tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2542041444980449672.post2604966453242883551..comments2024-02-17T08:14:14.308-06:00Comments on imaginary garden with real toads: Toads In Tandem: The Oak in Autumn Sherry Blue Skyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01926508656571639801noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2542041444980449672.post-73877855686891066242017-10-27T15:05:19.631-05:002017-10-27T15:05:19.631-05:00@Jazzbumpa; Thank you so much, so glad you liked i...@Jazzbumpa; Thank you so much, so glad you liked it!💞Sanaa Rizvihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06681404650477409830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2542041444980449672.post-38741831338414385262017-10-27T14:45:30.064-05:002017-10-27T14:45:30.064-05:00This is absolutely stellar. With each reread I...This is absolutely stellar. With each reread I'm more impressed.<br /><br />The tone, the mood, the words and images - so very well done.<br /><br />namaste<br />JzBJazzbumpahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07337490817307473659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2542041444980449672.post-33140735728851099492017-10-27T10:07:35.943-05:002017-10-27T10:07:35.943-05:00@grapeling; Thank you so much, so nice to see you!...@grapeling; Thank you so much, so nice to see you!💞Sanaa Rizvihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06681404650477409830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2542041444980449672.post-426578851292032972017-10-27T09:57:44.086-05:002017-10-27T09:57:44.086-05:00seamless, evocative, and sharp. ~seamless, evocative, and sharp. ~grapelinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14929030339206629628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2542041444980449672.post-18637511776706889942017-10-27T08:08:24.409-05:002017-10-27T08:08:24.409-05:00@Margaret; Thank you so much, so glad you enjoyed ...@Margaret; Thank you so much, so glad you enjoyed it!💞Sanaa Rizvihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06681404650477409830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2542041444980449672.post-58906998911123050602017-10-26T21:58:26.089-05:002017-10-26T21:58:26.089-05:00"Of love being gentle and yet strongest threa..."Of love being gentle and yet strongest thread. " Just a gorgeous description of an oak - and of a relationship.<br /><br /> The oak for we was almost reinvented for me when I moved south. I always loved the big tree up North - but there is a mystery about the Live Oaks here in the south - Their elegant limbs and draping moss create a different mood altogether.<br /><br />The strong opening line to the amazing closing line - all sandwiched in between with words that sing. Great collaboration.<br />Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00007201357693227614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2542041444980449672.post-81718949700927836952017-10-26T13:42:42.405-05:002017-10-26T13:42:42.405-05:00@Susie; Thank you so much, so glad you enjoyed it!...@Susie; Thank you so much, so glad you enjoyed it!💞Sanaa Rizvihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06681404650477409830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2542041444980449672.post-42537979223380679132017-10-26T13:09:56.650-05:002017-10-26T13:09:56.650-05:00Such a beautiful poem written by two poets, meshed...Such a beautiful poem written by two poets, meshed seamlessly. I love you chose an oak tree to be your autumn tree. I grew up surrounded by them. I had had a magical, spiritual connection with them. What a wonderful way to close this year's "in tandem" poetry!Susie Clevengerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09239990133754328967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2542041444980449672.post-25140956143096875342017-10-26T11:39:20.713-05:002017-10-26T11:39:20.713-05:00Yes, hooray for ALL the "in tandem" poet...Yes, hooray for ALL the "in tandem" poets of 2017!Fireblossomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07040525704916368792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2542041444980449672.post-87424695297747536402017-10-26T10:20:15.756-05:002017-10-26T10:20:15.756-05:00@Susan; Thank you so much, so glad you enjoyed it!...@Susan; Thank you so much, so glad you enjoyed it!💞Sanaa Rizvihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06681404650477409830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2542041444980449672.post-9215074732569290362017-10-26T09:55:08.185-05:002017-10-26T09:55:08.185-05:00"Your touch imprinted on sensual ground,
As ..."Your touch imprinted on sensual ground, <br />As lips opened amorously and pledged--<br />Of love being gentle and yet strongest thread."<br /><br />Oh the oak, mythic and more. You two did her royal!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05723639294340760325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2542041444980449672.post-55479383570054390532017-10-26T09:47:22.818-05:002017-10-26T09:47:22.818-05:00@Kerry; Oh gosh!💞 Thank you soo much! We really e...@Kerry; Oh gosh!💞 Thank you soo much! We really enjoyed working together as a team and were grateful for the opportunity to appear twice. Looking forward to next year. Cheers!💞Sanaa Rizvihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06681404650477409830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2542041444980449672.post-14460916489528704212017-10-26T09:31:58.379-05:002017-10-26T09:31:58.379-05:00I cannot imagine a better way to draw our collabor...I cannot imagine a better way to draw our collaborative poems of 2017 to a conclusion than with this poem's magical artistry in drawing the November skies closer, and leaving us all with a touch of winter on the skin.<br /><br />Thank you so much to all who participated. Hey-ho for the wonderful Toads!!Kerry O'Connorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00720862912375945249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2542041444980449672.post-9925058467570372672017-10-26T08:02:27.152-05:002017-10-26T08:02:27.152-05:00@Hedgewitch; Thank you so much, so glad you enjoye...@Hedgewitch; Thank you so much, so glad you enjoyed it!💞Sanaa Rizvihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06681404650477409830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2542041444980449672.post-26220350705711234422017-10-26T07:55:30.588-05:002017-10-26T07:55:30.588-05:00Always interesting to see what comes of a pairing ...Always interesting to see what comes of a pairing of poets. This has a true autumn feel, and the form is one I have always liked. Thank you for bringing this season alive for us, Shay and Sanaa.hedgewitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13090696134322515899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2542041444980449672.post-28006521311408713902017-10-25T15:32:51.836-05:002017-10-25T15:32:51.836-05:00@Sherry; Thank you so much, Sherry💞 It was Shay w...@Sherry; Thank you so much, Sherry💞 It was Shay who suggested we do this form!💞 <br /><br />@Vivian; Thank you so much, so glad you enjoyed it💞<br /><br />@Paul; LOL push? Who me? haha no but thanks anyway💞Sanaa Rizvihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06681404650477409830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2542041444980449672.post-89789478238053753472017-10-25T15:07:57.588-05:002017-10-25T15:07:57.588-05:00Like two leaves on the branch. Each with it's ...Like two leaves on the branch. Each with it's own beauty and character and yet a part of the Oak. I can hear the distinct voices here but the blend is gentle and works so well although Sanaa, I really think you should have pushed Shay for a Tanka ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2542041444980449672.post-56122222100086019902017-10-25T14:13:26.132-05:002017-10-25T14:13:26.132-05:00A beautifully crafted rhyme royal. You both brough...A beautifully crafted rhyme royal. You both brought the oak to life in this one. What a pleasure! Vivian Zemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09588008375525403964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2542041444980449672.post-13737685462826322402017-10-25T10:54:12.134-05:002017-10-25T10:54:12.134-05:00Delight.Delight.Sherry Blue Skyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10769154286598233146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2542041444980449672.post-45796602039503208972017-10-25T10:53:37.924-05:002017-10-25T10:53:37.924-05:00I knew this pairing would yield stellar work and r...I knew this pairing would yield stellar work and read with such anticipation and pleasure. A deight to read. I am impressed with your execution of the form, too, which sounds complicated, yet you made it look easy. Fabulous work, Shay and Sanaa. Wow.Sherry Blue Skyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10769154286598233146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2542041444980449672.post-41434545173301081592017-10-25T10:41:31.992-05:002017-10-25T10:41:31.992-05:00@Marian; Thank you! So glad you enjoyed it!💞
@Ma...@Marian; Thank you! So glad you enjoyed it!💞<br /><br />@Magaly; That's soo sweet! Thanks gorgeous!💞Sanaa Rizvihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06681404650477409830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2542041444980449672.post-64327617185692662622017-10-25T10:32:22.301-05:002017-10-25T10:32:22.301-05:00Like Nature's seasons, your poetry is balanced...Like Nature's seasons, your poetry is balanced delight. I love the the way the gloom and the bright dance together to weave a mood that feels... just right. Magaly Guerrerohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18295455026184103230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2542041444980449672.post-45157541755033495112017-10-25T09:08:10.076-05:002017-10-25T09:08:10.076-05:00So much wonderfulness here and I just love the rhy...So much wonderfulness here and I just love the rhymes. But you totally had me with that first line, and again with the last. Greatness!Marianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04030161532713347225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2542041444980449672.post-72998439784894417682017-10-25T08:51:15.087-05:002017-10-25T08:51:15.087-05:00@Angie; It was Shay's opening 'line of fir...@Angie; It was Shay's opening 'line of fire' that led me to accomplish my finishing 'touch of glory'💞 Thank YOU for your kind and loving words!💞<br /><br />@Laura; Thank you so much!💞 So glad you enjoyed it!Sanaa Rizvihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06681404650477409830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2542041444980449672.post-3462980930789167182017-10-25T08:31:56.469-05:002017-10-25T08:31:56.469-05:00two distinct voices singing in harmony with the se...two distinct voices singing in harmony with the season - some fabulous lines - too many to pick!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com