tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1735446301837589358.post3901302668753778461..comments2023-11-03T09:04:26.994-04:00Comments on A Thing for Words: The Taste of It AllJoseph Heschhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13217169295029029233noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1735446301837589358.post-80817747575805932962011-08-11T12:35:25.293-04:002011-08-11T12:35:25.293-04:00is it that strength and hunger have been depleted ...is it that strength and hunger have been depleted or has the passage of time and acquisition of knowledge simply open up your eyes to the fact that time moves too quickly not to relish that which you have? <br /><br />such a tasty and poignant poem. really lovely.rmpWritingshttp://dontopendontthrowaway.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1735446301837589358.post-41453022057716115242011-08-11T11:04:57.432-04:002011-08-11T11:04:57.432-04:00This was sweet. It seems to describe the journey ...This was sweet. It seems to describe the journey of most men. <br /><br />Myrna<br />(mydailyspirit.net)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1735446301837589358.post-84258644846612717122011-08-11T00:55:47.105-04:002011-08-11T00:55:47.105-04:00A lovely, lyrical poem with mature sentiments.
Lov...A lovely, lyrical poem with mature sentiments.<br />Love the growth in this!<br /><br />Lady Nyo...flows beautifully.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1735446301837589358.post-14312720776776709432011-08-10T23:34:54.649-04:002011-08-10T23:34:54.649-04:00I love it! (Having reached a certain maturity mys...I love it! (Having reached a certain maturity myself, lol.)Rosemary Nissen-Wadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05913841031559499568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1735446301837589358.post-91293080933355985172011-08-10T18:03:29.021-04:002011-08-10T18:03:29.021-04:00Joe, you make a fine host and I'm glad the lad...Joe, you make a fine host and I'm glad the ladies "teased" (or was it coerced) you into sharing this poem. Enjoy nibbling! :0)Victoriahttp://liv2write2day.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1735446301837589358.post-33230721890582528482011-08-10T15:47:03.800-04:002011-08-10T15:47:03.800-04:00I loved this. We are always in such a hurry, aren&...I loved this. We are always in such a hurry, aren't we? I adored this part: "the rippled and scarred bowl of you" --- amazing imagery =) Thanks for the read.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06325724692596441614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1735446301837589358.post-87255937395997177082011-08-10T13:34:38.740-04:002011-08-10T13:34:38.740-04:00I ADORE this. You convey the learning curve of a m...I ADORE this. You convey the learning curve of a man for whom the world was an oyster, smooth and salty and satisfying. Love it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12460881702249079009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1735446301837589358.post-34224592720002979752011-08-10T13:30:28.499-04:002011-08-10T13:30:28.499-04:00Glad you posted it...the chunks of life bitten off...Glad you posted it...the chunks of life bitten off in youth..to the point of choking...we mellow, we learn to sip and savor...very nice Joe...bkmsigned...bkmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03558304976280070986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1735446301837589358.post-48033024278968570082011-08-10T09:54:00.720-04:002011-08-10T09:54:00.720-04:00Wonderful expression, and something that I think m...Wonderful expression, and something that I think most of us can relate to. Seems like we all start out trying to devour until we figure out it doesn't really yield the results we want. Great piece...I love the way you use this straightforward language making your words appear simple, yet underneath there is a powerful often profound message. Much enjoyed!emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08514349657575238498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1735446301837589358.post-27191503396691103482011-08-10T08:18:23.042-04:002011-08-10T08:18:23.042-04:00A great read Joe.
As someone long past being a ...A great read Joe.<br />As someone long past being a 'rapacious predator' I'm now doing my very best to slow life down and enjoy each moment.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1735446301837589358.post-48437597419877473712011-08-10T07:29:53.597-04:002011-08-10T07:29:53.597-04:00I really appreciated this - ;D Shah .XI really appreciated this - ;D Shah .XShah Whartonhttp://wordsinsync.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1735446301837589358.post-55042225819283437782011-08-10T07:12:59.070-04:002011-08-10T07:12:59.070-04:00Slow and steady wins the race...if we took the Tor...Slow and steady wins the race...if we took the Tortoise and the Hare a little more seriously as children, perhaps we wouldn't race through those early years, ravishing and consuming. (Good words choices, eh?) Another real and wonderful write, friend...but I think I already told you that! You be the host with the most, Joe! Awesome intro tonight as well :)Tashtoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15847190224960829574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1735446301837589358.post-35676909747668509662011-08-10T05:53:37.449-04:002011-08-10T05:53:37.449-04:00Ah, this is lovely Joe! "the rippled and sca...Ah, this is lovely Joe! "the rippled and scarred bowl of you" what a line! You are savoring fine old wine here...the passion of youth is wonderful...but so is the slower, savoring of the deeper, richer flavor of maturity. Excelsior!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1735446301837589358.post-52998372085327894772011-08-09T23:44:03.493-04:002011-08-09T23:44:03.493-04:00I love this one, Joe, especially,
"but they...I love this one, Joe, especially, <br /><br />"but they have also taught me to nibble <br />and sip at life, as well as at<br />the rippled and scarred bowl of you."<br /><br />What great images to sustain your theme :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01547380098561803645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1735446301837589358.post-9716479248883527012011-08-09T23:14:19.138-04:002011-08-09T23:14:19.138-04:00Excellent point of view and write. Great tempo an...Excellent point of view and write. Great tempo and message.Henry Clemmonshttp://henryclemmonspoet.blogspot.com/2011/08/look-away-please.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1735446301837589358.post-36025086774218044192011-08-09T22:15:22.685-04:002011-08-09T22:15:22.685-04:00Nice one. I love:
" I’m not sure if it is to ...Nice one. I love:<br />" I’m not sure if it is to savor them <br />as I never did in my youth,<br />or just to make such moments last longer."Joanne Young Elliotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14431836725661024756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1735446301837589358.post-36488607149146365992011-08-09T21:49:42.378-04:002011-08-09T21:49:42.378-04:00Nice toothy imagery here, with a great lesson in m...Nice toothy imagery here, with a great lesson in moderation and appreciation.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1735446301837589358.post-65384475898387913792011-08-09T21:35:21.722-04:002011-08-09T21:35:21.722-04:00Thank you for hosting a marvelous evening of engag...Thank you for hosting a marvelous evening of engaging poetry and for sharing your hard won wisdom with us.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1735446301837589358.post-78909788889437974962011-08-09T21:07:27.148-04:002011-08-09T21:07:27.148-04:00Joe, Really enjoyed this poem, and especially like...Joe, Really enjoyed this poem, and especially liked the quiet pondering at the end:<br /><br />'I’m not sure if it is to savor them <br />as I never did in my youth,<br />or just to make such moments last longer.'<br /><br />Why not both, perhaps? A wonderful piece, so glad you shared this.Ginny Brannanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15298060016652737538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1735446301837589358.post-71275158405941376312011-08-09T20:59:54.138-04:002011-08-09T20:59:54.138-04:00You have a great hook and it pulled me right throu...You have a great hook and it pulled me right through. Well done!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1735446301837589358.post-30317334576926002362011-08-09T20:02:25.094-04:002011-08-09T20:02:25.094-04:00I see wisdom in your words...I see wisdom in your words...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1735446301837589358.post-5004576919863796612011-08-09T19:27:39.092-04:002011-08-09T19:27:39.092-04:00Greed is the enemy of all good things, and unlearn...Greed is the enemy of all good things, and unlearning it at whatever age can only make life richer--i love the economy of words here, and the very fine hand in the imagery as well. Your opening two lines just rocked me, and every line thereafter kept it coming to a perfect finish.hedgewitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13090696134322515899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1735446301837589358.post-35020343847082598352011-08-09T19:15:32.899-04:002011-08-09T19:15:32.899-04:00the rippled and scarred bowl of you... love this, ...the rippled and scarred bowl of you... love this, very often refer to myself as an empty bowl.<br /><br />i really liked your poem, very honest and heartfelt.mrs mediocrityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01021079985184737831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1735446301837589358.post-18915077855979636722011-08-09T19:05:21.544-04:002011-08-09T19:05:21.544-04:00"the rippled and scarred bowl of you." w..."the rippled and scarred bowl of you." who is "you" this second person came out of nowhere.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1735446301837589358.post-711695132193879622011-08-09T19:02:20.803-04:002011-08-09T19:02:20.803-04:00When you gulp you don't taste, plus - indigest...When you gulp you don't taste, plus - indigestion!Mark Kerstetterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13307987573435067415noreply@blogger.com