tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6272430209314356497.post3275848493794283933..comments2024-01-18T05:29:43.265-05:00Comments on The Music In It: Adele Kenny's Poetry Blog: Prompt #314 – What We KeepADELE KENNYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09556261298519747516noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6272430209314356497.post-9726900237025078262018-06-13T13:04:22.523-04:002018-06-13T13:04:22.523-04:00I couldn't agree more, Risa! Thank you again f...I couldn't agree more, Risa! Thank you again for sharing your poem!ADELE KENNYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09556261298519747516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6272430209314356497.post-8946997192529254392018-06-08T16:40:25.106-04:002018-06-08T16:40:25.106-04:00I did the same thing, Carolyn, right before I wrot...I did the same thing, Carolyn, right before I wrote the prompt. Like you, I have many mementos. Thanks so much for your comment.ADELE KENNYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09556261298519747516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6272430209314356497.post-25561279363215309852018-06-08T16:39:14.314-04:002018-06-08T16:39:14.314-04:00So glad you ordered Nancy's book, J. Lewis! Yo...So glad you ordered Nancy's book, J. Lewis! You won't be disappointed. Ebay is a great resource for book buyers -- I've often found newer books for much reduced prices.ADELE KENNYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09556261298519747516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6272430209314356497.post-62626146838393935282018-06-08T16:37:29.679-04:002018-06-08T16:37:29.679-04:00Thank you so much for your comment, Carole! It'...Thank you so much for your comment, Carole! It's always wonderful to know that poems we've written touch readers we don't even know or haven't met. It's good to know that Nancy's poem resonated for you and touched your spirit.ADELE KENNYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09556261298519747516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6272430209314356497.post-4719207128709042442018-06-08T16:35:15.391-04:002018-06-08T16:35:15.391-04:00Basil, thank you so much for your insightful and b...Basil, thank you so much for your insightful and beautifully expressed comment. It's always wonderful to "touch base" with you here on the blog. ADELE KENNYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09556261298519747516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6272430209314356497.post-76980066401499004752018-06-08T16:33:57.175-04:002018-06-08T16:33:57.175-04:00It's great to see your poem here on the blog, ...It's great to see your poem here on the blog, Risa! As always, right to the point and spot on! Thanks so much for sharing with us. Hope you'll keep coming back!ADELE KENNYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09556261298519747516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6272430209314356497.post-39597449533348870092018-06-08T16:32:41.139-04:002018-06-08T16:32:41.139-04:00Thanks so much for your comment, John! I hope Nanc...Thanks so much for your comment, John! I hope Nancy has an opportunity to read the lovely comments about her poem.ADELE KENNYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09556261298519747516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6272430209314356497.post-25731033986100727272018-06-08T16:31:35.196-04:002018-06-08T16:31:35.196-04:00Thanks so much for your comment, Rich! Hope your s...Thanks so much for your comment, Rich! Hope your students like the prompt!ADELE KENNYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09556261298519747516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6272430209314356497.post-53242490225517725612018-06-08T16:30:45.922-04:002018-06-08T16:30:45.922-04:00Thanks so much for your comment, Sandy! Those old ...Thanks so much for your comment, Sandy! Those old pics are real treasures.<br /><br />Nancy's book is wonderful. ADELE KENNYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09556261298519747516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6272430209314356497.post-54676329173270501182018-06-08T07:36:10.661-04:002018-06-08T07:36:10.661-04:00This prompt "prompted" me to do an inven...This prompt "prompted" me to do an inventory of treasures that I keep. There are many! Nancy Lubarsky's poem is a wonderful example. Carolyn Watersnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6272430209314356497.post-30887312930243823732018-06-07T11:59:16.708-04:002018-06-07T11:59:16.708-04:00I just ordered Nancy Lubarsky's book on eBay. ...I just ordered Nancy Lubarsky's book on eBay. Always my first stop when ordering books. Prices are often better than Amazon and other booksellers. Of course, there's an element of luck involved in regard to book availability. I got lucky and can't wait to read more by this poet. J. Lewisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6272430209314356497.post-36494680267487558112018-06-07T10:16:39.096-04:002018-06-07T10:16:39.096-04:00Wonderful comments, Basil and Carole!Wonderful comments, Basil and Carole!Risahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06554583053304327137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6272430209314356497.post-10357507243532213062018-06-07T10:02:59.082-04:002018-06-07T10:02:59.082-04:00We all have things that we keep for sentimental an...We all have things that we keep for sentimental and other reasons, so this prompt really resonated for me. When I read Nancy Lubarsky's poem, my eyes filled with tears because I have my own father's cuff links, and I was so deeply touched by Nancy's words. Thank you Adele and Nancy!Carole Evansnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6272430209314356497.post-45972393563282027992018-06-07T01:39:16.244-04:002018-06-07T01:39:16.244-04:00
In this poem Nancy leverages her craft to describ...<br />In this poem Nancy leverages her craft to describe tangible objects that were part of her growing up and connected to unforgettable memories. Her family-dedicated father is portrayed through cuff links, suits rarely worn, aprons, etc. The objects are amazingly accurate in their visual details but not boring or “lost in the weeds”: <br /><br />…The A (for Arthur), etched <br />in gold ovals, leaned right, the tail <br />swirled left, like a wave receding…<br /><br />and<br /><br />…watched you twist the levers into slits<br />on cuffed shirts….<br /><br />Although most of the words are objects, they are subtly triggering emotions: This is why, in my opinion, this is a brilliant selection of a poem to demonstrate the power of physical objects to trigger memories and emotions.<br /><br />Daughter’s love of her father is even today (when she writes the poem) immersed in a soft sadness about years gone, emotions cherished and an ever-lasting bond.<br /><br />In the last stanza, preparing for dismount, Nancy masterfully introduces the gifted sewing machine when she and her father work together with patching and mending and he asks her to print his initials on the work clothes, as if those letters will guarantee his presence in her life and memories. Mission accomplished!<br /><br />I was very touched by this poem.<br /><br />Basil RouskasBasilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09663203702515912643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6272430209314356497.post-62163653654913365212018-06-05T18:56:57.277-04:002018-06-05T18:56:57.277-04:00Keep nothing at all
Become like an empty cup
God w...Keep nothing at all<br />Become like an empty cup<br />God will fill the spaceRisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06554583053304327137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6272430209314356497.post-16494711833352425872018-06-05T07:29:45.653-04:002018-06-05T07:29:45.653-04:00A great prompt to work with, and a great example p...A great prompt to work with, and a great example poem by Nancy Lubarsky. Thanks.John R.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6272430209314356497.post-64701850773202907192018-06-04T16:37:27.765-04:002018-06-04T16:37:27.765-04:00A great prompt and a great example poem.
A few c...A great prompt and a great example poem. <br /><br />A few classes left this school year, so the prompt will come in handy. Rich Mandelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6272430209314356497.post-29605360344969399522018-06-04T10:57:30.681-04:002018-06-04T10:57:30.681-04:00Just stopped by to read the new prompt and to comm...Just stopped by to read the new prompt and to comment with a thank you when I noticed Jamie's comment. Those old photographs are treasures and definitely "keepers." <br /><br />Anyone else reading should know that if you click on the photo, you can see it full size.<br /><br />The poem by Nancy Lubarsky is wonderful! Thank you for sharing it with us, along with the info for purchasing the book.Sandy R.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6272430209314356497.post-72150943119434475992018-06-04T10:48:50.041-04:002018-06-04T10:48:50.041-04:00Thanks for your comment, Jamie! You've got a g...Thanks for your comment, Jamie! You've got a great eye for details! Yes, the two people in the double daguerreotype case are my great, great grandparents John and Mary Ann Eliza Brooks (who came from West Bromwich, England. The pictures are tintypes. The single pic to the left is my grandmother (John & Maryann's granddaughter), and the pic on the right is my great grandfather Patrick Kenny (from Ireland). ADELE KENNYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09556261298519747516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6272430209314356497.post-73909424715145222522018-06-03T08:45:35.032-04:002018-06-03T08:45:35.032-04:00Hi Adele! Another great prompt. I noticed that the...Hi Adele! Another great prompt. I noticed that the photos of the man and woman in this picture are the same as the ones you used for your blog title bar. Are they family members by any chance?Jamie Morrisnoreply@blogger.com