tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post8572452859729759308..comments2024-03-28T10:32:30.002-04:00Comments on Beyond LiteracyLink: Finding CalmnessCarol Varsalonahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02589714711155938528noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-14478375609584689552021-04-18T18:20:21.628-04:002021-04-18T18:20:21.628-04:00This morning my wife asked me what I intended to d...This morning my wife asked me what I intended to do today. "Today, I'm going to have a good and relaxing day, today I'm writing."Alain Tasséhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08304960929721752068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-76188517583710514582021-04-16T19:40:32.364-04:002021-04-16T19:40:32.364-04:00You have been busy and I am glad you have this poe...You have been busy and I am glad you have this poetry place you can visit for a break from all of the demands of this big move you have made. I love all the variety of poems you have been working on. Your anchored tercet, wonderful. I especially like your Springtime Tranquility Haiku. Janet Clare F.skanny17https://www.blogger.com/profile/07488350213473016250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-18995066413989399602021-04-16T06:51:42.556-04:002021-04-16T06:51:42.556-04:00Of course, I had to look up "anchored tercet&...Of course, I had to look up "anchored tercet"; thanks for providing the link! I enjoyed the moments in the spring air reading your words this morning. I enjoy writing poetry more than prose, I think, because of the challenge of paring down the gist to the bare minimum, each word carrying so much weight--and the freedom from grammatical constraints. I have a poetry bulletin board just waiting for submissions in front of my school library; hoping some brave students and staff contribute!Chris Margocshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18261261993571716230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-34536157563638066942021-04-14T15:24:31.056-04:002021-04-14T15:24:31.056-04:00"The gentle swish of word weaving" is a ..."The gentle swish of word weaving" is a beautiful phrase. Thanks for making time to write and lighting our way. Your words are always an inspiration.Ramonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15929914252480696798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-79286425036847848492021-04-14T12:21:23.840-04:002021-04-14T12:21:23.840-04:00The equation poem is perfect, Carol - two ducks on...The equation poem is perfect, Carol - two ducks on one lake equaling placidity. It really does! Placidity is such a great word. You're a treasure chest of such beautiful, lyrical words. I have never written an equation poem and this one really compels me to try. The final equation - all adding up to five artistic expressions for NPM - is so clever and absolutely so true; this made me smile.Fran Haleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05295033583781089018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-85466281235836129092021-04-14T07:16:51.950-04:002021-04-14T07:16:51.950-04:00Carol, writing is soothing. Nature is calming, mo...Carol, writing is soothing. Nature is calming, most times. Put them together and you get the perfect remedy for destressing and finding yourself. arjehahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17793113101077660894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-47494581779845302122021-04-14T06:18:26.923-04:002021-04-14T06:18:26.923-04:00First, your blog is so visually appealing! I love...First, your blog is so visually appealing! I love how it scrolls over your background image, the tab look at the top, the color combination.<br /><br /> "I forgot the feeling of free-floating with thoughts, the gentle swish of word weaving, and the sound of fingers tapping on a keyboard. It is soothing to be alone with my thoughts so I drift off into the world of quiet writing." <br />You brilliantly captured the feeling of writing! As I read these words, it reminded why I write. I love that feeling!<br /><br />Your use of writing your poems to an image is one I can replicate with my students.<br /><br />Thank you for sharing!Jill Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01068980673737512635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-76058267751747030012021-04-14T01:16:34.523-04:002021-04-14T01:16:34.523-04:00Promenading! Springtime and you!Promenading! Springtime and you!Diane Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16902966404302255893noreply@blogger.com