tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356093701102910263.post5771490697859905455..comments2023-06-02T15:46:37.487+02:00Comments on JOURNEY INTO ELDERHOOD: What Role We HaveGrandmother Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18169464484379536529noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356093701102910263.post-70764109242535655262012-09-19T23:15:47.260+02:002012-09-19T23:15:47.260+02:00I've been enjoying my reintroduction at this n...I've been enjoying my reintroduction at this new stage of life. I'm appreciating them so much more now. I've more experience to link it to.Grandmother Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18169464484379536529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356093701102910263.post-45109215815062068582012-09-19T22:54:38.399+02:002012-09-19T22:54:38.399+02:00Nicely done! I enjoyed the feel of the old-style l...Nicely done! I enjoyed the feel of the old-style language and format, combined with content which I know to be immediate. I think I'll go read some old sonnets now, and see whether the sentiments strike me as more contemporary than they used to. <br />Nancy/BLissed-Out Grandmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17223278142557533175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356093701102910263.post-88849119430079952662012-09-19T13:44:58.815+02:002012-09-19T13:44:58.815+02:00I share that hope. Still… the contrast exists, bri...I share that hope. Still… the contrast exists, brings things into bold relief and makes them sweet. But aren't our lives fuller for it all?Grandmother Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18169464484379536529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356093701102910263.post-46474779721649004872012-09-19T13:41:05.239+02:002012-09-19T13:41:05.239+02:00Beautiful Ireland, lovely photo, Mary.
Pouring he...Beautiful Ireland, lovely photo, Mary.<br /><br />Pouring hearts 'til spent, and singing our songs. A skillful sonnet with depth of feeling. Yes it's the contrast, isn't it: our near-spent life (well not so near I hope) and their spanking new one. Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14204074161539605133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356093701102910263.post-62195955674161185062012-09-19T12:17:11.129+02:002012-09-19T12:17:11.129+02:00One of life's richest blessings- for both gene...One of life's richest blessings- for both generations.Grandmother Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18169464484379536529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356093701102910263.post-68208383857650835052012-09-19T12:15:49.873+02:002012-09-19T12:15:49.873+02:00You make me laugh! Actually, that would be a great...You make me laugh! Actually, that would be a great first line for a sonnet! It's a fun role, isn't it?Grandmother Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18169464484379536529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356093701102910263.post-88539607894734162012-09-19T12:13:40.708+02:002012-09-19T12:13:40.708+02:00True for me and I hope for my grandchildren.True for me and I hope for my grandchildren.Grandmother Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18169464484379536529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356093701102910263.post-71429566523505805232012-09-19T12:12:51.204+02:002012-09-19T12:12:51.204+02:00It's a uniquely wonderful role that I love dee...It's a uniquely wonderful role that I love deeply.Grandmother Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18169464484379536529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356093701102910263.post-80740877684842101072012-09-19T11:55:50.214+02:002012-09-19T11:55:50.214+02:00So true. It's a dawning realization for me and...So true. It's a dawning realization for me and surprised me when it came to mind first when I wanted to change mood at line 9. I'm just sitting with it for now.Grandmother Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18169464484379536529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356093701102910263.post-74368395996729622782012-09-19T11:52:52.235+02:002012-09-19T11:52:52.235+02:00Yes, the learning goes both ways. The dVerse Poets...Yes, the learning goes both ways. The dVerse Poets Pub has opened new worlds to me and I'm grateful!Grandmother Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18169464484379536529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356093701102910263.post-5892403032363478582012-09-19T11:51:11.863+02:002012-09-19T11:51:11.863+02:00Thanks, Mary. I noticed that as well and enjoyed y...Thanks, Mary. I noticed that as well and enjoyed your tribute to the sheer joy of moving.Grandmother Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18169464484379536529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356093701102910263.post-27151800209493393482012-09-19T11:48:27.913+02:002012-09-19T11:48:27.913+02:00This poem percolated while I was there and is prob...This poem percolated while I was there and is probably informed by my experiences. What struck me this time was the inclusion of all ages at traditional music sessions. The young ones are honored for their playing and are integrated into whatever music is happening, at least in the early hours of the evening. I also came across a rich, gorgeous book of Irish Poetry and saw how it's integrated into children's education at every grade level.Grandmother Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18169464484379536529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356093701102910263.post-69919096140248202862012-09-19T11:40:53.020+02:002012-09-19T11:40:53.020+02:00Me too, Linda! I'm enjoying earning more about...Me too, Linda! I'm enjoying earning more about poetry.Grandmother Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18169464484379536529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356093701102910263.post-61916367515732916322012-09-19T11:40:03.824+02:002012-09-19T11:40:03.824+02:00Ah yes, death's fierce incursion. Thank you fo...Ah yes, death's fierce incursion. Thank you for your kind words.Grandmother Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18169464484379536529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356093701102910263.post-69364604309653554732012-09-19T06:00:04.014+02:002012-09-19T06:00:04.014+02:00what a beautiful sonnet...having a grandmother is ...what a beautiful sonnet...having a grandmother is such a blessing for kids...mine love theirs dearly and learn so much about life from them from a different perspectiveClaudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03011763027311966186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356093701102910263.post-82852738273696779982012-09-19T04:22:51.141+02:002012-09-19T04:22:51.141+02:00I wouldn't know a sonnet if it made me breakfa...I wouldn't know a sonnet if it made me breakfast. But I do know I like this, and relate copletely. Well done, Mary.PattiKenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02894925987580502697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356093701102910263.post-4936893967964495082012-09-19T04:12:49.416+02:002012-09-19T04:12:49.416+02:00Nicely done and grandmothers are the best. Nicely done and grandmothers are the best. ayalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13243362803799877014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356093701102910263.post-7871202676289032692012-09-19T03:42:25.111+02:002012-09-19T03:42:25.111+02:00Well done sonnet on wonderful theme. Good work! ...Well done sonnet on wonderful theme. Good work! I loved my grandmothers dearly - I haven't yet had chance! k. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356093701102910263.post-57051672608639573212012-09-19T00:30:29.489+02:002012-09-19T00:30:29.489+02:00Indeed..as days unfold into another season, death ...Indeed..as days unfold into another season, death seems close and the list of "yet to be done" weighs on days that pass quicker while one moves a bit slower and time, the betrayer, never waits.Beachannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08638256396472533685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356093701102910263.post-70956990522880010052012-09-19T00:16:44.782+02:002012-09-19T00:16:44.782+02:00very nice...you worked this really well...and it i...very nice...you worked this really well...and it is interesting as well to find that role and where you fit...i think it is important in the lives of kids to have multiple generations in their life....it teaches them so much....but also we learn from them....smiles...great job on the sonnet!Brian Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722940075884718007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356093701102910263.post-15945931808319180042012-09-19T00:09:44.519+02:002012-09-19T00:09:44.519+02:00Interesting to see that you wrote a poem, as I did...Interesting to see that you wrote a poem, as I did, about the grandparent role.. I love the idea of not false striving to garner grace but 'pouring hearts 'till spent.' I commend you on doing it in sonnet form!Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07366010389846904663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356093701102910263.post-86483848522212634942012-09-18T23:58:35.695+02:002012-09-18T23:58:35.695+02:00Beautiful! There is an Irish feel to this, and I c...Beautiful! There is an Irish feel to this, and I can't explain why.Rosaria Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03133147851332084180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356093701102910263.post-84449179506877988042012-09-18T23:41:08.351+02:002012-09-18T23:41:08.351+02:00My goodness! I am very impressed.My goodness! I am very impressed.Linda Myershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05706455533282204519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356093701102910263.post-51013393017517861992012-09-18T23:17:26.893+02:002012-09-18T23:17:26.893+02:00A touching combination of lyric and narrative, the...A touching combination of lyric and narrative, they are so fortunate to have you as you thoughtfully examine your role. I was struck especially by death's incursion, a beautiful sonnet.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17392858163745232319noreply@blogger.com