tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6343349006357324362.post8617929206541608400..comments2024-03-02T08:53:13.969-05:00Comments on The Poem Farm: Family Photographs, Family StoriesAmy LVhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16625469276544426664noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6343349006357324362.post-274279423811597262019-02-25T16:22:53.997-05:002019-02-25T16:22:53.997-05:00Anna Elsa sure looks like a spunky person–she has ...Anna Elsa sure looks like a spunky person–she has a catch-me-if-you-can look in her eye. Beautiful imagery of remembering your family in your poem Amy. And yes, life is too brief–thanks also for remembering Paul B. Janeczko, I'm looking forward to spending more time in the books of his I haven't read yet.Michelle Koganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02575814872372518994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6343349006357324362.post-6928488514747266002019-02-24T08:02:13.026-05:002019-02-24T08:02:13.026-05:00I share your longing to be able to climb up my fam...I share your longing to be able to climb up my family tree and meet the women and men who made me!Mary Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09078793537148794310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6343349006357324362.post-21407287556432239462019-02-23T14:57:35.677-05:002019-02-23T14:57:35.677-05:00I like that spark in her eyes and fun in her pose....I like that spark in her eyes and fun in her pose. A woman who's passed down a little something to you, no doubt. Brenda at FriendlyFairyTaleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13368709489341876324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6343349006357324362.post-66898867608014127522019-02-23T10:48:44.134-05:002019-02-23T10:48:44.134-05:00Gosh, I love this....and it SO relates to what I&q...Gosh, I love this....and it SO relates to what I"m working on for my March 8th International Women's Day poem(s). Incredible photo. Who wouldn't want to be related to someone with such a carefree smile. I feel like you've met her in this poem.Linda Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00833034575304594924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6343349006357324362.post-80510142607546985422019-02-22T21:41:26.115-05:002019-02-22T21:41:26.115-05:00What a wonderful photo! Your great-grandmother'...What a wonderful photo! Your great-grandmother's spunk comes through loud and clear! I love your poem. My mother is the last of her generation and sometimes when we reminisce we sadly realize there's no one left to ask about forgotten details. Thank you, too, for your lovely words about Paul Janeczko.Catherine Flynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00390699128046569127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6343349006357324362.post-56617487782924483042019-02-22T19:16:45.959-05:002019-02-22T19:16:45.959-05:00I say that Aunt Elsa is quite the sassy young lady...I say that Aunt Elsa is quite the sassy young lady filled with self-confidence and charm. She is "still here with you, floating over your shoulder, coursing through your veins." (loved those lines) It is so exciting to trace your family and write about theancestors like you did. Carol Varsalonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02589714711155938528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6343349006357324362.post-43607326447193529792019-02-22T18:48:22.645-05:002019-02-22T18:48:22.645-05:00As mentioned in my host post, I see YOU in that fe...As mentioned in my host post, I see YOU in that fetching photo, for sure. You all favor each other, and - that sass! LOVE. Thank you for the gracious remembrances of Paul Janeczko, too - we can't take any days for granted, can we? XO Robyn Hood Blackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07279289715664168026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6343349006357324362.post-7740716358616996702019-02-22T15:04:58.118-05:002019-02-22T15:04:58.118-05:00Anna Elsa has a spark, doesn't she? I'm su...Anna Elsa has a spark, doesn't she? I'm sure your great grandchildren will think that about you. <br />I especially like those last two lines. Tabathahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14367572663591077922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6343349006357324362.post-77763946915917787952019-02-22T14:26:59.858-05:002019-02-22T14:26:59.858-05:00Funny you should write about a great grandmother s...Funny you should write about a great grandmother since I was just thinking about mine yesterday. I have memories of visiting her at my (great) Uncle Oliver and Aunt Lula's house. I was wondering if she died then or was just ill at that time. Time to check in with my cousin Billie who might know. Love the idea of you shimmying up those branches, Amy,to meet your dear ones.Ramonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15929914252480696798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6343349006357324362.post-20946697044361284472019-02-22T12:26:15.415-05:002019-02-22T12:26:15.415-05:00I do love those old pictures of family, Amy, looki...I do love those old pictures of family, Amy, looking into their eyes, wishing, as you wrote, "to kiss them back to life". I've ordered this latest book by Paul Janeczko, a sad order, but I did see there would be more! His life's work touched many, including me! Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6343349006357324362.post-45957578489858670332019-02-22T06:26:09.418-05:002019-02-22T06:26:09.418-05:00Appreciations for the words about the wonderful Pa...Appreciations for the words about the wonderful Paul Janeczko & the tip off about his new book next month, Amy. So sad to lose this giant. <br /><br />Your great- (many grates-) ancestor's carte vista is a hoot. Not only her those direct eyes, but look at her back to camera, jaunty hands-on-hips pose. Appreciations for sharing your family tree quatrain - it's lovely. And this post makes me want to pull out a box of our dusty heirloom photographs to mine them for hidden poems. jan godown anninohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00091996699597066230noreply@blogger.com