tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26800186.post1667877731574893529..comments2024-03-25T10:07:31.278-07:00Comments on There is no such thing as a God-forsaken town: Poetry Friday: Belated Summer Poetry SwapsRuthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12463332371535167975noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26800186.post-83220940150480952492020-10-01T09:13:19.376-07:002020-10-01T09:13:19.376-07:00Beautiful poem, Margaret. I love the way you used ...Beautiful poem, Margaret. I love the way you used repeats to emphasize the mountain behind the mountain -- the echo calling to the echo. Linda's poem makes me feel inspired to create a recycled journal myself!author amokhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09800868615186010584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26800186.post-36406019700939214152020-09-30T23:47:16.177-07:002020-09-30T23:47:16.177-07:00I'm a bit late too, in stopping by, but I'...I'm a bit late too, in stopping by, but I'm so glad I did, what a refreshing post you've shared. I loved both poems–the art coming forth from Linda's and the songs springing in Margaret's. If you happen to read this before Poetry Friday this week, I'll be sharing your cinquain poem to me, thanks again Ruth, xo!<br /><br /><br />michelle koganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16409095111952431780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26800186.post-15776735777721227482020-09-27T19:18:07.122-07:002020-09-27T19:18:07.122-07:00What lovely poems to receive. I really think you g...What lovely poems to receive. I really think you get a pass as you were ill. So glad you are feeling better. <br /><br />I can just hear the conch in Margaret's poem and I was a lucky recipient of a junk journal as well.Jonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04299647754479967070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26800186.post-25931035355790783562020-09-27T10:35:32.833-07:002020-09-27T10:35:32.833-07:00Such a loving look at the artistic process from Li...Such a loving look at the artistic process from Linda! And Margaret's wonderful echoes...Beautiful gifts.laurasalashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13807781795919555208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26800186.post-58655333693567607272020-09-27T09:10:14.437-07:002020-09-27T09:10:14.437-07:00Two wonderful, inspiring poems! I'm sorry to h...Two wonderful, inspiring poems! I'm sorry to hear you were sick this summer, Ruth. I hope you're feeling much better.Michelle Heidenrich Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02051827857519159837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26800186.post-86470413251937022322020-09-26T10:00:05.468-07:002020-09-26T10:00:05.468-07:00Thanks for sharing both of these lovely poems, Rut...Thanks for sharing both of these lovely poems, Ruth. I was especially struck by the endings to both, but in different ways.Carmela Martinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15543808551988338496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26800186.post-75411756236876415632020-09-26T05:16:05.207-07:002020-09-26T05:16:05.207-07:00There's such music in these poems, with the re...There's such music in these poems, with the repeated words ... they lift the spirit today, Ruth! This "belated summer" poetry offering serves as a reminder of the invincible summer that lies within us. Fran Haleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05295033583781089018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26800186.post-64892059086799552002020-09-26T03:47:01.215-07:002020-09-26T03:47:01.215-07:00Here's to your health! The swap will happen wh...Here's to your health! The swap will happen when it happens!<br /><br />I love BOTH of these -- each perfect for YOU and amazing gifts from the writers. Margaret's echoes and Linda's way of making the old new again...perfect!Mary Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09078793537148794310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26800186.post-87681061203265770972020-09-25T19:51:58.019-07:002020-09-25T19:51:58.019-07:00You know, life happening is just the best writing ...You know, life happening is just the best writing material. When I sent out a poetry swap it's in the hands of the universe. I'm glad that the swap brings you as much joy as it does me. I love seeing my poem and Margaret's on the same page here. And, you are better! Hooray! It's a tricky year to stay healthy. That is the big win. Thanks for the shout-out and the beautiful post. I love this community.Linda Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00833034575304594924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26800186.post-33468857466704050502020-09-25T18:08:15.290-07:002020-09-25T18:08:15.290-07:00The sharing of poetry is a precious gift as you we...The sharing of poetry is a precious gift as you well know Ruth. I thank you for sharing Margaret and Linda's poems. I felt a particularly strong connection to Linda's words. They spoke to me of acts and passions I too indulge in. The less ordered line spacing is redolent of the very process Linda embarks upon. So appropriate. Alan j Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06077195459186935005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26800186.post-51912625755736046562020-09-25T17:23:45.202-07:002020-09-25T17:23:45.202-07:00I am still playing catch up from life's surpri...I am still playing catch up from life's surprises heaped on for over a year. Always be kind to yourself, as you are to others!<br />Love these two shares today!Donna Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13738281869266957726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26800186.post-10826034719604080172020-09-25T11:14:27.645-07:002020-09-25T11:14:27.645-07:00Thanks for sharing both of these gorgeous poems by...Thanks for sharing both of these gorgeous poems by both of these talented poets, Ruth. And always allow for giving yourself grace. No ball dropped can't be picked up later. Glad you are feeling so much better. :)Bridget Mageehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18185985167366724404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26800186.post-75321235618150437352020-09-25T08:12:23.999-07:002020-09-25T08:12:23.999-07:00Both of these poems really hit the spot! The stori...Both of these poems really hit the spot! The stories they tell and feelings they share are so personal and universal. <br />I like "Beyond the mountains, mountains"... it would have annoyed me when I was young and I didn't want there to be any mountains beyond the mountains, but now I'm old enough to appreciate being matter-of-fact about it. <br />"No need to conform to metric or template"-- thank goodness for Linda's vision! We need to notice that faded endpapers are elegant adornment still. Tabathahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14367572663591077922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26800186.post-79103847048737772042020-09-25T07:11:50.358-07:002020-09-25T07:11:50.358-07:00Ruth, life gets interrupted many times because of ...Ruth, life gets interrupted many times because of fragility and uncertainty. I am so delighted that you are recovered from your ordeal and embracing your writing. Thanks for sharing the amazing poetry swaps by Margaret Simon and Linda Mitchell. Happy Fall.Carol Varsalonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02589714711155938528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26800186.post-12845605987841386112020-09-25T06:33:50.172-07:002020-09-25T06:33:50.172-07:00Wow! These are wonderful! I love the echoes in Mar...Wow! These are wonderful! I love the echoes in Margaret's poem and the way Linda's poem feels cut up and repurposed. I'm so glad you are feeling well enough to go back and pick up some of the balls you dropped. : )Liz Steinglasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14614059299412727544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26800186.post-42796525136183940082020-09-25T06:15:47.171-07:002020-09-25T06:15:47.171-07:00I imagine both Margaret & Linda understand the...I imagine both Margaret & Linda understand the 'why' of your late thankyous, Ruth. Each one is a gift poem to treasure & it is lovely to read how Margaret wove your world into the poem & how enthusiastic Linda was in her summer creating! Happy Friday!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.com