tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post6213855176342813185..comments2023-11-05T07:53:12.708-05:00Comments on Poets United: Poems of the Week ~ by Marja, Colleen and SusanRosemary Nissen-Wadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05913841031559499568noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-90802914951124742712017-11-08T12:38:53.020-05:002017-11-08T12:38:53.020-05:00Thank you Maria, Colleen and Susan. You have all ...Thank you Maria, Colleen and Susan. You have all written poems that soothe the soul, like comfort food. What a delight to read thes. <br />Sherry, once again your selections are perfect.Myrna R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15088915165678737118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-4998691605466602452017-11-08T07:02:57.375-05:002017-11-08T07:02:57.375-05:00Susan, Colleen, Marja - always a pleasure to read ...Susan, Colleen, Marja - always a pleasure to read your poems. Thanks Sherry for bringing this together. Thotpurgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09729170517164200003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-15224906538552150422017-11-07T15:03:13.996-05:002017-11-07T15:03:13.996-05:00As always, it is my pleasure, friends. We do need ...As always, it is my pleasure, friends. We do need these words of balm......Sherry Blue Skyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01926508656571639801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-58517354419103060112017-11-07T14:11:47.354-05:002017-11-07T14:11:47.354-05:00What a balm to the soul these poems are. Thank you...What a balm to the soul these poems are. Thank you Sherry for posting and to Marja, Colleen, and Susan for writing them. tonispencerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04200564195675794747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-17127282122794783282017-11-07T13:31:15.929-05:002017-11-07T13:31:15.929-05:00I've been away for a bit, and it was wonderful...I've been away for a bit, and it was wonderful to return to these poems of peace, hope and love ... like a drink of cool, clear water after long thirst! My thanks to all.indybevhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05505539407819784525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-4916086532007983052017-11-07T11:13:43.877-05:002017-11-07T11:13:43.877-05:00What a wonderful feature! Marja, I enjoyed both y...What a wonderful feature! Marja, I enjoyed both your poem AND your comments. You are such a wise woman...and deep! We do look for that inner peace! <br /><br /> Colleen, beautiful poem - I read it at a deep level, a bit of a comment on the world's situation but yet giving a feeling of peace. <br /><br />Susan, I loved your poem when I saw it in your blog the other day. Indeed we have to hug one another - we animals of all species....in gratitude for being alive. <br /><br />Such a rich post today, Sherry, featuring such inspirational poets and their poetry! Thanks to you all!Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07366010389846904663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-2389385813072867372017-11-07T10:35:16.800-05:002017-11-07T10:35:16.800-05:00These were a delight and a welcome break from all ...These were a delight and a welcome break from all the darkness of the times.Maude Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03669688074743095866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-35506613363361210032017-11-07T03:14:45.031-05:002017-11-07T03:14:45.031-05:00A real tonic for these darkening winter days.. Tru...A real tonic for these darkening winter days.. Truly uplifting to read each poem Jae Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11509244123008832611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-56644424281144308812017-11-07T00:23:58.022-05:002017-11-07T00:23:58.022-05:00What a peaceful way to start my day! Such gems of ...What a peaceful way to start my day! Such gems of words by our dear poets & how the engaging conversation lifts the mind! Thank you, Marja, Colleen, Susan and Sherry. As I was reading the poems my ears caught the thrilling notes of our everyday birds. Sumana Royhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17333363799083094084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-66887584148874825412017-11-06T20:42:42.638-05:002017-11-06T20:42:42.638-05:00An awesome post! The poems selected are wonderful...An awesome post! The poems selected are wonderful and wise - and a pleasure to read ... as was the commentary. I so agree: birdsong and the presence of beloved pets do confer a simple, unfettered peace upon our - often - busy lives. We must be aware of the things that bring us peace and also be open to changes in relationships, in our choices and in our ways of proceeding through our days, if we find that piece in alluding us. Peace is fundamental to the quality of life. Great job on this, poets! Wendy Bourkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09475940407969993348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-64721232716536645512017-11-06T19:12:56.062-05:002017-11-06T19:12:56.062-05:00I am happy these poems are singing - like little b...I am happy these poems are singing - like little birds themselves - through these hours, in counterpoint to the darkness some humans create for others. Thank heavens, there are many more beings of light than darkness on the globe. May they all shine more brightly than ever before.Sherry Blue Skyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01926508656571639801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-59908174373163290792017-11-06T17:26:37.925-05:002017-11-06T17:26:37.925-05:00I know, Sherry! I'm scattered as if the botto...I know, Sherry! I'm scattered as if the bottom dropped out of the car I'm driving. And I called a friend in Texas thinking she'd be frightened, but found that she expects more and more massacres every day! She was surprised I was surprised and shaken. I'm not there yet. These poems are paths to follow.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05723639294340760325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-56725770567900844352017-11-06T17:00:10.980-05:002017-11-06T17:00:10.980-05:00Oh these poems were balm for my soul...thank you S...Oh these poems were balm for my soul...thank you Sherry for bringing them to us....and ladies, I not only loved your poems but your philosophy of life. Thank you!Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13420133886162844400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-24107830078061573222017-11-06T16:11:48.059-05:002017-11-06T16:11:48.059-05:00A little birdie told me these poems were up and up...A little birdie told me these poems were up and uplifting here today. Thanks, Sherry! colleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16669375650785054059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-51643193674953615852017-11-06T16:04:27.132-05:002017-11-06T16:04:27.132-05:00Thank you for linking all three poems, Sherry. Ma...Thank you for linking all three poems, Sherry. Marja's made me feel like a sinuous snake safely sloughing off old skin inside and out. And then I heard the thrush, little monks in the woodland canopy. No matter what the news, when we stop separating ourselves from nature (if only for a while), we realize its embrace. These moments make the rest possible. Thank you poets and master anthologist. This has been a treat.<br />Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05723639294340760325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-54386687002148254092017-11-06T15:30:12.073-05:002017-11-06T15:30:12.073-05:00You are right, Sherry – each of these lovely poems...You are right, Sherry – each of these lovely poems is peace-inducing. Many thanks to you, and to Marja, Colleen and Susan.Rosemary Nissen-Wadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05913841031559499568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-91212142161417858422017-11-06T14:28:05.704-05:002017-11-06T14:28:05.704-05:00My goodness, little did I know just how badly our ...My goodness, little did I know just how badly our hearts would need a reminder of the beauty of life today, with the unthinkable event that occured in Texas. How many times can our hearts break? When will gun control prohibit the sale of assault weapons to the public? Why is this world so ill? I read these words, in pain, and they do remind me that people are still good, birds still sing sweetly, and life is still good, even while terrible things are happening everywhere. Thank you to each of these fine poets. We didn't know how much we would need you today until this moment.Sherry Blue Skyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10769154286598233146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-4436398850252009492017-11-06T14:14:44.055-05:002017-11-06T14:14:44.055-05:00Thank you so much for the honour Sherry and I am r...Thank you so much for the honour Sherry and I am really inspired by the beautiful poems from Colleen and Susan. Susan I feel you are right that it is better to use examples or stories instead of philosophies. I really want to focus on that now ThanksMarjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17458942200244031009noreply@blogger.com