tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2508563923634392703.post2679988443752852763..comments2023-12-28T13:11:06.666+00:00Comments on Pics and Poems: Dave Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08430484174826768488noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2508563923634392703.post-3250602284611807542011-02-10T21:02:18.059+00:002011-02-10T21:02:18.059+00:00I can't quite remember that saying about build...I can't quite remember that saying about building your castles in the sky and then grounding them, or placing a foundation beneath them.<br /><br />I just love this piece you've created... it inspires one like me who tends to dream to remember a bit of foundation, so that my dreams can exist and be here to stay...<br /><br />lovely and insightful piece!girl daydreaminghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10752976412833155762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2508563923634392703.post-12220774268923756482011-02-06T23:00:28.527+00:002011-02-06T23:00:28.527+00:00This is so good! My parents once lived in a four ...This is so good! My parents once lived in a four hundred year old cottage. Whilst renovating they found the 'priest's cubby hole'.<br /><br />Lovely piece of writingThe Blog of Beehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00650938872732748697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2508563923634392703.post-12375571844594902372011-02-06T15:35:32.817+00:002011-02-06T15:35:32.817+00:00P.S. I think you missed my comment on your photogr...P.S. I think you missed my comment on your photographs in the post below. I was hoping you'd check out Sepia Saturday, but it's not too late!Kat Mortensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877694888419628533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2508563923634392703.post-50683511141244157982011-02-06T15:33:40.247+00:002011-02-06T15:33:40.247+00:00Really nice one, Dave! I love that "long haul...Really nice one, Dave! I love that "long haul" pun. It is weightier than it seems.<br /><br />Really strong ending too, with the priests and "sumptuous rooms" sounds decadent to the ear and tastes so on the tongue.<br /><br />KatKat Mortensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877694888419628533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2508563923634392703.post-67452813117299573152011-02-06T00:51:12.341+00:002011-02-06T00:51:12.341+00:00Glad to see your grandpa's wisdom extended to ...Glad to see your grandpa's wisdom extended to your generation.<br />cheers.<br /><br />a homely take on the prompt.Linda Bob Grifins Korbetis Hallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01546696605935159862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2508563923634392703.post-361532271600527512011-02-05T18:40:58.373+00:002011-02-05T18:40:58.373+00:00There is something about bricks. Basic, strong, wo...There is something about bricks. Basic, strong, worn, but still beautiful.<br /><br />Loved your take. : )Maggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00903678715925613725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2508563923634392703.post-28396445896498817912011-02-05T13:59:20.806+00:002011-02-05T13:59:20.806+00:00Hi Susannah
Good to have you visiting. Thanks for ...Hi <b>Susannah</b><br />Good to have you visiting. Thanks for the comment. It's always useful to receive feedback.Dave Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08430484174826768488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2508563923634392703.post-22309806195853619712011-02-05T13:00:25.645+00:002011-02-05T13:00:25.645+00:00I really liked this especially the last few lines,...I really liked this especially the last few lines, how true!<br /><br />We ply the trowel and brick<br />by brick confine ourselves<br />like priests of old<br />in tiny holes<br />away from sumptuous rooms. <br /><br />I really enjoyed reading this, nice magpie. :-)Susannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09581993763700327953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2508563923634392703.post-67207714446835660752011-02-05T12:24:57.832+00:002011-02-05T12:24:57.832+00:00TechnoBabe
Not in the least, she wouldn't have...<b>TechnoBabe</b><br />Not in the least, she wouldn't have!<br /><br /><b>Tess</b><br />My Grandparents weren't like that, though. Either of them.<br /><br /><b>anthonynorth</b><br />thanks<br /><br /><b>120 socks</b><br />Depends on the strength of the wind, I'd say! Thanks.<br /><br /><b>Nana Jo</b><br />Hi Welcome and much thanks for the comment.<br /><br /><b>Lena</b><br />Welcome Lena and my thanks for the feedback.<br /><br /><b>Windsmoke</b><br />What we want is a filter, not a brick wall, perhaps!<br /><br /><b>Kathe W</b><br />Hi, thanks for visiting. Good to have you aboard. Much appreciated.<br /><br /><b>Gerry</b><br />Yes, I'm with you on that. It's just that sometimes...Dave Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08430484174826768488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2508563923634392703.post-15161762470237632852011-02-05T12:10:42.215+00:002011-02-05T12:10:42.215+00:00Dave...I loved the sound of the rain on the window...Dave...I loved the sound of the rain on the windows in the night and the soft moan of the wind as it blew it against them. lovely british weather. I really need the seasons of this land of ours to take me through the year. I can only cope with so much blue sky every day!Gerry Snapehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07269492251928362799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2508563923634392703.post-74520483180873429302011-02-04T23:02:54.662+00:002011-02-04T23:02:54.662+00:00nicely done! Good luck with your techy work!nicely done! Good luck with your techy work!Kathe W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06781645436343424010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2508563923634392703.post-42394934452761859172011-02-04T21:41:52.690+00:002011-02-04T21:41:52.690+00:00We build a brick wall around ourselves to keep out...We build a brick wall around ourselves to keep out the terrible nasties of the world, but on the other hand the brick wall keeps out what's good in this world, you just can't win :-).Windsmoke.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12225394580987872677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2508563923634392703.post-89885457921654113162011-02-04T21:19:58.374+00:002011-02-04T21:19:58.374+00:00One of the best pieces to the prompt! 'Here fo...One of the best pieces to the prompt! 'Here for the long haul' indeed. Magic!Helenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13447013188405986054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2508563923634392703.post-71361554069217924892011-02-04T18:12:15.719+00:002011-02-04T18:12:15.719+00:00This a wonderful poem. So true: We do build brick ...This a wonderful poem. So true: We do build brick walls around us which lure us from the wonders of the world. I really like this line:<br />"like priests of old in tiny holes".Nana Johttp://ananasjourney.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2508563923634392703.post-74429948381347223672011-02-04T17:20:52.941+00:002011-02-04T17:20:52.941+00:00Solid and dependable, caution to the wind, or some...Solid and dependable, caution to the wind, or somewhere in between? Another good one Dave, good luck with the computer set up!Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05912071192179983603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2508563923634392703.post-87853549629657311112011-02-04T15:40:26.496+00:002011-02-04T15:40:26.496+00:00Perfectly said.Perfectly said.anthonynorthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06680944720744601697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2508563923634392703.post-36884496727011416462011-02-04T14:14:50.058+00:002011-02-04T14:14:50.058+00:00Sometimes it's good to throw all bricks and ca...Sometimes it's good to throw all bricks and caution to the wind!Tess Kincaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04889725786678984293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2508563923634392703.post-15652057416385370642011-02-04T13:17:20.754+00:002011-02-04T13:17:20.754+00:00Grandma probably wouldn't have minded if the b...Grandma probably wouldn't have minded if the bricks were gold, right?CiCihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08615265608675467505noreply@blogger.com