| Looking Back
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2024-04-19
I have read this over and over. It is so simple, yet . . . it isn't simple at all.
I read, "It's like being in deep maze," and I think that could mean either trapped in
a maze
or, being in something
amazing!
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| up to date
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2024-04-14
Not necessarily. Philosophy changes in fits and starts when someone presents new ideas, upsetting the status quo. A professor may find themselves very much out of step when returning after a 30 year absence.
I agree about technology. And, I despair that we are going to devote more and more of each day trying to keep up with the changes in our lives. Which means less time for leisure, for critical thinking, for peace of mind.
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| Biographies
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2024-04-12
The light-hearted tone belies a deep, deep appreciation.
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| thus
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2024-04-03
Perhaps we are infinitely puzzled?
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| the reading grids
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2024-04-03
From the first scribbler on, all through time, political rants with hints of fun have been written. You carry on a great tradition, think Keats and Donne and Ginsberg and . . . on and on, not to mention the endless women who have written and been ignored.
See, that last bit I wrote, about women—that's my brief, but political rant.
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| Song
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2024-04-03
A tuneful litany of delights. Whoever is on the receiving end of this song is surely smiling.
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| The Sprawl of Things
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2024-04-03
Perhaps writing in Pope's couplets with change such vertical thinking!
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| UNIVERSAL RIGHT!
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2024-03-29
I wonder if there may be a cultural element to it. Many of my friends say, "have a blessed day," but this relatively new. Growing up I never heard it. I hear it more in small towns, less often in cities.
When you end a comment with, "blessings," I am touched and reciprocate in kind.
l'chaim!
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| The timeless song of Heart
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2024-03-28
"wordless understanding" is a wonderful phrase, Nils.
Thank you for this.
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| She Speaks
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2024-03-25
She sounds to be a substantial woman—a woman who may change the world for the better. A politician that listens, how refreshing.
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| Five Random Jottings
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2024-03-24
I wonder if this is the first time the words "supple" and "soul" have been joined in prose or poem.
The short form is wonderful, so purposeful.
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| She Speaks
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2024-03-23
you may be writing about a woman
or you may be writing about women
either way—you speak for someone, and must wonder—are you being heard, is yours another voice in the wind?
you are heard, at least by one
and i'm sure by many more
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| IN LADY GAGA-LAND
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2024-03-23
this feels utterly generous ~~~
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| Push Yourself
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2024-03-18
That you speak to yourself as "dear one" is so sweet, so true to yourself.
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| A Poet's History
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2024-03-17
I think you are the perfect example for young poets, and if first draft complacency is where you are today (2014), so be it. This is where the next iteration begins, n'est-ce pas?
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| Deposition
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2024-03-08
i'm guessing the painting is titled: it's a man's world.
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| THE UNIVERSE
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2024-03-08
I am heartened by this, by the language and intent and thoughtfulness ~~~
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| understandable poem
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2024-03-06
shades of emelèn
jeg forstår
[i hope that makes sense]
so nice to see your words again, floating in, as they do, from a distance
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| Wait
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2024-03-01
waiting is delicious ~
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| Theme for a dream
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2024-02-22
In the time it took to read this, an entire film of its events passed through my thoughts. It is a very good theme.
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| a reluctant bureaucrat
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2024-02-21
Did you play "cat's cradle" as a child? A string game between friend? This poem reminds me of that, giving and taking, handing off one thought to another, always coming back to home for more.
Finesse. Indeed. Elegance of thought.
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| HER PRAISE
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2024-01-02
Your poem presages the song: "The Book of Love" by a decade or two.
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| Calm in love
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2024-01-02
Love Longing Calm
exactly, you convey that so well ~~~
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| working is my therapy
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2023-12-30
obligation vs morals?
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| Midnight, O Midnight
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2023-12-25
I appreciate the subtle changes in your paraphrasing—gentler, inclusive, not surprising given your nature.
This is a touching way begin this momentous day. I hope the tone is sustained throughout the day, the world needs to . . . settle down and . . . listen.
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| It is Christmas by Ann Wood
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2023-12-24
It's good to be reminded get off the "endless merry-go round."
True enough. Quiet time, reflect, breathe. Gather oneself. Appreciate.
Believe in miracles, believe in something greater than oneself.
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| Like Alchemy
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2023-12-24
i plagiarize: "tender is the night"
this is so beautifully sad and loving and moving and heartfelt~
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| Yellow moon
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2023-12-24
Amid your midnight rounds you think of words, that is a poet.
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| The Grief Pin
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2023-12-24
Grief is a part-time job. The real work, the hard work, comes in mining joy~
That's what I thought as I read your words~
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| ocean of love
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2023-12-19
Sameen got it right.
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| Words that float
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2023-12-19
'It made me feel so lonely, I could'nt help the tears.'
'Don't see the blot,"
Emily Dickinson
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| a man, his story
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2023-12-17
or more despairing
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| LIFE, THE GREAT TEACHER - BY ZOYA ZAIDI
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2023-12-17
i've always enjoyed her poems, she brought a lot of positivity and friendship to the site ~~~
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| Books
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2023-12-16
it could be fun to compare books on the bed table!
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| Stories
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2023-12-16
dreamy and wistful—the magical, mysterious world of childhood.
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| You are busy
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2023-12-15
i like friends that chirp and words that exhort!
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| My path
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2023-12-15
i believe you
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| everything's in everything
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2023-12-15
If you are within everything
how do you know
there is not something more outside of everything?
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| thank you
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2023-12-14
your poems and thoughts, what can i say, you've given me years and years of insights and humor and truth and friendship ~~~ thank you
sweet, your canine companion!
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| Teacher-I
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2023-12-14
I wonder how you, as a teacher, see the revisionism that's occurring (at least in the U.S., but I suspect everywhere).
Thank goodness for teachers with passion for their subject!
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| Drama of life
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2023-12-14
to see and not judge,
the simplicity of your poem speaks volumes.
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| Apples and canopies
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2023-12-11
This is lovely.
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| INTENT
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2023-12-11
I've been thinking about this all morning. When otp writes, I don't think she does write with intent so much as whim; or, curiosity as to where the pen will take her.
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| Deep in winter
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2023-12-10
Lovely poem.
I suspect the "lone Star" was the Blue Walker 3 satellite, which has ruined the night sky for star-gazers.
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| GOOD MORNING MISTER POSTMAN
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2023-12-09
I thank you.
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| Grateful
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2023-12-09
As I read this, I realized I wanted to BE you, to feel those feelings, to experience what you were experiencing.
This is very vivid writing! You truly are sharing yourself with words.
Gratefully,
otp
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| HOSPITAL BLUES - 1
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2023-12-08
I'll echo what I wrote before, you bring forth truth with elegance.
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| agent double
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2023-12-04
i guess the question is to be a patsy
or true to oneself
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| How you know?
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2023-12-03
that's how. that's right!
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| Notes from Spencer
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2023-12-03
Amazing how many images you've created that create an entire scenario in my imagination. Also, the peace you felt, and your happiness to be there, radiates from each short poem. I imagine the rope-pulling was a moment of intense joy.
This form suits you to a "t".
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