tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post7115426990651464015..comments2024-03-26T09:20:29.620-06:00Comments on TeacherDance: Poetry Friday - Smiles in Various WaysLinda Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-19272048633243002602020-01-28T08:01:14.212-07:002020-01-28T08:01:14.212-07:00It's wonderful that you, too, had the pleasure...It's wonderful that you, too, had the pleasure of seeing and hearing Kooser, Karen. Thanks for sharing. I'm glad you enjoyed my poem!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-2777195706550335742020-01-28T06:36:34.175-07:002020-01-28T06:36:34.175-07:00I love Ted Kooser, too, Linda. I've had the jo...I love Ted Kooser, too, Linda. I've had the joy of hearing him read his work in person, and it was wonderful. I love your poem, too. You should most definitely put it on a postcard and send it out into the world! Karen Edmisten https://www.blogger.com/profile/04446214835142625161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-9715482511985757992020-01-26T21:40:54.961-07:002020-01-26T21:40:54.961-07:00You're welcome, Molly. Kooser's poems are ...You're welcome, Molly. Kooser's poems are to be loved every time I read one. Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-46409631413713735922020-01-26T21:40:01.615-07:002020-01-26T21:40:01.615-07:00This book is dated through some of the winter mont...This book is dated through some of the winter months, so works well for a while, Heidi. I do like the idea of sending poetry each day to someone, too. Thanks!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-54437965872260645692020-01-26T18:24:04.511-07:002020-01-26T18:24:04.511-07:00Linda, those snippets you shared from Ted Kooser&#...Linda, those snippets you shared from Ted Kooser's book are stunning. I can see why you treasure it! Your poem is lovely filled with a similar deep appreciation for natural beauty and wonder. Thanks for sharing.mbhmainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12368641525885104669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-55131785947992583402020-01-26T16:56:01.265-07:002020-01-26T16:56:01.265-07:00I like the idea of working through a particular bo...I like the idea of working through a particular book one poem a day. Not sure why I haven't thought of that before. Epistolary postcard poetry exchanges over time--also a good idea. Thanks, Linda!Heidi Mordhorsthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16496427007514895950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-66461315601101707342020-01-26T10:12:31.628-07:002020-01-26T10:12:31.628-07:00Thanks, Rose, I hope you enjoy it!Thanks, Rose, I hope you enjoy it!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-17723429177499549112020-01-26T10:12:10.207-07:002020-01-26T10:12:10.207-07:00OMG, I'm so glad you questioned my head being ...OMG, I'm so glad you questioned my head being in The Doors. No, it really is not Jim Morrison, but Jim Harrison! Yikes, am sorry! I will look for Braided Creek, Laura, thanks for the correction and the book!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-84569336183284917722020-01-26T08:14:21.493-07:002020-01-26T08:14:21.493-07:00Thank you for sharing your lovely poem. I’m not fa...Thank you for sharing your lovely poem. I’m not familiar with Winter Morning Walks but I think it is one I will have to seek out. Rose Cappellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02021921189042554147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-30268788535094000832020-01-26T06:47:58.361-07:002020-01-26T06:47:58.361-07:00Oh, that is just beautiful! I have a book of poems...Oh, that is just beautiful! I have a book of poems written back and forth-I THINK between these two poets. They are very brief poems. I'm going to look at my shelves later today. Okay, I couldn't wait. It's called BRAIDED CREEK: A CONVERSATION IN POETRY, and it's by Jim Harrison and Ted Kooser. (Is yours really to Jim Morrison? Or are The Doors in your head?) https://amzn.to/2S3uLp1 I think you'd love this book! THese postcard poems are great, too. Thanks for sharing!laurasalashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13807781795919555208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-22703419582333143172020-01-25T20:09:14.414-07:002020-01-25T20:09:14.414-07:00Oh, I love that last line, Kay. What a fine though...Oh, I love that last line, Kay. What a fine thought! Thanks!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-7896777762240631012020-01-25T15:03:50.953-07:002020-01-25T15:03:50.953-07:00Oooohh...Kooser's words are just delicious! Yo...Oooohh...Kooser's words are just delicious! Your poem brought me right along on your walk with those birds that "own the sky, the water and the land." Your poems glides right along with them even if we can't quite catch their gossip.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08210045352610490115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-34315007957934493802020-01-25T14:42:18.165-07:002020-01-25T14:42:18.165-07:00Thanks, Becky, but I love those ocean pictures you...Thanks, Becky, but I love those ocean pictures you share, too!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-54724773171817087752020-01-25T10:19:32.168-07:002020-01-25T10:19:32.168-07:00I wish there was a mountain view where I could als...I wish there was a mountain view where I could also see the water birds near me. I do love watching them though. Your poem is so lovely, Linda!Becky Herzoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04378763607018596914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-12795680030751794712020-01-25T06:08:48.465-07:002020-01-25T06:08:48.465-07:00Thanks, Michelle, it was a pleasure to write.Thanks, Michelle, it was a pleasure to write.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-4587270102582115592020-01-25T06:08:09.976-07:002020-01-25T06:08:09.976-07:00Thanks, Sally, you've sent a smile my way, too...Thanks, Sally, you've sent a smile my way, too.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-11512955308252577152020-01-25T06:07:44.523-07:002020-01-25T06:07:44.523-07:00And you've met him, too, Linda! Yes, his writi...And you've met him, too, Linda! Yes, his writing pleases me every time. Thank you!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-33001174406646692662020-01-25T06:06:32.673-07:002020-01-25T06:06:32.673-07:00That is wonderful that you met Ted Kooser, Margare...That is wonderful that you met Ted Kooser, Margaret. I do love his books & that "manual" is so good and inspiring. Thanks!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-52805095651207118192020-01-24T23:25:31.727-07:002020-01-24T23:25:31.727-07:00Thanks for your "With a Mountain View and Wat...Thanks for your "With a Mountain View and Water Birds, too" love this scene even without the image, I can see it, and perhaps the birds are taking you in too… Your poem takes me there, as do Ted Kooser's metaphorical lines–lovely post!michelle koganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16409095111952431780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-87510632903798076872020-01-24T20:05:11.263-07:002020-01-24T20:05:11.263-07:00'Gleaning some warmth from the sun." I lo...'Gleaning some warmth from the sun." I love this - and gleaned a smile from your observations. Sally Murphyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02840326270568153356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-29341581989189403342020-01-24T17:11:22.659-07:002020-01-24T17:11:22.659-07:00Ahhhhhhh Kooser. I went to a reading of his at LOC...Ahhhhhhh Kooser. I went to a reading of his at LOC a long time ago. It was lovely. Such a natural poet and you are right. He does make it look easy with his simple words. Lacework, clothesline. How those every day items become beautiful with his writing. <br />I love how you glean warmth from the sun...how you want to be with the birds more than just a spectator. Your postcard is beautiful too.Linda Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00833034575304594924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-13405118179899084022020-01-24T16:08:57.785-07:002020-01-24T16:08:57.785-07:00I met Ted Kooser once, such a gentle man. I love ...I met Ted Kooser once, such a gentle man. I love his poetry. The lines you selected are wonderful for their simple imagery. I have his book The Poetry Home Repair Manual and get it out when I need a boost. Your poem took me to a place beside you walking in the beauty of the mountains and water. Margaret Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04434866104385187658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-22741798940072945662020-01-24T12:55:48.277-07:002020-01-24T12:55:48.277-07:00Yes, it is all about listening, Karen. How wonderf...Yes, it is all about listening, Karen. How wonderful that you like Kooser, too. Wish you were closer; we could share! Thanks!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-69011898898638649182020-01-24T12:54:44.211-07:002020-01-24T12:54:44.211-07:00Aw, I was thinking about family when I wrote, Laur...Aw, I was thinking about family when I wrote, Laura. Thank you!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-44820317870428335912020-01-24T12:15:33.346-07:002020-01-24T12:15:33.346-07:00Linda: I am a big Kooser fan also. I'll share...Linda: I am a big Kooser fan also. I'll share a wonderful exchange with him later in the spring. For now, thank you so much for sharing his words and for writing your own beautiful poem and photo. Writing becomes more and more about listening...Karen Eastlundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08778112838401454642noreply@blogger.com