tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post6291963834335721328..comments2023-11-05T07:53:12.708-05:00Comments on Poets United: Life of a Poet - Claudia SchoenfeldRosemary Nissen-Wadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05913841031559499568noreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-25994351764834719172014-07-24T03:49:03.679-04:002014-07-24T03:49:03.679-04:00Oh Sherry this is a true feast...enjoying everyone...Oh Sherry this is a true feast...enjoying everyone's comment here....and Brian is without net... :(Sumana Royhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17333363799083094084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-25175550250825241982014-07-23T07:43:49.439-04:002014-07-23T07:43:49.439-04:00Nice to read about you, Claudia. I'm your fan,...Nice to read about you, Claudia. I'm your fan, always trying not to miss a new poem....feel behind your poetry the big heart and the desire to share your perception of life with others...and the sketches - like sparks from the childhood - love them! <br />Thanks for the interview, Sherry and Claudia! humbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00106270909713851811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-14139676397885343922014-07-23T06:45:30.541-04:002014-07-23T06:45:30.541-04:00Any encounter with Claudia is always a delight! An...Any encounter with Claudia is always a delight! And so is this one. Thank you both for this frank yet tender interview. Rosemary Nissen-Wadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05913841031559499568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-87347508501072285792014-07-22T16:57:59.794-04:002014-07-22T16:57:59.794-04:00I, too, thought it courageous, and was humbled by ...I, too, thought it courageous, and was humbled by Claudia's trust in us in sharing. I clicked my heels like Glinda the Good Witch when I read the poem about the breakthrough and the return. Thanks for being so real, Claudia. I admire you for that so much.Sherry Blue Skyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10769154286598233146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-17039132466988533372014-07-22T16:37:44.610-04:002014-07-22T16:37:44.610-04:00Reading the poem you wrote about you and your husb...Reading the poem you wrote about you and your husband's relationship...beyond the frayed parts...brought tears to my eyes. You lay yourself out there so courageously, Claudia...that's why we love you...and your writing. Nice to get to know a little more about you.Bodhirosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12630769135515322096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-85099268619238088322014-07-22T15:47:08.370-04:002014-07-22T15:47:08.370-04:00you do what you do with all your heart sherry - an...you do what you do with all your heart sherry - and that makes the big differenceClaudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03011763027311966186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-57106156265366748382014-07-22T15:46:30.812-04:002014-07-22T15:46:30.812-04:00it was a decision to share those difficult times b...it was a decision to share those difficult times but i'm glad i did - i got so many encouraging comments and email as well... <br />and my bad orientation put me more than once into loads of trouble...ha... i could tell many stories that are only funny in the afterglow...smilesClaudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03011763027311966186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-82181818860380780162014-07-22T15:44:20.432-04:002014-07-22T15:44:20.432-04:00ha - i like a moon cat's smile..ha - i like a moon cat's smile..Claudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03011763027311966186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-85871424254023770232014-07-22T15:43:52.892-04:002014-07-22T15:43:52.892-04:00nice to meet you sherri... sometimes there's j...nice to meet you sherri... sometimes there's just such a thin line between truth and imagination that i even mess them up a bit..smilesClaudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03011763027311966186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-71951486988226092332014-07-22T14:58:20.923-04:002014-07-22T14:58:20.923-04:00Claudia, it's great to learn more about you......Claudia, it's great to learn more about you...I'm now a follower of both your blog and DVerse, which I was not aware of so thank you for talking about it! Your poetry has such a fresh and modern feel and I really enjoyed what you shared here. I also love your comment about "walking the edge between truth and imagination"...that's exactly what poetry does for me, too. Wonderful interview!Sherri B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00834386300886224116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-50930383238016820692014-07-22T14:32:26.508-04:002014-07-22T14:32:26.508-04:00i love dverse poets Claudia!! i read all about you...i love dverse poets Claudia!! i read all about your intro there... its so cute and funny and to the point... made me smile like a moon cat!! i really enjoyed this interview... thanks a lot sherry!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16765039970274452443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-8537384343910014172014-07-22T13:47:36.422-04:002014-07-22T13:47:36.422-04:00Great interview guys, what a treat. Like you Clau...Great interview guys, what a treat. Like you Claudia, I also have a sensitive nose and am terrible with orientation. Even with a GPS I still manage to get lost. Love that you were so brave to talk about your relationship with your husband (especially the difficult times). Kudos to you. You rock.<br />Kathryn Dychehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17175563748388497142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-7703407309349240512014-07-22T12:59:14.444-04:002014-07-22T12:59:14.444-04:00Such a lovely conversation in here, folks. Makes m...Such a lovely conversation in here, folks. Makes my day! I always say, I have the best job in the world! These interviews are the highlight of my week, and it is always my privilege and pleasure to feature the talented members of our community.<br /><br />Sherry Blue Skyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10769154286598233146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-1585233789994921562014-07-22T12:57:06.040-04:002014-07-22T12:57:06.040-04:00Happy you liked it, Lee San. Claudia, I can TOTALL...Happy you liked it, Lee San. Claudia, I can TOTALLY see you doing an illustrated children's book one day. Your art would lend itself so well to that and there is a good market for children's books.Sherry Blue Skyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10769154286598233146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-57199091230993564462014-07-22T12:55:42.024-04:002014-07-22T12:55:42.024-04:00My pleasure, Hank!
My pleasure, Hank!<br />Sherry Blue Skyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10769154286598233146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-81407559263445678592014-07-22T12:53:30.303-04:002014-07-22T12:53:30.303-04:00One of our poets, Scott, said in an interview, tha...One of our poets, Scott, said in an interview, that if you can only go one place in your life, let it be India - aswirl with so much life, and beauty.Sherry Blue Skyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10769154286598233146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-28630272097114973142014-07-22T12:50:39.242-04:002014-07-22T12:50:39.242-04:00that was so cool to meet you in hermosa beach ed -...that was so cool to meet you in hermosa beach ed - and thanks for your inspiration with "bribing the fireflies" if i hadn't read your poem i might have never started writing poetry and how had i survived this... smilesClaudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03011763027311966186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-854825218928063322014-07-22T12:49:27.669-04:002014-07-22T12:49:27.669-04:00my husband was in india once and he brought me an ...my husband was in india once and he brought me an indian shawl and a dress in beautiful colors..Claudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03011763027311966186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-55467937660161033252014-07-22T12:48:32.890-04:002014-07-22T12:48:32.890-04:00oh it would be so cool if we could meet someday......oh it would be so cool if we could meet someday... just met bill of bwfiction in basel last weekend... that was greatClaudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03011763027311966186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-2621092338539713042014-07-22T12:47:34.411-04:002014-07-22T12:47:34.411-04:00smiles... true... i find watercolor a fascinating ...smiles... true... i find watercolor a fascinating medium - and it's easy to wash away - important for me as i tend to get messy when i'm excited...haClaudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03011763027311966186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-52379448945449861202014-07-22T12:45:49.235-04:002014-07-22T12:45:49.235-04:00thanks... i love that you mention child-like earne...thanks... i love that you mention child-like earnestness... i really wanna keep a child-like curiosity when i look at the world... and i would love to be able to illustrate a children's book one day... one of my many dreams...smilesClaudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03011763027311966186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-88650382857727475892014-07-22T12:41:44.095-04:002014-07-22T12:41:44.095-04:00thanks kathleen - and sherry asked just the right ...thanks kathleen - and sherry asked just the right questions...she put a lot of effort into this interview and i appreciate that a lotClaudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03011763027311966186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-1010083827693812272014-07-22T12:40:42.717-04:002014-07-22T12:40:42.717-04:00thanks for your kind words cressida... bukowski al...thanks for your kind words cressida... bukowski always gets me writing - when i read his poetry i just wanna grab a pen and write too - that happens with no other poet - i find this amazing but not sure what it is exactly that makes me react in such a way..Claudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03011763027311966186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-81315664393153180562014-07-22T12:02:25.444-04:002014-07-22T12:02:25.444-04:00Lovely interview with Claudia who is so busy but m...Lovely interview with Claudia who is so busy but manages to run dverse poetry site as well.Her whimsical poetry and charming water colours are little gems.<br />Bukowski is a favourite of mine as well. Thank you Sherry for a great interview and<br />thank you Claudia for all your effort in providing a pub venue where poets can hang out!Cressida de Novahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08781684841036567770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-45983611402846688002014-07-22T11:43:20.541-04:002014-07-22T11:43:20.541-04:00Claudia is one of my favorite poets - online or of...Claudia is one of my favorite poets - online or off - her work has such an immediate intimacy - filled with whimsy sometimes but as much powerful truths too - thank you, Sherry, for such an open conversation and interview. Lovely chat between talented poets - was fun to eavesdrop! smiles - KAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com