tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post2192426759630210105..comments2024-03-28T21:42:05.069-04:00Comments on everyday amazing: monday's train journalGracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02213172239590722747noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-33317394192281636562017-08-24T11:58:56.789-04:002017-08-24T11:58:56.789-04:00A commuter train - the microcosm of a melting pot....A commuter train - the microcosm of a melting pot. "Chipping away at borders".....would that all be involved in this, every day of every month of every year, wherever we are :) Amen.lillianthehomepoet.wordpress.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12664830773553716989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-79090079876250926752017-08-24T10:00:36.443-04:002017-08-24T10:00:36.443-04:00Hi Ayala! Alberta is on the Eastern Side of Canad...Hi Ayala! Alberta is on the Eastern Side of Canada, above Montana (USA). We took the plane going there. Yes, I highly recommend a trip to our Banff National park to see the Icefield Parkway and the Canadian Rockies. Thanks!Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02213172239590722747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-23497621281082143722017-08-24T05:13:40.863-04:002017-08-24T05:13:40.863-04:00This seems to me poem about second thoughts, not t...This seems to me poem about second thoughts, not the ones that come to us first so defined and ordered -- seeing borders everywhere -- but the second which forgives and amends and makes whole again. A train ride into the still part of the heart. Well done.Brendanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03983584155125369291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-47417908626461978652017-08-23T23:45:55.003-04:002017-08-23T23:45:55.003-04:00So nice -- the people, the need for nature to temp...So nice -- the people, the need for nature to temper the city crowd, and especially these lines: "i fold my edges / under red cardigan-". Well done!Sarah Russellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06548593069470592148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-83407425748615549642017-08-23T04:13:31.379-04:002017-08-23T04:13:31.379-04:00We were similarly inspired by the prompt. Nicely d...We were similarly inspired by the prompt. Nicely done.Roslyn Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15700960108357035957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-44241015581402145912017-08-23T03:34:41.891-04:002017-08-23T03:34:41.891-04:00Ah, the world needs this.. Beautifully written, Gr...Ah, the world needs this.. Beautifully written, Grace. I especially love these:<br /><br />i pray for roots of empathy, <br />seeds of kindness<br />Mariahttp://www.mariawenttotown15.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-80662000487917670872017-08-23T03:28:57.612-04:002017-08-23T03:28:57.612-04:00I really enjoyed this poem, seeking to overcome th...I really enjoyed this poem, seeking to overcome the 'borders' of our differences. We can all use being anchored by 'roots of empathy' :) I like the red cardigan, too!coffeecatspoetryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17122439848670408458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-16541097367078535992017-08-23T02:36:07.194-04:002017-08-23T02:36:07.194-04:00'Turbans shorts slippers shoes' says so mu...'Turbans shorts slippers shoes' says so much... with this and other phrases you manage to bring up a typical crowded subway scene...I like the internal engagement with edges and opennessCedarwindhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18038049847097780128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-15539321822553964962017-08-23T01:33:57.705-04:002017-08-23T01:33:57.705-04:00So many facets of "border" seen here...w...So many facets of "border" seen here...whether the physical border of the train does, or the cultural/religious/age/etc. Barriers that are real or percieved. Well written! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05126230685516232230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-47625231814824694102017-08-22T21:54:44.351-04:002017-08-22T21:54:44.351-04:00"in my mind, fenced by words,
belief..."in my mind, fenced by words,<br /> beliefs and faith-"<br /><br />If we all would focus on ourselves - heal within - what a difference it would make for this world.<br />Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00007201357693227614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-9933949217699542362017-08-22T21:31:21.709-04:002017-08-22T21:31:21.709-04:00A skillful picture of those moment outward and inw...A skillful picture of those moment outward and inwardSabio Lantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12963476276106907984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-31348627169984422162017-08-22T21:27:21.665-04:002017-08-22T21:27:21.665-04:00A trip in trains. (one of imagination)A trip in trains. (one of imagination)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-39283206874912723072017-08-22T21:13:10.483-04:002017-08-22T21:13:10.483-04:00How far is Alberta from you? This year we went to ...How far is Alberta from you? This year we went to Quebec City...next time it may be Alberta.ayalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13243362803799877014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-48786289829538969442017-08-22T21:12:18.350-04:002017-08-22T21:12:18.350-04:00Beautiful with powerful images.Beautiful with powerful images.ayalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13243362803799877014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-91780222682817364122017-08-22T20:23:13.439-04:002017-08-22T20:23:13.439-04:00Beautiful! Brings memories to mind when I took the...Beautiful! Brings memories to mind when I took the subway every day many years ago.Mary Hoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17528465484642169618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-79425922489334979892017-08-22T18:04:31.088-04:002017-08-22T18:04:31.088-04:00A border made as you go on your commute. Sure take...A border made as you go on your commute. Sure take all in, acidity and all.Pat Hatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07745293224202430152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-83143363625415632722017-08-22T17:34:35.252-04:002017-08-22T17:34:35.252-04:00Love your description of looking outward to nature...Love your description of looking outward to nature in order to look inward and the glimpses outward to a diverse cross-section of humanity. Very beautifully done piece.Nosainthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05807730653175525468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-16769558786259103802017-08-22T17:30:01.769-04:002017-08-22T17:30:01.769-04:00You have taken me on the train with you Grace. So...You have taken me on the train with you Grace. So much wonderful imagery in this. I love "in my mind, fenced by words,<br /> beliefs and faith- "...and " I fold my edges"....lovely writing as always!Carrie Van Hornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11715648073882529202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-69359801849024811452017-08-22T16:15:08.616-04:002017-08-22T16:15:08.616-04:00New title--A POET'S COMMUTE--incredible energy...New title--A POET'S COMMUTE--incredible energy & imagery here, like Mailer was your muse. HBO used to have a series, SUBWAY STORIES, powerful vignettes and mini-dramas; check it out on Netflix.Glenn Buttkushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10680725814199700692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-70859701506139637602017-08-22T15:46:56.328-04:002017-08-22T15:46:56.328-04:00The "roots of empathy" would be good pas...The "roots of empathy" would be good passports across invisible borders between people.Frank Hubenyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18058591172624203875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-39947554655378719932017-08-22T15:31:21.213-04:002017-08-22T15:31:21.213-04:00I loved the sounds in this especially- turbans, sh...I loved the sounds in this especially- turbans, shorts, slippers, shoes-<br /> a sea of hues- how very very lovely.Alison Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08215158863724691355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-56536324994841768372017-08-22T15:21:07.287-04:002017-08-22T15:21:07.287-04:00Love the theme here ~ the seeking of relief in nat...Love the theme here ~ the seeking of relief in nature ~ and beautifully written. I'm sure if we could lock properly into the natural world the pressures we put ourselves under and things we strive for would be put in a proper place! Great work Gracepaul mortimerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17053458852523674877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-60113991917016346932017-08-22T15:12:16.899-04:002017-08-22T15:12:16.899-04:00I like the structure and sound of this poem, Grace...I like the structure and sound of this poem, Grace, which evokes memories of the Tube and various other subway trains I've ridden across Europe in the past. You've captured the hustle and bustle in the list of clothes. I love the way it comes to s stop.<br />Kim M. Russellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16668459794787447606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-21617849674945989512017-08-22T14:50:56.299-04:002017-08-22T14:50:56.299-04:00Reminds me of when I use to take the light rail do...Reminds me of when I use to take the light rail downtown when I worked. I actually wrote something once regarding it a long time ago now. I love what you have written here. Yes...all of the above. :)Reneehttp://reneejustturtleflight.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-23146125913363840832017-08-22T14:09:51.721-04:002017-08-22T14:09:51.721-04:00I really love how you describe the mix in the comm...I really love how you describe the mix in the commuter train... maybe we all need to see that instead of being fenced by glass and steel in private cars. brudberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12563403553536472377noreply@blogger.com