tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post817912029610587981..comments2024-03-26T09:20:29.620-06:00Comments on TeacherDance: Poetry Friday - Still SummerLinda Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-1169208058733293202017-06-11T21:57:16.012-06:002017-06-11T21:57:16.012-06:00Thank you, Michelle, Robyn & Matt. I wrote it ...Thank you, Michelle, Robyn & Matt. I wrote it and I meant it, too!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-23554085594751113362017-06-11T17:59:53.225-06:002017-06-11T17:59:53.225-06:00We all need to "return to the crafting / of o...We all need to "return to the crafting / of our natural selves!" Very nice, Linda.Matt Forrest Esenwinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04230063389130167424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-89587907197799886522017-06-11T10:17:04.662-06:002017-06-11T10:17:04.662-06:00Joining the applause circle for "crafting/our...Joining the applause circle for "crafting/our natural selves" and wishing you summer day after summer day of inspiration, Linda! Thanks for always providing some here. Robyn Hood Blackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07279289715664168026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-59287241353272296692017-06-10T15:50:30.645-06:002017-06-10T15:50:30.645-06:00I love these three closing lines,
"we returne...I love these three closing lines,<br />"we returned to the crafting<br />of our natural selves,<br />leaving all the hard stuff behind."<br /><br />Thanks for shedding the "hard stuff," and offering us a taste of summer Linday!<br />michelle koganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16409095111952431780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-42735989220227510742017-06-10T15:09:18.934-06:002017-06-10T15:09:18.934-06:00You're welcome, Carmela, and wishing you the s...You're welcome, Carmela, and wishing you the same!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-81027142387135009682017-06-10T13:40:49.358-06:002017-06-10T13:40:49.358-06:00Great poem, Linda. These lines in particular struc...Great poem, Linda. These lines in particular struck me:<br />>>we returned to the crafting<br />of our natural selves,<<<br />Thanks for the lovely reminder to this for myself. Have a lovely summer!Carmela Martinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15543808551988338496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-40671650775151273532017-06-10T10:04:24.944-06:002017-06-10T10:04:24.944-06:00I understand since Nathan & family have been i...I understand since Nathan & family have been in the 90s for weeks! We're now having our first heat wave of the nineties, but it's still nice in early morning & the evenings. Thanks, Irene, hope the AC does what it's supposed to do for you!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-41684615520333787892017-06-10T09:39:47.053-06:002017-06-10T09:39:47.053-06:00Linda, thinking of you in your pew this summer, pe...Linda, thinking of you in your pew this summer, perhaps with one of those grandgirls looking at books and chatting and laughing? Thank you for your poem! Summer is to be endured in these parts... right now we are coasting, but soon it will be TOO HOT to breathe. xoIrene Lathamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04905936104127707762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-17259299923361604682017-06-10T08:01:40.734-06:002017-06-10T08:01:40.734-06:00What's terrific is that we each get to choose ...What's terrific is that we each get to choose what's wonderful for us, Brenda. Enjoy!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-74107830863356725872017-06-10T08:00:52.027-06:002017-06-10T08:00:52.027-06:00Just posted last week, Diane. It's okay. I hav...Just posted last week, Diane. It's okay. I haven't been able to do them all either. Keep up with your wonderful cat project! Thank you!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-67568438215270830872017-06-10T07:55:34.001-06:002017-06-10T07:55:34.001-06:00It is good summer comes along to shake us out of r...It is good summer comes along to shake us out of robot-feelings. I like sleeping in. Or not, and being the only one up in the cool early mornings, reading poetry by an open window. Brenda at FriendlyFairyTaleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13368709489341876324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-82469402495620348402017-06-10T07:40:54.202-06:002017-06-10T07:40:54.202-06:00I'm sorry I didn't contribute to your ten ...I'm sorry I didn't contribute to your ten word challenge. Your contribution is outstanding. I had a bit of a problem wrapping my head around the words which seem to require more depth than I can explore at this time. :-(Diane Mayrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09767689319000732296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-85162385084721660772017-06-09T20:35:08.641-06:002017-06-09T20:35:08.641-06:00I am, Violet. Thank you. The stories are the best,...I am, Violet. Thank you. The stories are the best, I think.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-51895199936584923852017-06-09T20:34:30.611-06:002017-06-09T20:34:30.611-06:00Thank you, Laura. It isn't as if school is a t...Thank you, Laura. It isn't as if school is a terrible place, just that routine that needs summer relief. Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-17378077973714268012017-06-09T20:33:42.345-06:002017-06-09T20:33:42.345-06:00Thank you! Your "territory" sounds lovel...Thank you! Your "territory" sounds lovely, Christie!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-45011297431224999692017-06-09T19:46:36.897-06:002017-06-09T19:46:36.897-06:00You have so captured the spirit of summer, the fre...You have so captured the spirit of summer, the freedom, the slowing down, the treats, the "storytelling conversations." Hope you're enjoying it all!Violet N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16586574800230604652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-88380766102399553232017-06-09T19:42:32.062-06:002017-06-09T19:42:32.062-06:00This is wonderful, Linda. So many teachers will ap...This is wonderful, Linda. So many teachers will appreciate this poem -- especially as school is ending. author amokhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09800868615186010584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-67285990650709709912017-06-09T16:59:58.888-06:002017-06-09T16:59:58.888-06:00My summer "territory" is my porch and ro...My summer "territory" is my porch and rocker that awaits me with comfy pillow and semi private location to spy on birds, dragonflies, and neighbors strolling by. I, of course, have a cold glass of lemonade nearby. Wishing you many swing-worthy summer days ahead! -- Christie @ https://wonderingandwondering.wordpress.com/Mrs. Wymanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10601071678011498746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-33717138281562828942017-06-09T16:34:25.520-06:002017-06-09T16:34:25.520-06:00Thanks, Ruth, any time!Thanks, Ruth, any time!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-55029297274766718802017-06-09T16:34:08.656-06:002017-06-09T16:34:08.656-06:00Thanks, Jama. I just got a box of Carr's ginge...Thanks, Jama. I just got a box of Carr's ginger-lemon cookies & thought of you! Yes, time to put some things aside!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-22290346417799115782017-06-09T16:30:06.346-06:002017-06-09T16:30:06.346-06:00Tea and cake? Yes, please! Tea and cake? Yes, please! Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12463332371535167975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-76666843161498179402017-06-09T16:05:38.495-06:002017-06-09T16:05:38.495-06:00Lovely welcome to summer -- my mouth is watering a...Lovely welcome to summer -- my mouth is watering at the lemon tea and cake slices. Summer really is a time to put aside a "robot life" of routine auto-pilot and relax into "crafting our natural selves." Such a nice way of stating that.jamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07859083373087448194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-58629529239515323652017-06-09T13:13:36.626-06:002017-06-09T13:13:36.626-06:00Thanks, Tabatha, would love to have you! I've ...Thanks, Tabatha, would love to have you! I've just found some wonderful spice/lemon cookies for tea!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-19294305431490233232017-06-09T13:12:47.590-06:002017-06-09T13:12:47.590-06:00Thank you, I certainly agree that summer stretchin...Thank you, I certainly agree that summer stretching out before us sounds good. Best wishes in that waiting, Carol.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-26443210574495804982017-06-09T13:11:44.129-06:002017-06-09T13:11:44.129-06:00Thanks, Kay. Reflection might be a key, and summer...Thanks, Kay. Reflection might be a key, and summer time helps!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.com