tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post654277160624540737..comments2023-11-05T07:53:12.708-05:00Comments on Poets United: I Wish I'd Written ThisRosemary Nissen-Wadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05913841031559499568noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-46942430179442604782014-05-24T17:00:09.133-04:002014-05-24T17:00:09.133-04:00I was the one taking the cat to the vet, twice. To...I was the one taking the cat to the vet, twice. To this day I can still see the look in their eyes. I missed them for a long time after that.Gabriellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09968615376035959259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-6225514483875027892014-05-24T13:34:22.225-04:002014-05-24T13:34:22.225-04:00Rosemary, this was especially poignant because my ...Rosemary, this was especially poignant because my friend, a fellow "cat person," had to make the sad but compassionate journey to the vet's for the "final healing" of her cat, who had cancer that traveled to her brain. Our cat had the same condition... and we made the same decision. I love the writing, the "Rainbow Bridge," and know that we will see Missy again. Cats have souls...how else can you explain their love and understanding of our slightest ills?<br /><br />One thought, about Half.com as a good reference... will email you.<br /><br />Thank you for shining the light on May Sarton. I had never read her work and was so glad to see this poem. Rosemary, you are especially good at ferreting out the poets who need to be seen, those who write of the human condition. I'm so grateful. Peace, AmyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-28162814307761961352014-05-24T02:42:21.259-04:002014-05-24T02:42:21.259-04:00So far no signs of pain, and no loss of vigour.So far no signs of pain, and no loss of vigour.Rosemary Nissen-Wadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05913841031559499568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-14812971765095256972014-05-24T02:41:36.655-04:002014-05-24T02:41:36.655-04:00Many thanks for the heads-up, Heidi. I've adde...Many thanks for the heads-up, Heidi. I've added a note, with link, to my post.Rosemary Nissen-Wadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05913841031559499568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-85631381507849642762014-05-23T15:40:18.803-04:002014-05-23T15:40:18.803-04:00Coincidentally, I just read that submissions are b...Coincidentally, I just read that submissions are being accepted for the May Sarton New Hampshire Poetry Prize. Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02757679752138734026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-91635621550702689822014-05-23T12:31:59.466-04:002014-05-23T12:31:59.466-04:00This poem speaks the feelings in my heart. A wonde...This poem speaks the feelings in my heart. A wonderful choice, Rosemary. I still mourn Pup, three and a half years later. There are some creatures no other can replace. I am sorry about your cat, and glad she will be kept comfortable until the end.Sherry Blue Skyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10769154286598233146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-37463458288408194702014-05-23T10:28:33.557-04:002014-05-23T10:28:33.557-04:00Ohhhh....this is a purrfect depiction of the love ...Ohhhh....this is a purrfect depiction of the love of our furry babies and how much they mean to us. Thank you for sharing it with us!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-37673517087040141032014-05-23T10:01:14.674-04:002014-05-23T10:01:14.674-04:00Oooo. Thank you, Rosemary. In decades past I rea...Oooo. Thank you, Rosemary. In decades past I read May Sarton's journals and novels, but not her poems. As I live and breathe, I have time to explore them. This is beyond beautiful. She KNOWS.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05723639294340760325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-73537575586098477002014-05-23T09:12:12.241-04:002014-05-23T09:12:12.241-04:00What an incredible poem...this is exactly how I fe...What an incredible poem...this is exactly how I feel about my beloved corgi who passed last year. <3Sherri B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00834386300886224116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-4127009120441759572014-05-23T09:07:22.560-04:002014-05-23T09:07:22.560-04:00this was a very good poem, written so fondly for h...this was a very good poem, written so fondly for her pet cat. I, myself am a budding poet with a published book called The PASEFIKA Beat on sale at Amazon and to read about her extensive bibliography is just inspiring. thanks for the share!!! I've found myself another literary idol. Mary Sarton.Nicholas https://www.blogger.com/profile/05252355730748268069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-62317186857983745432014-05-23T08:42:59.987-04:002014-05-23T08:42:59.987-04:00What a wonderful share, Rosemary. I have always li...What a wonderful share, Rosemary. I have always liked May Sarton's writing, but do not remember ever having read this poem. It definitely captures just how it is when one says good-bye to one's beloved animals. I understand the depth of sadness the poet expresses. Until a person has lost a beloved pet of their own, I don't think they understand the depth of sadness that can be felt for a long time.....Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07366010389846904663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-69533607958042726242014-05-23T08:18:59.695-04:002014-05-23T08:18:59.695-04:00Rosemary, this is glorious! I have to admit I didn...Rosemary, this is glorious! I have to admit I didn't read the beginning title/author that closely and thought this was a love poem to a woman :-D When I was little I had a cat who always slept at my feet, I wouldn't go to sleep until I felt her soft landing on my bed. Love that line "a long pillow of purrs along my back". I'm sorry to hear about your kitty. Hugs <3Saravhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10289212188617046645noreply@blogger.com