tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post1885342314249595890..comments2023-10-19T10:51:43.826-04:00Comments on Author Amok: Apricot Illusion: 2014 Poetry ProjectAuthor Amokhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13636391982938592789noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-49933960680077767112014-02-02T14:23:25.969-05:002014-02-02T14:23:25.969-05:00Cosmic Sky is too pretty a color to let go by, so ...Cosmic Sky is too pretty a color to let go by, so here's my take on it.<br /><br /><b>Q: And the Chances Are? </b> <br /><br /><br />This sky, some are quick to say,<br />is a gorgeous shade of blue,<br />others will insist it's violet.<br /><br />We each prefer our different hues.<br /><br />Let's establish a name<br />for the color of the firmament,<br />and while we're at it, we'll decree<br /><br />peace for humanity, too.<br /><br /><br /><b>A: Slim and None.</b><br /><br />© Diane Mayr, all rights reservedDiane Mayrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09767689319000732296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-91480118097766593712014-02-02T11:13:50.822-05:002014-02-02T11:13:50.822-05:00Here's for Feb. 2, Laura:
...Here's for Feb. 2, Laura:<br /><br /> Dark Earth<br />It’s a comfort to think about the seeds<br />pushed into dark earth, expectations known.<br />They will become what’s theirs alone.<br /><br />Yet, I wonder while I plant,<br />like humans given the gift of choice,<br />would violets prefer a rose’s voice?<br /> Linda Baie ©All Rights Reserved<br />Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-73670571506611838772014-02-02T10:12:13.042-05:002014-02-02T10:12:13.042-05:00Oh how we loved to disrespect our mothers, & y...Oh how we loved to disrespect our mothers, & you've caught that tone well, so scared of "If I stood here undressed I’d fade in-- dissolve in these walls, a strange floating head, an aimless ghost girl, nearly dead." and wanting to be noticed, to be free as when she leaves. Nice, Laura! And thanks for the team colors-guess I'd better pay attention! It's THE day!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-21700139689439420502014-02-01T22:45:22.378-05:002014-02-01T22:45:22.378-05:00I love the ending! My mother always told me never...I love the ending! My mother always told me never to wear black. That it would make me look like "death warmed over." Would you like to guess how many black sweaters I own today? <br /><br />Speaking of teen voices, did you see the clip of Meryl Streep on Ellen's show? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8TSBw5JiWEDiane Mayrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09767689319000732296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-19244610995729626782014-02-01T22:12:57.445-05:002014-02-01T22:12:57.445-05:00Thanks, Margaret. I have two excellent models for ...Thanks, Margaret. I have two excellent models for the sassy teen voice readily available. Isn't "Cosmic Sky" lovely?Author Amokhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13636391982938592789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-91575797601940365162014-02-01T21:42:33.366-05:002014-02-01T21:42:33.366-05:00You do that sassy teen voice well. The poem I'...You do that sassy teen voice well. The poem I'm working on includes cosmic sky.Margaret Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04434866104385187658noreply@blogger.com