tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925421712367848826.post8509662863838559536..comments2023-10-02T16:21:04.111-04:00Comments on Scarlet Verses: From far awayScarlethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03330793338813508704noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925421712367848826.post-40865044564508926132012-09-29T19:39:07.340-04:002012-09-29T19:39:07.340-04:00No words, Heaven. I'm so sorry for your loss....No words, Heaven. I'm so sorry for your loss.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925421712367848826.post-67213950011411640892012-09-29T00:59:21.732-04:002012-09-29T00:59:21.732-04:00Grace you are a wonderful poet.....now I must read...Grace you are a wonderful poet.....now I must read Neruda....Sreejahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01395234979504881964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925421712367848826.post-79830642266801223422012-09-29T00:29:47.135-04:002012-09-29T00:29:47.135-04:00What a gorgeous write and beautiful use of Neruda&...What a gorgeous write and beautiful use of Neruda's words for an uncommon cento - sometimes the most painful reveals (as in your lovely, poignant words) make for the most profound memorable poetry ... well done.<br /><br />http://thepoet-tree-house.blogspot.ca/2012/09/accept-shadows-centon.htmlS.E.Ingrahamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02135141369161538082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925421712367848826.post-49377358471364438302012-09-28T21:32:15.528-04:002012-09-28T21:32:15.528-04:00Sorry for your loss,
This is a beautiful tribute t...Sorry for your loss,<br />This is a beautiful tribute to your cousin. This is how I wish I could write.<br />Thank you for sharing!Yolanda Renéehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09085436784133103221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925421712367848826.post-61855436864635519472012-09-28T20:34:37.974-04:002012-09-28T20:34:37.974-04:00All the best descriptive words have been said abo...All the best descriptive words have been said about this very special creation of yours. The emotions we feel when someone we love is in pain sometimes create our most beautiful works. I am so sorry for your loss.Elleceehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07049386448865741626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925421712367848826.post-81279637512508166882012-09-28T19:54:07.976-04:002012-09-28T19:54:07.976-04:00What a FANTASTIC creation this is. Neruda's wo...What a FANTASTIC creation this is. Neruda's words so perfectly complement your moving lines about a long parting........spectacular writing!Sherry Blue Skyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10769154286598233146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925421712367848826.post-22385097647340911242012-09-28T17:52:59.389-04:002012-09-28T17:52:59.389-04:00Very moving!Very moving!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925421712367848826.post-50613659075750508952012-09-28T17:37:48.777-04:002012-09-28T17:37:48.777-04:00Heaven, this is truly lovely. It was like a conve...Heaven, this is truly lovely. It was like a conversation between the two halves....each side playing off the other. I like using your own words alongside Neruda's. I am so sorry for your loss, Heaven. Cancer is a formidable opponent.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07366010389846904663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925421712367848826.post-59673066457586927492012-09-28T12:50:18.771-04:002012-09-28T12:50:18.771-04:00There's so much beauty in this, even in the sa...There's so much beauty in this, even in the sad parts. You did a wonderful job here of combining your own talent with Neruda's. I like him lots too.Myrna R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15088915165678737118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925421712367848826.post-5330461618708637462012-09-28T10:45:01.025-04:002012-09-28T10:45:01.025-04:00I like how you have intertwined this piece. Your w...I like how you have intertwined this piece. Your words are a great compliment to Neruda. I love his boats that sail and your wind pushing further into the sea. I'm sorry for your loss and am happy that you have sent your voice. Very lovely, Grace. Archna Sharmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14838906796617874529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925421712367848826.post-47145043660576763062012-09-28T09:45:16.444-04:002012-09-28T09:45:16.444-04:00very unusual style...pain mixed with a writer'...very unusual style...pain mixed with a writer's creativityashokhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07151604896442505084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925421712367848826.post-18398056070121362352012-09-28T09:40:26.809-04:002012-09-28T09:40:26.809-04:00The back and forth was really well done. Cancer is...The back and forth was really well done. Cancer is such a lingering piece of junk, be nice if they got off their arses and let the cure or some treatment that actually works come out.Pat Hatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07745293224202430152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925421712367848826.post-48695707172603566302012-09-28T08:49:37.239-04:002012-09-28T08:49:37.239-04:00a very nice and unusual structure, Heaven, very cr...a very nice and unusual structure, Heaven, very creative. I love that you always use natural elements in your poems. DEZMONDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14127166104359407763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925421712367848826.post-15125593657542653752012-09-28T08:12:44.793-04:002012-09-28T08:12:44.793-04:00Yes, the right side of the poem is mine ~ Thanks ...Yes, the right side of the poem is mine ~ Thanks for the lovely words and visit K ~ Scarlethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03330793338813508704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925421712367848826.post-91417449160093407122012-09-28T05:24:06.833-04:002012-09-28T05:24:06.833-04:00Cancer can be such a cruel disease, savage. Ten ye...Cancer can be such a cruel disease, savage. Ten years is a long time to do battle with it. This is filled with love, grace, and compassion and you have turned something so full of fight into a beautiful and comforting patchwork quilt Grace. Daydreamertoohttp://daydreamertoo.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925421712367848826.post-46182081105381386962012-09-28T04:02:31.168-04:002012-09-28T04:02:31.168-04:00Poignant weaving of the pain and beauty Poignant weaving of the pain and beauty John (@bookdreamer)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11576434749272275190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925421712367848826.post-14698474351835321372012-09-28T02:43:19.588-04:002012-09-28T02:43:19.588-04:00oh grace...so sorry for the loss of your cousin......oh grace...so sorry for the loss of your cousin...ten years is a long time for such a fight..painful to not be able to help except of being there, supporting and lovingClaudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03011763027311966186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925421712367848826.post-31819925924720126482012-09-28T01:19:42.249-04:002012-09-28T01:19:42.249-04:00This made me cry, Neruda is a poet I turn to comfo...This made me cry, Neruda is a poet I turn to comfort and unadulterated beauty. You intersperse reality and the poetry flawlessly.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17392858163745232319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925421712367848826.post-92005261029572608772012-09-28T01:13:28.889-04:002012-09-28T01:13:28.889-04:00Such beauty you have created from such pain...Such beauty you have created from such pain...Susie Clevengerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09239990133754328967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925421712367848826.post-47140226544871169942012-09-28T00:31:14.269-04:002012-09-28T00:31:14.269-04:00Such a clever way of presentation. Sorry to hear o...Such a clever way of presentation. Sorry to hear of the affliction to your cousin! Great write Heaven!<br /><br />Hankkaykualahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03240206222973305395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925421712367848826.post-14541158310137718572012-09-27T23:40:55.627-04:002012-09-27T23:40:55.627-04:00A moving piece - interspersed the way you have it,...A moving piece - interspersed the way you have it, it is as if your protagonist is, while experiencing the wearying journey through the battle with cancer, reading through Neruda as a comfort. Beautiful work.Semaphorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16945917520773585129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925421712367848826.post-49833779098975049962012-09-27T23:36:11.442-04:002012-09-27T23:36:11.442-04:00Heartbreaking and exquisite. I had planned to use ...Heartbreaking and exquisite. I had planned to use Neruda too but the crows flew away from him. Everything in your work is effortless, clear, yet layered with emotional depth, strength, and courage. This is a brilliant poem..owing nothing more to its sources.Beachannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08638256396472533685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925421712367848826.post-41878261101142686642012-09-27T23:21:43.994-04:002012-09-27T23:21:43.994-04:00Wonderful poem, sorry about Cancer.
You have expr...Wonderful poem, sorry about Cancer. <br />You have expressed the trouble and pain beautifully.mamtchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01695425892749695527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925421712367848826.post-1667080858205573692012-09-27T22:47:14.306-04:002012-09-27T22:47:14.306-04:00Oh - very well done though of course incredibly sa...Oh - very well done though of course incredibly sad. I've lost several close friends to cancer. So so sad. But it was like chasing<br /> the hoof print of the shadow. <br /><br />Is an incredibly beautiful line - this one is yours, right? Just a beautiful beautiful line. k. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925421712367848826.post-19820403966870405312012-09-27T22:27:03.851-04:002012-09-27T22:27:03.851-04:00Thank you for compliments and visit ~ Thank you for compliments and visit ~ Scarlethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03330793338813508704noreply@blogger.com