tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22678097.post4518408830540785079..comments2024-03-27T13:36:21.967-04:00Comments on .OPTIONS for a Better World: A Poemkjhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15122196887043345981noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22678097.post-42479527992330178442012-06-11T14:23:16.765-04:002012-06-11T14:23:16.765-04:00Thank you mari. And thank you for stopping by. I w...Thank you mari. And thank you for stopping by. I will visit you too <br /><br />Love<br />kjkjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15122196887043345981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22678097.post-37952279136996814552012-06-11T12:48:14.345-04:002012-06-11T12:48:14.345-04:00KJ,
So intense and so beautiful!!
♥
ps: loooo...KJ, <br /><br />So intense and so beautiful!!<br /><br />♥<br /><br />ps: loooove your banner btwhttp://afancifultwist.typepad.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17898196944921551483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22678097.post-30572708756218110792012-06-10T22:32:49.690-04:002012-06-10T22:32:49.690-04:00It did make me chuckle alittle, mim :-)It did make me chuckle alittle, mim :-)kjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15122196887043345981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22678097.post-18390858919891647882012-06-10T20:02:27.050-04:002012-06-10T20:02:27.050-04:00I think it's a wonderful treat to surprise you...I think it's a wonderful treat to surprise your self with yourself. lovelyMimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12409455543895086283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22678097.post-79887085496694289962012-06-10T11:11:48.897-04:002012-06-10T11:11:48.897-04:00Mark: this is true! Just don't let the questio...Mark: this is true! Just don't let the questions trip you up, you know enough ♥kjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15122196887043345981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22678097.post-58945854526648786142012-06-10T08:36:35.869-04:002012-06-10T08:36:35.869-04:00I would surely be leaving no footprints an'mor...I would surely be leaving no footprints an'more in the sand if i were to stop a' questionin'the walking manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10058913927297370740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22678097.post-39226380620955550282012-06-09T22:50:17.129-04:002012-06-09T22:50:17.129-04:00Thank you Amanda, I love those lines too
I am rec...Thank you Amanda, I love those lines too<br /><br />I am recently facing the fact that while I'm not perfect, I do my best and that us enough. Not so much ambivalence these days: just doing what I do. I don't know why life can be so hard but I've decided to live the questions :-) (Rilke)<br /><br />Love to you Amanda ♥kjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15122196887043345981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22678097.post-44840153816006155362012-06-09T22:45:53.234-04:002012-06-09T22:45:53.234-04:00Hello Lori! You give me too much praise and I appr...Hello Lori! You give me too much praise and I appreciate every word. Thank you sf.<br /><br />I am stunned by your experience and photos. Travels straight to my heart<br /><br />Xoxokjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15122196887043345981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22678097.post-87804765448227471132012-06-09T22:43:37.013-04:002012-06-09T22:43:37.013-04:00Thank you, lo. I hope you had a fine day. I did. I...Thank you, lo. I hope you had a fine day. I did. I saw my good friend in her element looking fine <br /><br />♥kjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15122196887043345981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22678097.post-86703282287101981442012-06-09T22:41:42.602-04:002012-06-09T22:41:42.602-04:00Hi Annie,I can't agree with the not real part ...Hi Annie,I can't agree with the not real part (though Plato can) but living in the moment: absolutely. We exist no where else.<br /><br />You are wise, Annie . <br /><br />♥kjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15122196887043345981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22678097.post-2281245544124249242012-06-09T22:39:12.209-04:002012-06-09T22:39:12.209-04:00Ah you too, suki. It's a strange feeling, to v...Ah you too, suki. It's a strange feeling, to view your own work through different eyes. I always like it :-)kjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15122196887043345981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22678097.post-65347101287611359802012-06-09T17:19:50.901-04:002012-06-09T17:19:50.901-04:00isn't that the best, to stumble upon some writ...isn't that the best, to stumble upon some writing, find yourself enjoying it and then realize - you wrote it! this is quite stunning, kj. <br /><br />to venture off with a faith that looks like zany circles <br />not reassuring lines<br /><br />that's profound. i was just having a discussion with my daughter about how we need to become comfortable with ambivalence in life. these lines say what i was trying to say to her so much better.Amanda Summerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00942636545948440422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22678097.post-83588194439982604112012-06-09T14:18:54.975-04:002012-06-09T14:18:54.975-04:00that must be the very best kind of poem, by yourse...that must be the very best kind of poem, by yourself, for yourself, a perfect gift. maybe a book of your poems is in order too? move over mary. :)Lori annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02860428306713379828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22678097.post-54177560307201324692012-06-09T12:25:17.586-04:002012-06-09T12:25:17.586-04:00I'm always dazzled by your words. I'm glad...I'm always dazzled by your words. I'm glad you shared this poem by "what's her name!!" :)<br /><br />I'm off to CT in a while. Maybe we'll talk this weekend. I miss our daily chats.<br /><br />xoxo<br />Lo♥studio lolohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15363808478293833466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22678097.post-86100767358727032312012-06-09T09:31:14.360-04:002012-06-09T09:31:14.360-04:00Lovely poem. Buddha said life is suffering, and it...Lovely poem. Buddha said life is suffering, and it is, but the way out is to live in the moment and always remember it is not real :-).<br />Keep writing.<br />xoxoAnniehttp://blissful-bohemian.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22678097.post-28584605765151902562012-06-09T07:17:27.615-04:002012-06-09T07:17:27.615-04:00I esp like the last stanza. Odd how we can forget...I esp like the last stanza. Odd how we can forget things we have created. mostly happens to me with visual work. i dont recognize it as something i made at first.sukipoethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09351851210507048174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22678097.post-42755515093652875962012-06-09T00:07:50.642-04:002012-06-09T00:07:50.642-04:00I love you babs;
Up down and sideways
♥
I will c...I love you babs;<br />Up down and sideways<br /><br />♥<br /><br />I will check out the YouTube this weekend xoxokjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15122196887043345981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22678097.post-91267835738919413462012-06-09T00:06:05.605-04:002012-06-09T00:06:05.605-04:00Deb, I'll take softer. I don't seem to hav...Deb, I'll take softer. I don't seem to have much of a choice not to harden: it's just not who I am. But I am aware that there is too much too hard for too many and I wish that wasn't so. <br /><br />We do what we can. For ourselves and for others. I'm glad I FEEL. And you, deb, you are surely living in all your senses. I admire you ♥kjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15122196887043345981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22678097.post-3837063133564003332012-06-09T00:00:02.881-04:002012-06-09T00:00:02.881-04:00Ah rob bear, that is a good poem! The terrain is s...Ah rob bear, that is a good poem! The terrain is sometimes harder than it deserves to be. And yet we push one foot in front of another. I like your reminder not to wait too long ......<br /><br />Love<br />kj<br /><br />Ps write more poems! Please :-)kjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15122196887043345981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22678097.post-27251730211909949992012-06-08T23:56:49.055-04:002012-06-08T23:56:49.055-04:00Just about on my knees for you to feel better,0h w...Just about on my knees for you to feel better,0h wise spunky one :-)kjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15122196887043345981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22678097.post-25525701732974273682012-06-08T20:59:46.045-04:002012-06-08T20:59:46.045-04:00Oh.
That hill thing again
the up the down
twists a...Oh.<br />That hill thing again<br />the up the down<br />twists and turns of the switch-back<br />and looking for that soft place to fall.<br />Beautifully written poem kj. Beautiful!<br />♥♥<br /><br />when you have time:<br />http://youtu.be/HJPkcwZIKHs~Babshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00912644174343772017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22678097.post-39391421262037960422012-06-08T19:00:34.823-04:002012-06-08T19:00:34.823-04:00Yes yes, we always grow, but not always stronger. ...Yes yes, we always grow, but not always stronger. Sometimes softer. Sometimes more open. Sometimes only in confusion. Just don't grow harder. A heart of stone is not alive; by the sounds of this poem, you surely are living in all your senses. Ah, this human experience gets painful at times, yes? **blows kisses** DebDeborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12195623810400107239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22678097.post-19575652669772450102012-06-08T17:51:54.156-04:002012-06-08T17:51:54.156-04:00Still hacking like a 6-pack a day Grannie! ;-D
Alt...Still hacking like a 6-pack a day Grannie! ;-D<br />Altho, I must say, I think it's a LITTLE better today.<br />(knocks on wood)<br /><br />XXOO~~<br />AnneAnne Huskey-Lockardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01642632328404951486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22678097.post-19152865932431365042012-06-08T16:06:06.947-04:002012-06-08T16:06:06.947-04:00So many thoughts.
So many possibilities.
So many...So many thoughts. <br />So many possibilities. <br />So many dangers. <br /><br />Life is not a simple walk <br />over flat ground. <br />Far too textured, it is.<br />With sharp changes in every direction — <br />up,<br />down, <br />left,<br />right. <br /><br />But surviving <br />means paying particular attention, <br />letting yourself be astonished <br />by what you find, <br />then <br />telling your story, <br />when you are ready. <br />But don't wait too long — <br />details will <br />blur.Rob-bearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00171692478879522588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22678097.post-50028676673533773492012-06-08T16:03:42.461-04:002012-06-08T16:03:42.461-04:00I love circles too, jos.
I was taught to replace ...I love circles too, jos.<br /><br />I was taught to replace but with and. An equalizer...<br /><br />Your smile is awesome. It is so nice to see you<br /><br />♥kjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15122196887043345981noreply@blogger.com