tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post7761074590329730430..comments2024-03-29T08:01:55.910-04:00Comments on everyday amazing: Two sijo poems: AutumnGracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02213172239590722747noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-72610450012410881332012-10-10T16:48:45.388-04:002012-10-10T16:48:45.388-04:00You are very talented. I followed your blog 4suuuu...You are very talented. I followed your blog 4suuuuuuure. You should check out my band Terminally Ill on my blog that I wrote about them.Terminally Illhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06502001869820352698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-89819861619924876752012-10-10T15:18:44.526-04:002012-10-10T15:18:44.526-04:00New form, the images ashen purple and the visual v...New form, the images ashen purple and the visual very evocative.Thanks.Nilanjana Bosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08656370320322301943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-29082516772995320682012-10-10T09:40:58.031-04:002012-10-10T09:40:58.031-04:00I see the connection to the Japanese forms - I thi...I see the connection to the Japanese forms - I think your images work well, not sure about how liquid this becomes in English, but probably needs some adapting. I'm wondering if "ing" forms might make it more "musical". Stay tuned on Thursday, we're doing something similar in a Welsh form! See how you think it compares! Loved that you're exploring these forms and believe your jammed images are quite beautiful and revealing in a very poetic way!Beachannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08638256396472533685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-21551475310664087592012-10-10T08:06:14.778-04:002012-10-10T08:06:14.778-04:00Your usual fine imagination fills these forms in a...Your usual fine imagination fills these forms in a way that,'s very satisfying for me to read--and read aloud. As always, an enjoyment. Great job.Steve Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04818671944215117618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-75612008363108042162012-10-10T05:50:46.051-04:002012-10-10T05:50:46.051-04:00Thanx for the poetics. Autumn images were fun.Thanx for the poetics. Autumn images were fun.Sabio Lantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12963476276106907984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-46658507933104664632012-10-10T00:57:10.509-04:002012-10-10T00:57:10.509-04:00your words have the gentlest touch...
and thank y...your words have the gentlest touch...<br /><br />and thank you for your visit and your kind words.Shadowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05999801833389058410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-70299140566787967442012-10-10T00:40:56.194-04:002012-10-10T00:40:56.194-04:00letting go and falling gently...i like...cool pic ...letting go and falling gently...i like...cool pic as well graceClaudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03011763027311966186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-67538532400276481582012-10-09T23:28:05.405-04:002012-10-09T23:28:05.405-04:00I too love ashen purple-so sets the tone of your p...I too love ashen purple-so sets the tone of your poem~<br />Beautiful hints of autumn!<br />Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving :D<br /><br />Ellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070952447277684613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-69584877564858957822012-10-09T22:54:02.279-04:002012-10-09T22:54:02.279-04:00when forgiveness comes short - on bed of leaves, a...when forgiveness comes short - on bed of leaves, a black stone<br /><br />I have a feeling this image in your backyard prompted this write as it too perfectly fits! It is so fun to respond to nature and the four seasons in poetry. Nice!Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00007201357693227614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-60902235799506550052012-10-09T21:39:25.038-04:002012-10-09T21:39:25.038-04:00You are such an expert on this type of thing now G...You are such an expert on this type of thing now Grace. Truly beautiful imagery.Daydreamertoohttp://daydreamertoo.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-12143273229502000362012-10-09T21:29:10.726-04:002012-10-09T21:29:10.726-04:00These are beautiful. The suffering and struggle of...These are beautiful. The suffering and struggle of the first, and the resolution in the second to let go, all peppered with hints of fall as well. Lovely :)Hope you are well!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01547380098561803645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-88049951293367680402012-10-09T20:56:44.201-04:002012-10-09T20:56:44.201-04:00Like autumn, these lines burst with color, and a g...Like autumn, these lines burst with color, and a gentle letting go. Very beautiful, Grace.PattiKenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02894925987580502697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-73014212501063565972012-10-09T20:44:55.020-04:002012-10-09T20:44:55.020-04:00lovely... great imagery, I love ashen purple...fab...lovely... great imagery, I love ashen purple...fabulous.mrs mediocrityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01021079985184737831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-20553747557484030442012-10-09T20:44:29.368-04:002012-10-09T20:44:29.368-04:00i haven't tried Sijo but you're inspiring ...i haven't tried Sijo but you're inspiring me to attempt it! hope your week is going well, Heaven!<br /><br />♥my heart's love songshttp://myheartslovesongs.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-20799646706598805682012-10-09T20:05:40.590-04:002012-10-09T20:05:40.590-04:00I don't know about the form Grace, but it'...I don't know about the form Grace, but it's your words that give the poem substance. And both of these have much. I love your imagery, your choice of words. A picture is created in my mind as well as a feeling (even without the lovely picture of leaves).Myrna R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15088915165678737118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-7436826341550387702012-10-09T18:41:31.236-04:002012-10-09T18:41:31.236-04:00Oh...I love both of these Grace...I like the idea ...Oh...I love both of these Grace...I like the idea of the purple leaf representing your heart in the first and I love the shift in the end of the second closing on earthen tones and cider...very well written Sijos!! Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10124956200834969600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-53237579553086965322012-10-09T17:28:33.947-04:002012-10-09T17:28:33.947-04:00Beautifully done, Grace. "Ashen purple" ...Beautifully done, Grace. "Ashen purple" describes the leaf in the first photo perfectly. Two different kinds of sijo — very nice.<br />K<br />Kay L. Davieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09966266404058177742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-34632793599144175332012-10-09T16:29:01.599-04:002012-10-09T16:29:01.599-04:00Really...really...nice.Really...really...nice.Timoteohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08351410966396854582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-58525009569335385262012-10-09T16:05:35.993-04:002012-10-09T16:05:35.993-04:00Gorgeous imagery! Hope you enjoyed your Thanksgiv...Gorgeous imagery! Hope you enjoyed your Thanksgiving :)Jennifer Wagnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04344877737695801883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-49608433052904185022012-10-09T15:44:21.525-04:002012-10-09T15:44:21.525-04:00Lovely job with this form, Heaven--two, even! I we...Lovely job with this form, Heaven--two, even! I went bald getting one together. I like the first one best--the message, most likely, but both have that feel of dwindling days and season's ending. hedgewitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13090696134322515899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-42655231471846408972012-10-09T14:28:08.232-04:002012-10-09T14:28:08.232-04:00How lovely these both are Grace. You introduced an...How lovely these both are Grace. You introduced an interesting turn in the final lines of each. This form really suits your style, I think.Kerry O'Connorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00720862912375945249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-76873175754649178502012-10-09T12:02:11.665-04:002012-10-09T12:02:11.665-04:00Both are beautiful, Grace. Love this line...i slow...Both are beautiful, Grace. Love this line...i slow die - when forgiveness comes short - on bed of leaves, a black stone. ayalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13243362803799877014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-12115428592147270792012-10-09T11:30:33.794-04:002012-10-09T11:30:33.794-04:00How very interesting. Never heard of this poem ...How very interesting. Never heard of this poem style before.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-86597091084752022492012-10-09T08:40:07.261-04:002012-10-09T08:40:07.261-04:00No problem ~ Thanks ~No problem ~ Thanks ~Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02213172239590722747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-23113165764080943462012-10-09T07:38:55.496-04:002012-10-09T07:38:55.496-04:00I just loved the first one, Grace. The mention of...I just loved the first one, Grace. The mention of the 'black stone' was inspired really. This one was filled with so much feeling.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07366010389846904663noreply@blogger.com