tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26800186.post568336380196653955..comments2024-03-25T10:07:31.278-07:00Comments on There is no such thing as a God-forsaken town: Poetry Friday: Gratiku Day NineteenRuthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12463332371535167975noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26800186.post-87267792262262676062021-11-22T12:12:55.340-08:002021-11-22T12:12:55.340-08:00This one REALLY resonates with me, Ruth. Much love...This one REALLY resonates with me, Ruth. Much love to you. Faraway children--hard to get used to that...laurasalashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13807781795919555208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26800186.post-78378306742063156192021-11-21T23:36:24.005-08:002021-11-21T23:36:24.005-08:00"Back and forth flies love" such a beaut..."Back and forth flies love" such a beautiful and layered line for love of children. Glad you are staying in touch via video chat and more. Looking forward to your post next week and all the Autumn Odes, I remember and enjoyed again your "Ode to Poetry,"<br />thanks!Michelle Koganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02575814872372518994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26800186.post-66588551304591090022021-11-20T22:48:40.620-08:002021-11-20T22:48:40.620-08:00Ruth, your tribute to your children is a tender gr...Ruth, your tribute to your children is a tender gratiku. Being closer to my daughter and her family has been a special time in y life these days even when life is upside down. I am so glad that you shared your gratiku poems this month. Happy Thanksgiving to you.Carol Varsalonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02589714711155938528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26800186.post-2347634888465031632021-11-20T16:49:32.134-08:002021-11-20T16:49:32.134-08:00Lovely gratiku, Ruth. Enjoyed hearing about your c...Lovely gratiku, Ruth. Enjoyed hearing about your children. jamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07859083373087448194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26800186.post-67941153789738214822021-11-20T07:40:29.313-08:002021-11-20T07:40:29.313-08:00Yes, I am happy for my grown children, but remembe...Yes, I am happy for my grown children, but remember how I missed them when they first left. Your poem shows that love still can be no matter how far, Ruth. A lesson for us all!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26800186.post-46479881530773153802021-11-20T06:00:41.775-08:002021-11-20T06:00:41.775-08:00Oh, my. You just described me so very perfectly. I...Oh, my. You just described me so very perfectly. It is such a joy and privilege to send these beautiful young people out into the world. But, selfishly, I would love them all back (without the bickering of course) to just be mine for a little while. I'm hoping for that feeling for Thanksgiving. Love to you, Ruth. You always make me feel seen in your writing. Thank you.Linda Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00833034575304594924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26800186.post-41401051132916972012021-11-20T00:27:10.957-08:002021-11-20T00:27:10.957-08:00What a lovely sentiment. My youngest left home thi...What a lovely sentiment. My youngest left home this year, and I felt the loss, and the ending of an era, but am gladdened at the thought of all my babies out in the world doing their thing - and, lucky for me, most of them live close enough to see regularly.Sally Murphyhttp://www.sallymurphy.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26800186.post-68013483472675085712021-11-19T17:27:32.157-08:002021-11-19T17:27:32.157-08:00Ruth, your poem encapsulates so much about our rel...Ruth, your poem encapsulates so much about our relationships with our grown up offspring. You have achieved much in your three brief lines of haiku magic. Alan j Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06077195459186935005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26800186.post-71356964309880755562021-11-19T11:50:58.899-08:002021-11-19T11:50:58.899-08:00Hi, Ruth. I love the idea of hosting these human b...Hi, Ruth. I love the idea of hosting these human beings through their childhood. My grown two are back at home (pandemic reality) and we're grateful to have this time with them. Happy birthday to your son!author amokhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09800868615186010584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26800186.post-38360414394916787772021-11-19T07:54:49.858-08:002021-11-19T07:54:49.858-08:00Your Gratiku for your kids is spot on, Ruth. I'...Your Gratiku for your kids is spot on, Ruth. I'm right there with you, mama! <br />"I don't like my children being so far from me, but I'm thankful for them, and for all the ways we have to communicate." - yes! <br />Bridget Mageehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18185985167366724404noreply@blogger.com