tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5626599073073459043.post8285692782348885308..comments2023-07-06T07:58:09.533-07:00Comments on Granny Smith: SolaceGranny Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18214748856516412924noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5626599073073459043.post-78699642934245089162008-07-30T06:09:00.000-07:002008-07-30T06:09:00.000-07:00Wow. I can see that Osage Orange so clearly now. W...Wow. I can see that Osage Orange so clearly now. What an incredible painting in words.Brad Frederiksenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05713307915563075835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5626599073073459043.post-67463740359788702162008-07-29T05:22:00.000-07:002008-07-29T05:22:00.000-07:00"With care I press the fitted lid in place.How pho..."With care I press the fitted lid in place.<BR/>How photo-sensitive is Osage orange?<BR/>How many minutes, hours, days, would fade<BR/>my father’s likeness to an even green?<BR/>I dare not risk this further loss of him.<BR/>With care I press the fitted lid in place.<BR/>How photo-sensitive is Osage orange?<BR/>How many minutes, hours, days, would fade<BR/>my father’s likeness to an even green?<BR/>I dare not risk this further loss of him."<BR/><BR/>This stanza: wow. The poem itself is amazing; this stanza is phenomenal. The language, the cadence, the imagery! Breathtaking.Sarah at SmallWorldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15306137253094526922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5626599073073459043.post-17332797189306740242008-07-28T19:03:00.000-07:002008-07-28T19:03:00.000-07:00Your posts can never be too long, written as they ...Your posts can never be too long, written as they are from the heart...<BR/><BR/><BR/>you are so right, "solace from what"? that's the key phrase here...<BR/><BR/>such a beautiful post...i'm so glad that i read this...aMushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14191649124291527517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5626599073073459043.post-83995928878674637552008-07-28T08:19:00.000-07:002008-07-28T08:19:00.000-07:00I, too, seek solace in my husband and my writing. ...I, too, seek solace in my husband and my writing. I feel so grateful to have both! Lovely post.Writer Bughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18332064105213167179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5626599073073459043.post-55289444609702129462008-07-28T05:52:00.000-07:002008-07-28T05:52:00.000-07:00Even years ago your writing was exquisite! The on...Even years ago your writing was exquisite! The one about your dad really touched my heart and made me think of my own dad.Linda Jacobshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14459940700516084069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5626599073073459043.post-40088386047358126922008-07-27T19:08:00.000-07:002008-07-27T19:08:00.000-07:00Your poems express a poignant atmosphere and inspi...Your poems express a poignant atmosphere and inspire memories of my own past grief and sadness. <BR/>Thank you for sharing.Tammie Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09018402134070834516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5626599073073459043.post-87061986084933644962008-07-27T18:16:00.000-07:002008-07-27T18:16:00.000-07:00Writing is a solace that seldom disappoints. Visi...Writing is a solace that seldom disappoints. Visiting your blog is, too. "Razored grief" just floored me -- perfect poems.annohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102616203481686227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5626599073073459043.post-88267652660045669522008-07-27T16:52:00.000-07:002008-07-27T16:52:00.000-07:00I've come to treasure your posts, Granny. You've ...I've come to treasure your posts, Granny. You've made such a welcoming online community from these many Sunday Scribbling posts. Your wisdom inspires and your insights do bring SOLACE! Sometimes I think the hardest loss is one of our parents. And, of course, the assassination of John F. Kennedy remains still a great shock for those of us who experienced it.Beth Camphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12682622561621269515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5626599073073459043.post-18023984003584141492008-07-27T14:17:00.000-07:002008-07-27T14:17:00.000-07:00Such a very short post, really, but filled with su...Such a very short post, really, but filled with such grief and love.Patois42https://www.blogger.com/profile/07764936858778730692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5626599073073459043.post-75300262241083778922008-07-27T13:03:00.000-07:002008-07-27T13:03:00.000-07:00Lovely words, as always. Your posts are never too ...Lovely words, as always. Your posts are never too long...they always provide fodder for thought.Tumblewords:https://www.blogger.com/profile/04279038951489894119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5626599073073459043.post-65504491238357454332008-07-27T11:56:00.000-07:002008-07-27T11:56:00.000-07:00How incredibly engaging, heart-wrenching -- all th...How incredibly engaging, heart-wrenching -- all that you wrote here... the introduction, and both poems. I am overwhelmed by their intimacy, their sense of grief. They are beautiful!Rob Kistnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11365982588165098990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5626599073073459043.post-12678124921497564892008-07-27T11:40:00.000-07:002008-07-27T11:40:00.000-07:00This beautiful post brought tears to my eyes; I he...This beautiful post brought tears to my eyes; I held my breath as I read about the loss of your parents. I loved the line 'for the great griefs...I have no single answer...'<BR/>It spoke such truth to me...I realized that I still search for comfort from my griefs that won't heal and perhaps the only answer is to let them be. <BR/><BR/>Your posts can never be too long, I hang on to each and every word. Your words speak volumes to us even after they have long finished.<BR/><BR/>Thank you:) <BR/><BR/>Mine is up at:<BR/>http://bellamocha.wordpress.com/2008/07/27/sunday-scribblings-solace/<BR/><BR/>Bella:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5626599073073459043.post-48299412628964250482008-07-27T09:31:00.000-07:002008-07-27T09:31:00.000-07:00Granny,A post that has something to say is never t...Granny,<BR/>A post that has something to say is never too long, nor too short for that matter.<BR/>I want to say alot but will let this suffice: I find in your words and maturity of manner something that I can only strive to emulate.<BR/>relrelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09030572981830789370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5626599073073459043.post-79804497814483606842008-07-27T06:11:00.000-07:002008-07-27T06:11:00.000-07:00I love your eloquent expression. This story really...I love your eloquent expression. This story really touched me, and the poetic tribute to your father is a lasting legacy.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for your sweet comment on THE MANE POINT. I have enjoyed your encouragement at NICKERS AND INK as well.<BR/><BR/>Be blessed,<BR/>LindaLA Nickershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14891624164014505323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5626599073073459043.post-88138570073811835922008-07-27T05:04:00.000-07:002008-07-27T05:04:00.000-07:00Granny, it could have been twice as long and still...Granny, it could have been twice as long and still would have enjoyed reading it! Once again you've made me think, and if I'd read this before writing mine, I may have searched my mind a little more closely.Keith's Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13564578491652021492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5626599073073459043.post-87385767855288767852008-07-27T04:59:00.000-07:002008-07-27T04:59:00.000-07:00I'm so glad to have read this, Granny, especially ...I'm so glad to have read this, Granny, especially now as I begin the grieving for my mother. I've been finding little poems coming out over these weeks every couple of days. The solace of a loved one's presence, and some vehicle for expressing our pain... there is great comfort in that. <BR/><BR/>Your poem for your father is really touching. (And, like some of the other commenters, I have to say, that post was not too long for me. I could read your writing all day!)GreenishLadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16344455769443353585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5626599073073459043.post-88387317572009466742008-07-27T01:56:00.000-07:002008-07-27T01:56:00.000-07:00I read every word of your post and enjoyed it all!...I read every word of your post and enjoyed it all! Solace often tends to depend on others who draw close in protective, calming embrace. I too have a partner who is my solace.<BR/><BR/>Just beautiful!Gemma Wisemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17466540188839321484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5626599073073459043.post-37080574040909181542008-07-27T00:15:00.000-07:002008-07-27T00:15:00.000-07:00I loved this theme this week and I, like you find ...I loved this theme this week and I, like you find solace from my husband if I need support. However, I wrote about poetry so your two just provided me examples of how poetry can give us an avenue for expression. Nicely done.Christy Woolumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02748862572108653566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5626599073073459043.post-54141176549149095582008-07-26T21:52:00.000-07:002008-07-26T21:52:00.000-07:00I can totally relate to finding solace in writing!...I can totally relate to finding solace in writing! But you are so right that some hurts have no easy source of solace.Kamsinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07039627235813416300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5626599073073459043.post-76497879497791927102008-07-26T21:08:00.000-07:002008-07-26T21:08:00.000-07:00Granny, your poetry must provide a great source of...Granny, your poetry must provide a great source of comfort to you as it does to many of us.Forgetfulonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07895803172098820967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5626599073073459043.post-59224207596110626392008-07-26T18:32:00.000-07:002008-07-26T18:32:00.000-07:00wonderful granny. i also find writing as solace as...wonderful granny. i also find writing as solace as well. and that's why i blog, avoiding my self from being insane. it works thou.latreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07521924109825718501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5626599073073459043.post-45037076126502713952008-07-26T14:52:00.000-07:002008-07-26T14:52:00.000-07:00many good perspectives on solace - they become rel...many good perspectives on solace - they become relative to the level of the distress, i think - i was especially moved my the second poem - very nice post!!!dannihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14675797306131871129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5626599073073459043.post-62121851997782407652008-07-26T13:20:00.000-07:002008-07-26T13:20:00.000-07:00This was so profound and so beautifully written. S...This was so profound and so beautifully written. Solace...an often forgotten word and emotion. Thanks for sharing Granny Smith. I am glad I stopped in today.<BR/>www.mypoeticpath.wordpress.comGeraldine https://www.blogger.com/profile/07410019941984295767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5626599073073459043.post-59595439093192336242008-07-26T12:28:00.000-07:002008-07-26T12:28:00.000-07:00That was an awesome post, so beautifully written a...That was an awesome post, so beautifully written and both poems full of your feelings that are significant to anyone who has lost a loved one. Yes, solace comes in different ways at different times.Maggie Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06183886005936250976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5626599073073459043.post-26932582855901649352008-07-26T11:29:00.000-07:002008-07-26T11:29:00.000-07:00Phyllis,Your poetry is stunning and oozing with he...Phyllis,<BR/>Your poetry is stunning and oozing with heart.<BR/><BR/><BR/>I'm slowing down my club blogging to try and get a few writing projects done. I want you to know I'll be adding your blog to my morning reads so I can continue to be inspired by your friendship and support. HUGTammy Brierlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14673290512175050093noreply@blogger.com