tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1084574475796190316.post8003218111512345395..comments2024-03-24T21:33:34.140-04:00Comments on my juicy little universe: the art of language & novels-in-verseHeidi Mordhorsthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16496427007514895950noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1084574475796190316.post-63275727103340426142016-02-06T07:45:20.236-05:002016-02-06T07:45:20.236-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Mary Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09078793537148794310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1084574475796190316.post-4338137805927106562016-02-06T07:45:14.618-05:002016-02-06T07:45:14.618-05:00How did I miss this?!? Must have been one of those...How did I miss this?!? Must have been one of those weeks where life took over and prevented the hours of delight it takes to make it through the roundup.<br /><br />This is one to savor, let melt on the tongue and roll around in the mouth like fine wine.<br /><br />(And about your preferences... ;-) )Mary Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09078793537148794310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1084574475796190316.post-61277948744203654922016-01-24T21:23:02.548-05:002016-01-24T21:23:02.548-05:00I like to call them verse novels. Looking forward ...I like to call them verse novels. Looking forward to the discussions. Thank you for this post, so much to think about.Jonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04299647754479967070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1084574475796190316.post-10293253874601082202016-01-24T18:35:57.001-05:002016-01-24T18:35:57.001-05:00Really enjoyed this. Will probably save it to re-r...Really enjoyed this. Will probably save it to re-read. In addition to being intrigued by the verse collection vs. novel-in-verse differences, that bit about poetry being the art of language while fiction is the art of story flicked a switch in me somewhere. Thank you!Violet N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16586574800230604652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1084574475796190316.post-45931371507980471392016-01-23T22:56:06.250-05:002016-01-23T22:56:06.250-05:00We all need chocolate, Heidi! I can completely ide...We all need chocolate, Heidi! I can completely identify. Poetry and chocolate, indeed, is a divine combination! When judging the CYBILS last year, I remember we discussed how difficult it was to compare a poetry collection with a verse novel, and hoped they would create separate categories...alas, not this year, apparently. But enjoy reading!Matt Forrest Esenwinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04230063389130167424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1084574475796190316.post-82496606269320915732016-01-23T19:51:11.532-05:002016-01-23T19:51:11.532-05:00Poetry and chocolate! A perfect pairing, Heidi. Yo...Poetry and chocolate! A perfect pairing, Heidi. Your poem is so true to life, and your thoughts about poetry really have me thinking. (Like Jeannine, you've got me planning a trip to Trader Joe's!)Catherinehttp://readingtothecore.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1084574475796190316.post-42599623253039604002016-01-23T19:30:06.506-05:002016-01-23T19:30:06.506-05:00Poetry is the art of language-great quote-love the...Poetry is the art of language-great quote-love the video, Heidi. Chocolate-my downfall. This was a delicious post with many different thoughts. I gravitated toward your presentation-some great ideas!Carol Varsalonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02589714711155938528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1084574475796190316.post-53517865295931014092016-01-23T15:19:00.757-05:002016-01-23T15:19:00.757-05:00Whoa -- thanks for the nugget -filled post! Intere...Whoa -- thanks for the nugget -filled post! Interesting thoughts on creativity and reading poetry and novels-in-verse. Like what you said about approaching poems through sidelong glances. To me it's a very instinctual process, approaching a poem, emotional resonance and musicality have to be there initially or I tend to back away. I guess I've read too many obtuse, "intellectual" poems where it's more about the poet showing off technical acrobatics than conveying an experience of truth for the reader. And thanks for the chocolate fix!! Your poem is wonderlicious. :)jamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07859083373087448194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1084574475796190316.post-83710423025813324812016-01-23T10:02:28.642-05:002016-01-23T10:02:28.642-05:00What a yummy post!What a yummy post!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12463332371535167975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1084574475796190316.post-40657980850567246822016-01-23T09:13:13.520-05:002016-01-23T09:13:13.520-05:00I wish I had this post to think about when I was r...I wish I had this post to think about when I was reading those novels in verse. It was difficult to turn off the poet in me. This tasty research just makes me want more chocolate. I really think it's good for us and so much deserved. Like poetry, we should be spoiled by it. Margaret Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04434866104385187658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1084574475796190316.post-40767497391613087342016-01-23T07:22:16.222-05:002016-01-23T07:22:16.222-05:00Yes to this whole post.
"Your Heart Has Exce...Yes to this whole post. <br />"Your Heart Has Excellent Peripheral Vision" -- <3 <br />"first-responder senses" -- <3 <br />Hope you all are doing well in the snow. I was very grateful to have power this morning! Tabathahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14367572663591077922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1084574475796190316.post-45412156659691187942016-01-22T20:47:03.320-05:002016-01-22T20:47:03.320-05:00Stanza ii - I've been there, especially in the...Stanza ii - I've been there, especially in the young-kids-at-home days.Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13626451110946889157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1084574475796190316.post-30460845835078022452016-01-22T17:26:40.180-05:002016-01-22T17:26:40.180-05:00I'm really having a tough time with the novels...I'm really having a tough time with the novels-in-verse being part of our little assignment. And, it's probably, in at least one case, as simple as changing the name from novel-in-verse, where the emphasis is on novel, to verse novel. I foresee some interesting discussions. ;-)<br /><br />My daughter introduced me to the Trader Joe's almonds. I would love to try one of those Ritter Sports. I'm a big nut fan!<br /><br />I'm right there with you in the freezer! Diane Mayrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09767689319000732296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1084574475796190316.post-8436868192777620382016-01-22T17:19:06.335-05:002016-01-22T17:19:06.335-05:00I'm going to have to savour your ponderings (a...I'm going to have to savour your ponderings (and my thoughts that you've inspired) all day, Heidi. This is definitely a 'more-ish' post! Thank-you for sharing the video. That contrast was enlightening/enabling. FYI, I am always hiding chocolate in my freezer. Love the fact that I found a block (a whole block!) of white chocolate last night... that I hid almost 12months ago!! And I felt that wedding comment like a slap in the face. And of course, I am so intrigued by those scissors... though I can guess numerous scenarios, all of which bring a knowing (shared) smile. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1084574475796190316.post-22642407372177830182016-01-22T14:10:29.149-05:002016-01-22T14:10:29.149-05:00Thank you for all the thoughtfulness re language a...Thank you for all the thoughtfulness re language and narrative, never mind the chocolate samples. As we're missing the snow in Mass, I am seriously thinking a trip to Trader Joe's is in order. Jeannine Atkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12886966069866356470noreply@blogger.com