tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604430404780110710.post184148901931330256..comments2024-03-05T06:52:06.523-05:00Comments on Mainely Write: I is for Impossible and It's Not How You StartDonna Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13738281869266957726noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604430404780110710.post-68061332136326897392015-04-14T19:41:27.959-04:002015-04-14T19:41:27.959-04:00I loved both poems, Donna. The first was inspirati...I loved both poems, Donna. The first was inspirational and perfect for building self-confidence and filling one's heart with courage. The second was a beautiful reflection on the grandeur of nature and its multitude of creatures, each having adapted to a life that fits in so well with that of others. Lovely offerings for Poetry Jam!Intellibloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04262938291462934103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604430404780110710.post-71883789788333079652015-04-12T08:39:34.306-04:002015-04-12T08:39:34.306-04:00Wow--what wonderful two poems! I love the kind of ...Wow--what wonderful two poems! I love the kind of jaunty tone of the first one--and don't so many kids need to hear that today. And that second one is so lovely/meditative, and then...that hysterical suggestion of carrying an osprey with us. On top of two fun poems, something in your post itself gave me an idea for the pantoum I'm working on. Thank you!laurasalashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13807781795919555208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604430404780110710.post-15572118511015456492015-04-11T08:42:16.431-04:002015-04-11T08:42:16.431-04:00yes it would have been great if we really could ca...yes it would have been great if we really could carry an osprey with us...an enjoyable poem Donna...Sumana Royhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17333363799083094084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604430404780110710.post-10994788716033075582015-04-11T07:41:13.377-04:002015-04-11T07:41:13.377-04:00I want to figure out how to find that osprey withi...I want to figure out how to find that osprey within me...and how to live the last stanza of your first poem!Mary Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09078793537148794310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604430404780110710.post-14733159291184679522015-04-11T00:05:57.495-04:002015-04-11T00:05:57.495-04:00Maybe we have that osprey within us, but just don&...Maybe we have that osprey within us, but just don't know how to access the knowledge. Love the story you've shared, prose & poetry, Donna!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604430404780110710.post-24507002427478153522015-04-10T20:04:22.270-04:002015-04-10T20:04:22.270-04:00The two poems compliment each other well - just th...The two poems compliment each other well - just the thing to shake off the end-of-a-long-winter lethargy and greet the arrival of spring.Wendy Bourkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09475940407969993348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604430404780110710.post-31974974992975242872015-04-10T14:13:07.020-04:002015-04-10T14:13:07.020-04:00This is a very extraordinary piece of work :D
Love...This is a very extraordinary piece of work :D<br />Loved the lines:<br /><br />Come spring,<br /> come spring,<br /> and melt away the snow -<br /> But the ospreys come home <br /> before the snow can go<br /><br />Nice even flow throughout the poem... giving a sense of calming peace :D<br />xoxoSanaa Rizvihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06681404650477409830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604430404780110710.post-13237104714713389542015-04-10T11:32:21.495-04:002015-04-10T11:32:21.495-04:00Donna,
Love these aspects of impossible, yet very...Donna,<br /><br />Love these aspects of impossible, yet very possible through your poetic examples..The bird instinct and habits are amazing and so much taken for granted by humans..Then, what life offers on our plates and how we manage it all with our options taken...Superb words..<br /><br />EileenEileen T O'Neill .....https://www.blogger.com/profile/03325632298717325699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604430404780110710.post-89720651614040606212015-04-10T11:20:00.983-04:002015-04-10T11:20:00.983-04:00Ospreys are beautiful animals and birds are indeed...Ospreys are beautiful animals and birds are indeed fascinating. I like what you made us see of them. I also enjoyed the first poem, especially the first stanza.Gabriellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09968615376035959259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604430404780110710.post-33135390589771876432015-04-10T10:50:11.957-04:002015-04-10T10:50:11.957-04:00So very true! It does seem almost impossible for ...So very true! It does seem almost impossible for birds to find their way home.....they have had their own gps system that works flawlessly - for years. And not to mention knowing how to build nests. And we humans think WE are intelligent. Smiles.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07366010389846904663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604430404780110710.post-25487389674526755462015-04-10T10:38:07.693-04:002015-04-10T10:38:07.693-04:00That's a great message! I think this is my fav...That's a great message! I think this is my favorite poem that you've shared for the Challenge so far. :)Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.com