tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2508563923634392703.post729047862807592623..comments2023-12-28T13:11:06.666+00:00Comments on Pics and Poems: Beauty and DesolationDave Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08430484174826768488noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2508563923634392703.post-53219530245659498962010-01-25T05:41:41.979+00:002010-01-25T05:41:41.979+00:00aah. :)
human troubles always take more time and ...aah. :)<br /><br />human troubles always take more time and attention than worthwhile affairs. <br />its all a part of being human. :PRajhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14521949812576502731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2508563923634392703.post-25303842986175817162010-01-20T11:35:09.854+00:002010-01-20T11:35:09.854+00:00Paterika
Welcome and many thanks for the encourag...<b>Paterika </b><br />Welcome and many thanks for the encouraging comment.<br /><br /><b>Unseen Rajesthan </b><br />Welcome friend - and thank <b>you</b>!<br /><br /><b> ewix</b><br />And welcome to you.<br />I agree, I think perhaps the majority would be willing to sacrifice if they were assured it would do some good. The basic problem, I think, is a lack of trust - or is it faith?<br /><br /><b>Trish and Rob MacGregor </b><br />Welcome to you both and much thanks for commenting.Dave Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08430484174826768488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2508563923634392703.post-40445148259835056122010-01-19T19:29:15.664+00:002010-01-19T19:29:15.664+00:00Terrific post. & love the haiku!Terrific post. & love the haiku!Trish and Rob MacGregorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02846270474176860924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2508563923634392703.post-80279611237247421672010-01-19T18:49:52.702+00:002010-01-19T18:49:52.702+00:00Haiku#18
is so aptly true
makes one a little sad....Haiku#18<br />is so aptly true<br /><br />makes one a little sad.<br />I wonder how we can shake people out of their collective madness.<br />I, for one, would be quite happy to get by with a great deal less than I do.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2508563923634392703.post-65658624029205989262010-01-19T17:05:32.765+00:002010-01-19T17:05:32.765+00:00This is so fantastic !! Thanks friend !!This is so fantastic !! Thanks friend !!Unseen India Tourshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02181236800235013022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2508563923634392703.post-75885498384090204132010-01-19T15:01:00.994+00:002010-01-19T15:01:00.994+00:00Yes indeed, you have captured the moment magnifice...Yes indeed, you have captured the moment magnificently in Haiku #18 The meaning is clear at all levels where the imagery leads me.Paterika Hengreaveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09296611217840599396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2508563923634392703.post-36479525350867306202010-01-19T11:07:31.500+00:002010-01-19T11:07:31.500+00:00Kass
I can't think of anything I have read by ...<b>Kass</b><br />I can't think of anything I have read by Szirtes that wasn't very moving - and I can't think of any other poet of whom I could say that.<br /><br /><b>Enchanted Oak </b><br />I agree: it is shivery. I do get emails. Have replied to the latest, but there does seem still to be a problem - though it's only with a few corresponders - I believe - not all.<br /><br /><b>Dianne </b><br />Thanks for those kind words.<br /><br /><b>Ronda </b><br />I'm not sure for how long I can keep the run going, but thanks for the encouragement.<br /><br /><b>David </b><br />I'm not sure there's a talent involved, but thanks.<br /><br /><b>Tabor </b><br />Fortunately, there is a poetry for all. Thanks for the comment.<br /><br /><b>Elisabeth </b><br />It's his command of English, so quickly acquired that amazes me.<br /><br /><b>Derrick </b><br />Impressive, aren't they?<br /><br /><b>Betsy </b><br />Welcome to my blog an d thanks for stopping by to comment. Shall do.<br /><br /><b>Madame DeFarge </b><br />An area that is a closed book to me, I'm afraid, though my son is more inclined to your persuasion. I hope it pays you adequate reward. (Though it's not too late to start, of coujrse!)<br /><br /><b>Lakeviewer </b><br />Do you mean in the comments or an email?<br /><br /><b>Rachel </b><br />Ha! You had me worried there for a moment!Dave Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08430484174826768488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2508563923634392703.post-60704722257312496532010-01-19T08:22:04.618+00:002010-01-19T08:22:04.618+00:00Reading your post today makes me want to go get a ...Reading your post today makes me want to go get a haircut (Hungarian hairdresser....will chat)Rachel Fentonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10046917627054462214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2508563923634392703.post-2969740142497740382010-01-19T01:14:17.601+00:002010-01-19T01:14:17.601+00:00LOts to read/catch up. I'm still trying to lea...LOts to read/catch up. I'm still trying to leave a message here. I hope this sticks.Rosaria Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03133147851332084180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2508563923634392703.post-30106205121163144742010-01-18T20:05:30.797+00:002010-01-18T20:05:30.797+00:00I'm afraid that the books next to my mind are ...I'm afraid that the books next to my mind are resolutely accountancy based. I have eschewed anything more interesting for a live of unremitting numeracy. I envy you.Madame DeFargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08172239340844485940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2508563923634392703.post-53881496491795722202010-01-18T16:37:02.245+00:002010-01-18T16:37:02.245+00:00I also get the fatally flawed email about my comme...I also get the fatally flawed email about my comments like Enchanted Oak does. Maybe it's some setting on your blog, Dave. But it doesn't bother me. It just goes along with my own assessment of my expressions sometimes.Kasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05233330248952156754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2508563923634392703.post-82562067531342628812010-01-18T14:40:32.109+00:002010-01-18T14:40:32.109+00:00Hi Dave, Thanks for visiting my blog. I hope you...Hi Dave, Thanks for visiting my blog. I hope you come back... I'm not much of a reader these days (too busy DOING--ha)--but I do love reading your Kaiku. Years ago I studied the kaiku. <br /><br />Come back anytime.<br />BetsyBetsy Banks Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16223591156634767330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2508563923634392703.post-547202149138637552010-01-18T13:45:53.409+00:002010-01-18T13:45:53.409+00:00Hi Dave,
Thanks. I really enjoyed 'The Courty...Hi Dave,<br /><br />Thanks. I really enjoyed 'The Courtyards' and 'The Photographer in Winter' selections. And your Haiku too!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00861397533660827678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2508563923634392703.post-11107303041229231612010-01-18T12:16:33.202+00:002010-01-18T12:16:33.202+00:00I wonder whether there is something in the Hungari...I wonder whether there is something in the Hungarian language, something in the Hungarian sensibility that also adds layers to what you describe here in this poet's work. <br /><br />Thank you for taking the trouble to reintroduce him to us. I missed it first time around a year ago when I did not know our blog.Elisabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04015624747225433940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2508563923634392703.post-56483453163522276812010-01-18T10:54:56.507+00:002010-01-18T10:54:56.507+00:00I am not a sophisticated reader and cannot read po...I am not a sophisticated reader and cannot read poems that are so harsh or realistic. I like poems that are musical in nature and about the kinder side of mankind. <br /><br />But, like you, I have piles of books by the bed.Taborhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15257045780724471840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2508563923634392703.post-63398343318904934112010-01-18T07:21:45.916+00:002010-01-18T07:21:45.916+00:00I always have several books by the nightstand. And...I always have several books by the nightstand. And I couldn't live without them. <br /><br />I'm enjoying your Haikus. A talent I don't possess but certainly enjoy reading. Keep 'em coming.David Cranmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04749857752139212888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2508563923634392703.post-44071982755218913882010-01-18T04:46:18.704+00:002010-01-18T04:46:18.704+00:00Wonderful haiku. You've been on a prolific of ...Wonderful haiku. You've been on a prolific of late. Poignant poems fit for a rainy day which we are having.Ronda Laveenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902846545309643023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2508563923634392703.post-3314641487380299342010-01-18T04:45:52.610+00:002010-01-18T04:45:52.610+00:00Dave,
Thanks for the references. I have Wallace S...Dave,<br />Thanks for the references. I have Wallace Stevens Wallace right now, oh my oh my, I can't put it down.<br /><br />I'll look up your other favorites.<br />Keep up the Haiku, <br />DianneDiannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18323454057921441274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2508563923634392703.post-55338295077437723372010-01-18T04:05:59.961+00:002010-01-18T04:05:59.961+00:00That "Courtyard" section sent shivers do...That "Courtyard" section sent shivers down my spine. Then your haiku caused a laugh. Do you ever get my comments? My email provider always says they are fatally flawed, or whatever the terminology is for undeliverable.Enchanted Oakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14815997287116818456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2508563923634392703.post-51707753882467615532010-01-18T04:05:06.526+00:002010-01-18T04:05:06.526+00:00How generous of you to appreciate and promote Szir...How generous of you to appreciate and promote Szirtes. Those are very moving poems. "Desire - pulled like a tooth" - this is just great. The form, the simplicity that reaches deep... If these are snatches, you have whetted my appetite. Haiku #18 is pointed and telling. Very nice post.Kasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05233330248952156754noreply@blogger.com