tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1741504605630732992.post4410835748145763452..comments2023-10-12T20:59:49.473+07:00Comments on Elephant Small: CELEBRATEStan Skihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11963655096635414472noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1741504605630732992.post-12526146101580674452010-07-26T08:26:20.431+07:002010-07-26T08:26:20.431+07:00Thanks Erin; Glad you enjoyed it.Thanks Erin; Glad you enjoyed it.Stan Skihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963655096635414472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1741504605630732992.post-36159878542132854042010-07-25T23:40:08.472+07:002010-07-25T23:40:08.472+07:00I love what you've done here--and I'm a bi...I love what you've done here--and I'm a big Cohen fan, so this was a double treat for me.Erin Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03428693832930474044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1741504605630732992.post-22625063645095940502010-07-25T08:01:22.733+07:002010-07-25T08:01:22.733+07:00Thanks to:
Mary; The same could be said for many P...Thanks to:<br />Mary; The same could be said for many Poems, but I found it easier to relare to a song.<br />Carolee; We follow examples to attain our own voice.<br />Wayne; A great source of inspiration.Stan Skihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963655096635414472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1741504605630732992.post-74964140070899648202010-07-25T02:37:38.425+07:002010-07-25T02:37:38.425+07:00nicely done Stan......hard to BEAT Leonardnicely done Stan......hard to BEAT LeonardWayne Pitchkohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15376196523487344143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1741504605630732992.post-63566254759066009412010-07-25T00:49:26.905+07:002010-07-25T00:49:26.905+07:00yes, those images that last are the ones that fire...yes, those images that last are the ones that fire us up!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1741504605630732992.post-48910824890251831742010-07-24T21:02:04.786+07:002010-07-24T21:02:04.786+07:00I never tire of listen to the songs of Leonard Coh...I never tire of listen to the songs of Leonard Cohen, whether sung by him or someone else.<br /><br />I agree with your last stanza...the finished product improves with age. I always like to look back at my poems from an earlier period in time..and admittedly enjoy (most of) them.<br /><br />http://inthecornerofmyeye.blogspot.com/2010/07/turning-ten.htmlMaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07366010389846904663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1741504605630732992.post-71183678002758229712010-07-24T11:26:21.435+07:002010-07-24T11:26:21.435+07:00Thanks Tumblewords; I just make scary noises - I c...Thanks Tumblewords; I just make scary noises - I can whistle a bit though...Stan Skihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963655096635414472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1741504605630732992.post-75742385940063247332010-07-24T10:49:41.513+07:002010-07-24T10:49:41.513+07:00Wonderful choice. Cohen's one of my very favor...Wonderful choice. Cohen's one of my very favorite songwriter/singers. Your words inspire - do you sing?Tumblewords:https://www.blogger.com/profile/04279038951489894119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1741504605630732992.post-84018921664745255002010-07-24T08:00:11.101+07:002010-07-24T08:00:11.101+07:00Thanks to:
Joyce; I often use his influence in my ...Thanks to:<br />Joyce; I often use his influence in my writing.<br />Barbara; Familiarity doesn't always breed contempt.Stan Skihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963655096635414472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1741504605630732992.post-19090573596771845692010-07-24T03:25:24.377+07:002010-07-24T03:25:24.377+07:00Enjoying the Cohen.
I like your linking of words a...Enjoying the Cohen.<br />I like your linking of words and friends<br />and, yes, the effective line.<br />(not that the rest aren't...barbarahttp://briarcat.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1741504605630732992.post-80264978407585077212010-07-23T23:46:07.170+07:002010-07-23T23:46:07.170+07:00Happy Birthday! Love L. Cohen as well. And I thi...Happy Birthday! Love L. Cohen as well. And I think you were inspired.Joyce Ellen Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13494251587598676788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1741504605630732992.post-5434300354038380922010-07-23T22:58:37.951+07:002010-07-23T22:58:37.951+07:00Thanks to:
1sojournal; I couldn't think of an ...Thanks to:<br />1sojournal; I couldn't think of an approriate poem, so I chose a poet who I admire.<br />Rall; I heard you the first time :)<br />Pamela; I hope I did him justice.<br />Gautami; I had some inspirration...<br />Rob; ...but you sleep all the better for it... no doubt.Stan Skihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963655096635414472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1741504605630732992.post-37916412177484450052010-07-23T22:31:19.784+07:002010-07-23T22:31:19.784+07:00Wow Stan, very well written -- and Cohen, a week d...Wow Stan, very well written -- and Cohen, a week doesn't pass thank he doesn't serenade my insomnia, at least for a bit...<br /><br />...rob<br /><a href="http://www.image-verse.com/the-sudden-doe" rel="nofollow">Image & Verse</a>rob kistnerhttp://image-verse.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1741504605630732992.post-10000435544477766822010-07-23T22:18:11.991+07:002010-07-23T22:18:11.991+07:00You did a great job. It works so well.
cut and dr...You did a great job. It works so well.<br /><br /><a href="http://firmlyrooted.blogspot.com/2010/07/cut-and-dried.html" rel="nofollow">cut and dried</a>gautami tripathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04192356825699543613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1741504605630732992.post-47646465012987022002010-07-23T20:57:53.296+07:002010-07-23T20:57:53.296+07:00Stan Leonard Cohen is one of my favourites!
you h...Stan Leonard Cohen is one of my favourites! <br />you have done a fine job with prompt!<br />Pamelaflauberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18424439866515694972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1741504605630732992.post-69739227285690669832010-07-23T19:15:34.930+07:002010-07-23T19:15:34.930+07:00This is very good. Shall I compare thy poem to a
s...This is very good. Shall I compare thy poem to a<br />summer rose burst in rude ripe bloom? Leonard Cohen is first and foremost poet, I agree.<br />Wish I had done one to ' Famous Blue Raincoat'<br />now.What can I say? Enjoyed Enjoyed Enjoyed this.<br />(Enough repetition?:)rallentandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06980559347805844568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1741504605630732992.post-90199913534663600362010-07-23T17:07:43.897+07:002010-07-23T17:07:43.897+07:00Especially like this verse:
"And time spent c...Especially like this verse:<br />"And time spent changing plans<br />Perfecting formats, rhythm spans<br />Internal rhyme; worth every dime<br />Each patient moment<br /><br />I have often used music as an influence and a prompt for writing. You do it well. My favorite Leonard Cohen song is Joan of Arc, perhaps because of the poetry within it. <br /><br />ElizabethAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1741504605630732992.post-57792440256893200302010-07-23T16:44:02.951+07:002010-07-23T16:44:02.951+07:00Thanks Derrick; I mentioned it in case anyone had ...Thanks Derrick; I mentioned it in case anyone had the same problem.<br />And a song rather than a poem... I think Cohen is well known for the time and trouble he takes over his choice of words used in his songs as well as his poems.Stan Skihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963655096635414472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1741504605630732992.post-29478239813809837482010-07-23T16:22:51.680+07:002010-07-23T16:22:51.680+07:00You've used the influence of Cohen's song ...You've used the influence of Cohen's song very well, Stan. I sure likes rhythm and rhyme myself! Sorry if you had a prob commenting on mine. Can't see the glitch at my end but Blogger is very selective!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00861397533660827678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1741504605630732992.post-33118778792473620522010-07-23T14:10:01.307+07:002010-07-23T14:10:01.307+07:00Thanks Francis; A few examples of what can make po...Thanks Francis; A few examples of what can make poetry work for me.Stan Skihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963655096635414472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1741504605630732992.post-49561891304850496532010-07-23T04:50:25.410+07:002010-07-23T04:50:25.410+07:00I'm the same way, it's hard to single out ...I'm the same way, it's hard to single out any one poem as a favorite. So many have had an influence. You've come up with a very good description of what makes a good poem for me also.Francis Scudellarihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01008685302028451297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1741504605630732992.post-89202970897110295072010-07-22T07:52:44.267+07:002010-07-22T07:52:44.267+07:00Thanks Brenda; I couldn't choose a favourite p...Thanks Brenda; I couldn't choose a favourite poem - there are so many, for so many different reasons - so I chose a song, by a poet.Stan Skihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963655096635414472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1741504605630732992.post-65521002385555090362010-07-22T07:09:06.172+07:002010-07-22T07:09:06.172+07:00The repetition makes your words effective. ;-) Tha...The repetition makes your words effective. ;-) Thanks for the link to Cohen's song. Poems about writing are some of my favorite. Well done.brenda whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00846306414656375463noreply@blogger.com