tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876400310749659322.post4729599984484011495..comments2023-10-10T10:41:08.501-06:00Comments on Beyond the Bozone: The Dead Woman and the Mad Hatterbrenda whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00846306414656375463noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876400310749659322.post-9711707364426523542010-12-18T16:56:13.363-07:002010-12-18T16:56:13.363-07:00sorry to hear about your loss - coincidentally my ...sorry to hear about your loss - coincidentally my brother died yesterday as well ... a non-sequiter if ever there was one but it's on my mind as you might imagine (actually Bill died on the 17th) - in any case, thank you for sharing your grief with us - I always find that so brave... and your poetry, excellent - and for mentioning enjambment as part of the form; like many others, I completelyS.E.Ingrahamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02135141369161538082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876400310749659322.post-2684449331200148342010-12-18T13:03:26.328-07:002010-12-18T13:03:26.328-07:00I'm sorry for your loss, but grateful that you...I'm sorry for your loss, but grateful that you shared your love with us. I think the form worked under your hand wonderfully. It's a rich picture of friendship and the people.<br /><br />(Welcome back, too!)Debhttp://stoneymoss.org/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876400310749659322.post-759587239126761302010-12-18T13:01:30.262-07:002010-12-18T13:01:30.262-07:00nicely done Brenda...glad your back...thanks for s...nicely done Brenda...glad your back...thanks for sharing thisWayne Pitchkohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15376196523487344143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876400310749659322.post-82334904871711115212010-12-18T09:07:19.015-07:002010-12-18T09:07:19.015-07:00Great poem. I felt magic and longing in this stron...Great poem. I felt magic and longing in this strong use of this form. I am truly sorry for your loss, and am happy to see you back under the tent.nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03445777687088584603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876400310749659322.post-71354455462997352562010-12-18T08:43:46.150-07:002010-12-18T08:43:46.150-07:00Your images are amazing and wonderfully written. ...Your images are amazing and wonderfully written. While reading your pieces I had the song "Me & Bobbie McGee" running through my head...Cynthia Shorthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12386358503730817278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876400310749659322.post-16916868921799000402010-12-18T07:44:37.825-07:002010-12-18T07:44:37.825-07:00So glad to hear your words again! And i enjoyed th...So glad to hear your words again! And i enjoyed this very much!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876400310749659322.post-44449032240826305172010-12-17T20:52:49.652-07:002010-12-17T20:52:49.652-07:00I'm new to this form but think your poem flows...I'm new to this form but think your poem flows well. The enjambment is not clumsy and this is written with great sensitivity. Sorry for your loss.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876400310749659322.post-28366431707587260172010-12-17T19:38:31.037-07:002010-12-17T19:38:31.037-07:00I'm sorry for your loss. You've taken it t...I'm sorry for your loss. You've taken it through two arenas and each one is magical and memorable.Tumblewords:https://www.blogger.com/profile/04279038951489894119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876400310749659322.post-47411657911523082612010-12-17T12:19:50.534-07:002010-12-17T12:19:50.534-07:00Loved the images and the way the poems narrative t...Loved the images and the way the poems narrative took me along.Lindahttp://word-painting.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876400310749659322.post-54344381803227232792010-12-17T09:49:17.776-07:002010-12-17T09:49:17.776-07:00I'm no judge as to how well this does or doesn...I'm no judge as to how well this does or doesn't fit an invented form, but it fits itself, and is a fine poem. I also had a friend who named his cars and they were always personified to him and passengers alike. Loved the alliteration in the g-words leading into "baby's breath, rosebuds, and skulls."<br /><br />Condolences, and thanks for an excellent poem.hedgewitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13090696134322515899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876400310749659322.post-56440648318900122742010-12-17T08:38:45.547-07:002010-12-17T08:38:45.547-07:00I read this to my husband, but my voice kept break...I read this to my husband, but my voice kept breaking. This would be a fine memorial for any friend's passing, as even the most sedate are a little hatterish among friends.<br /><br />I'm sorry for your loss. Cherish the memories.Barbarahttp://briarcat.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876400310749659322.post-49660040239239902422010-12-17T08:13:32.838-07:002010-12-17T08:13:32.838-07:00Um...this is like, terrific! I mean, seriously......Um...this is like, terrific! I mean, seriously...wow.<br /><br />I grieve for your loss, it is never easy. Yet, a wonderful send-off you gave him whilst keeping him close at the same time.<br /><br /><br />This is wonderfully marvelous.markhttp://radio-nowhere.org/nb/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876400310749659322.post-23706498897104722542010-12-17T07:34:11.084-07:002010-12-17T07:34:11.084-07:00Brenda, I don't have words for this. I really ...Brenda, I don't have words for this. I really liked it and have missed your poetry lately.<br /><br /><a href="http://firmlyrooted.blogspot.com/2010/12/dead-man-and-his-shoe-painting.html" rel="nofollow">dead man and his shoe painting</a>gautami tripathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04192356825699543613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876400310749659322.post-68209408648980902202010-12-17T04:57:52.468-07:002010-12-17T04:57:52.468-07:00Wow Brenda! From your words my mind found two hobo...Wow Brenda! From your words my mind found two hobos and it enjoyed the scene that you painted with this piece of poetry. Damn good read. I look forward to your other contributions. Merry Christmas.<br />Regards,<br />DonDonald Harbourhttp://woodennickel.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876400310749659322.post-22699004435354019432010-12-17T03:32:59.560-07:002010-12-17T03:32:59.560-07:00Brenda, we've missed your creativity lately, a...Brenda, we've missed your creativity lately, and I'm glad you've come back with a bang. I offer my sympathy for the loss of your friend.<br /><br /> The imagery in your poems is striking, on so many levels of meaning. You must have done the enjambment right, because I didn't notice any and had to go back and re-read after reading your process notes. Clumsy enjambment sticks out Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876400310749659322.post-7994638043568492662010-12-16T23:06:33.012-07:002010-12-16T23:06:33.012-07:00I didn't even catch the part about enjambwhat?...I didn't even catch the part about enjambwhat? Argh. I knew I was doing it wrong.<br /><br />I enjoyed the part of the mad hatter.Julie Jordan Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06558015761690505791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876400310749659322.post-3876442456346039312010-12-16T22:33:15.054-07:002010-12-16T22:33:15.054-07:00Thanks for the condolences and kind words, Pamela....Thanks for the condolences and kind words, Pamela. I'm glad you like the poem.brenda whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00846306414656375463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876400310749659322.post-63202308281057262052010-12-16T21:14:47.707-07:002010-12-16T21:14:47.707-07:00Brenda,
I was over at fb and saw this post.
I am ...Brenda, <br />I was over at fb and saw this post.<br />I am sorry to hear about your friend.<br />This poem is fantastic! Welcome back!<br />You have been missed.<br />Pamelaflauberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18424439866515694972noreply@blogger.com