tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2542041444980449672.post1993016742455977632..comments2024-02-17T08:14:14.308-06:00Comments on imaginary garden with real toads: Kerry Says: Let's Write in Black & WhiteSherry Blue Skyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01926508656571639801noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2542041444980449672.post-16940346189415514332013-11-29T00:58:22.145-06:002013-11-29T00:58:22.145-06:00Because I have borderline personality disorder, I&...Because I have borderline personality disorder, I've had to work on not having black and white thinking. It helped when my bipolar disorder was also diagnosed and I started taking Lithium. That took away some of the edge.Tempest Nightingale LeTropehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13399658142903294992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2542041444980449672.post-86201398659947066062013-11-28T21:48:53.729-06:002013-11-28T21:48:53.729-06:00Hi Kerry--I thought this was a super interesting p...Hi Kerry--I thought this was a super interesting prompt--I had a hard time with it due to distraction really--my poem is really all over the place, but decided to just go with that. There's always a certai interest in seeing how a mind works. Thanks. k. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2542041444980449672.post-86048196277383702192013-11-28T18:38:02.384-06:002013-11-28T18:38:02.384-06:00NEW posts, Brendan. NEW posts, not reposts.NEW posts, Brendan. NEW posts, not reposts.Fireblossomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07040525704916368792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2542041444980449672.post-13511010497104770232013-11-28T13:45:05.776-06:002013-11-28T13:45:05.776-06:00a few fragments that don't quite cohere, but w...a few fragments that don't quite cohere, but what the hey. giving thanks for the garden ~ MAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2542041444980449672.post-56988306145455824672013-11-28T09:32:55.832-06:002013-11-28T09:32:55.832-06:00I had to think about this one for a while, but wit...I had to think about this one for a while, but without this challenge, the poem I wrote would not have come to be, or at least, would not have come to be in the same form. it stretched me, and that makes this a great challenge in my book!<br /><br />Happy American Thanksgiving to all the cheetahs and zebras in RSA!Fireblossomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07040525704916368792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2542041444980449672.post-16185804628460016342013-11-28T04:16:21.882-06:002013-11-28T04:16:21.882-06:00Great idea for a challenge, Kerry. Poetry is about...Great idea for a challenge, Kerry. Poetry is about distilling essence, and sometimes that work is one of reduction down to the primary absolutes of life/death, this/other, I/Thou etc.,--the binary code of thought. I'm really enjoying reading the responses (fantastic job on yours, BTW). - BrendanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2542041444980449672.post-30048296264554530182013-11-28T00:07:10.855-06:002013-11-28T00:07:10.855-06:00I'm with MZ-this was really difficult! I have ...I'm with MZ-this was really difficult! I have struggled to express myself lately. Life has been more than a challenge and I do tend to think in B&W-not always, but sometimes. Thank you Kerry for pushing us outside our comfort zones. Ellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070952447277684613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2542041444980449672.post-45019612847210005142013-11-27T17:49:09.074-06:002013-11-27T17:49:09.074-06:00This was tough!This was tough!Maude Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03669688074743095866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2542041444980449672.post-9730611795681579832013-11-27T15:59:48.035-06:002013-11-27T15:59:48.035-06:00It is an art form in itself!It is an art form in itself!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2542041444980449672.post-3833034207072452352013-11-27T13:58:22.667-06:002013-11-27T13:58:22.667-06:00Kerry, the second link is the correct one. I added...Kerry, the second link is the correct one. I added a reference and the silly thing didnt update but created a new link.Sherry Blue Skyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10769154286598233146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2542041444980449672.post-7591407204705533312013-11-27T13:44:33.409-06:002013-11-27T13:44:33.409-06:00I know this is a very difficult time for many to b...I know this is a very difficult time for many to be writing, with Thanksgiving weekend coming up. My best wishes to all who will be spending time with family.Kerry O'Connorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00720862912375945249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2542041444980449672.post-32554341974914131142013-11-27T13:30:17.409-06:002013-11-27T13:30:17.409-06:00I loved this, Kerry, (BIG-time), thank you!!! I loved this, Kerry, (BIG-time), thank you!!! Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10124956200834969600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2542041444980449672.post-36880752005834084782013-11-27T13:06:14.691-06:002013-11-27T13:06:14.691-06:00Kerry! An awesome challenge, timely as well ~~ I ...Kerry! An awesome challenge, timely as well ~~ I have been sorting and scanning old black and whites!Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16619199535376925989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2542041444980449672.post-76800027482826712262013-11-27T12:57:45.421-06:002013-11-27T12:57:45.421-06:00Grey here and I in the shadows of dark-I love this...Grey here and I in the shadows of dark-I love this challenge! Thank you Kerry! Ellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070952447277684613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2542041444980449672.post-36380913945894036922013-11-27T12:28:58.753-06:002013-11-27T12:28:58.753-06:00Mine ended up going to the shades of grey since th...Mine ended up going to the shades of grey since that's our weather and my state just now. Good prompt.Grandmother Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18169464484379536529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2542041444980449672.post-57627515111504848932013-11-27T10:09:10.303-06:002013-11-27T10:09:10.303-06:00A very provocative and fascinating challenge Kerry...A very provocative and fascinating challenge Kerry. I will see if I can rise to it. hedgewitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13090696134322515899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2542041444980449672.post-9910184315118552622013-11-27T09:03:21.225-06:002013-11-27T09:03:21.225-06:00whoa, this is a lovely, lovely challenge, Kerry!whoa, this is a lovely, lovely challenge, Kerry!Marianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04030161532713347225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2542041444980449672.post-5704771208948690902013-11-27T07:54:36.013-06:002013-11-27T07:54:36.013-06:00Fascinating! I have quite a few challenges I MUST...Fascinating! I have quite a few challenges I MUST visit and comment on before I can do this one but I adore the photography and idea behind this post today. <br /><br />I have to pick up two "children" from college and well, tomorrow is T-day here in the U.S. Friday will most likely be busy as well, so I may be posting my response to this challenge on Monday. (just wanted you to know). <br /><br />Thanks, Kerry.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00007201357693227614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2542041444980449672.post-52482612453945868232013-11-27T05:57:13.271-06:002013-11-27T05:57:13.271-06:00Very interesting theme Kerry ~ I hope to keep the...Very interesting theme Kerry ~ I hope to keep these pointers in mind when writing about black and white pictures ~<br /><br />Have a good day ~ Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02213172239590722747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2542041444980449672.post-35727957441296387262013-11-27T02:32:10.233-06:002013-11-27T02:32:10.233-06:00There's no telling what prompt will grab a poe...There's no telling what prompt will grab a poet, and no explanation for the direction in which it might take us.<br />With the house to myself (Dick and Lindy are snoring in stereo) I found I was thinking of black and white photos of myself. Why? I really don't know.<br />A very unusual prompt for the toads, Kerry, and I'll be very interested to see where it takes them.<br />K<br />Kay L. Davieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09966266404058177742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2542041444980449672.post-81593905068149073052013-11-27T00:55:54.694-06:002013-11-27T00:55:54.694-06:00:) Thankyou for such a lovely theme.:) Thankyou for such a lovely theme.Vandana Sharmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10270400982093787158noreply@blogger.com