tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4192092613796233894.post8258653944196936264..comments2023-06-09T04:25:11.266-07:00Comments on Going for coffee...: He takes me to a place...Jo-Anne Teal (jtvancouver)http://www.blogger.com/profile/10560042112608893203noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4192092613796233894.post-79373816698425646112012-05-24T16:15:57.412-07:002012-05-24T16:15:57.412-07:00John, dear John, I am proud of my writing and I...John, dear John, I am proud of my writing and I'm proud to be attempting poetry which, as you know, is a new challenge for me. I do think this piece turned out well and I feel it does convey the feelings that I wanted to portray. When I read it back, to me it sounds like my writing, it seems to have my writing voice.<br /><br />Thank you again for your generous and kind words. I don't think I'll ever reach the heights of poetry life that you mention but it certainly warms my heart to receive such a lovely compliment!Jo-Anne (jtvancouver)http://www.goingforcoffee.blogspot.canoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4192092613796233894.post-31757104131720024642012-05-24T14:22:17.732-07:002012-05-24T14:22:17.732-07:00It seems to me that you've conveyed the act of...It seems to me that you've conveyed the act of love, not in an overtly sensual way - although it drops a subtle hint in that direction - but in a very intelligent way. It certainly seems to debunk lust but celebrates the true meaning of love, which is overwhelming in the moment and at the same time promises to be enduring!<br /><br />That seems horribly analytical, but isn't meant to be that way! I agree with all the other comments written above. This is good poetry that is also both direct and subtle, using clearly understandable language and metaphor in equal measure. Above all else it is your poetry, Jo-Anne, and you should be very proud of what you've produced here in short time.<br /><br />But then I think you were a published poet or laureate in your former life, because if these are your first attempts, then the heavens only know how good you will be in the near future.poetjanstiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07366592443925617507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4192092613796233894.post-75809590751541314592012-05-24T12:06:24.570-07:002012-05-24T12:06:24.570-07:00My dear Louise, thank you for your continued suppo...My dear Louise, thank you for your continued support with all things poetic. You are an amazing person and poet! Many hugs!! :))Jo-Anne Teal (jtvancouver)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10560042112608893203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4192092613796233894.post-49961838966130845742012-05-24T12:05:11.860-07:002012-05-24T12:05:11.860-07:00Really appreciate you reading and commenting Lisa!...Really appreciate you reading and commenting Lisa! I can tell from your writing and from that lovely photo on your blog, you have a special relationship. Thank you so much for your kind words!Jo-Anne Teal (jtvancouver)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10560042112608893203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4192092613796233894.post-75480863319231998892012-05-24T12:03:48.813-07:002012-05-24T12:03:48.813-07:00Thank you Quirina, it always makes me happy to see...Thank you Quirina, it always makes me happy to see a comment from you. As you know, I admire your work very much. Thank you my friend for your lovely words.((Hugs!))Jo-Anne Teal (jtvancouver)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10560042112608893203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4192092613796233894.post-12452124729377673782012-05-24T07:28:20.573-07:002012-05-24T07:28:20.573-07:00A truly beautiful poem, Jo-Anne! Spoken from the h...A truly beautiful poem, Jo-Anne! Spoken from the heart and woven with silver threads....exquisite.....you have oodles of talent & I hope you'll write more. *huge hugs* :)Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18216734722467789412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4192092613796233894.post-86469062503666211062012-05-24T05:06:52.978-07:002012-05-24T05:06:52.978-07:00Gorgeous imagery! I could really feel my own relat...Gorgeous imagery! I could really feel my own relationship within your words. My favourite line is: 'Thoughts interpreted by us into a language unique...' I love when your communication level can supercede normality!Lisa Shambrookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12767127776898278402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4192092613796233894.post-83097255225739961712012-05-24T02:03:39.408-07:002012-05-24T02:03:39.408-07:00Oh Chris, thank you my dear. Your words of support...Oh Chris, thank you my dear. Your words of support always mean a lot to me.<br /><br />Unfortunately, I must correct you on one point. Steve Winwood's lovely hair doesn't come anywhere close to comparing to the beauty of your luscious locks. :))Jo-Anne Teal (jtvancouver)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10560042112608893203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4192092613796233894.post-9542153762889401532012-05-24T01:22:11.675-07:002012-05-24T01:22:11.675-07:00Absolutely exquisite! I love the way your metaphor...Absolutely exquisite! I love the way your metaphor twists with your language. Very well done, Jo-Anne. :-)Quirinahttp://themindssky.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4192092613796233894.post-17371481811563825562012-05-24T00:43:14.723-07:002012-05-24T00:43:14.723-07:00Beautiful poem, Jo, and KD is right. Really well d...Beautiful poem, Jo, and KD is right. Really well done and thank you for sharing it with your readers :)<br />And I like that Stevie Winwood fellow - his hair is almost as nice as mine!Chris Jameshttp://www.chrisjames.eunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4192092613796233894.post-15999418544413273142012-05-23T21:25:48.832-07:002012-05-23T21:25:48.832-07:00I don't know what to say to such a dear commen...I don't know what to say to such a dear comment except - thank you so very much, my friend.Jo-Anne Teal (jtvancouver)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10560042112608893203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4192092613796233894.post-22317919717753549392012-05-23T21:15:51.620-07:002012-05-23T21:15:51.620-07:00You have style. They can't teach that.You have style. They can't teach that.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18232414333153665126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4192092613796233894.post-68605912623606841292012-05-23T20:36:21.611-07:002012-05-23T20:36:21.611-07:00Thanks Stacy. I really appreciate your lovely comm...Thanks Stacy. I really appreciate your lovely comments!Jo-Anne Teal (jtvancouver)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10560042112608893203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4192092613796233894.post-26940757638019890782012-05-23T19:57:45.199-07:002012-05-23T19:57:45.199-07:00Wow! Truly talented. Terrific imagery and emotion ...Wow! Truly talented. Terrific imagery and emotion in this poem. I loved it, so close to my heart, in terms of passion and the love of the Other who is our match. Delightful!Stacy Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13725893049379422490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4192092613796233894.post-26371725000424677492012-05-23T19:33:55.839-07:002012-05-23T19:33:55.839-07:00Ah dear Angie, thank you so much. I am enjoying tr...Ah dear Angie, thank you so much. I am enjoying trying poetry - another new challenge!Jo-Anne Teal (jtvancouver)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10560042112608893203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4192092613796233894.post-52258527595887493322012-05-23T19:13:01.807-07:002012-05-23T19:13:01.807-07:00What an amazingly beautiful poem! You can hear the...What an amazingly beautiful poem! You can hear the passion just dripping from each line. <br /><br />'If only we could discover this elusive dream' I love it :)<br /> <br />You are so talented Jo-Anne!Angie Richmondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03427286424394081888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4192092613796233894.post-6043431184457379012012-05-23T17:10:20.071-07:002012-05-23T17:10:20.071-07:00Thank you dear Lillie. I'm always a bit tentat...Thank you dear Lillie. I'm always a bit tentative posting a poem because it's such a new writing form for me; yet, a few of the images just flowed & seemed to fit with the feeling I wanted to express in this piece. Thanks for always being so supportive.Jo-Anne Teal (jtvancouver)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10560042112608893203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4192092613796233894.post-77550378181976745212012-05-23T16:46:28.842-07:002012-05-23T16:46:28.842-07:00'Passion burns reality to ash' is so lovel...'Passion burns reality to ash' is so lovely! This piece to me is such a beautiful tale of that intangible thing we want love and passion to be; taking us to a place free of worries and full of hope. Gorgeous!!Lillie McFerrinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05367116687588265202noreply@blogger.com