tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post5152354676699952557..comments2024-03-29T04:26:55.305-04:00Comments on everyday amazing: Alchemy of nightGracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02213172239590722747noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-86439772901906929012015-01-19T16:17:06.559-05:002015-01-19T16:17:06.559-05:00This is quintessentially you: the romance, the ma...This is quintessentially you: the romance, the magical quality, the pull of darkness and light, the sensuousness of the words and poem. I think I can recognize your work in a sea of poems. :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-13731075082770153972015-01-17T08:02:11.448-05:002015-01-17T08:02:11.448-05:00I wasn't familiar with the prompt, Grace, but ...I wasn't familiar with the prompt, Grace, but as it stands alone, this poem invests the night with so many different dimensions, especially in moods. I love the brevity and direct impact that is felt in this. Very fine work.<br />Steve K.Steve Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04818671944215117618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-49130584618330244472015-01-16T23:22:02.096-05:002015-01-16T23:22:02.096-05:00Wow, Grace....this is .....dark but sensual to the...Wow, Grace....this is .....dark but sensual to the max. It's haunting and that is a very good thing for poetry.<br /><br />Hugs, JaneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-89609108426428227112015-01-15T14:09:59.645-05:002015-01-15T14:09:59.645-05:00This is so moody and sensual, Grace. The use of da...This is so moody and sensual, Grace. The use of darkness has a very strong effect.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-53690491840776842372015-01-15T09:50:20.364-05:002015-01-15T09:50:20.364-05:00This is such an atmospheric poem, Grace. The openi...This is such an atmospheric poem, Grace. The opening lines set the tone very powerfully.Gabriellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09968615376035959259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-33600696947471225922015-01-14T17:44:14.681-05:002015-01-14T17:44:14.681-05:00Gorgeous. I love it.Gorgeous. I love it.Jennifer Wagnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04344877737695801883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-34365706185725975202015-01-13T09:24:39.824-05:002015-01-13T09:24:39.824-05:00This is why the night is magic...the time for poet...This is why the night is magic...the time for poets :)Optimistic Existentialisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11507986337866049924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-75460719089075260332015-01-13T07:21:42.502-05:002015-01-13T07:21:42.502-05:00So vivid. Well written.So vivid. Well written.Gen Giggles https://www.blogger.com/profile/13744815023509063722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-39128901238142492552015-01-12T18:16:59.751-05:002015-01-12T18:16:59.751-05:00amazing Grace and the picture is fantastic!!amazing Grace and the picture is fantastic!!Gloria Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03055543111865966546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-16279129516942087032015-01-12T14:19:44.102-05:002015-01-12T14:19:44.102-05:00I love those opening lines!I love those opening lines!Maude Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03669688074743095866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-80452175161409504312015-01-12T11:07:12.762-05:002015-01-12T11:07:12.762-05:00You went into deep places here, Grace. I do like...You went into deep places here, Grace. I do like your comparison of the coming of night to an alchemy transformation, sizzling down to the palm of the hand. Certainly if we aren't considering or knowledgeable of planetary science 'Night' and its coming is a mystery to be explained.<br /><br />BTW, did you notice the repetition in Huerta's prayer? The use of the word " <i>it</i>" stood out for me. He used the word nine times and then also an "<i>it's</i>" and an "<i>its</i>". <br />..Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02982249173214655060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-36785406341757257222015-01-12T10:08:56.749-05:002015-01-12T10:08:56.749-05:00You have a wonderful feel for this poet's visi...You have a wonderful feel for this poet's vision, Grace. The imagery here is striking, intense, just surreal enough to make one question one's perceptions, and filled with beautiful language throughout. Thanks for the challenge!hedgewitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13090696134322515899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-43896557266714415262015-01-12T08:52:11.869-05:002015-01-12T08:52:11.869-05:00The night has been reserved for the poets and arti...The night has been reserved for the poets and artists for millennium. the walking manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10058913927297370740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-23819186733940707242015-01-12T08:33:46.543-05:002015-01-12T08:33:46.543-05:00The sulfur, when melted into blood red liquid, bec...The sulfur, when melted into blood red liquid, becomes a blue flame, which you can vividly see at night, smiles ~ Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02213172239590722747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-10535611769493836142015-01-12T08:05:29.299-05:002015-01-12T08:05:29.299-05:00What a rich and beautiful piece..as satisfying as ...What a rich and beautiful piece..as satisfying as the deepest pot of treacle consumed in pure joy Jae Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11509244123008832611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-21831453917627767402015-01-11T22:35:17.502-05:002015-01-11T22:35:17.502-05:00a sweet and sour feeling this night gives, but ult...a sweet and sour feeling this night gives, but ultimate peace resides in the darkness and quietness of night:)Vandana Sharmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10270400982093787158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-77504323295978446422015-01-11T21:44:10.644-05:002015-01-11T21:44:10.644-05:00I normally don't question someone's creati...I normally don't question someone's creativity, but why did you end this poem with "blue flame" in the palm? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12590129774774754740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-92118810039254842302015-01-11T21:23:19.969-05:002015-01-11T21:23:19.969-05:00Dark and alluring imagery and I enjoy how you'...Dark and alluring imagery and I enjoy how you've employed the use of the hand as well. Thank you so much for the challenge, Grace. Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10124956200834969600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-31376794530268776852015-01-11T20:43:56.436-05:002015-01-11T20:43:56.436-05:00The opening line "The night descends like a c...The opening line "The night descends like a chorus of black birds" really resonated with me - though I'm not exactly sure why. The title is inspired. As always, lovely writing.Wendy Bourkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09475940407969993348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-9234231905891236932015-01-11T18:52:04.279-05:002015-01-11T18:52:04.279-05:00So beautiful...a fantastic capture of the mood of ...So beautiful...a fantastic capture of the mood of Huerta with the beauty of your originality.Susie Clevengerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09239990133754328967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-10361759255876225642015-01-11T18:03:59.140-05:002015-01-11T18:03:59.140-05:00A well painted night.
ZQA well painted night.<br />ZQZQhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08521836993023109556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-86156269419973600352015-01-11T17:28:03.414-05:002015-01-11T17:28:03.414-05:00this is a moving piece...the last few lines leave ...this is a moving piece...the last few lines leave a haunting visual.Stacy M.S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17768743830360856158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-63280197119506491912015-01-11T17:17:09.585-05:002015-01-11T17:17:09.585-05:00So many powerful images.to choose from as a whole ...So many powerful images.to choose from as a whole they work as certain as dark black ink sinking into paper and mindJae Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11509244123008832611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-42480545670837583102015-01-11T16:26:49.157-05:002015-01-11T16:26:49.157-05:00I really liked the last stanza Grace..in the night...I really liked the last stanza Grace..in the night stripped bare for in darkness one can find light.Truedessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09079953417572207613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-13899763402816323972015-01-11T15:24:25.056-05:002015-01-11T15:24:25.056-05:00Amazing words..a kaleidoscopic night..so lively .....Amazing words..a kaleidoscopic night..so lively ...wonderful! :-)Maniparnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16109166826609932168noreply@blogger.com