tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4114341568105527452.post8551125810861995780..comments2024-01-19T01:07:34.538-08:00Comments on Poetry for Kids Joy: Modern HaikuJoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01825251724115541708noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4114341568105527452.post-25800335498578220202013-07-28T03:07:17.571-07:002013-07-28T03:07:17.571-07:00I have started a list of writing prompts in my not...I have started a list of writing prompts in my notebook, and it begins with<br />1. Write about an aha moment.<br />Also included (inspired by both you and Margaret)<br />3. Write a poem in a form that really fits your topic.<br /><br />Thanks! And thanks for that reminder to enjoy the beauty in my day!Mary Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09078793537148794310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4114341568105527452.post-86455655956771557702013-07-27T14:55:59.450-07:002013-07-27T14:55:59.450-07:00I have never seen a Texas Ranger, the blooming kin...I have never seen a Texas Ranger, the blooming kind. I like your little surprise poem and wanted to try one, too. Here's mine about crape (or crepe) myrtle blossoms. Something I learned from a friend this summer.<br /><br /><i> Squeeze the bud<br /> reveal a fluffy pink petal<br />crape myrtle magic.</i><br /><br />To see me actually doing this, you can watch this video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwBblEAOS6s<br />Margaret Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04434866104385187658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4114341568105527452.post-67210942773162482952013-07-26T15:28:53.073-07:002013-07-26T15:28:53.073-07:00I would love to see that kind of dramatic change. ...I would love to see that kind of dramatic change. Liz Steinglasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14614059299412727544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4114341568105527452.post-11619927013690153382013-07-26T14:39:06.917-07:002013-07-26T14:39:06.917-07:00How wonderful--to have overnight rain make those T...How wonderful--to have overnight rain make those Texas Rangers blossom in the saddle, so to speak. I've never experienced a desert climate like you describe. I'm sure it would take me a while to get used to the heat, but it sounds fascinating. Violet N.http://vnesdolypoems.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4114341568105527452.post-48719846927150950472013-07-26T11:46:39.839-07:002013-07-26T11:46:39.839-07:00Thanks Linda. Isn't that what poetry should t...Thanks Linda. Isn't that what poetry should try to do--get you mind wondering, or wandering?Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01825251724115541708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4114341568105527452.post-8903496372873467532013-07-26T11:45:30.677-07:002013-07-26T11:45:30.677-07:00Hey Donna,
Share away. How is your photograp...Hey Donna, <br /> Share away. How is your photography coming along?Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01825251724115541708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4114341568105527452.post-57300652621826927102013-07-26T11:44:44.089-07:002013-07-26T11:44:44.089-07:00Plant names are fun to learn and who knows where t...Plant names are fun to learn and who knows where they can take you in your poems. I think one of the varieties of this plant is called "Cloud Rocket." Doesn't that sound like fun?<br /> We had rain again last night and now most of the blooms had fallen off the plant. the blooming was short and sweet too.Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01825251724115541708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4114341568105527452.post-45087287918632040132013-07-26T11:41:29.966-07:002013-07-26T11:41:29.966-07:00Thanks, Becky.
Sometimes it is best to know when t...Thanks, Becky.<br />Sometimes it is best to know when to stop when writing poetry. I like short poems too.Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01825251724115541708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4114341568105527452.post-59268582085761274582013-07-25T09:31:43.388-07:002013-07-25T09:31:43.388-07:00Joy,
I like the double message here!Joy,<br />I like the double message here!Linda A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16517546647672781332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4114341568105527452.post-39670580946513025562013-07-25T09:05:08.441-07:002013-07-25T09:05:08.441-07:00GREAT JOB! I love this poem. I am going to share i...GREAT JOB! I love this poem. I am going to share it with my sweeties! Donna Earnhardthttp://wordwranglernc.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4114341568105527452.post-31701835998401289752013-07-25T06:01:15.601-07:002013-07-25T06:01:15.601-07:00Love it! I don't know about this plant. Do t...Love it! I don't know about this plant. Do they really burst into their blooms overnight? The Texas Rangers name caught me immediately!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4114341568105527452.post-45001683132056034952013-07-25T04:38:57.628-07:002013-07-25T04:38:57.628-07:00Beautiful, Joy! I love short poems!Beautiful, Joy! I love short poems!Becky Shillingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18185515854304384764noreply@blogger.com