The Offering
OFFERING( Memory of October, 1790)The barn extends its length from road to hilltop overlooking the river. Its wall rests on the edge of twilight wearng a season patched by leaves.A cloak of rags, the...
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what a read! and what a mixture of emotion...the love and care for a daughter mingled with the loss of one's own possessions--powerful.--must dash
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Wendy,"rests on the edge of twilight wearng a season patched by leaves."You set the tone and then expandedthe emotion. This is a gripping read.You write these incidents with authority.It is as if you...
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so precious Gwendrina !!!...so beautiful !!...thoroughly enjoyed !....erin
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MMThank you so much for those kind words and understanding of this poem's content and theme. I really appreciate it!SarahAs always, I so appreciate your thoughtfulness and interest in my poetic work....
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Wendy,I wanted to let you know that the information you took the trouble to add has been read and much appreciated.History is more than an interest,it is a passion. Thanks for sharingthese delicious...
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Hi SarahSo glad you looked up the info. Fascinating stuff indeed. Thanks again for taking an interest in my work and the inspiration behind it.take care,my bestWendy
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Wendy -The third stanza was my favorite. Such a powerful and haunting write. So very well pennedmaryann
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MaryanneThanks so much for reading and commenting. I deeply appreciate your insight and kind words.my bestWendy
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Wendy, this is an interesting juxaposition of loss and gain. Life has so many of both and often they are connected in our minds. Great one! (that picture is perfect for this!)Jared
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hi JaredThanks so much for those kind words and impressions regarding this poem. I deeply appreciate them. And yes, I like that picture too. It's an illustration by 19th C. famed illustrator, Arthur...
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How well the image and words gel. I loved every word. These words jumped out at me.Its wall rests on the edge of twilight wearng a season patched by leaves.Just great. Well worth the award.Maggie
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Maggie and SarahThanks so much for reading and commenting on this poem's theme and contents. I really appreciate your kind thoughts toward my work. It makes a differene and helps me to stay...
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Congratulations on your award and on a very good write! In Alaska veggies used to be planted in the roof.
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Wendy,Congratulations on the nomination for Best of the Best Pick of the Week!!Sarah
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Dear Sid and SarahThis is a wonderful honor for me tohave this nominated and then listed with the other fabulous poems as the choice of the week. I am deeply touched and always moved by the talent and...
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