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I am quite fond of this

no1982 — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 19:29:03 -0500

I am quite fond of this poem, "Everything is beautiful from a Distance". I am not quite sure what's captured my interest, except for the eloquent writing and the distinctive imageries that you've projected. It seems honest and as close to human reasoning and nature as one could possibly get.

Sylvia and Anne

Denise — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:10:58 -0500

just wanted to stop and say - great post, I think a lot of us have moved from Sylvia to Anne (and back again!)

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I Would Have Love Seeing Anne Perform With Her Band

Gena Haskett — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 17:37:25 -0500

I learned reading the biographies that later in her career she hired a rock band to provide music behind her poems. Just from the video clip you can see she knew how to work an audience or a camera.

So much of our history lost.

Gena - Out On The Stoop

Love Sexton! Love Plath!

kimsisto — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 11:19:49 -0500

Love Sexton! Love Plath! I love that these pioneers wrote down the raw honesty about mental illness, depression, abortion, lovers, and mostly, about being women in the 50's whom were misunderstood and disregarded. I would have adored having a glass of wine with Sexton just talking about Life, Sex, & Poetry. I think she would have been my kind of girl! Great article!

Transformations

debontherocks — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 21:48:13 -0500

Oh, Transformations--Sexton's re-interpretation of the Grimm fairytales--is one of my most favorite volumes of poems. Her examination of the freakish terrors inside our psyches, and of the way that stories are woven through the culture and into our own experiences, changed everything for me. Thanks for reminding me of her tonight.

Deb
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Terrific suggestions

Maria Niles — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 18:16:52 -0500

Thank you for sharing these paths that have worked for you, Candelaria! Keep moving forward and tackle a little bit (of grieving, of dealing, whatever needs to be done) each day. Excellent and really doable key insights.

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Constantly blooming

Maria Niles — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 18:14:04 -0500

and your colors will just grow deeper and more beautiful over time. I don't know what kind of flower that would be but it would be you.

Thanks so much for sharing some of what works for you!

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Trust can be so difficult

Maria Niles — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 18:12:38 -0500

It's something I struggle with at times. But the reward can be so great that it is worth working for.

I hope your fabulous autographed BlogHer shirt will serve as a touchstone and reminder of how many friends you have out there.

Thanks for sharing your experience!

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Yes!

Candelaria Silva — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 10:45:36 -0500

Faith, experience, sharing with others, going deep inside, reviewing what I've already survived, walking, meditating, dancing, etc., help me continue moving. Wallowing/inertia puts me too deep in the hole. I always say to myself, "Okay, you can't control or have this...what can you do? Then I do what I can." When I was devastated by a break up years ago that I didn't see coming, I did two things - took long walks every day and allowed myself to think about him for 10 minutes per day and that was it. This also worked with a devastating financial situation some years back - I walked, I faced it a little bit each day, and eventually that cloud moved on.

Thanks for sharing.

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Good and plenty!

Deb's right

Mata H — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 08:47:13 -0500

"It takes a village" to raise up a woman. I cannot imagine getting through life without the help of beloved friends, all of us giving, each to another. For me, faith steps in as well. Prayer helps me know that I am not alone, and lets me lean in on God when I need to lean hard and heavy.I'm not sure if I'll be a blossom or an ear of corn or a weed, but I know I'll be something that grows :-)

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I get by with help from friends.

debra roby — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 12:09:11 -0500

Maria,

What a timely and perfect topic! In the past couple years-with personal changes coming at me from every direction- I have finally learned that the best way to push through a challenge is to rely on the help of friends.

I have chosen to line up people and talk to them about my goals. Ask for their support, guidance, feed back or occasionally just a non-judgemental ear.

Do not know why I took so long to give in to the idea. Trusting other people has always been hard for me. But learning to trust has helped me grow in so many ways.

Debra
A Stitch In Time
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Wise and Wonderful

AkosuaMiracle — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 20:57:05 -0500

Thank you so much for this post. Very inspirational.

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Stopped to read yours

mscole71 — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 11:53:39 -0500

I am glad things are now chipper for you! Aside from comments of concern, I thought this was well written. I am new to writing here, so I like to read everyone's posts especially under the poetry section. Trying to write better myself, taking in everyone's choice of words, imagery, content. I know it's about being lonely but I liked the way you expressed yourself. Thanks for sharing. Cole

"A Working Girl Can't Win"

Liz Rizzo — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 09:50:52 -0500

I'm enjoying checking out all the poetry links here!:)

I shared a poem by Deborah Garrison for National Poetry Month. Here's my post:
I'll spare you a rhyming title for National Poetry Month

Liz Rizzo

I blog at Everyday Goddess.

Thanks

LPC — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 09:04:34 -0500

Thanks! *crawls back out of lurking hole*

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