tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1084574475796190316.post3055644387479317075..comments2024-03-29T06:38:41.725-04:00Comments on my juicy little universe: grievingHeidi Mordhorsthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16496427007514895950noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1084574475796190316.post-19566189920496827832017-01-09T11:14:12.162-05:002017-01-09T11:14:12.162-05:00The good thing is is that some of us are not in de...The good thing is is that some of us are not in despair for the future. I am quite optimistic about a variety of things that are happening. And because of that, I hope you can also see some changes that won't be nearly as terrible as imagined. I felt this same way 8 years ago. Hugs!Donna Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13738281869266957726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1084574475796190316.post-23491677115158689712017-01-08T07:01:46.378-05:002017-01-08T07:01:46.378-05:00Heidi, there are moments when I feel that "my...Heidi, there are moments when I feel that "my soul is too small" for the coming years. But then I read posts like this, know I'm not alone, and also know that we'll help each other be strong enough to face the challenges ahead. Your final stanza is gorgeous!Catherinehttp://readingtothecore.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1084574475796190316.post-72806202726863849122017-01-07T22:14:36.176-05:002017-01-07T22:14:36.176-05:00Heidi, I understand the pain you feel. Writing abo...Heidi, I understand the pain you feel. Writing about it helps. Thank you for educating me about "staying woke." This is woke time for all of us, particularly poets. It's the season of raising voices, of holding candles to shine light where there is darkness. Hold tight to your circles, Heidi. You'll find a way through.Joyce Rayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02905709719444916488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1084574475796190316.post-91459706368593373952017-01-07T13:48:46.007-05:002017-01-07T13:48:46.007-05:00I'm with you, Heidi. I made a conscious decis...I'm with you, Heidi. I made a conscious decision not to post any more poems about you know who, but that doesn't mean I won't write about the feelings engendered by his actions and distractions. I did a digital collage earlier this week that I've titled, "What Will Be Lost." Not to put too fine a point on it, it's art and joy. But, being lost is only a temporary state. Here's a quote I like by Jack Burnham, "Art is what remains after everything else is destroyed or forgotten." <br />Diane Mayrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09767689319000732296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1084574475796190316.post-18174873238006188862017-01-07T08:59:19.985-05:002017-01-07T08:59:19.985-05:00sending you a spray of light....in the form of wor...sending you a spray of light....in the form of words and friendship bright.Linda Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00833034575304594924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1084574475796190316.post-54815372958111070052017-01-07T08:09:49.021-05:002017-01-07T08:09:49.021-05:00I saw the First Lady's last address and just w...I saw the First Lady's last address and just wept. What are we going to do with this new way? I am fearful and sorrowful. My hope is they will not go away. They will be activists, and , lord knows, we need activists. I feel your pain. Margaret Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04434866104385187658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1084574475796190316.post-11320661029499480592017-01-06T20:01:44.909-05:002017-01-06T20:01:44.909-05:00Dear Heidi,
This particularly struck me:
farewel...Dear Heidi,<br /><br />This particularly struck me:<br /><br />farewell, sir. farewell, ma'am.<br />you led with grace. you led with art.<br /><br />And yet we remember and we will not go backwards. And yes, winter. But also millions of candles, lit.<br /><br />Thank you.April Halprin Waylandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128192997917583478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1084574475796190316.post-71079209764469548242017-01-06T18:50:59.905-05:002017-01-06T18:50:59.905-05:00You've crafted this powerfully emotional poem ...You've crafted this powerfully emotional poem so beautifully. I'm so sorry that you're feeling lost in such a bleak space.Molly Hoganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16975100905434379155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1084574475796190316.post-81578204429788341292017-01-06T17:12:21.308-05:002017-01-06T17:12:21.308-05:00Oh, Heidi, you cause me to want to come over to tu...Oh, Heidi, you cause me to want to come over to turn on the lights in your house, and celebrate that one place that feels good - home. I know we all will keep watching and take action. You've written your feelings beautifully, I think for all of us. Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1084574475796190316.post-32751102563694757702017-01-06T16:35:18.643-05:002017-01-06T16:35:18.643-05:00Yes, some days it does feel like easy hope is goin...Yes, some days it does feel like easy hope is going off the rails, especially when I turn to the news. Despite it all, I expect flowers this year because I will plant flowers and do everything I can to encourage hope to grow.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08210045352610490115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1084574475796190316.post-45091560134808530292017-01-06T16:25:41.578-05:002017-01-06T16:25:41.578-05:00Yep--I know the feeling of hope going off the rail...Yep--I know the feeling of hope going off the rails. But I am certain your light will return (and probably never left in your classroom.) The world needs your light and words. Thanks for sharing so eloquently what many have felt this season.Buffy Silvermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07223895917772531703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1084574475796190316.post-31372453434879312612017-01-06T16:05:16.530-05:002017-01-06T16:05:16.530-05:00Hey, Heidi. Whatever is going on, sending many hug...Hey, Heidi. Whatever is going on, sending many hugs. Mordhorst Power will never be denied. We are filled with Mordhorst Pride!Charles Watershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18336052424127127605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1084574475796190316.post-24598638523472939262017-01-06T12:42:01.702-05:002017-01-06T12:42:01.702-05:00"this morning optimism fails" brings is ..."this morning optimism fails" brings is all to a fulcrum, where the see saw has sawed to the lowest point, but only on one side. The other must be high and dry, your summer heart is there somewhere. I hope its secret warmth thaws your winter fears. Great poem, great use of language and rhyme to create a quick-moving, staccato panic, and ending on that poetic last line. It made me want to send you hugs, too. XOXOBrenda at FriendlyFairyTaleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13368709489341876324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1084574475796190316.post-5835043312211188722017-01-06T08:43:18.634-05:002017-01-06T08:43:18.634-05:00Oh, Heidi. Sending you a big, juicy hug. Cling to ...Oh, Heidi. Sending you a big, juicy hug. Cling to hope, despite your optimism failing. You put so much goodness out into the world and *my* hope is that it will be reflected back to you.author amokhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09800868615186010584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1084574475796190316.post-82378280338286163792017-01-06T07:59:47.569-05:002017-01-06T07:59:47.569-05:00"I think of fires I should be lighting" ..."I think of fires I should be lighting" -- <3. I feel you! Tabathahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14367572663591077922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1084574475796190316.post-64384134190844090242017-01-06T07:00:23.115-05:002017-01-06T07:00:23.115-05:00Yes.Yes.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12463332371535167975noreply@blogger.com