tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post7407934508143863671..comments2023-11-05T07:53:12.708-05:00Comments on Poets United: BLOG OF THE WEEK - AN UPDATE WITH CARRIE VAN HORNRosemary Nissen-Wadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05913841031559499568noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-5905619006119726522019-04-03T14:45:05.449-04:002019-04-03T14:45:05.449-04:00That means so much to me Regina! You are a blessin...That means so much to me Regina! You are a blessing to know as a friend and co-worker and you truly inspire me. I am glad you are writing and drawing. You are very talented in so many ways! Thank you so much for your sweet words dear friend!Carrie Van Hornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11715648073882529202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-61480673022320050072019-04-03T14:38:18.828-04:002019-04-03T14:38:18.828-04:00Thank you Cheong. You are very right poetry and w...Thank you Cheong. You are very right poetry and writing does help. Carrie Van Hornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11715648073882529202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-32862403929835803002019-04-03T14:32:56.285-04:002019-04-03T14:32:56.285-04:00So glad you came by Wendy, and thank you for your ...So glad you came by Wendy, and thank you for your warm thoughts and kind words. You are right this old word has become a very hard place for our young people to navigate safely. Sadly so very true.Carrie Van Hornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11715648073882529202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-86874254920670979372019-04-03T13:51:21.001-04:002019-04-03T13:51:21.001-04:00Thank you Sherry for such a beautiful interview wi...Thank you Sherry for such a beautiful interview with such a kind and caring person such as Carrie. I am blessed work with Carrie and have her as a friend. She is truly a strong person and always thinks of others. Carrie has encouraged me to try writing and drawing and I hope to continue in this and inspire to get to her level. A great read on a great person. Carrie you are always in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you both.Phoenix Retributionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06547188512287201653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-18771641653793892282019-04-03T10:38:52.388-04:002019-04-03T10:38:52.388-04:00Carrie, it must be very hard on you, but you are a...Carrie, it must be very hard on you, but you are a strong woman. <br />i think writing, especially poetry, helps to cope with grief and loss and anger. i know it helps me. Thank you for sharing your poems with us in this feature. The moving poem for your granddaughter brings a lump to my throat. dsnake1https://www.blogger.com/profile/08724264906690080704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-39419070381800097432019-04-02T23:24:39.816-04:002019-04-02T23:24:39.816-04:00Coming out of a couple of topsy-turvy days, but so...Coming out of a couple of topsy-turvy days, but so pleased that I remembered that you were catching up with Carrie this week, Sherry.<br /><br />What a beautiful and poignant share. I know, from my own relationships: addiction is a terrible thing. For a user caught in the throws of this cruel disease and for family members - it imposes such overwhelming feelings of helplessness and despair that, at times, it takes every ounce of strength to rise and face another day. My heartfelt condolences at the tragic lose of Lauren Nicole. 'Soul Song' is so poignantly beautiful. Knowing what I do about the manifold impact of this illness, I was profoundly affected by your words, Carrie. This old world, has become a very hard place for our young people to navigate, safely.<br /><br />Thank you for this piece, Sherry and Carrie. 'The only way out' begins with honesty and truth … and you have done that here. Wendy Bourkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09475940407969993348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-69343826187223143112019-04-02T20:41:05.348-04:002019-04-02T20:41:05.348-04:00Thank you Myrna. I know you have had your losses a...Thank you Myrna. I know you have had your losses as well. I am thankful for so mamy inspirimg friends and poets like you! Carrie Van Hornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11715648073882529202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-21231441380916264882019-04-02T20:37:19.365-04:002019-04-02T20:37:19.365-04:00Thank you Ayala for your sweet words and prayers! ...Thank you Ayala for your sweet words and prayers! 🙏Carrie Van Hornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11715648073882529202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-8725779000674734892019-04-02T20:36:01.344-04:002019-04-02T20:36:01.344-04:00You shine with everyone too Sherry! 🌷You shine with everyone too Sherry! 🌷Carrie Van Hornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11715648073882529202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-80337149754273870732019-04-02T20:34:15.333-04:002019-04-02T20:34:15.333-04:00Thank you so much Sharon! Thank you so much Sharon! Carrie Van Hornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11715648073882529202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-17305564439723576452019-04-02T20:08:50.396-04:002019-04-02T20:08:50.396-04:00Carrie, my heart goes out to you and your family f...Carrie, my heart goes out to you and your family for your losses and pain. I am so impressed with your positive spirit and energy that exudes from your poetry in spite of the sadness that you've lived. Thank you so much for sharing your life with us. How nice that amidst all you've gone through, you've written a book and you enjoy drawing. You've found ways to bring healing. <br />Sherry thank you for this interview. So delightful.Myrna R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15088915165678737118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-17959218311821560912019-04-02T18:43:40.607-04:002019-04-02T18:43:40.607-04:00I am so sorry for your loss. You have gone through...I am so sorry for your loss. You have gone through so much. Sending you love and prayers. Thank you for sharing your heart.<br />Thank you, Sherry for a heartfelt interview.ayalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13243362803799877014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-32448448493501432832019-04-02T17:42:26.697-04:002019-04-02T17:42:26.697-04:00What a lovely, supportive, affirming community we ...What a lovely, supportive, affirming community we have. These lovely comments make me very happy. You all shine!!!Sherry Blue Skyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01926508656571639801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-3040018024469740112019-04-02T14:36:25.188-04:002019-04-02T14:36:25.188-04:00Beautiful interview, drawings and poetry!Beautiful interview, drawings and poetry!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17157997720328831581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-48560238319795784642019-04-02T14:08:26.039-04:002019-04-02T14:08:26.039-04:00I admire you Magaly! You are one of the people th...I admire you Magaly! You are one of the people that I read and know that inspire me through and through.Carrie Burtthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15016231028602947306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-16617197537179510892019-04-02T14:06:51.616-04:002019-04-02T14:06:51.616-04:00Thank you so much Rosemary! I appreciate your kind...Thank you so much Rosemary! I appreciate your kind words and I know that you have been through your own losses, and know it's true sting. :-(Carrie Burtthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15016231028602947306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-80887237189142941672019-04-02T14:03:33.397-04:002019-04-02T14:03:33.397-04:00You inspire me as well my dear friend!You inspire me as well my dear friend!Carrie Burtthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15016231028602947306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-16869739780421170182019-04-02T10:48:25.517-04:002019-04-02T10:48:25.517-04:00Knowing these things about you, Carrie, makes me a...Knowing these things about you, Carrie, makes me admire you and your writing even more. Pain spills ink, that is known. But when pain spills ink that it healing... well, that is a miracle--especially after having lived through so much. The poem for your granddaughter is a heart squeezer.<br /><br />Thank you for a great interview, Sherry! Magaly Guerrerohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18295455026184103230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-1529371867281230832019-04-02T09:50:24.112-04:002019-04-02T09:50:24.112-04:00This was a lovely interview, yes – but I'm so ...This was a lovely interview, yes – but I'm so sorry about the hard times you've been through, Carrie, and glad you have survived and keep writing. Your poem for Lauren is particularly beautiful.Rosemary Nissen-Wadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05913841031559499568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-90554919388594672842019-04-02T08:04:20.166-04:002019-04-02T08:04:20.166-04:00Wonderful interview with a beautiful person. You a...Wonderful interview with a beautiful person. You are an inspiration to me my friend. :-)Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09672155500954306779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-68173636357225797422019-04-01T18:45:23.016-04:002019-04-01T18:45:23.016-04:00Susie, it is lovely to see you here, another of ou...Susie, it is lovely to see you here, another of our talented early members. I have admired your journey, too, in all you have been through. It is amazing to watch all these poets and your journeys, both in life and through your poems.Sherry Blue Skyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01926508656571639801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-65966289511649379082019-04-01T16:50:03.739-04:002019-04-01T16:50:03.739-04:00Thank you so much Susie, I feel the same way about...Thank you so much Susie, I feel the same way about you. You have been through so much, and I do think you are so right, we never know what we can weather until the storm is upon us. Carrie Van Hornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11715648073882529202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-19932026074804659732019-04-01T16:18:24.957-04:002019-04-01T16:18:24.957-04:00Carrie, you have such strength. One never knows wh...Carrie, you have such strength. One never knows what can be weathered until a storm gives no other choice. My heart goes out to you for the loss of your granddaughter. You’re writing is so beautiful. I don’t think I can choose a favorite one out of those you shared. Thank you for sharing your voice with us. Oh, and what beautiful artwork! Thank you Sherry for these amazing interviews where we get to learn more about our talented friends. Susie Clevengerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09239990133754328967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-22055645512912186312019-04-01T16:06:25.780-04:002019-04-01T16:06:25.780-04:00It's my pleasure, Carrie. I love my job! Makes...It's my pleasure, Carrie. I love my job! Makes me feel useful!Sherry Blue Skyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01926508656571639801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139625267522039683.post-54298601633955717742019-04-01T14:56:52.130-04:002019-04-01T14:56:52.130-04:00Thank you so much Sara, and you are right I think ...Thank you so much Sara, and you are right I think many of us do write prolifically when facing hard times. Carrie Van Hornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11715648073882529202noreply@blogger.com