tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post6197568169492863014..comments2024-03-26T09:20:29.620-06:00Comments on TeacherDance: Poetry Friday - Points of ViewLinda Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-73693931215709217402017-03-02T05:38:55.905-07:002017-03-02T05:38:55.905-07:00Oooh, love this. For me, winter is blissful only a...Oooh, love this. For me, winter is blissful only around Christmas time, when I'm lighting candles and making the house all hygge-y, and then...I'm done. :) But never done with poetry. Love the way you used your word list!Karen Edmisten https://www.blogger.com/profile/04446214835142625161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-11146177798023558512017-03-01T16:01:51.820-07:002017-03-01T16:01:51.820-07:00Thanks, again to all. Ruth, I'm not sure how w...Thanks, again to all. Ruth, I'm not sure how we did it either, but many did, & used the words in such a variety of ways. It was fun.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-60255564735578897192017-03-01T15:40:20.805-07:002017-03-01T15:40:20.805-07:00Great work! I don't know how you do it, with ...Great work! I don't know how you do it, with all those words you have to fit in, but this is wonderful!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12463332371535167975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-66033792855560988462017-02-26T16:57:07.530-07:002017-02-26T16:57:07.530-07:00Nice job, Linda. I like the different POVs in one ...Nice job, Linda. I like the different POVs in one poem. So many things to like about winter. Though skiing isn't on the top of my list. Dorainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04421672075192660319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-33920474425365743282017-02-26T08:31:27.598-07:002017-02-26T08:31:27.598-07:00Yes, the kind of snow is a big deal! Thanks again ...Yes, the kind of snow is a big deal! Thanks again for your challenges!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-31533406188264454182017-02-26T08:30:50.127-07:002017-02-26T08:30:50.127-07:00Thanks, Mandy. This time it wasn't too hard be...Thanks, Mandy. This time it wasn't too hard because I love winter & skiing, but sometimes it's been a big challenge.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-8058805330898720092017-02-26T08:11:37.161-07:002017-02-26T08:11:37.161-07:00Hi, Linda. Thanks for the shout-out. I value our a...Hi, Linda. Thanks for the shout-out. I value our annual writing community.<br /><br />This poem takes me back to my skiing days, and how much attention skiers pay to the consistency of snow.author amokhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09800868615186010584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-80796204408653881622017-02-25T20:34:00.326-07:002017-02-25T20:34:00.326-07:00You make taking a list of words and finding your v...You make taking a list of words and finding your voice with them in a poem easy!Mandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12082337415906808358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-88963931772128665872017-02-25T19:24:52.668-07:002017-02-25T19:24:52.668-07:00Gone again today, at least much of it. Thanks, Mic...Gone again today, at least much of it. Thanks, Michelle, and Violet, the poem fits today. It' so cold! Thanks for that, too.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-43662551528504541352017-02-25T11:33:51.247-07:002017-02-25T11:33:51.247-07:00You've certainly captured the love-hate (maybe...You've certainly captured the love-hate (maybe that's too strong a word... <i>ambivalence</i>) for winter that I feel throughout the season. Here are my thoughts about now--a stanza in reply to snow in the forecast for tomorrow morning:<br /><br />Another dump<br />by next daybreak?<br />You've overstayed your welcome! Violet N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16586574800230604652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-66805768579020000892017-02-24T23:04:08.137-07:002017-02-24T23:04:08.137-07:00I like your last stanza, I think it can be applied...I like your last stanza, I think it can be applied to one's life anytime of year! (if substituting winter for another season) I'm glad we've gotten some colder temps too.michelle koganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16409095111952431780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-65672161910965621012017-02-24T19:58:49.940-07:002017-02-24T19:58:49.940-07:00Thanks everyone, I appreciate your comments. I'...Thanks everyone, I appreciate your comments. I've been gone much of the day so will try to catch up with your posts soon.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-40476797588067192022017-02-24T19:16:58.768-07:002017-02-24T19:16:58.768-07:00I think that last stanza is the most important one...I think that last stanza is the most important one! Blissful, indeed.Matt Forrest Esenwinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04230063389130167424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-48738808989580694652017-02-24T18:52:03.208-07:002017-02-24T18:52:03.208-07:00Such a fun poem that gives many different views of...Such a fun poem that gives many different views of winter. I've had such fun with this challenge and am always inspired by the different creations from the same 10 words.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08210045352610490115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-59483506423150027682017-02-24T18:41:11.336-07:002017-02-24T18:41:11.336-07:00This poem was such fun to read - loved the spright...This poem was such fun to read - loved the sprightly energy, Linda.Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13626451110946889157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-13779157299118940642017-02-24T17:31:34.350-07:002017-02-24T17:31:34.350-07:00ha! I can just tell you had fun writing this one. ...ha! I can just tell you had fun writing this one. There's a move&groove feel to it. And, who can resist snow? It's such a canvas to play with, play on. Well done, you. I especially like slapshot skiing. Good memories of me on skiis. Linda Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00833034575304594924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-42318527673799444702017-02-24T15:37:39.569-07:002017-02-24T15:37:39.569-07:005 more days! And then we write a slice every day?...5 more days! And then we write a slice every day? My writing muscles are getting a workout. I loved this haiku series of S's. Happy Snow Day! Margaret Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04434866104385187658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-53189570449359156202017-02-24T14:19:40.799-07:002017-02-24T14:19:40.799-07:00Hey Linda, love the different POVs! This is a fun...Hey Linda, love the different POVs! This is a fun poem to read. I especially like your last line, winter has been blissful here this year. I think we've only had about one inch of snow! I hope it stays that way! Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01786457482835741494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-29971199882733922032017-02-24T12:26:45.742-07:002017-02-24T12:26:45.742-07:00Inspirational journey for all of us involved in La...Inspirational journey for all of us involved in Laura Shovan's #10FoundWords project. Carol Varsalonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02589714711155938528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-1676891825840440092017-02-24T10:49:53.352-07:002017-02-24T10:49:53.352-07:00Nicely done, Linda! The form works well. I like wh...Nicely done, Linda! The form works well. I like what you had to say about Laura, too :-)Tabathahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14367572663591077922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-21179132466763687522017-02-24T10:30:48.621-07:002017-02-24T10:30:48.621-07:00Hi Linda! I'm really enjoying reading these po...Hi Linda! I'm really enjoying reading these poems on Laura's challenge! And I love yours that you've posted here. I tried to do the challenge but I found I really couldn't post anything that I hadn't really perfected and worked over ad infinitum, as is my way and then a project took over my mind So kudos on participating.BJ Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05810656260650783785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-76230327517593982512017-02-24T09:41:04.719-07:002017-02-24T09:41:04.719-07:00Nice job -- the different POVs really keep the poe...Nice job -- the different POVs really keep the poem moving forward, each stanza a fresh delight. :)jamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07859083373087448194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-56339221689597262992017-02-24T06:40:15.207-07:002017-02-24T06:40:15.207-07:00Yes, sometimes those words are challenging, Brenda...Yes, sometimes those words are challenging, Brenda. It's been intriguing to see where people's minds end up with them. Thanks!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-52345390949815604282017-02-24T06:39:13.080-07:002017-02-24T06:39:13.080-07:00"Blissful" sometimes when bundled up and..."Blissful" sometimes when bundled up and off to have a snow adventure. Spring is definitely easier with no coat, etc. Thanks!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-45824092611154036182017-02-24T06:37:35.530-07:002017-02-24T06:37:35.530-07:00Thanks, Carol. This month reading your poems and e...Thanks, Carol. This month reading your poems and everyone else's has been terrific, all unique and thoughtful. Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.com