tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post4970654061395036223..comments2023-10-19T10:51:43.826-04:00Comments on Author Amok: Poetry Friday: 8th Grade DanceAuthor Amokhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13636391982938592789noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-69113333026284449342014-06-18T06:40:42.378-04:002014-06-18T06:40:42.378-04:00This poem sure hit home with me, Laura. Dylan'...This poem sure hit home with me, Laura. Dylan's middle school treated his 8th grade graduation in a similar manner. He also had an end of year "social" -- like a prom without the pressure of having to ask a date. In the last 6 months, Dylan has decided he enjoys dressing up, albeit in pants that are perpetually just a tad too short and a jacket that's slightly too tight. Michelle Heidenrich Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02051827857519159837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-16708715165214578292014-06-15T15:41:57.033-04:002014-06-15T15:41:57.033-04:00I enjoyed reading this poem that reminded me of fi...I enjoyed reading this poem that reminded me of first thoughts. Interesting enough, while walking on the boardwalk today, I noticed a dad wearing a tee shirt that said, "Rules for Dating Daughters" - appropriate for Father's Day. Then, I came home and found your blog on Poetry Friday. Carol Varsalonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02589714711155938528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-18776264922196791362014-06-15T02:11:24.196-04:002014-06-15T02:11:24.196-04:00Here's hoping that the dance went beautifully....Here's hoping that the dance went beautifully. As a mother of a 12 year old girl, my heart feels like it's being pinched a thousand times as I was reading the poem - captures my sentiments so perfectly.GatheringBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04477710897574769648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-19334155916605913292014-06-13T20:24:56.930-04:002014-06-13T20:24:56.930-04:00So lovely. And such a perfect description of moth...So lovely. And such a perfect description of mothering a teenager.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12463332371535167975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-34357708347134912172014-06-13T18:30:52.091-04:002014-06-13T18:30:52.091-04:00What a perfect poem for your day! She sure capture...What a perfect poem for your day! She sure captures that moment of trepidation, when we see our birdlets about to take flight. <br /><br />I have not heard of this poet, but will run her work down some more. I like it. Violet N.http://vnesdolypoems.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-92030170820835240652014-06-13T17:44:16.862-04:002014-06-13T17:44:16.862-04:00She really captures the moment. I like "knowi...She really captures the moment. I like "knowing I must not shatter your<br />moment, fragile as a spun-glass bird" <br /><br />Sorry to hear about your tick. Both my girls have gotten them already this year. Tabathahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14367572663591077922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-90762392941025912122014-06-13T11:11:09.741-04:002014-06-13T11:11:09.741-04:00That's a beautiful poem at such a difficult mo...That's a beautiful poem at such a difficult moment for a mother. I hope the dance goes well too. Ticks, ack!catherinemjohnson.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14682281308178996823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-13520534882402370342014-06-13T10:37:04.929-04:002014-06-13T10:37:04.929-04:00Hope all goes well at the dance. Wonderful poem wh...Hope all goes well at the dance. Wonderful poem which captures the mother's POV so convincingly.jamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07859083373087448194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-24683244686084801032014-06-13T09:59:56.489-04:002014-06-13T09:59:56.489-04:00It's a little goosebumpy that this poetic mome...It's a little goosebumpy that this poetic moment is coming true in your life!Mary Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09078793537148794310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-87490814410880280722014-06-13T09:08:58.504-04:002014-06-13T09:08:58.504-04:00Have fun! I love that line - "...for fear my ...Have fun! I love that line - "...for fear my mother will pop out..."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-18272800767361923382014-06-13T02:06:50.890-04:002014-06-13T02:06:50.890-04:00Such a tender moment - I especially love the girl&...Such a tender moment - I especially love the girl's body "pulsing messages" - definitely been there, done that, as both an 8th-grader myself, and on the other side of it, as a mom trying to read what my daughter was feeling. Thanks for sharing this. (And sorry about that tick bite!!) Julie https://www.blogger.com/profile/12811523890920763782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-25329333156802553782014-06-12T23:05:04.061-04:002014-06-12T23:05:04.061-04:00Wow, what mother can't relate to this poem? A...Wow, what mother can't relate to this poem? And especially this line, <i>guard my<br />tongue for fear my mother will pop out</i>.<br /><br />I hope everyone survived the dance!Diane Mayrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09767689319000732296noreply@blogger.com