Too funny. I love the quartet and the children. Lovely sounds.Linda Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00833034575304594924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-56899418425357923632018-08-17T18:39:20.583-06:002018-08-17T18:39:20.583-06:00That is some wonderful "surround sound" ...That is some wonderful "surround sound" you have surrounding yourself, Linda!Matt Forrest Esenwinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04230063389130167424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-50728398314046085582018-08-17T18:27:03.995-06:002018-08-17T18:27:03.995-06:00You're welcome, Kimberly. The swap and the cha...You're welcome, Kimberly. The swap and the challenges are lots of fun.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-51082003735775644462018-08-17T18:26:31.825-06:002018-08-17T18:26:31.825-06:00My school had a wetland near & those red wings...My school had a wetland near & those red wings heralded spring for us every year. I wish I could hear them more often, but will get to this lake once in a while. Yes, I'm lucky that my neighborhood is filled with trees, thus birds. I don't feed them anymore & am thinking maybe I should, would see and hear more. Thanks, Diane.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-70739739709618113242018-08-17T18:13:14.277-06:002018-08-17T18:13:14.277-06:00What lovely poems you wrote and received. Thank yo...What lovely poems you wrote and received. Thank you for sharing.Kimberly Hutmacherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17481478199892532599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-37055668179816529962018-08-17T17:56:37.870-06:002018-08-17T17:56:37.870-06:00I love it when people actually listen to the sound...I love it when people actually listen to the sounds of their neighborhood. Yours sounds a lot like mine, except I'm too far from the water for red-winged blackbirds. Diane Mayrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09767689319000732296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-42960917269561289872018-08-17T16:55:02.118-06:002018-08-17T16:55:02.118-06:00It is wonderful I know, Margaret. Christie has arr...It is wonderful I know, Margaret. Christie has arranged a gift for all of us. I hope your week was good. I always thought it was such an important one, and loved the possibilities I saw as we traveled the week. Thanks, Margaret.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-24193665366696470522018-08-17T16:53:25.566-06:002018-08-17T16:53:25.566-06:00Thanks, Ruth, me, too!Thanks, Ruth, me, too!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-48781316852555728792018-08-17T16:53:10.597-06:002018-08-17T16:53:10.597-06:00Isn't it clever? I love it all, and especially...Isn't it clever? I love it all, and especially the metaphor of it. Thanks, Tabatha.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.com