tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6272430209314356497.post6603037828099660947..comments2024-01-18T05:29:43.265-05:00Comments on The Music In It: Adele Kenny's Poetry Blog: Prompt #210 – The Loveliness of Words by Guest Prompter Diane LockwardADELE KENNYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09556261298519747516noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6272430209314356497.post-79713426705430457882014-12-06T15:29:22.274-05:002014-12-06T15:29:22.274-05:00I agree with Jamie, Anonymous! Thanks so much for ...I agree with Jamie, Anonymous! Thanks so much for sharing!ADELE KENNYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09556261298519747516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6272430209314356497.post-50885373408081905572014-12-06T10:36:37.511-05:002014-12-06T10:36:37.511-05:00Whoever you are, Anonymous, you really embraced th...Whoever you are, Anonymous, you really embraced the idea of this prompt and wrote a very meaningful poem!Jamie Morrisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6272430209314356497.post-69098977278376699052014-12-06T09:33:59.306-05:002014-12-06T09:33:59.306-05:00Thanks for your comment, Basil! Yes, the poem defi...Thanks for your comment, Basil! Yes, the poem definitely dismounts with a punch!ADELE KENNYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09556261298519747516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6272430209314356497.post-26565106679395960012014-12-05T19:08:38.160-05:002014-12-05T19:08:38.160-05:00The last three lines of the last stanza do miracle...The last three lines of the last stanza do miracles for me.<br />Basil<br />Basilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09663203702515912643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6272430209314356497.post-48161520004836625232014-12-05T16:36:46.883-05:002014-12-05T16:36:46.883-05:00Forgive me for being "anonymous" for thi...Forgive me for being "anonymous" for this. It's a draft and probably needs a lot of work. I loved the prompt, though, and thought I'd give it a go.<br /><br />BECAUSE I NEVER<br /><br />Because I never learned the stars’ names <br />or what the silver moon might mean, I <br />never thought to seek the things I didn’t <br />have: the scent of lilacs lush in May, the <br />river filled with golden fish, an afternoon <br /><br />with nothing in my heart but dreams. Because <br />I never learned the way back home or how <br />I might reclaim the losses, I never dreamt <br />that time would move so quickly. I never <br />thought that you would leave so soon.<br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6272430209314356497.post-37842514919726565312014-12-02T10:38:03.176-05:002014-12-02T10:38:03.176-05:00Thanks for your comment, Gail! Yes, The Crafty Poe...Thanks for your comment, Gail! Yes, The Crafty Poet is wonderful for all who write poetry and for all who teach it (workshops, classrooms, etc.). We all need a boost now and then, and Diane's prompts do precisely that for us.ADELE KENNYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09556261298519747516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6272430209314356497.post-45562749430762480742014-12-02T10:35:47.906-05:002014-12-02T10:35:47.906-05:00Thanks for your comment, Amita! You're so righ...Thanks for your comment, Amita! You're so right that poetry can be both elegant and entertaining.ADELE KENNYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09556261298519747516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6272430209314356497.post-438179232339916292014-12-02T10:35:08.432-05:002014-12-02T10:35:08.432-05:00Thanks, Bob! I couldn't agree more!Thanks, Bob! I couldn't agree more!ADELE KENNYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09556261298519747516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6272430209314356497.post-62994657904961064842014-12-02T08:16:39.149-05:002014-12-02T08:16:39.149-05:00As usual, a great prompt from Diane. The Crafty Po...As usual, a great prompt from Diane. The Crafty Poet is a superb resource for poets seasoned and new, for those who work in solitude and for those who facilitate workshops. This prompt, like all in the book, livens up our craft and challenges us. Here's to wordplay that pleases the auditor.Gail Fishman Gerwinhttp://www.chayacairnpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6272430209314356497.post-46239359953751536112014-12-02T07:33:02.378-05:002014-12-02T07:33:02.378-05:00'The Loveliness of Words' -- what a beauti...'The Loveliness of Words' -- what a beautiful title and such a 'lovely' prompt! Made me think about words and our word choices. Poetry can be elegant and entertaining as well. <br /><br />Thank you, Diane Lockward.<br />From Amita (in Mumbai)<br /><br />Amita Jayaramannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6272430209314356497.post-73170002634778636942014-12-01T19:26:54.511-05:002014-12-01T19:26:54.511-05:00Oops, that was supposed to be "they DO use it...Oops, that was supposed to be "they DO use it" in my comment. (How embarrassing, a student kindly pointed out my error.) Rich Mandelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6272430209314356497.post-30757067463459154512014-12-01T19:19:20.665-05:002014-12-01T19:19:20.665-05:00Diane's book contains so many ideas and poems ...Diane's book contains so many ideas and poems from so many poets that it's a must-have for anyone who writes (or wants to write) poetry.Bob's Mustangshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08029970139144589691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6272430209314356497.post-68164526904141450992014-12-01T16:59:48.754-05:002014-12-01T16:59:48.754-05:00Thanks for your comment, Sandy! Diane's work i...Thanks for your comment, Sandy! Diane's work is deeply meaningful, as well as entertaining, and her reading style is truly unique. I'm so happy to be able to feature her here on the blog from time to time. <br /><br />Are you familiar with Diane's blog? It's called "Blogalicious" and you can visit at http://dianelockward.blogspot.com/ADELE KENNYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09556261298519747516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6272430209314356497.post-78649667501278086072014-12-01T16:56:14.260-05:002014-12-01T16:56:14.260-05:00Thanks for your comment, Maire! It's lovely th...Thanks for your comment, Maire! It's lovely that you were able to get a copy and so nice to know that Diane's book has found a home in Ireland!ADELE KENNYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09556261298519747516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6272430209314356497.post-78938120211304778392014-12-01T16:54:48.487-05:002014-12-01T16:54:48.487-05:00Thanks for your comment, Rich! I have two copies t...Thanks for your comment, Rich! I have two copies too, one for my files and one that I use often. It's great to hear that you keep one in your classroom for your students.<br /><br />I'm going to take a little hiatus (again this year) for a couple of weeks this month. I think we're all busy with family and friends, shopping, wrapping, decorating, cooking, and visiting, so it seems an appropriate time to take a short break. ADELE KENNYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09556261298519747516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6272430209314356497.post-40666126851753482042014-12-01T16:51:02.874-05:002014-12-01T16:51:02.874-05:00Thanks, Jamie! I'm so glad you've been abl...Thanks, Jamie! I'm so glad you've been able to get Diane's books. (I find a lot of books on eBay too.)ADELE KENNYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09556261298519747516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6272430209314356497.post-57075142468519367332014-12-01T12:43:54.784-05:002014-12-01T12:43:54.784-05:00I'm a big fan of Diane Lockward's poetry a...I'm a big fan of Diane Lockward's poetry and heard her read once a long time ago (I think in PA or maybe at the Dodge Festival). It's always great to "meet up" with her again here on your blog. Thanks!Sandy R.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6272430209314356497.post-6747557256634824522014-11-30T16:01:02.621-05:002014-11-30T16:01:02.621-05:00I've got a copy of the Crafty Poet too (here i...I've got a copy of the Crafty Poet too (here in Ireland). Per your recommendation, I ordered it online some time ago. Every bit as wonderful as you said it would be. <br /><br />Another lovely prompt! <br /><br />Thank you Adele and DianeMáire Ó Cathail (Ireland)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6272430209314356497.post-44462418341137292112014-11-30T09:38:46.231-05:002014-11-30T09:38:46.231-05:00Thanks to your recommendation, I have two copies o...Thanks to your recommendation, I have two copies of Crafty Poet, my personal copy and one that I keep in the classroom for my students to use (and they DO us it). <br /><br />Thanks (Diane and Adele) for another great prompt!<br /><br />Adele, are you going to post through the Christmas season this year?Rich Mandelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6272430209314356497.post-50046123371869635772014-11-30T09:28:20.716-05:002014-11-30T09:28:20.716-05:00I LOVE Diane's book! In fact, I love all her b...I LOVE Diane's book! In fact, I love all her books -- got them off eBay and go back to them often. Crafty Poet is especially wonderful because it invites us to write along with, and because of, Diane's hard work. You can feature Diane as a guest prompter anytime! <br /><br />My thanks to both of you!Jamie Morrisnoreply@blogger.com