tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4114341568105527452.post8777774865327771267..comments2024-01-19T01:07:34.538-08:00Comments on Poetry for Kids Joy: T-Shirt Give AwayJoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01825251724115541708noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4114341568105527452.post-57014045457817024792013-04-18T13:34:54.057-07:002013-04-18T13:34:54.057-07:00Dear Joy - poetry to me is a way of living. It'...Dear Joy - poetry to me is a way of living. It's about looking very closely at the world, listening, paying attention -- and sharing.<br /><br />Thank you for hosting this giveaway!Irene Lathamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04905936104127707762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4114341568105527452.post-75930234452360910732013-04-18T04:05:56.593-07:002013-04-18T04:05:56.593-07:00Joy,
Poetry is emotions on paper.Joy,<br />Poetry is emotions on paper.Linda A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16517546647672781332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4114341568105527452.post-89479151278522039642013-04-18T03:44:24.462-07:002013-04-18T03:44:24.462-07:00Joy, Congrats!! When I write poetry, it's a ti...Joy, Congrats!! When I write poetry, it's a time to take the language and play a happy game with it as I scramble and dance and squish and finagle the words around.Barbara Youngerhttp://friendfortheride.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4114341568105527452.post-12300102896926909752013-04-17T18:19:08.349-07:002013-04-17T18:19:08.349-07:00What a wonderful anniversary to celebrate! Congrat...What a wonderful anniversary to celebrate! Congratulations! To me poetry means listening hard, looking closely, and trying to find a beautiful pattern in what sometimes seems chaotic. It is an oasis that makes everything else more meaningful. Thank you for sharing that.Jeannine Atkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12886966069866356470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4114341568105527452.post-31483252411893145392013-04-17T18:09:31.590-07:002013-04-17T18:09:31.590-07:00Thanks Laura,
I love that kitten. I can feel it ...Thanks Laura,<br /><br />I love that kitten. I can feel it and am thinking about her coat color. Isn't it wonderful how poetry can do that? It makes me want to purr.Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01825251724115541708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4114341568105527452.post-79943232461632993452013-04-17T18:06:43.818-07:002013-04-17T18:06:43.818-07:00I'm just as pleased as a puppy dog getting her...I'm just as pleased as a puppy dog getting her ears scratched to be included in both anthologies with some of the greatest children's poets in the world.Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01825251724115541708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4114341568105527452.post-52167779677508160402013-04-17T18:04:55.572-07:002013-04-17T18:04:55.572-07:00What Robyn, you don't want an orange pillow on...What Robyn, you don't want an orange pillow on your couch? Hope you have a great Poem in Your Pocket Day. I'm working with kids at my local library to help them make poetry pockets. And thanks to Janet Wong, I have a lovely sheet of four pocket poems from THE POETRY FRIDAY ANTHOLOGY that I can give to the kids.Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01825251724115541708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4114341568105527452.post-38047793425481301912013-04-17T18:02:25.543-07:002013-04-17T18:02:25.543-07:00Thanks, Matt,
Many of those poems still need po...Thanks, Matt,<br /> Many of those poems still need polishing, but some of them are keepers. And if they help give others ideas, that is a wonderful blessing.Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01825251724115541708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4114341568105527452.post-87636761801906153912013-04-17T18:00:20.608-07:002013-04-17T18:00:20.608-07:00Cynthia,
This reminds me of Bee Cullinan tellin...Cynthia,<br /> This reminds me of Bee Cullinan telling me, if poetry is what comes out of your pen, then that is what you must write. Often, I don't think I have a choice--nothing else seems as much fun.<br /> Yes, poetry is one of the building blocks of life.Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01825251724115541708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4114341568105527452.post-21370279782634581072013-04-17T17:57:18.984-07:002013-04-17T17:57:18.984-07:00David,
Thank you for all your help in keeping m...David,<br /> Thank you for all your help in keeping me going and growing.Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01825251724115541708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4114341568105527452.post-67652942719724643772013-04-17T17:55:11.093-07:002013-04-17T17:55:11.093-07:00Janet,
You and Sylvia Vardell are the ones who ...Janet,<br /> You and Sylvia Vardell are the ones who have truly made a great addition to the realm of children's poetry. Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01825251724115541708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4114341568105527452.post-69415532702464939772013-04-17T17:52:29.718-07:002013-04-17T17:52:29.718-07:00Thank you, Diane,
Yes, doesn't poetry help us ...Thank you, Diane,<br />Yes, doesn't poetry help us to slow down so we can really see? I wish you were here so we could have a cup of tea and I could show you the view from my windows.Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01825251724115541708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4114341568105527452.post-28197687755804702282013-04-17T17:49:57.198-07:002013-04-17T17:49:57.198-07:00Amy, I've loved your art and the notes you'...Amy, I've loved your art and the notes you've been sharing this month.Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01825251724115541708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4114341568105527452.post-42390581909431493662013-04-17T17:41:13.103-07:002013-04-17T17:41:13.103-07:00Congratulations on your blog birthday, and thank y...Congratulations on your blog birthday, and thank you for this poem! For me, poetry is a good friend who knows when I'm thinking...even when I don't. xo, a.Amy LVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16625469276544426664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4114341568105527452.post-56261456125246241442013-04-17T17:14:21.956-07:002013-04-17T17:14:21.956-07:00Congratulations on your fabulous milestone! You&#...Congratulations on your fabulous milestone! You've done an amazing job.<br /><br />What poetry means to me? An opportunity to slow down to look and SEE. Diane Mayrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09767689319000732296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4114341568105527452.post-22448577152456575752013-04-17T16:58:13.186-07:002013-04-17T16:58:13.186-07:00Oh, I love those lacy silver snail threads and the...Oh, I love those lacy silver snail threads and the crows on the corn! Wow! Off to share this on FB. Oh, and poetry means to me:<br /><br />It's the tongue of a kitten, sanding my arm.<br />It's a word-y amulet, a literary charm.<br /><br />Thanks, Joy, and congratulations!laurasalashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13807781795919555208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4114341568105527452.post-50386901050012061112013-04-17T15:52:35.986-07:002013-04-17T15:52:35.986-07:00You are a true champion of poetry, Joy--we are all...You are a true champion of poetry, Joy--we are all so lucky that you're blogging and sharing our work far and wide!!Janet Wonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06335945237210886655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4114341568105527452.post-68089223607644818672013-04-17T14:31:57.184-07:002013-04-17T14:31:57.184-07:00Thanks Sylvia,
I love my copy of THE POETRY FRI...Thanks Sylvia,<br /> I love my copy of THE POETRY FRIDAY ANTHOLOGY FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL, and I love my t-shirt because it provides a nonverbal way for me to tell folks about the book. And it lets people ask me questions about the anthology without my having to bring the topic up. Plus, it is really comfy.Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01825251724115541708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4114341568105527452.post-24204240866216512882013-04-17T14:22:25.376-07:002013-04-17T14:22:25.376-07:00Way to go Joy! Proud I am to know you. Thanks for ...Way to go Joy! Proud I am to know you. Thanks for all you do for poetry. What a joyful voice. Congratulations on your anniversary. That's quite an achievement!<br />David David Harrisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02752610923347348797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4114341568105527452.post-86784963370094865052013-04-17T14:14:22.358-07:002013-04-17T14:14:22.358-07:00Joy, thanks for keeping poetry alive for kids (and...Joy, thanks for keeping poetry alive for kids (and adults as well) for two years on this blog site. Keep it up! Linda Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10838197966070322540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4114341568105527452.post-43769459222923170592013-04-17T11:55:53.820-07:002013-04-17T11:55:53.820-07:00What is poetry to me? Sometimes work, sometimes p...What is poetry to me? Sometimes work, sometimes play...<br />exercise for the brain, nourishment for the soul...both a need and a want...one of the building blocks of life.Cynthia Cottenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02187156525218424223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4114341568105527452.post-13769276009018462772013-04-17T11:34:00.901-07:002013-04-17T11:34:00.901-07:00Thank you for spreading the word about poetry...an...Thank you for spreading the word about poetry...and about Janet Wong and Sylvia Vardell's terrific POETRY FRIDAY ANTHOLOGY. Happy blog anniversary!<br />Stephanie Calmensonhttp://www.stephaniecalmenson.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4114341568105527452.post-55461251662151526112013-04-17T11:31:05.266-07:002013-04-17T11:31:05.266-07:00Yes, Happy Blog-iversary, Joy!
Your T-shirt des...Yes, Happy Blog-iversary, Joy! <br />Your T-shirt design is great. (Couch pillow - ha! ;0) )Robyn Hood Blackhttp://www.robynhoodblack.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4114341568105527452.post-81080771600111871672013-04-17T11:29:43.537-07:002013-04-17T11:29:43.537-07:00Love Macaulay's quote! (While it shouldn't...Love Macaulay's quote! (While it shouldn't have to be true - it probably is, ha!) Wow, two years of a poem a day...that's some kind of output. Congratulations on being a part of it, btw; it's an honor to know and to be able to correspond with so many of the contributors.Matt Forrest Esenwinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04230063389130167424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4114341568105527452.post-28947978071328226352013-04-17T07:17:12.142-07:002013-04-17T07:17:12.142-07:00Hi, Joy, happy blog anniversary! Thanks for all yo...Hi, Joy, happy blog anniversary! Thanks for all your PFA/PFAMS promotion-- love the T-shirt!<br />SylviaSylvia Vardellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00570078181499700656noreply@blogger.com