tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20429083.post4898960806529256148..comments2024-03-19T05:26:04.770-04:00Comments on A Year of Reading: Poetry Friday -- #haikuforhealingMary Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09078793537148794310noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20429083.post-5129036697728715572016-11-29T05:19:42.201-05:002016-11-29T05:19:42.201-05:00The moon is gorgeous - and the poetry too! :) Love...The moon is gorgeous - and the poetry too! :) Love how 'illuminating' this post is - filled with light.GatheringBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04477710897574769648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20429083.post-90086846725681278062016-11-27T14:50:12.503-05:002016-11-27T14:50:12.503-05:00Something to think about doing, a way to celebrate...Something to think about doing, a way to celebrate December in a unique way. It's time to light the lanterns! Margaret Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04434866104385187658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20429083.post-17631544900112557652016-11-27T11:26:15.314-05:002016-11-27T11:26:15.314-05:00Or, set up 31 padlets, one for each day, and anyon...Or, set up 31 padlets, one for each day, and anyone and everyone can post a haiku on that day?Diane Mayrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09767689319000732296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20429083.post-48734584938334591652016-11-27T11:24:05.214-05:002016-11-27T11:24:05.214-05:00Would it be easier for all those who want to parti...Would it be easier for all those who want to participate to commit to one day. You could put a calendar here and then start a padlet like Today's Little Ditty uses for people to fill in with haiku on their assigned days?Diane Mayrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09767689319000732296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20429083.post-48867827481351699542016-11-26T18:33:31.367-05:002016-11-26T18:33:31.367-05:00#haikuforhealing
is the gathering mode - it was t...#haikuforhealing<br /><br />is the gathering mode - it was there all the time!jan godown anninohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00091996699597066230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20429083.post-2279121607846535962016-11-26T15:00:16.169-05:002016-11-26T15:00:16.169-05:00What a wonderful haiku that works on several level...What a wonderful haiku that works on several levels. My prediction is that by the end of December you will have worked your way entirely out of your funk. Violet N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16586574800230604652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20429083.post-83187245422407278802016-11-26T12:02:01.533-05:002016-11-26T12:02:01.533-05:00This is a lift, Mary Lee.
I also like how your pe...This is a lift, Mary Lee. <br />I also like how your personified your angst. <br />A lovely post.<br />I'm wondering if there a linkup place for the December daily haiku.jan godown anninohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00091996699597066230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20429083.post-22317035123287484222016-11-26T00:02:14.024-05:002016-11-26T00:02:14.024-05:00Thank you, Mary Lee, for naming my mood and a few ...Thank you, Mary Lee, for naming my mood and a few prescriptive moves. Julieannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08876141420632207823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20429083.post-65106482298140119042016-11-25T21:45:59.419-05:002016-11-25T21:45:59.419-05:00What great images in your poem, Mary Lee. Thanks s...What great images in your poem, Mary Lee. Thanks so much for sharing it with us.Carmela Martinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15543808551988338496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20429083.post-67029091332008457342016-11-25T18:25:40.317-05:002016-11-25T18:25:40.317-05:00Yes, we need to light those lanterns.Yes, we need to light those lanterns.Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13626451110946889157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20429083.post-7405703034120806262016-11-25T16:37:55.412-05:002016-11-25T16:37:55.412-05:00Oh, your words bring joy to my dark corner. I'...Oh, your words bring joy to my dark corner. I'll be reading. Michelle's comment reminded me that I wanted to respond to this month's DMC challenge. I'm off to give it a try.Ramonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15929914252480696798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20429083.post-6068178144859570992016-11-25T12:50:17.910-05:002016-11-25T12:50:17.910-05:00Beautiful. Poetry has strength, and words have pow...Beautiful. Poetry has strength, and words have power. Jane @ www.raincitylibrarian.cahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12721142460522914540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20429083.post-56473329521477878032016-11-25T11:55:43.607-05:002016-11-25T11:55:43.607-05:00I know I've said this before, but I really am ...I know I've said this before, but I really am going to try to join in this time. Lighting my lantern! A haiku a day seems like a great way to help my Muse feel safe again. And BTW, thanks also for your beautiful haiku in response to this month's DMC challenge. I'm floating right there with you.Michelle Heidenrich Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02051827857519159837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20429083.post-42943063086639054952016-11-25T11:28:25.856-05:002016-11-25T11:28:25.856-05:00Lovely haiku; lovely moon.Lovely haiku; lovely moon.Little Willowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17058463472836988047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20429083.post-63252980005015872952016-11-25T10:20:47.299-05:002016-11-25T10:20:47.299-05:00You're ON kiddo. I can do a haiku a day. What ...You're ON kiddo. I can do a haiku a day. What a wonderful way to not only celebrate December but to respond to our world with beauty and inspiration. I gladly join your creative spirit....and am so glad to know that it's coming back to life. Mine too. We will be lighting lanterns all over the place.Linda Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00833034575304594924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20429083.post-14225051716204362552016-11-25T09:20:03.981-05:002016-11-25T09:20:03.981-05:00Welcome back, creative spirit!Welcome back, creative spirit!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12463332371535167975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20429083.post-21793734258132282202016-11-25T08:53:07.608-05:002016-11-25T08:53:07.608-05:00Ooh, I am looking forward to the light you'll ...Ooh, I am looking forward to the light you'll be bringing the world this December, Mary Lee! Thanks for being a lantern. xoIrene Lathamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04905936104127707762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20429083.post-43695967994360040062016-11-25T08:27:59.241-05:002016-11-25T08:27:59.241-05:00I grieve, head in hands
know i must light a candle...I grieve, head in hands<br />know i must light a candle<br />show children the path<br /><br />Thanks, as always, for spreading light into the world. I need to write for my boys, for my sweet granddaughter Esveidy, and for the kids I teach. Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13294455230627182656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20429083.post-81525839956653707392016-11-25T07:37:51.290-05:002016-11-25T07:37:51.290-05:00YES. A little action each day. Words are powerful...YES. A little action each day. Words are powerful.<br /><br />gathering light<br />around the long table<br />let's take this outsideHeidi Mordhorsthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16496427007514895950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20429083.post-77415397362575999192016-11-25T07:34:53.446-05:002016-11-25T07:34:53.446-05:00Wonderful haiku. I wrote a haiku this week, too. I...Wonderful haiku. I wrote a haiku this week, too. I like the idea of writing a haiku everyday in December, but I wonder if I can swing it. December is crazy-busy around my house. I'll think it over. Brenda at FriendlyFairyTaleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13368709489341876324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20429083.post-89258736301263088762016-11-25T07:04:48.869-05:002016-11-25T07:04:48.869-05:00I love this, Mary Lee, and the image of your creat...I love this, Mary Lee, and the image of your creative spirit. Mine has been right there with yours. How funny that the moon and haiku inspired them both to get back to work. Thank you for being a beacon in the dark!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20429083.post-15750206920578864542016-11-25T00:37:20.456-05:002016-11-25T00:37:20.456-05:00Thanks for sharing, Mary Lee - all light welcome. ...Thanks for sharing, Mary Lee - all light welcome. And on this side of the solstice, let's hold out hope for more light to come, even in the current dark. Robyn Hood Blackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07279289715664168026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20429083.post-45461660653155270352016-11-24T23:37:36.172-05:002016-11-24T23:37:36.172-05:00Your beginning makes me smile, as it will others I...Your beginning makes me smile, as it will others I imagine. <br /> I find light<br /> among the shadows<br /> pushing throughLinda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20429083.post-55722605373576657772016-11-24T23:34:18.546-05:002016-11-24T23:34:18.546-05:00Mary Lee, if the lanterns are lit, will the journe...Mary Lee, if the lanterns are lit, will the journey be a clearer one? Let's have hope shed light on our path. Happy Thanksgiving.Carol Varsalonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02589714711155938528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20429083.post-48191019279800144362016-11-24T23:07:09.751-05:002016-11-24T23:07:09.751-05:00Dear God, yes. LIGHT THE LANTERN.
Stand out in a f...Dear God, yes. LIGHT THE LANTERN.<br />Stand out in a field with a torch.<br />Hold the line.<br />Carry the light.<br /><br />♥tanita✿davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01671822274852087499noreply@blogger.com