tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post2077574159302968183..comments2023-11-05T07:53:12.708-05:00Comments on Poets United: POEMS OF THE WEEK - WENDY, MYRNA AND ELIZABETHRosemary Nissen-Wadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05913841031559499568noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-62609564528579695622017-06-21T07:03:11.691-04:002017-06-21T07:03:11.691-04:00Thanks for another great trip offering Sherry. I r...Thanks for another great trip offering Sherry. I read Wendy often I am happy to say that 'This Place Of Giant Stones'is one of my favourites of hers. Myrna I also read often and I am easily absorbed into her Running Towards Hope, for its the type of mantra that keep me sane when I feel overwhelmed by everything around me. Elizabeth I also am familiar with her poems and resonate with her lifestyle as hermit. I find that I have morphed into an alone person with difficulty but now I guard that status fiercely except for the openings of time at church and time with my grand child. <br /><br />Thanks for another up close and personal <br /><br />Much love... Gillena Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09830061733849775594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-40040588764093543762017-06-21T00:05:54.466-04:002017-06-21T00:05:54.466-04:00What a lovely collection- three lovely poets telli...What a lovely collection- three lovely poets telling us how to find and stay in a place beyond whatever holds us back. Thanks Sherry as always for bringing this to us. Elizabeth, so glad that line and that grain of sand inspired your poem. Thotpurgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09729170517164200003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-36475585464493844422017-06-20T16:51:03.149-04:002017-06-20T16:51:03.149-04:00And I would like to thank each one who took the ti...And I would like to thank each one who took the time to read and to comment. We who write, do so because we want to be heard. This community encourages all of us to continue. I once knew a young male poet who said he thought that poetry was in its death throes, that he was sure it would die in his own lifetime. I often think of him and his words when I write, and wonder if he was ever blessed with just such a place as this one. I would hope so.<br /><br />Elizabeth Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-43954712833699585462017-06-20T14:59:07.578-04:002017-06-20T14:59:07.578-04:00mmmmm. mmmmm. Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05723639294340760325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-36258094370096796152017-06-20T14:58:40.585-04:002017-06-20T14:58:40.585-04:00Whether dealing with the grain of sand or the boul...Whether dealing with the grain of sand or the boulder, we all attempt to "vibrate at higher frequencies." These 3 poems and three poets raise hope without ever truly overlooking the problems. I find hope in this community too. Thank you all. Wonderful conjunction, Sherry!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05723639294340760325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-6053981580406427092017-06-20T14:18:57.540-04:002017-06-20T14:18:57.540-04:00Annell, you have expressed my feelings so well. I ...Annell, you have expressed my feelings so well. I know beyond doubt that my friends in the world of online poetry know me far better than my real life people, because they read the writings of my heart, the things one can't always say out loud to those around us. The blogging world has given me more than I can ever repay. That is why it is my privilege to do these Monday features. Plus I enjoy it so much!Sherry Blue Skyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10769154286598233146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-1354412707948043032017-06-20T13:49:00.842-04:002017-06-20T13:49:00.842-04:00Yes, I am reminded of the words,"You don'...Yes, I am reminded of the words,"You don't really know them. Have never met them." Said with contempt. But of course if you have never read these women, perhaps you could feel that way...a hermit, you say. But what is a hermit, an artist, a poet, a writer, someone comfortable with herself. What a privilege to read these women, and to get to know them. They share their wisdom and strength wllingly. I love each one, and their "deep" writting, resonates in my heart. I feel I know them better than most I have met in person, one cannot write from the heart without the gut wrenching honesty they share. Thank you each for posting today!!! My Favs!!!annell4https://www.blogger.com/profile/07629830133868270690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-83919719427253193192017-06-20T13:37:59.868-04:002017-06-20T13:37:59.868-04:00These are truly magnificent selections, Sherry! These are truly magnificent selections, Sherry! Maude Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03669688074743095866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-63473345185801510772017-06-20T12:28:15.620-04:002017-06-20T12:28:15.620-04:00A might good collection of poetry - humbling too t...A might good collection of poetry - humbling too to be part of such a community. <br /><br />Wendy echoes generational fears so well<br />Love how Myrna refuses to fume like an old bus <br />Elizabeth touched on several issues in the ageing poet/hermit in touch with the world<br /><br />Thanks for bringing out the best in us poets Sherry <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-40059114087847446152017-06-20T10:40:48.957-04:002017-06-20T10:40:48.957-04:00I feel exactly the same way, Mary. Yes, we must re...I feel exactly the same way, Mary. Yes, we must resist. Sherry Blue Skyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10769154286598233146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-53691335136804764792017-06-20T10:39:30.633-04:002017-06-20T10:39:30.633-04:00The thanks truly belong to the poets featured, my ...The thanks truly belong to the poets featured, my friends. It is my pleasure, always, to put them together, as a bouquet of hope, to brighten your day.Sherry Blue Skyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10769154286598233146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-51788510873220363112017-06-20T00:33:31.628-04:002017-06-20T00:33:31.628-04:00A perfectly lovely post in every way. Many thanks ...A perfectly lovely post in every way. Many thanks to you all for the writing and interviewing.Rosemary Nissen-Wadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05913841031559499568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-25739218782475171512017-06-19T22:44:59.979-04:002017-06-19T22:44:59.979-04:00Oh dear Sherry, you do really have the flair to br...Oh dear Sherry, you do really have the flair to bring out the gems of a poet! Each word from Wendy, Myrna and Elizabeth is a pearl formed with the beauty of wisdom. Feeling very much uplifted friends. Sumana Royhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17333363799083094084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-42311125577447005062017-06-19T21:49:52.240-04:002017-06-19T21:49:52.240-04:00What treasures we have in this poetic community. T...What treasures we have in this poetic community. The poems featured are all so strong and determined in their voice. Thank you so much everyone.Old Egghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14727444489103758018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-33967798392197471012017-06-19T21:43:10.309-04:002017-06-19T21:43:10.309-04:00The 3 wonderful ladies who are prolific in their q...The 3 wonderful ladies who are prolific in their quests of poetic brilliance. Love them all! Thanks Sherry!<br /><br />Hankkaykualahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03240206222973305395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-36753296682382463852017-06-19T20:36:11.245-04:002017-06-19T20:36:11.245-04:00Thank you, Sherry Thank you, Sherry Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-71759081034122803502017-06-19T20:32:03.253-04:002017-06-19T20:32:03.253-04:00I enjoyed this collection of poetry by such wise w...I enjoyed this collection of poetry by such wise women. There is something in each of the poems that resonates with me. <br /><br />Along with Wendy, I fear for the children of the world. I fear that all of the things that are happening right now will not be able to be reversed. The damage that is being done breaks my heart & frightens me. Perhaps there will be a miracle. We can hope.<br /><br />Myrna's poem resonates too. I do think that we reach a point where we have to say NO to thoughts of peril. I have to do this sometime too in order to maintain my sanity. But then again I do know as well that we must resist, must keep our voice strong, must not give in to the crazy madness. I do have days though when I just try to forget.<br /><br />And Elizabeth's poem - so true....how we can travel far beyond our computer to all corners of the world. The connections we make are phenomenal and so very well....and a lot of people really don't understand!<br /><br />Thank you, Sherry, for this wonderful compilation - and for your interviewing skills.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07366010389846904663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-38283250816194974752017-06-19T18:38:22.656-04:002017-06-19T18:38:22.656-04:00Thank you, Wendy. Each of us, in our own ways, is ...Thank you, Wendy. Each of us, in our own ways, is attempting to "reach for the brilliance of (our) YES". I especially enjoy putting together features which focus on topics as close to my heart as this. Thankfully, our members keep coming up with new poems, to keep this space filled up. Thank you all.Sherry Blue Skyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01926508656571639801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-52478486750458333782017-06-19T18:35:20.343-04:002017-06-19T18:35:20.343-04:00It is a wonderful community of aware and caring pe...It is a wonderful community of aware and caring people, isn't it? Thank you for being part of it, Elizabeth, since its beginning in 2010.Sherry Blue Skyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01926508656571639801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-6538868995021638602017-06-19T18:19:31.563-04:002017-06-19T18:19:31.563-04:00This is a lovely sampling of poems that work so we...This is a lovely sampling of poems that work so well together. There are many messages contained in these three pieces, but what I took from them, at first pass, was: What a conversation! And that is the ‘gift’ that being part of a poetry forum, such as Poets United, confers upon those who participate. Elizabeth’s poem makes that point so eloquently. <br /><br />“how easily I slip<br />into this chair, type a few words<br />and am instantly in touch<br />with a world beyond your ken”<br /><br />We have come to a place, where we are running out of time. We must strengthen our resolve with peace and hope and do what we can. By sharing our hopes for - and love of - this planet, our knowledge, our various perspectives and our ‘stories’ … we empower, inform and lift each other up. I, for example, was shocked by the warnings I came across from The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, while investigating the hard facts for This Place of Giant Stones. But I probably would not have sought out that information if I wasn’t writing a poem and it would not have been shared. This is just one incidence of the wonderful interactions and connections that happen between poets. In a world of so much negativity – positivity shines a light to head towards. As Myrna writes, in her poem:<br /><br />“Reaching for the brilliance<br />Of my YES”<br /><br />You did a wonderful job on this Sherry. I very much enjoyed, both participating in AND reading this piece. It is an honor to be featured in the company of such fantastic poets. <br />Wendy Bourkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09475940407969993348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-84012011008236512482017-06-19T18:10:57.880-04:002017-06-19T18:10:57.880-04:00Lovely to catch up with these 3 amazing poets....t...Lovely to catch up with these 3 amazing poets....thanks Sherry!Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13420133886162844400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-51046395854740730752017-06-19T17:23:24.701-04:002017-06-19T17:23:24.701-04:00Another great collection and interviews.. We are s...Another great collection and interviews.. We are so lucky to have you all on the trail Jae Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11509244123008832611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-63253828210768239922017-06-19T16:34:26.895-04:002017-06-19T16:34:26.895-04:00Thank you Sherry, for including my poem in this se...Thank you Sherry, for including my poem in this selection. I really like Myrna's and Wendy's poems, and especially like knowing how they came to be created from personal concerns and awareness. This is such a wonderful community and I am so grateful to be a part of it. <br /><br />ElizabethAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-28006302852449916822017-06-19T15:42:31.261-04:002017-06-19T15:42:31.261-04:00We do need to hang onto hope, kiddo. Thank you for...We do need to hang onto hope, kiddo. Thank you for your inspiring poem.Sherry Blue Skyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10769154286598233146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-77717180596589448322017-06-19T13:50:42.932-04:002017-06-19T13:50:42.932-04:00Wendy's poem is so full of wisdom. I relate t...Wendy's poem is so full of wisdom. I relate to her life stage as well as to the worries and concerns of this human stage. Elizabeth's poem too says things I feel. I find such comfort in the company of my cyber friends and prefer what others think is isolation but to me is an expansion of my world. <br />It is such an honor to have one of my poems selected to be with these two talented poets. Thank you Sherry. Let us all remain hopeful.Myrna R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15088915165678737118noreply@blogger.com