Comments on: lines connect in thin ways

By: cynthia

cynthia — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 19:43:01 +0000

In reply to Lilly Medin. Thanks, Lilly.

By: Lilly Medin

Lilly Medin — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 17:37:58 +0000

I just found this blog recently when a good friend suggested it to me. I’ve been a regular reader ever since.

By: cynthia

cynthia — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:12:32 +0000

In reply to Terresa Wellborn. Terresa, thanks for sharing your thoughts on Clifton here. I look forward to reading your poem.

By: Terresa Wellborn

Terresa Wellborn — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:26:20 +0000

I saw Clifton’s name on your side bar and had to click.

I love the quotes you shared, and the chills I felt to read them. Clifton mesmerizes, shakes, and awakens the senses. I am forever grateful for her journey upon this earth.

I wrote a poem dedicated to her, shortly after I heard about her death. If you’re interested, it is here:

http://thechocolatechipwaffle.blogspot.com/2010/02/poem-homage-to-lucille-clifton.html

By: cynthia

cynthia — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 14:07:35 +0000

In reply to Lauren. Lauren, I don't have that one. Let me know how you like it.

By: cynthia

cynthia — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 05:44:30 +0000

In reply to Darrelyn Saloom. A piece of her soul in my spirit--I hope so, Darrelyn. Thank you.

By: cynthia

cynthia — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 18:33:20 +0000

In reply to Lou.

Lou, thanks for taking the time to comment and for reminding me about “Sorrows.” Yes, a good one to read now. Here’s a link to that wonderful poem: http://www.poetryfoundation.org/archive/poem.html?id=180005.

By: Lauren

Lauren — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 04:41:57 +0000

I hadn’t heard of her until I read your post, Cynthia, but I just ordered American Poets Continuum #112: Voices. Thank you for the introduction.

By: Darrelyn Saloom

Darrelyn Saloom — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 03:16:24 +0000

“She made an impression on me–first her words, then her presence.” Which is why I love book events. Lucille Clifton looked at you and planted a piece of her soul in your spirit. Her inspiration continues to live and to bloom within you. And I’m so happy you’ve shared it.

By: Lou

Lou — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 02:05:03 +0000

Thank you for this lovely tribute. I adore this woman and her work. I’m glad you were able to meet her, it must have been a powerful experience. I have turned to her poem “Sorrows” many times when I was dealing with loss, and now I must turn to it again.