tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post7133172826418781148..comments2023-10-19T10:51:43.826-04:00Comments on Author Amok: Poetry Friday: StillnessAuthor Amokhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13636391982938592789noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-29566045046085235402010-12-19T08:21:59.886-05:002010-12-19T08:21:59.886-05:00Hi, Laura. I missed Poetry Friday last week so am ...Hi, Laura. I missed Poetry Friday last week so am trying to catch up a little. I really like what Helen Buss Mitchell said about finding the times and places where we most feel ourselves. It is difficult to do that--especially during the holiday season--but oh so important. Thanks for sharing, and glad to hear the anthology is coming along!Kerry Aradhyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14099941502319174759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-63546656839649574302010-12-14T11:03:11.543-05:002010-12-14T11:03:11.543-05:00Mary Lee, that sounds like a wonderful meditation ...Mary Lee, that sounds like a wonderful meditation before the work week.<br /><br />Amy -- glad the poem found you. I also thought about the stillness and silence of snow after reading this poem.Author Amokhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13636391982938592789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-8629511876468895782010-12-14T09:01:24.087-05:002010-12-14T09:01:24.087-05:00This poem strikes gently right where I need it. T...This poem strikes gently right where I need it. Thank you for your perfect timing. The quiet snowflakes remind me of your words today. A.Amy L Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03830987204619914326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-84262046227402688722010-12-12T08:26:52.070-05:002010-12-12T08:26:52.070-05:00I'm taking this early Sunday morning tour thro...I'm taking this early Sunday morning tour through Poetry Friday as my time of stillness before the school work begins...Mary Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09078793537148794310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-75173117209273261392010-12-11T11:29:31.334-05:002010-12-11T11:29:31.334-05:00Hi, Jeannine. Yoga -- sigh. I haven't made it ...Hi, Jeannine. Yoga -- sigh. I haven't made it to a class in over a year. Enjoy. Breathe deep.Author Amokhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13636391982938592789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-10634058723935711492010-12-11T11:23:08.851-05:002010-12-11T11:23:08.851-05:00Thank you and Chuang Tzu and Thomas Merton for the...Thank you and Chuang Tzu and Thomas Merton for the still as water moments. Signed up for a two hour yoga class tomorrow -- when I could be doing, you know, everything else. And I'm glad. <br /><br />wishing you a weekend with some stillness.Jeannine Atkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12886966069866356470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-58091846921349507342010-12-10T17:21:26.925-05:002010-12-10T17:21:26.925-05:00Hi, Terry. I was surprised how many people posted ...Hi, Terry. I was surprised how many people posted poems today on the theme of stillness. I guess we're all feeling run-down (run over?) by the season. I'm glad this post found you when you needed it.Author Amokhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13636391982938592789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-77956604901163055912010-12-10T16:51:37.761-05:002010-12-10T16:51:37.761-05:00Your timing couldn't e more exquisite. It has ...Your timing couldn't e more exquisite. It has been a crazy run-around kind of day and I've been thinking about when I can sneak in one of those quiet, still moments that really ARE key to the season.Terry Dohertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06246198932357846984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-1299218914438853832010-12-10T09:56:13.413-05:002010-12-10T09:56:13.413-05:00Hi, Tabatha. I love, "The heart of the wise m...Hi, Tabatha. I love, "The heart of the wise man is tranquil." I try to start my day in that state. Once the children get up, pebbles in the pond.Author Amokhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13636391982938592789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-2207062837605782422010-12-10T09:54:06.044-05:002010-12-10T09:54:06.044-05:00Thanks, Laura -- that poem is just what the doctor...Thanks, Laura -- that poem is just what the doctor ordered!!Tabathahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14367572663591077922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-9153170013750009682010-12-10T09:19:10.930-05:002010-12-10T09:19:10.930-05:00Hi, Jama. I'm enjoying (finally) a quiet day, ...Hi, Jama. I'm enjoying (finally) a quiet day, recharging batteries, breathing deep. Glad you enjoyed the poem.Author Amokhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13636391982938592789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-36794893017234295322010-12-10T09:11:41.873-05:002010-12-10T09:11:41.873-05:00Lovely poem, Laura. You are so right about finding...Lovely poem, Laura. You are so right about finding a bir of calm and serenity to balance the frenzy of the holiday season.jamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07859083373087448194noreply@blogger.com