tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8625420642690664431.post5225367309035979788..comments2023-06-02T14:01:14.184+01:00Comments on Pure fiction: Monday's Poetry Bus PoemPure Fictionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04265599089734430505noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8625420642690664431.post-10396909545563757942010-05-26T10:26:13.635+01:002010-05-26T10:26:13.635+01:00Dave Hambridge, thanks for calling back!
Dr Heckl...Dave Hambridge, thanks for calling back!<br /><br />Dr Heckle, thank you!Pure Fictionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04265599089734430505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8625420642690664431.post-73203075904593956312010-05-25T23:44:22.130+01:002010-05-25T23:44:22.130+01:00I really liked the line "the mountains stretc...I really liked the line "the mountains stretch and spread." You can really paint a picture in my head, with what you said. I really enjoyed what I read. I can't stop!<br /><br />In all seriousness, you really have talent. Nice work.Dr. Hecklehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10527237743402773772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8625420642690664431.post-13350154740518053282010-05-19T11:17:22.792+01:002010-05-19T11:17:22.792+01:00Hello there, you may recall that I included your b...Hello there, you may recall that I included your blog as one to learn from in an e-booklet "blogging for newbies" that I published about a year ago.<br /><br />http://hambocentral.blogspot.com/2009/05/blogging-for-newbies.html<br /><br />I am doing a 1 year followup on my proteges and am delighted to find that you are still hard at it, albeit with development of style and content. It's your blog, go for it and KUTGW<br /><br />My followup post will be next week, hopefully!dave hambidgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17196843999364876821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8625420642690664431.post-65368029796659347362010-05-18T17:26:30.776+01:002010-05-18T17:26:30.776+01:00From your words, I can visualize a lovely and lovi...From your words, I can visualize a lovely and loving family, spreading this piece of linoleum flooring with love as jam on bread.Dr. Jeanne Irishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11277286531162894465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8625420642690664431.post-27022480930125939432010-05-18T15:31:22.904+01:002010-05-18T15:31:22.904+01:00Sandra, for visiting - really appreciate your comm...Sandra, for visiting - really appreciate your comment :)<br /><br />Titus, tnks - organic whole,eh? Nice one!<br /><br />Karen, You're too generous - Mwah, as poets these days apparently say ;)Pure Fictionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04265599089734430505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8625420642690664431.post-29598375804491332742010-05-18T02:29:28.089+01:002010-05-18T02:29:28.089+01:00How you turned that line into this -- well, only a...How you turned that line into this -- well, only a true gift of thought and words can do that! Excellent. Absolutely excellent work!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12003379181294550035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8625420642690664431.post-31317721025038253562010-05-17T22:52:32.985+01:002010-05-17T22:52:32.985+01:00I'm another "bowls of air" fan, and ...I'm another "bowls of air" fan, and that breathtaking last line.<br />Love the overall tone of the poem - there is a physicality and ease to it that creates a very organic whole. Oh, that's wittering... - basically, good one!Titushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16380213493011623153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8625420642690664431.post-65238452276294817592010-05-17T22:23:59.491+01:002010-05-17T22:23:59.491+01:00Ah, so I'm not the only one tempted by prose -...Ah, so I'm not the only one tempted by prose -- but I succumbed. You, on the other hand, made a beautiful poem. I loved "the day shakes off the dawn" especially. Thank you.Sandra Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12052047359365369942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8625420642690664431.post-84373925019126444012010-05-17T20:34:44.671+01:002010-05-17T20:34:44.671+01:00Peter, lots of preparations going on here for a fa...Peter, lots of preparations going on here for a family party this weekend, so I'm glad the poem captured the spirit of that.<br /><br />TFE, you're right - next week I'll just let fly ;)<br /><br />Enchanted Oak, thanks for those really kind words!<br /><br />Bill, thanks for visiting and having a read - and glad you liked the bowls of air.<br /><br />NanU, thanks - I dunno if the cat is ready for the day, or if he's just waiting to be fed!Pure Fictionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04265599089734430505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8625420642690664431.post-27775928358736720412010-05-17T20:25:21.308+01:002010-05-17T20:25:21.308+01:00Niamh, thank you kindly - twas a hard one to get t...Niamh, thank you kindly - twas a hard one to get to grips with at first, what with thoughts of messy murders and controlling husbands.<br /><br />Padhraig, thanks so much - delighted ye liked it!<br /><br />Kat, thanks - gentle is good.Pure Fictionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04265599089734430505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8625420642690664431.post-69413195069124030382010-05-17T17:00:47.421+01:002010-05-17T17:00:47.421+01:00Nice, very nice. I like the cat being ready for th...Nice, very nice. I like the cat being ready for the day!NanUhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11596765792663269178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8625420642690664431.post-10293944630598602772010-05-17T16:55:50.870+01:002010-05-17T16:55:50.870+01:00Not the first to say so, but I thought "bowls...Not the first to say so, but I thought "bowls of air" was a really clever touch.Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10038327546170560939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8625420642690664431.post-3773819281793675532010-05-17T16:46:59.490+01:002010-05-17T16:46:59.490+01:00What a wonderful tale! I loved your language, your...What a wonderful tale! I loved your language, your scenes, and oh! that last line. Beautiful!Enchanted Oakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14815997287116818456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8625420642690664431.post-53706692392970086822010-05-17T15:56:26.017+01:002010-05-17T15:56:26.017+01:00Yip,bowls of air and listening floor does it for m...Yip,bowls of air and listening floor does it for me too!<br /><br />Also I know I'm no longer driving the bus but I think the ethos of ANYTHING goes still holds so should the fancy take ya go for prose or a song or a sculpture or...whatever the bus is a safe environment to let yourself go!Totalfeckineejithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05352708391465031655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8625420642690664431.post-71594527547278727952010-05-17T15:09:10.616+01:002010-05-17T15:09:10.616+01:00Preparation for the day ahead and the floor become...Preparation for the day ahead and the floor becomes a living breathing entity. I enjoyed the simplicity of this piecePeter Gouldinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13292063172122249202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8625420642690664431.post-20989219856452764862010-05-17T15:06:16.200+01:002010-05-17T15:06:16.200+01:00I loved the "bowls of air" and listening...I loved the "bowls of air" and listening floor. Really soft, pleasant piece.<br /><br />KatKat Mortensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877694888419628533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8625420642690664431.post-70635840115252076272010-05-17T15:05:54.726+01:002010-05-17T15:05:54.726+01:00Cor, that's a nice 'un! Some really nice l...Cor, that's a nice 'un! Some really nice lines and images - " ...the day shakes off the dawn and settles in" "...mugs, plates, bread, and bowls of air." "The floor will breathe, take in the dirt, listen to what’s being said." Luvverly. Real 'spirit of the house' vibe.Padhraig Nolanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11010869074911253314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8625420642690664431.post-39711694877851313992010-05-17T12:36:11.508+01:002010-05-17T12:36:11.508+01:00This is great, like the characterisation of the fl...This is great, like the characterisation of the floor, and there's some great imagesNiamh Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06519443787482685320noreply@blogger.com