tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post6216931303535123116..comments2024-03-17T12:30:03.009-05:00Comments on Teaching Authors--6 Children's Authors Who Also Teach Writing: Light Winter's Darkness this Poetry Friday!Carmela Martinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15543808551988338496noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-66111348480544621742012-12-23T01:58:17.047-06:002012-12-23T01:58:17.047-06:00Howdy, Readers, far and wide!
Be sure to hop ov...Howdy, Readers, far and wide!<br /> <br />Be sure to hop over to Heidi Mordhorst's Juicy Little Universe post on the Solstice. Heidi's heads-up about her coming post inspired mine:<br />http://myjuicylittleuniverse.blogspot.com/2012/12/poetry-friday-light-darkest-night.html<br /><br />Tabatha--we probably share that feeling of fragility and of the preciousness of life...thank goodness your dad is thriving!<br /><br />Author Amok (aka Laura): yes, the sun is there, whether we can see her or not...<br /><br />Laura...short poems with zest are my favorites, too...I often write longer ones that I wish I could cook down...<br /><br />Tara and Mary Lee, so nice to see you here again!<br /><br />xxx<br /><br />April Halprin Waylandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10760393691320267240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-29224683638663351132012-12-22T15:30:41.163-06:002012-12-22T15:30:41.163-06:00Love that tidbit about the 5th night of Hanukkah!Love that tidbit about the 5th night of Hanukkah!Mary Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09078793537148794310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-46380762231484937032012-12-22T08:44:15.814-06:002012-12-22T08:44:15.814-06:00A lovely poem of hope and reassurance...just a per...A lovely poem of hope and reassurance...just a perfect accompaniment to the video of Shami lighting the candles. All the best to you, April! Tara @ A Teaching Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07195982194362559883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-17597226759239498242012-12-22T08:37:17.639-06:002012-12-22T08:37:17.639-06:00Yes! The light is always there, even though someti...Yes! The light is always there, even though sometimes we are blinded by grief and can't see it. Thank you for this loveliness, April. Short poems that pack a major punch are my favorites--and yours is one!laurasalashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13807781795919555208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-4592352537951593182012-12-22T07:18:11.338-06:002012-12-22T07:18:11.338-06:00Hi, April--I'm back to say once again how much...Hi, April--I'm back to say once again how much I like this little, basic reassurance for young ones--though we can't always see it, the light is there, with evidence all around. Loved that video, too. Thank you for joining in the Solstice edition of PF!Heidi Mordhorsthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09902158336083356337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-35109351558700267112012-12-21T07:12:50.314-06:002012-12-21T07:12:50.314-06:00Happy holidays, April. I've been thinking abou...Happy holidays, April. I've been thinking about how the Sun is always there, whether or not it is visible to us. Loved your little light poem.Author Amokhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13636391982938592789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-17786134846983063922012-12-21T06:53:27.113-06:002012-12-21T06:53:27.113-06:00My father also had a heart attack this year and is...My father also had a heart attack this year and is doing well. It's amazing, isn't it? Your poem is very reassuring. All best in 2013, April!Tabathahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14367572663591077922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-22684423256329475402012-12-16T00:41:18.939-06:002012-12-16T00:41:18.939-06:00Carmela, Jama, JoAnn and Iza,
Thanks for your supp...Carmela, Jama, JoAnn and Iza,<br />Thanks for your support and loving words! I can feel those good vibes all the way on the West coast!<br /><br />Margaret, I'm so glad you did the poetry exercise. I love that you called it refreshing.April Halprin Waylandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10760393691320267240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-2870907081651584262012-12-15T06:37:52.229-06:002012-12-15T06:37:52.229-06:00Such a simple poem with such a powerful message, I...Such a simple poem with such a powerful message, I am here. Happy Hanukkah to you and your family. Much to celebrate! I did the poetry exercise. Thanks! It was a refreshing workout.Margaret Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04434866104385187658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-60924665535744049162012-12-14T22:48:37.124-06:002012-12-14T22:48:37.124-06:00How beautiful and comforting! And so happy your hu...How beautiful and comforting! And so happy your husband, best friend made it through. What a scare! Happy holidays!izahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11636521729428353612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-17461071933500068862012-12-14T10:45:34.755-06:002012-12-14T10:45:34.755-06:00I love the comforting thought of "I am here, ...I love the comforting thought of "I am here, I am here." The "triumph of light over darkness" helps me remember that these short, dark December days will start growing longer and brighter soon. In spite of the cold, light heralds the start of a brand-new year.<br /><br />Happy, happy holidays to you, your family, and all the Teaching Authors!JoAnn Early Mackenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17812079420917080829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-78541591599100347522012-12-14T10:29:44.282-06:002012-12-14T10:29:44.282-06:00What a wonderful post -- surely you must realize Y...What a wonderful post -- surely you must realize YOU are a light to so many of us. Shine on, dear April and Happy Hanukkah. So happy you and your family overcame the obstacles, met the challenges, and are doing okay. The light of hope still burning bright!jamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07859083373087448194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-36841945631607881092012-12-14T09:48:49.348-06:002012-12-14T09:48:49.348-06:00Knowing what your family's been through recent...Knowing what your family's been through recently makes this lovely poem especially poignant. Thanks so much for sharing it with us, April.Carmela Martinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15543808551988338496noreply@blogger.com