tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post5646130260306758422..comments2024-03-26T09:20:29.620-06:00Comments on TeacherDance: A "Sorry" Slice of LifeLinda Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-51791430207018230272014-04-30T21:24:00.488-06:002014-04-30T21:24:00.488-06:00Thanks, Beverley. It's fun to see how many hav...Thanks, Beverley. It's fun to see how many have the same feelings.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-56749877079155666192014-04-30T19:31:41.458-06:002014-04-30T19:31:41.458-06:00Love this poem Linda. That's exactly how I fee...Love this poem Linda. That's exactly how I feel with my flowers. My husband gets me roses or carnations every couple of weeks and I hate to see them die. But I love them while they are there.Beverley Bairdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12973073253078139054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-2128097105536225472014-04-29T18:23:54.377-06:002014-04-29T18:23:54.377-06:00I have Ida B., have still not read it. You've ...I have Ida B., have still not read it. You've made me curious, Holly! Happy you like the poem!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-69029927243553225402014-04-29T17:42:39.676-06:002014-04-29T17:42:39.676-06:00Aw, poor chrysanthemums! I enjoy hearing about yo...Aw, poor chrysanthemums! I enjoy hearing about your love of flowers and plants. Have you read Ida B.? Your apology poem is priceless - love the contrast of photos. It really does make me feel sorry for them! ;-)Holly Muellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00476411667354933648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-52731289504316226162014-04-29T16:22:43.159-06:002014-04-29T16:22:43.159-06:00Thank you, Robin, & yes, buy some for yourself...Thank you, Robin, & yes, buy some for yourself once in a while-nice to have for you and the whole family.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-20458405740367385322014-04-29T16:21:47.747-06:002014-04-29T16:21:47.747-06:00Thanks Catherine. Yes, I often wait until there...Thanks Catherine. Yes, I often wait until there's a mess of petals at the bottom of the vase. This was fun to write!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-89157656979852231712014-04-29T13:32:32.797-06:002014-04-29T13:32:32.797-06:00This is great Linda! I enjoy flowers too but I ne...This is great Linda! I enjoy flowers too but I never think to buy them for myself. I guess I should work on that! I know that feeling though of having to toss them out. I always seem to wait a little too long to toss my flowers out though and they don't look as pretty as yours did in the trash. :) I think you captured this feeling in a fun way with the apology poem. Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01132042235993262800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-5198051403497514812014-04-29T10:47:06.434-06:002014-04-29T10:47:06.434-06:00Poems of apology are fun to write, aren't they...Poems of apology are fun to write, aren't they? I love yours, Linda, especially those final lines! I'm so reluctant to toss wilted stems that I'm often forced to when the petals start dropping on the counter!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-66274621129770245962014-04-29T10:01:45.946-06:002014-04-29T10:01:45.946-06:00Oh I love hearing about someone else who thinks of...Oh I love hearing about someone else who thinks of saying goodbye. And yes, the scent is wonderful. Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-49945345038068339232014-04-29T08:12:43.315-06:002014-04-29T08:12:43.315-06:00My wife always apologized to the cut flowers as we...My wife always apologized to the cut flowers as well when it is time to throw them away. The fresh scent they give to a room just can't be matched by any room air freshener.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-74686844623564341442014-04-29T07:45:26.465-06:002014-04-29T07:45:26.465-06:00Love that 'cruel, but necessary', Elsie. H...Love that 'cruel, but necessary', Elsie. Ha! Thank you for the practical side!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-53882291860281957862014-04-29T07:32:59.889-06:002014-04-29T07:32:59.889-06:00I love apology poems too. They are so tongue in ch...I love apology poems too. They are so tongue in cheek. William Carlos William was such a genius! To all things there is an end, and when you can no longer hold up your head, it is time to go. Sounds cruel, but necessary. :-)elsiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01348895330633879894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-19496642630791904232014-04-29T07:09:52.213-06:002014-04-29T07:09:52.213-06:00Thanks Bonnie-sometimes I think I anthropomorphize...Thanks Bonnie-sometimes I think I anthropomorphize too much, but still, it is who I am! This was very fun to write! Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-10888438514120957392014-04-29T06:55:47.116-06:002014-04-29T06:55:47.116-06:00You are amazing!
I wish to keep you longer,
but y...You are amazing! <br />I wish to keep you longer,<br />but your strength of stem<br />is waning.<br />I’m sorry that<br />you can no longer hold<br />your heads up high.<br /><br />I'm looking at Tuvia's latest batch of yellow flowers in the vase and they could join yours. I'm wondering what he will bring home to fill the vase for this next week but first I need to be more thoughtful of the dying. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-55610108682742525002014-04-29T06:17:22.871-06:002014-04-29T06:17:22.871-06:00I hope I can post some of the students' work n...I hope I can post some of the students' work next week. Glad to hear your students like doing them, too.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-46765269149876195292014-04-29T06:16:34.828-06:002014-04-29T06:16:34.828-06:00It was an easy choice today for the poem, at least...It was an easy choice today for the poem, at least. I cut stems, weed some out, etc. to save what I can. Thanks, Tara.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-41784627650839462992014-04-29T06:15:34.369-06:002014-04-29T06:15:34.369-06:00Thanks Jaana, yes, Progressive Poem, next to last ...Thanks Jaana, yes, Progressive Poem, next to last day!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-16612496685843705802014-04-29T06:14:39.865-06:002014-04-29T06:14:39.865-06:00Thanks, Julieanne. I love that you did so much! An...Thanks, Julieanne. I love that you did so much! And you've started with Poetry Friday too. I know the students will love doing them, too. Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-81104680206774353512014-04-29T05:32:18.175-06:002014-04-29T05:32:18.175-06:00Love this! The false apology format is one my stud...Love this! The false apology format is one my students love to use. Loved yours, especially the line, "you can no longer hold your heads up high." :) Katherine Sokolowskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01613122879321312187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-23150883530344529762014-04-29T05:23:23.460-06:002014-04-29T05:23:23.460-06:00Isn't that moment of decision sad? To toss or ...Isn't that moment of decision sad? To toss or not to toss...yet! Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13626451110946889157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-83832375105292402032014-04-29T04:05:32.023-06:002014-04-29T04:05:32.023-06:00I love apology poems! Well, the funny ones. Your p...I love apology poems! Well, the funny ones. Your poem is perfect! It reminds me that I should cut some tulips and bring them in to enjoy as long as they last! I also need to remember to read the Progressive Poem today!Jaanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02027755562339582129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-92017942031123321762014-04-29T00:28:45.454-06:002014-04-29T00:28:45.454-06:00Love, love this! . My students and I am finding ap...Love, love this! . My students and I am finding apologies everywhere. One even found the poem in the Sisters Club book! Who'd a thought! So sad this month has come to an end. I didn't do enough poetry, but more than before!! Julieannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08876141420632207823noreply@blogger.com