tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186877685534377957.post2004553683648538476..comments2023-08-17T04:03:48.173-04:00Comments on leftbrainwrite: Ferry CrossingsLindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01110078016784294934noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186877685534377957.post-69858348297912547062010-04-08T17:00:50.587-04:002010-04-08T17:00:50.587-04:00The excerpt and poem flow so well together. I read...The excerpt and poem flow so well together. I read about National poetry month at Laurita's and had to come see what you are up too.<br /><br />"were we licked butter<br />and more from the others’<br /><br />fingers, sweet crab claws."<br /><br />I can feel, see, taste, this. Beautiful.Jodi MacArthurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13373591664178281529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186877685534377957.post-41475495286986564622010-04-04T11:54:38.660-04:002010-04-04T11:54:38.660-04:00Excellent descriptions. Such a happy, then sad jux...Excellent descriptions. Such a happy, then sad juxtaposition.Eric J. Krausehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05774468607814244185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186877685534377957.post-89879743298137074922010-04-04T10:38:19.686-04:002010-04-04T10:38:19.686-04:00Linda,
This is very powerful in so many ways. You...Linda,<br /><br />This is very powerful in so many ways. You capture such a beautiful scene, a struggle of a young man, and his fight to stay alive. I really felt the emotions and power of this scene - so well done!!Anne Tyler Lordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16909141266966569378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186877685534377957.post-20994529591279834872010-04-04T08:37:39.730-04:002010-04-04T08:37:39.730-04:00So powerful, Linda. It's overwhelming to read ...So powerful, Linda. It's overwhelming to read and take in. It touches me to the core with its emotions and struggles.Laura Enohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09982794146667832204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186877685534377957.post-89760302061690404072010-04-03T22:06:58.996-04:002010-04-03T22:06:58.996-04:00Thank you all for your kinds words -- each one is ...Thank you all for your kinds words -- each one is like the chocolates my kids will find in their baskets tomorrow: rich, lingering sweetness.<br /><br />Back from a long car drive after a week at the Outer banks, and catching up. <br /><br />Marc, memories can hollow -- interesting inisght. They also can sustain.<br /><br />Simon, the ocean does call me. I think it's the pulse of the waves, never ceasing...<br /><br />Jai, many folks in mental anguish self-medicate their pain -- the 'real' remedies are so pitiable.<br /><br />Mark, exactly. Mania is a wonderful seductress...<br /><br />Lou, your words mean so much -- thank you. <br /><br />Carrie - ha! You are too funny - most days I feel quite inadequate to the empty page. But thank you ;^)<br /><br />Tony, you so nailed the theme of my story. So well I may plagarize your wordage to use as I recraft the dreaded pitch.<br /><br />Thank you all. Off to read yours... Peace, LindaLindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01110078016784294934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186877685534377957.post-81386875322399406992010-04-03T19:53:06.977-04:002010-04-03T19:53:06.977-04:00This whole thing, prose and poetry, completely ove...This whole thing, prose and poetry, completely overwhelmed me. There is so much here that cuts so deep. You have so many gifts, Linda. Thank you.Lou Freshwaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08849342766852653969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186877685534377957.post-22440232354435693332010-04-03T18:56:58.082-04:002010-04-03T18:56:58.082-04:00You do evoke the Atlantic Ocean so very well.
Be...You do evoke the Atlantic Ocean so very well. <br /><br />Ben is in a dreadful situation. I respect that reluctance to take the pill. And your assessment of why Ben wants to get high has the ring of truth. That question: "am I wallowing in this particular bout of insanity to avoid the crap I need to address in my current reality?" - is powerful. I can hear him wondering if it comes from his better self or if it's part of his sickness, like a rat in a cage, turning and turning to no purpose. Your writing is beautiful.Mark Kerstetterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13307987573435067415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186877685534377957.post-51618682651787761922010-04-02T16:04:04.215-04:002010-04-02T16:04:04.215-04:00Where to start? A great line from your #ff perhaps...Where to start? A great line from your #ff perhaps? <em>"The page pales, the memory slithers away"</em> I love the image this envokes.<br /><br />Your poem is just full of richness, a sensory delight with a sturdy ache at the core.Lauritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03688820247531607677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186877685534377957.post-2248383218117720432010-04-02T15:24:17.350-04:002010-04-02T15:24:17.350-04:00Is there anything you can't do? You leave me u...Is there anything you can't do? You leave me unable to express how much I am a fan of your work. Fantastic both of them.Carrie Clevengerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05093923008179106837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186877685534377957.post-70687597765686732532010-04-02T14:41:42.582-04:002010-04-02T14:41:42.582-04:00The frying pan or the fire, what a choice. We'...The frying pan or the fire, what a choice. We've all been there in some way. Great writing, Linda. You make your character's problems with drugs to relatable because of how you describe his mental state -what's really the cause of his drug use.<br /><br />JaiJai Joshihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04858987106548357551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186877685534377957.post-76830815845936393352010-04-02T14:06:09.497-04:002010-04-02T14:06:09.497-04:00Blues and oceans - cerulean skies. They're wri...Blues and oceans - cerulean skies. They're writ 'deep through your soles' and you soul too I think, Linda.<br /><br />A wonderful pairing here - both deeply nostalgic. The angst of 'Into the Fire' balanced quietly against the weight of your beautiful poem 'Crossing Ocracoke Sound'.<br /><br />Great work. And creative wishes for NaPoWriMo.<br />Simon.Skycyclerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17412698481175267626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186877685534377957.post-84794162573066163092010-04-02T13:15:00.940-04:002010-04-02T13:15:00.940-04:00Thanks all for reading and your comments. I am act...Thanks all for reading and your comments. I am actually at the ocean, so feel the richness of sound and color around me. Peace...Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01110078016784294934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186877685534377957.post-82972378265035233032010-04-02T07:43:40.423-04:002010-04-02T07:43:40.423-04:00As always, your writing captures admiration for it...As always, your writing captures admiration for its richness, its sensuality, and its beauty.Marisa Birnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17945909737147497606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186877685534377957.post-890371434661752912010-04-02T07:33:55.811-04:002010-04-02T07:33:55.811-04:00Terrific scene, Linda. I love the struggle of an i...Terrific scene, Linda. I love the struggle of an intense life possibly leading to death, or a muted life that might not be worth living.<br /><br />I love your writing.Tony Nolandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15090583562737225942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186877685534377957.post-21515167763013596872010-04-02T06:46:58.732-04:002010-04-02T06:46:58.732-04:00It's funny, I was really basking in the glory ...It's funny, I was really basking in the glory of your descriptions of the relationship with Phoebe, so rich and wonderful experiences, that I didnt see the downside coming of where Ben was right here right now with the pill and the agonising choice. He does have those wonderful memories of her, but I guess they can also hollow him out as they can never occur again in the future.<br /><br />Stunningly well drawn by you. "The perfect cerulean sky framed her golden splendor" - this was a wionderful line<br /><br />marc nashSulci Collectivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03293833259808943096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186877685534377957.post-53215855822264128212010-04-02T00:23:08.360-04:002010-04-02T00:23:08.360-04:00The #fridayflash is lyrical in all the right ways ...The #fridayflash is lyrical in all the right ways for prose, with no paragraph going by without at least one rewarding sentence. Always a pleasure, Linda.John Wiswellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07416044628686736927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186877685534377957.post-34193441491865508802010-04-01T22:41:22.682-04:002010-04-01T22:41:22.682-04:00This was so well written. This line stood out to ...This was so well written. This line stood out to me-"my mind scatters, a million thoughts flying swirly-whirly like maple seedlings in a spring breeze, ephemeral and elusive. " Gorgeous, poetic, wonderful writing. Nice work Linda.Genevieve Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16178276724159826428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186877685534377957.post-54526507726270993132010-04-01T22:09:52.333-04:002010-04-01T22:09:52.333-04:00Ocracoke has salt mist and cool breeze flowing, I ...Ocracoke has salt mist and cool breeze flowing, I can taste the sweet crab and buttery finish, a lovely piece.<br /><br />Ben, Ben. he is indeed a lost soul trying so desperately not to be desperate. You skillfully chronicle his turmoil - harrowing.Michael Solenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01120045114297450520noreply@blogger.com