tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3074509503476824621.post1825664068692481583..comments2024-01-11T10:08:36.567-05:00Comments on Of Verse, Poesy & Odes : Magpie Tail #44, "Life's Run", by Margaret Bednar, 75/365Margarethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00007201357693227614noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3074509503476824621.post-71090309578340923372011-02-11T19:31:32.893-05:002011-02-11T19:31:32.893-05:00Shashi - thank you. The older I get, the more I r...Shashi - thank you. The older I get, the more I realize to slow down and relish the "ride". It will all come to an end soon enough without our racing to the finish line. Sort of like "stop and smell the roses" while you can. This poem was a labor of love, that's for sure. I'm glad you liked it.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00007201357693227614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3074509503476824621.post-33372052514622106192011-02-11T06:01:15.816-05:002011-02-11T06:01:15.816-05:00Dear Margaret
Its so beautiful.. and I think it h...Dear Margaret<br /><br />Its so beautiful.. and I think it has been 'massaged' quite well...;-) I liked it so much.<br />thanks for sharing...<br /><br />ॐ नमः शिवाय<br />Om Namah Shivaya<br />http://shadowdancingwithmind.blogspot.com/2011/02/whispers-another-kind-of-valentines-day.htmlShashidhar Sharmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10752054354309206121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3074509503476824621.post-2483509476947228872011-02-10T08:30:47.091-05:002011-02-10T08:30:47.091-05:00Brian Miller - Thank you. Well, really thanks to ...Brian Miller - Thank you. Well, really thanks to Tess Kincaid of Willow Manor. I would never have written this if not for her prompt.<br /><br />Claudia - Those photos are special. Such sweet faces, some no longer with us...<br /><br />Nance Marie - Thanks! I love when a poem blends history and family together. <br /><br />ACEBiggaveli - I am so glad you LOVE it! Really makes my day. :)Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00007201357693227614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3074509503476824621.post-28802600065760071562011-02-09T20:17:04.083-05:002011-02-09T20:17:04.083-05:00love thislove thisacebiggavelihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11580978518746607872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3074509503476824621.post-82593634185656802722011-02-09T15:25:28.947-05:002011-02-09T15:25:28.947-05:00history, family, poetry. good post :-) thanks for...history, family, poetry. good post :-) thanks for sharing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3074509503476824621.post-92109018184288334402011-02-09T12:35:59.941-05:002011-02-09T12:35:59.941-05:00i enjoyed the sledge ride you took us on...and i l...i enjoyed the sledge ride you took us on...and i loved the photosClaudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03011763027311966186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3074509503476824621.post-32240559962575341452011-02-09T06:11:16.614-05:002011-02-09T06:11:16.614-05:00very nice...i have fond memories of sledding and i...very nice...i have fond memories of sledding and it definitely makes for a great metaphor as well...nice pics too...Brian Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722940075884718007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3074509503476824621.post-31189175780356648382010-12-11T01:28:08.164-05:002010-12-11T01:28:08.164-05:00Reflections, that may be the best compliment ever ...Reflections, that may be the best compliment ever ... that you felt like you were there. Thank you.<br /><br />Tess, Yes, and she was an amazing artist by the age of 8. I have some of her drawings and creations framed on my walls at home. <br /><br />Vicki, thank you! It was a fun stretch for me - I like to think all this brain exercise burns calories..!?<br /><br />Gautami, I thought free verse would be easier, but I found it has it's own complications - and I had to edit a lot - which is always painful at first.<br /><br />Justine, The photos were nostalgic, but the story was completely made up. But what fun I had looking through that box of childhood photos...<br /><br />Chiccoreal, Not all children are sweet and innocent (I read your version of this prompt!) . The innocence of childhood is to be cherished and protected.<br /><br />Helen, Thank you. My photos are growing, but mostly on SD chips and computers! Makes it a little easier - but not quite as fun to go through...<br /><br />Tumblewords, I'm glad it was delightful. That really makes me happy to hear!<br /><br />Cosmos, It is fun to see what lines/words people enjoy. I really liked the Roman shield as well - life is a battle at times, right? Thanks for your kinds words.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00007201357693227614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3074509503476824621.post-89304276175660528852010-12-10T10:27:22.847-05:002010-12-10T10:27:22.847-05:00The poem was amazing. Wonderful story told. I love...The poem was amazing. Wonderful story told. I loved the Roman shield of life.<br />I loved the addition of the beautiful photos.cosmos camihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09558327124451076957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3074509503476824621.post-43620061291532316042010-12-09T17:58:35.297-05:002010-12-09T17:58:35.297-05:00Wonderful imagery in words and photos! A true deli...Wonderful imagery in words and photos! A true delight to read.Tumblewords:https://www.blogger.com/profile/04279038951489894119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3074509503476824621.post-82149916109233898522010-12-09T12:52:57.930-05:002010-12-09T12:52:57.930-05:00Oh Margaret ... I have a box like yours filled to ...Oh Margaret ... I have a box like yours filled to overflowing with precious photos of days long gone! Thank you for sharing this lovely freeform with us.Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16619199535376925989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3074509503476824621.post-81607634333788509442010-12-09T12:39:25.531-05:002010-12-09T12:39:25.531-05:00Dear Carol:
"bit of a wild ride ensued on you...Dear Carol:<br />"bit of a wild ride ensued on your very own red painted Flyer"<br />What a great collection of poetry, photography and history of the sled! Oh to be young and innocent as the beautiful children in these snapshots! A treat!chiccorealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16902834462795623856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3074509503476824621.post-464144928819771902010-12-09T12:22:43.237-05:002010-12-09T12:22:43.237-05:00how lovely the photographs and the poem are, a won...how lovely the photographs and the poem are, a wonderful post.Justinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14131220171499559949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3074509503476824621.post-58162810248724364702010-12-09T10:12:04.377-05:002010-12-09T10:12:04.377-05:00I like the nostalgic feel of this poem.
And give ...I like the nostalgic feel of this poem.<br /><br />And give me free verse any day!<br /><br /><a href="http://firmlyrooted.blogspot.com/2010/12/who-hid-that-story-for-us-to-find.html" rel="nofollow">who hid that story for us to find</a>gautami tripathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04192356825699543613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3074509503476824621.post-86434262684404835442010-12-09T09:55:41.523-05:002010-12-09T09:55:41.523-05:00A lovely extended image! Well done!A lovely extended image! Well done!Vicki Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08114677510459055768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3074509503476824621.post-9021291314939548212010-12-09T09:19:11.668-05:002010-12-09T09:19:11.668-05:00Very nice. I'm sad to hear about your sister. ...Very nice. I'm sad to hear about your sister. She looked so much like you.Tess Kincaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04889725786678984293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3074509503476824621.post-47998722515639299752010-12-09T00:34:16.255-05:002010-12-09T00:34:16.255-05:00Very nice post... as if we were there with you, ev...Very nice post... as if we were there with you, even if you weren't!Reflectionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09655163868990155242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3074509503476824621.post-82488832915784275692010-12-08T23:26:57.901-05:002010-12-08T23:26:57.901-05:00Carol, I sat way too long looking at the boxes of ...Carol, I sat way too long looking at the boxes of old photos. Some of my Grandmother in yellowstone at the beginning of the century!! Will share those someday!<br /><br />Bee & Leah, Very glad you enjoyed it... I changed a few paragraphs since your first reading. <br /><br />Rosie, Maybe bringing back memories is a huge part of what art is - a reason people gravitate toward an image or a subject, perhaps?<br /><br />George, A bit of a rocky ride, as I "tightened" and hopefully improved the poem after you read it. Poetry is so new to me, but I love the challenge.<br /><br />Kathew, the poem was not based on any memory or happening, but the two photos of mine certainly were a trip down memory lane!<br /><br />Mary Lou, That you even seek my advice is very, very amazing to me. Yes, we got a good snow, but I am enjoying seeing it melt away as well!<br /><br />Patty Ann, Thank you - I really tried to tie in all aspects of the sled and sledding to the poem. I find myself thinking about words even after the poem is "finished".Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00007201357693227614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3074509503476824621.post-40764747354683209422010-12-08T22:31:27.655-05:002010-12-08T22:31:27.655-05:00Love it. Great pictures and a poem. Very good im...Love it. Great pictures and a poem. Very good imagery. Loved them all.Pitterle Postingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02944899733768126383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3074509503476824621.post-65830141583486364232010-12-08T22:02:09.450-05:002010-12-08T22:02:09.450-05:00Great photos Margaret.
Thanks for your advice on ...Great photos Margaret. <br />Thanks for your advice on my alphabet. I redid and reposted so see what you think.<br />My son lives in Cary. They had a good snow. Did you?Mary Louhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04639676240116407416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3074509503476824621.post-87459243389698082312010-12-08T18:55:30.232-05:002010-12-08T18:55:30.232-05:00nicely done and with priceless photos to boot!
Tha...nicely done and with priceless photos to boot!<br />Thanks for sharing your memories and thoughtsKathe W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06781645436343424010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3074509503476824621.post-6038973591682327452010-12-08T16:31:04.621-05:002010-12-08T16:31:04.621-05:00A lovely posting, Margaret. I enjoyed your ride a...A lovely posting, Margaret. I enjoyed your ride and everything you put into it! Happy Holidays to you and your family.Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03959953035812596907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3074509503476824621.post-78108084071258919062010-12-08T15:51:13.403-05:002010-12-08T15:51:13.403-05:00A wonderful poem and beautiful photos, Margaret - ...A wonderful poem and beautiful photos, Margaret - brings back some of my own memories!Rosie Greyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15851804926095533117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3074509503476824621.post-4567213655997484312010-12-08T15:44:04.402-05:002010-12-08T15:44:04.402-05:00Incredibly poignant.Incredibly poignant.Leahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14061893047279652658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3074509503476824621.post-79049743414854696652010-12-08T15:15:03.629-05:002010-12-08T15:15:03.629-05:00You wrote about life's run beautifully.You wrote about life's run beautifully.The Blog of Beehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00650938872732748697noreply@blogger.com