tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post3669086189756672199..comments2023-11-05T07:53:12.708-05:00Comments on Poets United: POEMS OF THE WEEK ~ The Poet in Political Times ~ Poems by Colleen, Annell and LauraRosemary Nissen-Wadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05913841031559499568noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-69097339785027515292017-07-16T15:37:32.555-04:002017-07-16T15:37:32.555-04:00Three voices, the world of Poetry could definitel...Three voices, the world of Poetry could definitely not do without. <br />Thanks Sherry for bringing these three to the forefront here at the pantry.<br /><br />Much love... Gillena Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09830061733849775594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-38055303066247339082017-07-15T08:43:15.198-04:002017-07-15T08:43:15.198-04:00back from a short break with belated thanks to you...back from a short break with belated thanks to you Sherry for including my poem with Colleen's searing century of days and Annell's clever wordle on the awe/full desecration of our planet. It is painful to contemplate so much these days but to re-quote 'Soylent Green' - climate change is people. <br />Great effort from you Sherry as usual in arranging this trilogyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-8444217402871689442017-07-11T20:23:52.861-04:002017-07-11T20:23:52.861-04:00I find myself fighting the urge to write about pol...I find myself fighting the urge to write about politics lately, something that I would have never imagined. But, these times seem to be calling us all to more awareness, to more commitment and to search for hope. These three poems, so full of true passion, express what so many of us are feeling. Thanks to these three brave poets for writing so much truth. Thanks to you Sherry, for bringing them together here.Myrna R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15088915165678737118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-63692951559374057752017-07-11T16:59:10.248-04:002017-07-11T16:59:10.248-04:00You are most welcome, my friends. Thanks for takin...You are most welcome, my friends. Thanks for taking the time to read and comment.Sherry Blue Skyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01926508656571639801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-50013106257856294562017-07-11T16:58:18.150-04:002017-07-11T16:58:18.150-04:00Thank YOU, Annell, for your strong poem about an i...Thank YOU, Annell, for your strong poem about an issue close to my heart. We have so many wildfires burning in BC right now, whole towns being evacuated. The cost of cleaning up global warming is going to be far higher than switching to clean energy would be. Sigh. I pull my hair out in frustration. There are wild animals and domestic livestock who will perish in these fires. And people losing their homes.Sherry Blue Skyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01926508656571639801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-70477169307796289982017-07-11T16:43:19.044-04:002017-07-11T16:43:19.044-04:00I agree with everything that has been said here. R...I agree with everything that has been said here. Resonated with each poem and thank you Sherry, for this so needed exposure of word, thoughts and emotions,<br /><br />ElizabethAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-74486540628031483302017-07-11T15:31:01.763-04:002017-07-11T15:31:01.763-04:00Absolutely love these 3 poets and these poems....i...Absolutely love these 3 poets and these poems....it seems I am even feeling a need to express moral outrage in poetry these days....thanks for sharing these Sherry!Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13420133886162844400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-22374774562735123542017-07-11T11:27:23.528-04:002017-07-11T11:27:23.528-04:00I am happy the poems resonate with you, my friends...I am happy the poems resonate with you, my friends. They show how poems can have an impact and join the conversation which hopefully will inspire change. I so appreciate the three brave poets featured here. Thank you, ladies, for saying yes!Sherry Blue Skyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01926508656571639801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-74915610615973945352017-07-11T11:25:27.343-04:002017-07-11T11:25:27.343-04:00This is true, Rosemary. Mother Earth needs every h...This is true, Rosemary. Mother Earth needs every helping hand she can get these days. World-wide.Sherry Blue Skyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01926508656571639801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-68313652557246665152017-07-11T10:06:37.356-04:002017-07-11T10:06:37.356-04:00Wow, three strong poems by three strong poets. We...Wow, three strong poems by three strong poets. We need to be writing about these things, and I am glad each of you are. Colleen, I share your feelings about the first 100 days and beyond. So sickeningly unbelievable that so much has changed in so few days. When will it end! Annell, what a strong poem about the environment. We seem to damage it unashamedly and take no care for tomorrow. Laura, we definitely can no longer deny evil. Our world is filled with it. And it seems to be spreading. Sherry what a great feature once again. You choose the best poems and poets to feature. Smiles.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07366010389846904663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-67436174104162391202017-07-11T09:59:51.567-04:002017-07-11T09:59:51.567-04:00Let me just thank all of you for witnessing the ti...Let me just thank all of you for witnessing the times, for holding your witness under the microscope and then magnifying it 100x, as poetry always will. Thank you.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05723639294340760325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-18507606698985199112017-07-11T08:32:03.206-04:002017-07-11T08:32:03.206-04:00Sherry, thank you for including my poem with the p...Sherry, thank you for including my poem with the poems of Colleen and Laura. The poems are couragous by couragous poets. It is the artist that speaks, sees the injustice and speaks again. annell4https://www.blogger.com/profile/07629830133868270690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-55153463647912354312017-07-11T06:54:15.590-04:002017-07-11T06:54:15.590-04:00Political poems can be such a challenge. Being fac...Political poems can be such a challenge. Being factually correct it is to deliver a message that may impact on the whole populace. Background knowledge is of utmost importance and relevance. The end product a measure of maturity. Perfect choice of 3 great poets, Sherry!<br /><br />Hankkaykualahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03240206222973305395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-62237075641381724012017-07-11T00:03:40.270-04:002017-07-11T00:03:40.270-04:00I love these truthful voices, and pray that their ...I love these truthful voices, and pray that their words and those of others equally concerned may make some impact. I think we must try, even if we feel the attempt is doomed. To give up would ensure the outcomes we fear. Thank you, Sherry, Colleen, Annell and Laura.Rosemary Nissen-Wadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05913841031559499568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-5233967888610399942017-07-10T23:22:30.031-04:002017-07-10T23:22:30.031-04:00I feel the same way. For most of my life I was hop...I feel the same way. For most of my life I was hopeful he transformation of consciousness would occur in time to shift the paradigm. But now I think it is going to take utter catastrophe for humans to learn how to live on the earth, or be unable to live on it at all. It is already happening, with melting at the poles, flooding, wildfires.............sigh.Sherry Blue Skyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01926508656571639801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-84738216510013681622017-07-10T22:33:04.559-04:002017-07-10T22:33:04.559-04:00This is a timely topic and the four voices in unis...This is a timely topic and the four voices in unison speak of an awareness that is the dire need of the hour. Sherry this is a splendid job you've done, as always. And what wonderful eye opening poems! However corporate greed will not let this planet be. So I cannot be optimistic any more. Sumana Royhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17333363799083094084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-65121405841393052802017-07-10T21:18:41.822-04:002017-07-10T21:18:41.822-04:00Thank you Sherry for gathering these fine poets to...Thank you Sherry for gathering these fine poets to feature this week on subjects that are close to my heart which is to preserve the planet for future generations with rational and effective policies from governments. Sadly humans are inherently bullies, not only with each other but with flora, fauna and the Earth itself in a foolish hope that once they are controlled all will be well, but which in fact is the complete opposite. Good luck children it is now up to you...there's not much time. Old Egghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14727444489103758018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-22588022032876854432017-07-10T20:47:47.060-04:002017-07-10T20:47:47.060-04:00A fine collection for Monday, Sherry.A fine collection for Monday, Sherry.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-47942560349005248312017-07-10T20:43:28.560-04:002017-07-10T20:43:28.560-04:00I, too, feel poetry can play an important and effe...I, too, feel poetry can play an important and effective place in raising awareness, inspiring resistance, venting angst, helping to jog some people out of a dangerous torpor. The situation on this planet is so grave, and humanity is moving far too slowly in response. In B.C., we have 185 active wildfires burning right now - the direct result of climate change/global warming. Thousands evacuated, their homes burning. Domestic livestock people are trying to get moved out - many having to be left behind. Domestic dogs and cats abandoned. Think of the forests burning that will take a century to grow back. The wildlife - wolves, deer, bears, bison, small critters - fleeing in terror - and where to? Same situation in California. Even if we started right now to address climate change, it is very late in the game. And in the US, response to climate change has been stopped. Agh. I must stop, I depress myself. The situation is acute. And we have likely the worst administration possible in power in the US for our situation. I have to hold onto hope. But am not quite sure how we can turn this ship around, at this point. Am glad these poems resonate. I knew they would.Sherry Blue Skyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01926508656571639801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-14218027274302732062017-07-10T19:50:12.098-04:002017-07-10T19:50:12.098-04:00All three of these pieces are powerful and moving....All three of these pieces are powerful and moving. They stir the heart and stoke the fires of injustice. As Bjorn, so eloquently put it: that is what words are for. These are important poems. Thank you for sharing them here. Great job on this, poets! Wendy Bourkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09475940407969993348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-88615417373407458292017-07-10T18:11:32.781-04:002017-07-10T18:11:32.781-04:00Collectively, the poets featured have voiced the a...Collectively, the poets featured have voiced the alarm, concern, disbelief, and embarrassment that have become a daily part of the lives of the average American. We can only pray these days have been an awakening for a nation that has grown to take the privilege of voting all too cavalierly. indybevhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05505539407819784525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-63381224404571824562017-07-10T17:10:25.062-04:002017-07-10T17:10:25.062-04:00Three talented poets and unique styles and univers...Three talented poets and unique styles and universal voice..loved it thanks allJae Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11509244123008832611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-79866952970404201842017-07-10T16:27:44.899-04:002017-07-10T16:27:44.899-04:00Love it when you use the poetry for politics... th...Love it when you use the poetry for politics... that is what words are for.brudberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12563403553536472377noreply@blogger.com