tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post3896923085715758970..comments2024-03-28T05:56:52.754-07:00Comments on The Weaver of Grass: Anniversary.The Weaver of Grasshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-60053032613234843232009-06-08T22:00:52.273-07:002009-06-08T22:00:52.273-07:00I'm so terribly late in seeing this, Weaver, a...I'm so terribly late in seeing this, Weaver, and I don't imagine you'll see my comment. That is a fine commemoration of the day. And how wonderful that he was spared.<br /><br />I've been doing research lately into France, 1940, and the aftereffects of Dunkirk played a role in the refugee smuggling down south. I'm hoping to write about this, next. Thank you for the emotional insight. Your brother and sister must have been a great deal older than you, as mine was.Babette Fraser Halehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16801971149305731956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-32657917499856107872009-06-05T19:48:14.783-07:002009-06-05T19:48:14.783-07:00Poignant words Weaver that reach right into one...Poignant words Weaver that reach right into one's heart...Janice Thomsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02506920585319893814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-57364726224937429632009-06-04T20:28:59.169-07:002009-06-04T20:28:59.169-07:00oh weaver, the memory, photo, & poem are beaut...oh weaver, the memory, photo, & poem are beautiful. Thanks for sharing. This world is a marvel; joy, sorrow, desperation, and redemption. 18 is so young.Red Cloverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11905304732342794946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-87267783842409579602009-06-04T14:25:15.419-07:002009-06-04T14:25:15.419-07:00There's a simplicity and a narrative directnes...There's a simplicity and a narrative directness about this that is very moving, Pat. It works.<br /><br />DickAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-44447199600501779772009-06-04T13:27:56.405-07:002009-06-04T13:27:56.405-07:00Is that you in the photo, Weaver? Did he carry yo...Is that you in the photo, Weaver? Did he carry your dear face with him?<br /><br />To me it doesn't read like a poem, it reads like a story, a history and it is rich and welcome. Thank you for that.Woman in a Windowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14747858840088922077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-37943666142462123152009-06-04T11:28:44.430-07:002009-06-04T11:28:44.430-07:00Actually I love this poem, because it tells a stor...Actually I love this poem, because it tells a story. It's good! The other poem is more difficult to understand.Thanks for sharing this memory. Have a great day!Reader Wilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06384603525251159272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-35453479930970998152009-06-04T11:23:37.343-07:002009-06-04T11:23:37.343-07:00The poem describe bits and pieces of what you expe...The poem describe bits and pieces of what you experienced and is vivid. I really hope that you keep this one as a momento, even though you think it's not good.<br />What a wonderful treasure to have the photo that your brother carried with him throughout the war.Jeannette StGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07951617490107614687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-88154727786251484482009-06-04T09:39:51.864-07:002009-06-04T09:39:51.864-07:00Good point Mistlethrush - I don't think the la...Good point Mistlethrush - I don't think the last two lines are needed - as you say the sentiments in them are implied - always the best way with poetry, wouldn't you agree?The Weaver of Grasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-4133924779099029162009-06-04T07:13:58.538-07:002009-06-04T07:13:58.538-07:00I, too, grew up with those evocative rooks, old hy...I, too, grew up with those evocative rooks, old hymn books and black fen soil (my rooks, soil and churches were in rural Norfolk); but thanks to the stalwart service and sacrifice of our respective relations (& thousands of others), youngsters of my generation were able to grow up in relative peace. <br /><br />How grateful I am, therefore, to those who served to bring about stability, justice and freedom. Your poem and photo complement each other perfectly and in a very moving way.Caroline Gillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05203454486693014969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-42004254527358155742009-06-04T00:38:42.384-07:002009-06-04T00:38:42.384-07:00Nothing 'rubbish' or 'rotten' abou...Nothing 'rubbish' or 'rotten' about it just full of vivid images.<br /><br />Do you need the last two lines? The preceding two already imply it also they make a stronger ending.Mistlethrushhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16051761614198488243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-63954870379270848312009-06-03T22:38:09.089-07:002009-06-03T22:38:09.089-07:00Thank you so much for a beautiful poem. My late fa...Thank you so much for a beautiful poem. My late father returned from Dunkirk and was a proud member of the Dunkirk Veterans Association - now sadly disbanded I believe.Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01097990715636294118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-87700958362063121932009-06-03T21:55:21.994-07:002009-06-03T21:55:21.994-07:00The poem is really lovely. You have a serious tal...The poem is really lovely. You have a serious talent, you know. And I adore both of the photos you've posted. You appear to have looked just the same all your life! Isn't it wonderful to gaze into the eyes of oneself as a child?<br /><br />I just watched a movie about Winston Churchill concerning Dunkirk. Such a remarkable event.Pamela Terry and Edwardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12746603636884819522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-81109128826744069202009-06-03T19:54:03.744-07:002009-06-03T19:54:03.744-07:00Oh, you are nobly modest-your poem a gift!Oh, you are nobly modest-your poem a gift!Cloudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05853753108637831069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-59639882865897664342009-06-03T19:53:12.499-07:002009-06-03T19:53:12.499-07:00A very noble post. What a privlege to share it. Th...A very noble post. What a privlege to share it. Thank you!!<br />An incredible moment- and YOU were part of it!<br />I honor you and appreciate your sharing, Dear.<br />You are invited to my virtual tribute tomorrow (weds) at my blog if you are able. aloha friendCloudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05853753108637831069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-88013647924989762009-06-03T17:09:59.109-07:002009-06-03T17:09:59.109-07:00Touching poem. There are so many beautiful phrases...Touching poem. There are so many beautiful phrases and moving moments. Wonderful!Sethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05870075379758015838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-36226979964586558242009-06-03T16:38:47.304-07:002009-06-03T16:38:47.304-07:00I forgot to say, thanks for your tips on putting p...I forgot to say, thanks for your tips on putting photos on your blog. I thought I needed to scan and I'm surprised how clear your photos appear.gleanerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11826401785165112918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-8585455426911403412009-06-03T16:22:09.221-07:002009-06-03T16:22:09.221-07:00Beautiful and tender poem and story.Beautiful and tender poem and story.gleanerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11826401785165112918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-18356559477980126102009-06-03T14:55:38.110-07:002009-06-03T14:55:38.110-07:00I wish my rotten poems were as good as that.In fac...I wish my rotten poems were as good as that.In fact I wish my good poems were as good as that!Totalfeckineejithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05352708391465031655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-44265540533354608122009-06-03T13:55:35.989-07:002009-06-03T13:55:35.989-07:00A perfect poem.
vivid, specific and heartfelt.
so ...A perfect poem.<br />vivid, specific and heartfelt.<br />so lovely.Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03964291132366262298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-55701299885092148772009-06-03T13:19:59.981-07:002009-06-03T13:19:59.981-07:00Jinksy, Helen and Leenie - thanks for saying such ...Jinksy, Helen and Leenie - thanks for saying such nice things - I do appreciate your bloggy friendships.The Weaver of Grasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-69572323204360021032009-06-03T13:19:04.225-07:002009-06-03T13:19:04.225-07:00Thanks for visiting Jules. Shall pop over and rea...Thanks for visiting Jules. Shall pop over and read your blog in a few moments. Glad you liked today's post.The Weaver of Grasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-7413834557701639342009-06-03T13:18:05.023-07:002009-06-03T13:18:05.023-07:00Teresa and Cathy - thanks for the comments. Glad ...Teresa and Cathy - thanks for the comments. Glad you liked the poem.The Weaver of Grasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-16035766049240056532009-06-03T13:17:03.109-07:002009-06-03T13:17:03.109-07:00Heather - I think I was too young to realise the d...Heather - I think I was too young to realise the dangers my brother was in, and I think my parents did a marvellous job of keeping their worries from me.The Weaver of Grasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-15307623113303931012009-06-03T13:16:05.877-07:002009-06-03T13:16:05.877-07:00Thanks Scribe - your comments are always appreciat...Thanks Scribe - your comments are always appreciated.The Weaver of Grasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-50388361547164248892009-06-03T13:15:26.382-07:002009-06-03T13:15:26.382-07:00Thanks for the comments Rowan.Thanks for the comments Rowan.The Weaver of Grasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.com