tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3313195297275159246.post1201903625947427856..comments2023-11-07T07:53:32.305+11:00Comments on The Passionate Crone (poetry): Light in the Garden of Inner DarknessRosemary Nissen-Wadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05913841031559499568noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3313195297275159246.post-29553848331911941612016-04-24T10:07:18.619+10:002016-04-24T10:07:18.619+10:00The intricate weaving of light and dark images, im...The intricate weaving of light and dark images, impressions and achingly, deep reflections is beautifully crafted. The little cat seems to pitter-patter through the piece, as if in pursuit of that evocative, coalescing thread that leads the way out of the dark labyrinth. Wonderful writing! Wendy Bourkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09475940407969993348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3313195297275159246.post-55447476754517245372016-04-19T02:09:56.282+10:002016-04-19T02:09:56.282+10:00I love the imagery here! :)I love the imagery here! :)Preeti S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08367363156339655332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3313195297275159246.post-89634566508030889692016-04-18T11:34:13.868+10:002016-04-18T11:34:13.868+10:00Even though we long for it, the light can seem so ...Even though we long for it, the light can seem so hard to find. Thank heaven for little furred creatures who need our attention and give without thought.<br /><br />ElizabethAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3313195297275159246.post-68390827270256510032016-04-18T08:14:03.064+10:002016-04-18T08:14:03.064+10:00I like 'Instead, a delicate feline arrives in...I like 'Instead, a delicate feline arrives in my life. ' ~ it feels so in a <br />counterweight of possible searches...and so balanced with all above. Just marvelous piece.humbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00106270909713851811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3313195297275159246.post-4534821210854728942016-04-18T07:03:33.532+10:002016-04-18T07:03:33.532+10:00I love the juxtaposition of darkness and light in ...I love the juxtaposition of darkness and light in this piece and especially that a black cat brings light :-) Yes, indeed they do!C.C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16393100446679896378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3313195297275159246.post-225208503535857232016-04-18T05:09:32.848+10:002016-04-18T05:09:32.848+10:00...all deservingly said. :-)
ZQ...all deservingly said. :-)<br />ZQZQhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08521836993023109556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3313195297275159246.post-26294308233476656292016-04-18T03:22:08.136+10:002016-04-18T03:22:08.136+10:00one has to let the light in very consciously to co...one has to let the light in very consciously to come out of that abyssSuyashJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06332045821743367072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3313195297275159246.post-91094122605864469432016-04-18T03:01:26.247+10:002016-04-18T03:01:26.247+10:00Beautiful....
"a delicate feline arrives in m...Beautiful....<br />"a delicate feline arrives in my life. A gradual<br />trust is blossoming between us, fragrant. She is new, <br />she has nothing to do with my dark (she has her own). May the little cat protect and, dispel the inner darkness, and fill you with the resplendent light ...<br /> The poem leads to profound revelations of emotion. .. I love this, Rosemary!Panchalihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08832164041967778122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3313195297275159246.post-11344055045549229162016-04-18T01:50:17.416+10:002016-04-18T01:50:17.416+10:00My new favorite of yours! This I know:
"The ...My new favorite of yours! This I know:<br />"The inner dark is down so far deep, it seems<br />from above, a mild grey only, or a gentle gap . . .<br /><br />And the rest is revelation. Thank you!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05723639294340760325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3313195297275159246.post-41088669472899823162016-04-18T00:09:08.973+10:002016-04-18T00:09:08.973+10:00There are those days that are so dark and deep, no...There are those days that are so dark and deep, nothing can shine a light in we think...and then a little miracle happens by to give us one beam that shines brightly! Love this....Donna@LivingFromHappinesshttp://www.livingfromhappiness.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3313195297275159246.post-30377951783556897222016-04-17T23:51:09.911+10:002016-04-17T23:51:09.911+10:00the dark is the light, how nice!
your picture remi...the dark is the light, how nice!<br />your picture reminds me of a black cat that hangs around the compound of my workplace. it's eyes glow green in the dark. it's wary of people, but okay with me because my friend and some of the guards leave food for it. :)dsnake1https://www.blogger.com/profile/08724264906690080704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3313195297275159246.post-42763804405948973332016-04-17T23:12:06.028+10:002016-04-17T23:12:06.028+10:00It is only that, when day dawns, the extending sun...It is only that, when day dawns, the extending sunlight<br />slowly illuminates even abysses, even labyrinths<br /><br />In one's darkest hour there is always the silver lining the next day that accords salvation most sought after!<br /><br />Hankkaykualahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03240206222973305395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3313195297275159246.post-80168932021673489682016-04-17T18:52:50.422+10:002016-04-17T18:52:50.422+10:00I love how the title flows into the poem - like a ...I love how the title flows into the poem - like a cat's tail gently wrapping around our legs..quietly opening the words..this is a terrible cliche but we do indeed seem to need light in order to see the dark and vice versa..also made me think of the sea and plunging so deep the sun gets lost Jae Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11509244123008832611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3313195297275159246.post-33347575828568620532016-04-17T18:14:51.524+10:002016-04-17T18:14:51.524+10:00This completely resonates with me at this time.. I...This completely resonates with me at this time.. I love the line She is new, <br />she has nothing to do with my dark (she has her own)... it almost describes what I feel but had no words for. Thank you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3313195297275159246.post-59870405575983007892016-04-17T18:08:56.415+10:002016-04-17T18:08:56.415+10:00The last 2 lines say the ultimate truth of life :)...The last 2 lines say the ultimate truth of life :)Purba chakrabortyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726789340791239305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3313195297275159246.post-71743078202418920942016-04-17T17:56:50.416+10:002016-04-17T17:56:50.416+10:00And that light... The warmth it brings... The sola...And that light... The warmth it brings... The solace it gives... Nothing like that... U captured it nicely :)Locomentehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08173005313179202281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3313195297275159246.post-37662776311564513072016-04-17T16:41:27.165+10:002016-04-17T16:41:27.165+10:00Sweetly done. Cats can bring great solace. Inter...Sweetly done. Cats can bring great solace. Interspersed with feline indifference.J Cosmo Newberyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04459976320205444628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3313195297275159246.post-77850512948066877292016-04-17T09:19:50.276+10:002016-04-17T09:19:50.276+10:00I understand so well how a delicate feline can bri...I understand so well how a delicate feline can bring light into one's life. And that trust...that trust...can enrich life. And yes, she has nothing to do with your dark. SHE is a fresh start.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07366010389846904663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3313195297275159246.post-88304843839870678112016-04-17T01:22:15.488+10:002016-04-17T01:22:15.488+10:00the comforting fragrance of lavender and a pet to ...the comforting fragrance of lavender and a pet to befriend you, a delicious overture of words<br /><br />much love...Gillena Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09191865405561549074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3313195297275159246.post-11680090623915519732016-04-16T16:48:51.105+10:002016-04-16T16:48:51.105+10:00I love the fragrant-blossom connection between you...I love the fragrant-blossom connection between you and your black beauty...sweet...Sumana Royhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17333363799083094084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3313195297275159246.post-69176590713703976792016-04-16T11:23:51.953+10:002016-04-16T11:23:51.953+10:00How cool that she has white whiskers! I resonate w...How cool that she has white whiskers! I resonate with "you who are gone and never gone".....I love the arrival of your "delicate feline" who has her own dark, and the trust that is growing. So lovely.Sherry Blue Skyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10769154286598233146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3313195297275159246.post-23780867445647752942016-04-16T08:43:49.197+10:002016-04-16T08:43:49.197+10:00This is a good, Rosemary. My favorite lines are th...This is a good, Rosemary. My favorite lines are the first two--I love what they say about the cat in the poem, about black cats in general, and about the speaker's (and many people's) perception of what might be helpful, positive, and bright. Magaly Guerrerohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18295455026184103230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3313195297275159246.post-30911082314102545332016-04-16T05:10:24.391+10:002016-04-16T05:10:24.391+10:00Sad sweet and lovely Rosemary!!!Sad sweet and lovely Rosemary!!!Carrie Van Hornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11715648073882529202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3313195297275159246.post-20975127897363552632016-04-16T02:13:47.840+10:002016-04-16T02:13:47.840+10:00A wonderful take on the title and a really thought...A wonderful take on the title and a really thought-provoking poem. I was touched by the depths of emotion between the lines.Kerry O'Connorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00720862912375945249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3313195297275159246.post-30802967790092772872016-04-16T01:50:03.110+10:002016-04-16T01:50:03.110+10:00Goodness...this is as mysterious as thouse light w...Goodness...this is as mysterious as thouse light whiskers on this beautiful dark cat...I love the play of light and dark throughout, Rosemary...so deep.Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10124956200834969600noreply@blogger.com