tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762878187346313358.post4020690080890334124..comments2023-09-01T04:29:11.256-04:00Comments on Suburban Soliloquy: A Callithump ParadeJaynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06694559900539722616noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762878187346313358.post-22345729570813620442012-10-28T20:17:22.402-04:002012-10-28T20:17:22.402-04:00Just flashed by to say hello, Jayne! ;)Just flashed by to say hello, Jayne! ;)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16539850495318868267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762878187346313358.post-64631578074741613082012-10-14T00:31:19.644-04:002012-10-14T00:31:19.644-04:00Kono- I wonder if I could pick you out of a crowd ...Kono- I wonder if I could pick you out of a crowd in Philly next weekend. Drats, you're not in Philly, you're in the Burg! Drats, you're not in the Burg, you're in... Oh, well, I'm in Philly next weekend but I have this feeling that I would instinctively be able to pick you out of the crowd. I don't know, maybe it's that... Oh wait just a minute my friend (she says after two really nice glasses of Cab), wait, wait, what about Bukowski??! Did he not write poetry?<br /><br />Ok, this is not Bukowski, but (speaking of music/lyrics/composition/what not) look up: G.C. Waldrep <em>Archicembalo</em>. <em>What is serialism? I'm afraid this is the film with the burning sheep in it. Again.</em>. Described as an <em>acerbic, whimsical and deeply intelligent fusion of poetry and music</em>, I am now wishing I knew what the secret history is. Surely, there's a secret history. To everything.<br /><br />Right now Max is strumming <em>The Boxer</em> and I want to yell at him to go to bed. But he's just too darn good at strumming. ;)Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06694559900539722616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762878187346313358.post-40492430686875324922012-10-13T21:04:24.486-04:002012-10-13T21:04:24.486-04:00I've done it, i've read both Dylan and You...I've done it, i've read both Dylan and Young and without the music it still lacks something, now maybe it's just cuz i'm used to the tunes but in the end all this modern poesy is still to precious and dull... and my favorite Neil Young usually involves the sound of squealing guitars and no words at all, besides you can't dance to poetry ;)Konohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13865029570865495659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762878187346313358.post-50756982480375778862012-10-11T22:36:31.526-04:002012-10-11T22:36:31.526-04:00Bob Dyland and Neil Young. Collecting their poetry...Bob Dyland and Neil Young. Collecting their <em>poetry</em> since the age of 13. That is just a fraction of the songs/music out there that illustrate what happens when you mix melody with pure, rich and meaningful poetry. ;)Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06694559900539722616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762878187346313358.post-55752010811208223362012-10-11T18:07:12.101-04:002012-10-11T18:07:12.101-04:00Leah- Oh, I hope you're feeling well now....
I...Leah- Oh, I hope you're feeling well now....<br />I was impressed with it all--Billy, the martians, everything--quite a show! And it was so good to see you the other day! Safe travels back to your warmer homestead and stay well! :)Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06694559900539722616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762878187346313358.post-51389996372171094672012-10-11T18:04:16.771-04:002012-10-11T18:04:16.771-04:00I never tire of the harbor, Bill. And fortunately ...I never tire of the harbor, Bill. And fortunately I have family there. (Whom I've warned.)<br />Your Facebook friends are jealous. ;)Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06694559900539722616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762878187346313358.post-26609358369310739842012-10-11T18:02:47.870-04:002012-10-11T18:02:47.870-04:00That's right, Susan--square in the eye. A litt...That's right, Susan--square in the eye. A little writerly wink it was. I should have known you'd beat me to the punch writing about Billy. Glad you discovered him--he's worth following a long way.<br />That was a great post of yours, BTW. :)Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06694559900539722616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762878187346313358.post-54659283145876964822012-10-11T18:00:39.197-04:002012-10-11T18:00:39.197-04:00Colleen- I should think all those famous people an...Colleen- I should think all those famous people and brilliant artists would be flocking to Floyd! You do get your share, I know, and I'll bet you're on Billy's list, as well. One visit to Floyd and he'll be charmed-- I bet he'd be inspired to write a poem. :)Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06694559900539722616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762878187346313358.post-66028733661193101462012-10-09T12:46:25.712-04:002012-10-09T12:46:25.712-04:00This was fun. I'd like your doctor's numbe...This was fun. I'd like your doctor's number. I'm feeling a little iffy myself;)<br />I'm not sure what to be more impressed with, the martians, or Billy winking at you. I'll go with Billy, after all there is only one of him and plenty of martians.<br />You're not contagious are you? LOL!!<br />See you tomorrow!<br /><br />Leah Griffithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10424758000036417506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762878187346313358.post-57947510920211686112012-10-08T22:04:50.173-04:002012-10-08T22:04:50.173-04:00Ah i was waiting for that Miss Jayne, for the reco...Ah i was waiting for that Miss Jayne, for the record most song lyrics are shite without the music, the music sets the mood and brings the emotional resonance to the table, when you read lyrics without the music most are sorely lacking but when you add the music, magic... take Jeff Tweedy for example or David Berman, while i like their lyrics and songs i can't stomach their poetry and though WG's question could apply to any writer it's the poets who are particularly guilty of this... and i lie, i write under the influence all the time it's just sometimes that influence keeps me from doing anything... now go eat some chicken soup and get some rest. Konohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13865029570865495659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762878187346313358.post-58358609223731032522012-10-08T08:32:32.218-04:002012-10-08T08:32:32.218-04:00I love the picture of Barnstable Harbor, such move...I love the picture of Barnstable Harbor, such movement and joy I see in the colors. Seems I cannot stop taking picutres of the beach here in Maine. I am sure my Facebook friends are tiring of them. I think I have to take them to prove that I am actually here. I understand your need to take them. Get well soon!William Dameronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10129769129251689759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762878187346313358.post-30367194875377234382012-10-06T21:40:37.005-04:002012-10-06T21:40:37.005-04:00Ah, Billy Collins. I'm sure you're not dre...Ah, Billy Collins. I'm sure you're not dreaming, and he winked right at you. How could he not, writer to writer? I can only dream from afar (from my very first blog): http://rainingacorns.blogspot.com/2011/01/sailing-alone-from-song-to-song.html<br /><br />Who else could possibly have written these lines:<br /><br />It seems these poets have nothing <br />up their ample sleeves <br />they turn over so many cards so early, <br />telling us before the first line <br />whether it is wet or dry, <br />night or day, the season the man is standing in, <br />even how much he has had to drink.Susan Scheidhttp://prufrocksdilemma.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762878187346313358.post-61663305158279158292012-10-06T20:55:17.193-04:002012-10-06T20:55:17.193-04:00What a thrill to see/hear Billy Collins. I might n...What a thrill to see/hear Billy Collins. I might never see him since I am waiting till all the famous people visit Floyd. We have had our share of names, like Barbara Kingsolver, Jackson Browne, Bill McKibben, and VP Bidden. <br /><br />I especially liked the After Li Po poem. And your set up and photo! colleenhttp://looseleafnotes.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762878187346313358.post-81197306022796306042012-10-06T13:09:00.249-04:002012-10-06T13:09:00.249-04:00Britta--ha, that's funny! With the translation...Britta--ha, that's funny! With the translation, I can imagine "run down" being interpreted as a <em>mowing over</em> of someone. But no, run down in this case is, yes, low, low energy. But I've recuperated from what was a flu-like illness and feeling good now.<br /><br />So true about fan traits. When you see a famous person in the flesh you do have this feeling that you've had your own little intimate moment with him/her--especially if it's a close encounter and you <em>are</em> looked right in the eye. ;) I'd love to read your husband's essay on it!Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06694559900539722616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762878187346313358.post-5048141617340598402012-10-06T12:59:53.242-04:002012-10-06T12:59:53.242-04:00Mignon- I was in the second row, first chair in th...Mignon- I was in the second row, first chair in the row at the center aisle, so I had a great view. The room was not so large, so it felt like an intimate moment, and it was wonderful to see him in person like that. Philip Levine was fantastic, too. He commented on how his recent readings have all been sober, and therefore boring, but he was anything but boring. if you're interested, I have a video of him reciting <em>Black Wine</em>, which I'll upload soon to my Youtube channel (I'll try to put it up later this weekend). He's a sweetheart.<br /><br />I wonder if you (or anyone else here!) will be attending the AWP Conference in Boston in March? I was just reading about it. Seamus Heaney will be there (along w/lots of other great writers/poets) and I don't want to miss that event!Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06694559900539722616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762878187346313358.post-11681631120923355632012-10-06T12:49:44.439-04:002012-10-06T12:49:44.439-04:00Oh yes, much better, Gary. Actually, when I wrote ...Oh yes, much better, Gary. Actually, when I wrote this piece (prior to last Thursday) I was feeling awful, but to be honest, I was better by the time I published it. ;)<br /><br />Now, I think I'm going to take that hike today. (And maybe have a glass of red to two. ;)) Glad you enjoyed Billy! :)Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06694559900539722616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762878187346313358.post-58738480852938120652012-10-06T12:44:37.854-04:002012-10-06T12:44:37.854-04:00Thanks for those thoughts and hugs, Loree. I'v...Thanks for those thoughts and hugs, Loree. I've bounced back, and am ready to get out into this gorgeous autumn day! <br /><br />The <em>To My Favorite 17-Year-Old High School Girl</em> poem is hysterical. I particularly love the lines <em>We think you’re special just being you—/playing with your food and staring into space.</em> Too perfect! I am in the throes of witnessing my children commit <em>adolescence</em>, so I completely relate! ;)Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06694559900539722616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762878187346313358.post-79632224571593359132012-10-06T12:37:06.622-04:002012-10-06T12:37:06.622-04:00Just a bad cold, Kono, probably from the 4 hour tr...Just a bad cold, Kono, probably from the 4 hour train ride to NYC. I wonder if you set poems to music--would you feel the same way about poetry? I mean, what are songs? I'm not familiar with Witold Gombrowicz, but I looked him (and Against Poets) up and it seems the questions he asks of poets could apply to any writer, as well. I'm still not sure what his argument is, but maybe I need to spend a little more time w/it. And you can't write stoned? Heh, well, I like to write after I've had a glass or two of wine (it doesn't take much these days), but come to think of it, I usually trash that stuff afterwards. I usually can't remember what I was thinking when I drafted it. ;)Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06694559900539722616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762878187346313358.post-44107495493154965352012-10-06T12:28:49.857-04:002012-10-06T12:28:49.857-04:00Nessa- Anyone who's gone through this phase w/...Nessa- Anyone who's gone through this phase w/their kids can relate to this, huh?! I had a grand time in Brooklyn. Got to see Collins and other poets, as well as Joyce Carol Oats, Colson Whitehead, Bernice McFadden. Who I really loved hearing from was Brooklyn's Poet Laureate Tina Chang. She was fantastic, so sweet, and wonderful poems! Much, much better, thank you. :)Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06694559900539722616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762878187346313358.post-523671270031111222012-10-06T12:20:53.758-04:002012-10-06T12:20:53.758-04:00Thank you, Sabine. I had a little (weeklong) flu-l...Thank you, Sabine. I had a little (weeklong) flu-like thing going on, but I'm feeling a whole lot better now. :)Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06694559900539722616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762878187346313358.post-64443730288800679482012-10-06T12:20:02.950-04:002012-10-06T12:20:02.950-04:00Thank, Leonora. I'm having a little fun with m...Thank, Leonora. I'm having a little fun with my photoshop applications and Instagram. Keeps me entertained! The Martians, it seems, I cannot avoid. ;)Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06694559900539722616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762878187346313358.post-69297607369024902882012-10-06T12:18:40.241-04:002012-10-06T12:18:40.241-04:00Ru- HA!! I guess I've some pretty potent throa...Ru- HA!! I guess I've some pretty potent throat lozenges! I'm much better, thank you. :)Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06694559900539722616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762878187346313358.post-79937228327318538722012-10-06T12:16:21.139-04:002012-10-06T12:16:21.139-04:00We love those Martians, eh, Billy? ;)
We love those Martians, eh, Billy? ;)<br />Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06694559900539722616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762878187346313358.post-77551754933463281792012-10-06T12:15:46.218-04:002012-10-06T12:15:46.218-04:00Chrissy- Glad to be of assistance to that other si...Chrissy- Glad to be of assistance to that <em>other</em> side of the brain! ;)<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by and commenting. :)Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06694559900539722616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762878187346313358.post-82556902686366472292012-10-06T11:45:54.890-04:002012-10-06T11:45:54.890-04:00Dear Jayne,
I'm a bit worried: do you mean &#...Dear Jayne, <br />I'm a bit worried: do you mean 'run down' as in having no energy (bad enough) or as in 'having a car crash'? Hope the first... <br />I like your post! The famous people one loosely meets (Husband wrote in one of his essays, that a trait of 'fans' is that they believe that their idol looks them into the eyes - while they are sitting in a crowd). But you were so near, so I believe you. <br />Isn't that great: on my blog www.burstingwithhappiness.blogspot.com I have Li Po with just that poem too! <br />I wish you strength and getting better soon! Brittahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10688373434576442657noreply@blogger.com