tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3313195297275159246.post356356930726657339..comments2023-11-07T07:53:32.305+11:00Comments on The Passionate Crone (poetry): A Threatening SkyRosemary Nissen-Wadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05913841031559499568noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3313195297275159246.post-4138277378470233792016-08-26T21:04:20.837+10:002016-08-26T21:04:20.837+10:00It takes experience to know just where and when to...It takes experience to know just where and when to "cut". ;)Miskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10280369979543928659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3313195297275159246.post-56404258049183119972016-08-26T03:21:59.010+10:002016-08-26T03:21:59.010+10:00Movement dominates this haibun - the moment of nat...Movement dominates this haibun - the moment of nature and the things around, and the interior movement in one's heart and mind, and the movement from within translated into a physical act. Nicely done.😊<br /><br />ImeldaImeldahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00477386880496665001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3313195297275159246.post-56464679799067766962016-08-25T22:54:35.427+10:002016-08-25T22:54:35.427+10:00Rosemary, this is outstanding. Embrace your streng...Rosemary, this is outstanding. Embrace your strength and stand firm. You rule the sky, everyone one else is an obstacle.Walt Wojtanikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02649275109990415030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3313195297275159246.post-52273838167265403092016-08-24T23:02:58.788+10:002016-08-24T23:02:58.788+10:00Love the metaphor of the vine for those who drain ...Love the metaphor of the vine for those who drain us of our vitalityAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05126230685516232230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3313195297275159246.post-81079179249521482402016-08-24T21:25:54.729+10:002016-08-24T21:25:54.729+10:00child as succubus never a healthy option - I liked...child as succubus never a healthy option - I liked the analogies here and the succinct epitaph to the treeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3313195297275159246.post-67077499364934652362016-08-24T17:20:45.990+10:002016-08-24T17:20:45.990+10:00Acute of you, Hank. I was in a mothering role (whi...Acute of you, Hank. I was in a mothering role (which was serving no good purpose).Rosemary Nissen-Wadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05913841031559499568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3313195297275159246.post-74835431502686595422016-08-24T17:07:41.494+10:002016-08-24T17:07:41.494+10:00He might have listened, he might have learned. But...He might have listened, he might have learned. But he made his choices and I make mine. I cut away the clinging tendrils. My blade is sharp and swift.<br /><br />Cut off the umbilical cord if they are such a bother. Yes, Rosemary our own choices are supreme!<br /><br />Hankkaykualahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03240206222973305395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3313195297275159246.post-57720429601055454762016-08-24T12:26:56.046+10:002016-08-24T12:26:56.046+10:00Great analogy Rosemary! Wise and poignant words. Great analogy Rosemary! Wise and poignant words. Mother Wintermoonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3313195297275159246.post-36270176107908750252016-08-24T10:10:46.523+10:002016-08-24T10:10:46.523+10:00Very well written. I like the way you connected p...Very well written. I like the way you connected plant nature (weeds and vines) with human nature (humans who drain the life out of others). Arcadia Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02632127814188649845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3313195297275159246.post-45976164170020863492016-08-24T09:40:09.967+10:002016-08-24T09:40:09.967+10:00Yes, some people just hang on - have to cut the we...Yes, some people just hang on - have to cut the weeds out. Very nice how you develop and slowly build up to make your overall point. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3313195297275159246.post-47051477193575068362016-08-24T07:03:49.694+10:002016-08-24T07:03:49.694+10:00Thank you for sharing a moment with these wonderfu...Thank you for sharing a moment with these wonderful words.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3313195297275159246.post-7479626071822612782016-08-24T00:17:15.463+10:002016-08-24T00:17:15.463+10:00LOL!LOL!Rosemary Nissen-Wadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05913841031559499568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3313195297275159246.post-50432940876316611802016-08-23T23:00:42.204+10:002016-08-23T23:00:42.204+10:00A woman of decisive action. Swatting the pest and ...A woman of decisive action. Swatting the pest and cutting the vine. Maybe that threatening sky better watch her back ; )debihttps://georgeplaceblog.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3313195297275159246.post-79354475706703526232016-08-23T21:40:04.051+10:002016-08-23T21:40:04.051+10:00Oh my -- the intertwining of nature with human beh...Oh my -- the intertwining of nature with human behaviors -- the wrapping tightening vine and the parasitical actions of the man -- and then the finality of the decision with the blade. Excellent writing. lillianthehomepoet.wordpress.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12664830773553716989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3313195297275159246.post-12433788807175366102016-08-23T19:45:56.090+10:002016-08-23T19:45:56.090+10:00This is absolutely incredible writing, Rosemary ❤ ...This is absolutely incredible writing, Rosemary ❤ Love the way you build up tension in the prose while holding onto optimism and hope near the end. <br /><br /><br />Lots of love,<br />SanaaSanaa Rizvihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06681404650477409830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3313195297275159246.post-69223100368698954442016-08-23T18:04:27.875+10:002016-08-23T18:04:27.875+10:00I love the way you link the killer vines that suck...I love the way you link the killer vines that suck life to the man who has been draining you vitality and end by cutting away the clinging tendrils with your sharp, swift blade - and then the haiku is brief and sharp. Excellent, Rosemary!Kim M. Russellhttp://writinginnorthnorfolk.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3313195297275159246.post-3568989969380032642016-08-23T16:43:47.801+10:002016-08-23T16:43:47.801+10:00Not alWays easy
being a weathered
branch human
as ...Not alWays easy<br />being a weathered<br />branch human<br />as often<br />the cOldest<br />of disabilities..<br />are in the able<br />body<br />dArk<br />sKy<br />heARt..<br /><br />Hard<br />to judge..<br />some skY perspectives..:)Katie Mia Frederickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01336627766755378406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3313195297275159246.post-2444641450816765992016-08-23T14:51:55.052+10:002016-08-23T14:51:55.052+10:00I do love the way you tie the vines to that parasi...I do love the way you tie the vines to that parasitic being sucking life for sustenance... We do need pruning sometimes... Though it might hurt to cut a withered limb,brudberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12563403553536472377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3313195297275159246.post-76102501303352256582016-08-23T14:05:36.508+10:002016-08-23T14:05:36.508+10:00Yes. Beautifully written. I love how the haiku ex...Yes. Beautifully written. I love how the haiku expounds on the text, as it should! Sad and wistful yet full of determination. Good decision!tonispencerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04200564195675794747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3313195297275159246.post-65057957912721707652016-08-23T13:25:36.418+10:002016-08-23T13:25:36.418+10:00I see this picture clearly. Beautifully written, ...I see this picture clearly. Beautifully written, Rosemary.purplepeninportland.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07842681508730093858noreply@blogger.com