tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post1623828770931425332..comments2023-11-05T07:53:12.708-05:00Comments on Poets United: BLOG OF THE WEEK ~ AN UPDATE WITH BJORN RUDBERGRosemary Nissen-Wadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05913841031559499568noreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-32826986357333448892016-07-31T04:33:08.287-04:002016-07-31T04:33:08.287-04:00I so enjoyed reading not only this interview but t...I so enjoyed reading not only this interview but the three stirring poetry selections. I am glad that I have spread my wings into the poetry community a bit more recently. Didn't even realize what I was missing! Thanks.Susan Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16049586085703324088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-73060318549633488862016-07-17T16:52:30.889-04:002016-07-17T16:52:30.889-04:00Thank you... I just came from visiting my mother.....Thank you... I just came from visiting my mother... And now she has lost most of her speech.brudberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12563403553536472377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-19786970984994438792016-07-17T12:19:59.182-04:002016-07-17T12:19:59.182-04:00I enjoyed this glimpse into your life, Bjorn and e...I enjoyed this glimpse into your life, Bjorn and especially loved the poem about naming the elephant. colleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16669375650785054059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-18565121468239696582016-07-15T03:09:28.044-04:002016-07-15T03:09:28.044-04:00Thank you C.C. I think that what you bring togethe...Thank you C.C. I think that what you bring together in poetry online is amazing (sometimes I wonder if it's better than what can be found in books...) Love to have you both helping with the prompts and writing poetry... it's great to cross paths.brudberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12563403553536472377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-15167254757197676942016-07-14T14:40:48.735-04:002016-07-14T14:40:48.735-04:00Great interview, Sherry and Bjorn. So interesting ...Great interview, Sherry and Bjorn. So interesting to read more about Bjorn after knowing him through his poetry for so long. I LOVE all the amazing adventures you get to have in the wilderness, Bjorn. That is where my heart is most alive, too. The video of your wife on the lake is spectacular. So very peaceful.<br /><br />Your poetry always amazes me....not just the words and the meaning in them, but the way you write with meter (which is something that always, always eludes me) and do so beautifully and consistently. "Her words were avenues" is so emotionally laden and exquisite in description....just stunning. You have captured so much truth of experience in this.<br /><br />Thank you for your ongoing work and efforts to keep d'Verse going strong. It is such an awesome community and I appreciate your collaborative and reciprocal spirit. Looking forward to reading more from you. Enjoy your summer adventures :-)C.C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16393100446679896378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-80454121036511491492016-07-13T09:14:05.654-04:002016-07-13T09:14:05.654-04:00Thank you Robin, yes it's a sad world when peo...Thank you Robin, yes it's a sad world when people live in bits... though I don't know if it's better they go at once.brudberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12563403553536472377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-41058047998760211022016-07-13T06:25:13.196-04:002016-07-13T06:25:13.196-04:00What a beautiful interview Sherry and Bjorn. Isn&#...What a beautiful interview Sherry and Bjorn. Isn't it strange what impels us to write particularly sad poetry as we come to grips with the sadness of mortality. Curiously my own mother died with dementia and nothing is worse than being with a loved one that knows you no more.<br />Old Egghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14727444489103758018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-37240233233616231522016-07-13T03:51:38.309-04:002016-07-13T03:51:38.309-04:00You're most welcome Bjorn :D its an incredible...You're most welcome Bjorn :D its an incredible blogosphere.Sanaa Rizvihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06681404650477409830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-78667422270171806662016-07-13T03:48:06.933-04:002016-07-13T03:48:06.933-04:00Thank you Sanaa, you are always such a fresh and n...Thank you Sanaa, you are always such a fresh and new part of poetry... and it's amazing how quickly we all grow as poets in this community of writers.brudberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12563403553536472377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-13379430947107487132016-07-13T03:43:34.356-04:002016-07-13T03:43:34.356-04:00Thank you Sherry and Bjorn for taking out time and...Thank you Sherry and Bjorn for taking out time and sharing this wonderful update with us :D Bjorn, its always a pleasure to read your work as it gives me so much to observe and learn. Love the pictures which you have shared here everything is so pretty and magical :D <br /><br />I was really touched by the poem "Her words were avenues" such a tender and heartfelt write :D especially love the lines:<br /><br />My love was willow-bending winds across the bay<br />autumn rushes, but in races never won<br />one can still go slowly on skis in the winter sun<br /><br />The tone and images are always spot on :D congratulations on publishing your book "Keyhole Stories" :D it must be so exciting to travel and meet new people.. gather their experience and stories. <br /><br />I love the advice which you gave us at the end of the interview.. I agree, we should strive to read more and appreciate more so as to grow. Wishing you and your family loads of happiness, health and success in the years to come ahead :D<br /><br />Lots of love,<br />SanaaSanaa Rizvihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06681404650477409830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-20443015019195011012016-07-13T02:48:32.503-04:002016-07-13T02:48:32.503-04:00I do love to be part of this poetry circle... it&#...I do love to be part of this poetry circle... it's a privilege to get to know you all.brudberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12563403553536472377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-19500196623799334252016-07-13T02:46:58.447-04:002016-07-13T02:46:58.447-04:00Hannah. I'm so glad every time our paths cross...Hannah. I'm so glad every time our paths crosses... so much to learn and be inspired from.brudberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12563403553536472377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-81783832420625073812016-07-13T01:30:27.206-04:002016-07-13T01:30:27.206-04:00Leslie, yes I do remember my first stumbling days....Leslie, yes I do remember my first stumbling days.. Haiku mostly then... I hope to continue writing with the same energy.brudberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12563403553536472377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-29519429279103536252016-07-12T20:29:21.961-04:002016-07-12T20:29:21.961-04:00Bjorn, it is nice to see you featured here. I have...Bjorn, it is nice to see you featured here. I have always enjoyed your poetry especially your sonnets. I know you sometimes like to explore that dark side as well and you always seem to make it work. Thank you for all your kind words! You have the spirit of the "Bear" . <br /><br />Sherry, a wonderful interview! Truedessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09079953417572207613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-22122976118096079932016-07-12T19:55:37.631-04:002016-07-12T19:55:37.631-04:00There's so much I admire about you, Bjorn...it...There's so much I admire about you, Bjorn...it's hard to wrap words around the joy and sense of pride I feel in being privileged to know you as a poet-friend. I love your way with nature and your dedication to it and your poetry always-always sets me to ponder and wows me.<br /><br />I so enjoy this portion:<br /><br />"Once your strength was infinite, you<br />handled axes, chainsaws and your<br />hands created pottery and weaved<br />the comfort of my youth."<br /><br />and the closing lines as well...amazing experiences and shared in such a real way...your use of metaphor in your work is masterful in my opinion. Bravo!!<br /><br />Sherry and Bjorn!!! Thank you, thank you so much for this interview!! <br /><br />Smiles,<br /><br />HannahHannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10124956200834969600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-3701554181599413722016-07-12T16:45:59.381-04:002016-07-12T16:45:59.381-04:00Bjorn I remember when you started blogging. You we...Bjorn I remember when you started blogging. You were like a ray of sunshine and a fresh bouquet of wildflowers bundled into one. Im grateful to the time you spend encouraging others - it is labor's love.<br />Also so sorry to hear about your mum - a hard decline for a family to endure.<br />Wishing you all the best with your future and poetry.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13414513238308254080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-6466654338910079622016-07-12T15:05:44.019-04:002016-07-12T15:05:44.019-04:00Thank you Panchali I learn ever day as well.Thank you Panchali I learn ever day as well.brudberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12563403553536472377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-35653832556463962482016-07-12T15:05:02.855-04:002016-07-12T15:05:02.855-04:00I think you really have to know somebody to point ...I think you really have to know somebody to point out improvements... Maybe it's better to do in closed groups... Sometimes people send me emails instead.brudberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12563403553536472377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-16502076751777073802016-07-12T15:01:18.952-04:002016-07-12T15:01:18.952-04:00I agree, it's very much a delicate balance... ...I agree, it's very much a delicate balance... But I do love to rewrite based on feedback. But please no saloons.brudberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12563403553536472377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-46057689217662759082016-07-12T14:59:27.901-04:002016-07-12T14:59:27.901-04:00Myrna, thank you so much. To write for such an aud...Myrna, thank you so much. To write for such an audience I have here and other places is a delight.brudberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12563403553536472377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-61144298004034845542016-07-12T13:09:00.826-04:002016-07-12T13:09:00.826-04:00Love the interview, love the poems, the photograph...Love the interview, love the poems, the photographs and love seeing you, Bjorn!The way you weave words is unique and admirable. So much to learn from your work!!<br /> Thank you, Sherry for featuring a poet who deserves all the recognition !! Panchalihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08832164041967778122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-2935525049290874282016-07-12T12:47:52.514-04:002016-07-12T12:47:52.514-04:00It's great to see a picture of you besides you...It's great to see a picture of you besides your profile pic, it makes you more real to me although I feel like I know you because we have written together for so long. I think (or feel) I know you better than just about anyone I write with. First became aware of you on Magpie Tales. <br /><br />My grandpa was the one I remember who had dementia. I was very young but he would disappear and my parents would get calls to go pick him up. Thank heavens we lived in a small town. Being that young I don't remember the pain they went through dealing with him that way. The line "When parents fade they are like old<br />names swallowed by the cold." says it all! Wonderful line!<br /><br />I am jealous of where you live and how you live so close to nature. My rides along the Bay Trail are treasured but I see so much sadness in it. The litter, the declining species, pollution in general...it hurts me. California has stricter pollution laws than anywhere in the US but we are still the problem. I always wonder why we as a race, with all we have, can't do better? Then I see what happened on TV, the shootings and it hurts some more.<br /><br />Your trips to the wilderness sound like nirvana amplified by that video of your wife skating on the sky (as Sherry so aptly put it.)<br /><br />I had no idea you wrote stories! If I can't write a poem about something a story always comes to me too. Good luck on your second book!<br /><br />I know what you mean about communities that point out improvements. If you are writing with a group you might as well try to be a better writer. If I can get help with that it's ok with me. I will give suggestions for very simple things but found that people will get often get hurt rather than take the suggestion at face value. I don't do it very much anymore. <br /><br />I write with some sites (especially haiku) where I cringe at how bad the form is and they have no idea. My haiku is still not so good but I try. Lol!<br /><br />I enjoyed learning more about you! Sherry does so well at drawing each of us out. I'm happy to be your writing friend for so long and look forward to more.<br /><br />Love, Bekkie Bekkie Sanchezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16300001421561443693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-65826149084432875282016-07-12T10:46:24.338-04:002016-07-12T10:46:24.338-04:00always glad to have an update of one of my favouri...always glad to have an update of one of my favourite poets of this community. i loved the poems to your mother. they are so tender and moving. <br />these lines are just so delicate : <br />"<i>and I can always touch your hands<br />that stays in pottery you left behind."</i><br /><br />i liked what you said about getting into a community where you actually point out improvements. i have been in a few, and in a local forum, the members actually suggested improvements to your poems or calling it a dud if it is really bad, but there are some that are like wild west saloons. i have since left all of these forums.dsnake1https://www.blogger.com/profile/08724264906690080704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-3693049959913014702016-07-12T10:04:04.962-04:002016-07-12T10:04:04.962-04:00Bjorn, you are an inspiration. You move through y...Bjorn, you are an inspiration. You move through your life with agility, wisdom and so much love. The poems you highlight here are stunning. I especially relate to the feelings about your mother's decline. It is a hard thing to witness, but one learns a lot about oneself during these times. I marvel at how much you do with your time considering you must also work, which often consumes the time for art. And you do lead an artful life. Thank you for sharing it with us.<br />Sherry, I thoroughly enjoyed this chat. Your questions delve into the core of people's interests. Myrna R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15088915165678737118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-71159532612285417872016-07-12T08:40:57.737-04:002016-07-12T08:40:57.737-04:00Thank you Susan... yes it feels great to be able t...Thank you Susan... yes it feels great to be able to touch her pottery sometimes... she did plenty and a piece of her remains in ever piece.brudberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12563403553536472377noreply@blogger.com