To Dwell in Possibilities...
Love is an endless path.49 total reviews
Comment from dragonpoet
Karenina,
This is a good ode to Emily Dickenson who seems to be one of your inspirations. This could show the effect of seeing her grave as a tourist and also the imagination that she and all poets have in their writing.
Keep writing and stay healthy
Joan
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2022
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Karenina,
This is a good ode to Emily Dickenson who seems to be one of your inspirations. This could show the effect of seeing her grave as a tourist and also the imagination that she and all poets have in their writing.
Keep writing and stay healthy
Joan
Comment Written 18-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2022
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I do visit her grave often-- it is an inspiration to see the many roses left there, and the dozens of poems folded up and weighted down by small rocks, left atop her gravestone. She most certainly is my favorite poet. Thanks!
Karenina
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My pleasure, Karenina.
I hope I can visit it one day.
Joan
Comment from Wendy G
That is a fine tribute, to Emily Dickinson, and how wonderful that you were able to visit her burial site. Your celestial imagery throughout the night sky is finely done and smoothly incorporated. Beautiful poem.
Wendy
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2022
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That is a fine tribute, to Emily Dickinson, and how wonderful that you were able to visit her burial site. Your celestial imagery throughout the night sky is finely done and smoothly incorporated. Beautiful poem.
Wendy
Comment Written 18-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2022
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I go there twice a month. I know it may sound odd ~ but it is a place of serenity. Many leave single roses upon her grave and also leave folded bits of poetry weighted with small rocks atop her gravestone...
For one, such as she, who never found acceptance in her lifetime, how pleased she must be that after her death her sister, Lavinia gathered her poems and found a publisher to share them with the world!
Thanks,
Karenina
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
I love the thought of dwelling in possibility and this is the trait of an eternal optimist and I love Mahatma Gandhi's words too: Live like you will die tomorrow, and learn like you live forever. A fine tribute write with well chosen words from the heart, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2022
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I love the thought of dwelling in possibility and this is the trait of an eternal optimist and I love Mahatma Gandhi's words too: Live like you will die tomorrow, and learn like you live forever. A fine tribute write with well chosen words from the heart, love Dolly x
Comment Written 18-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2022
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Thanks Dolly...
We are blessed to have so many wise words to draw from!
Karenina
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
You did an awesome job, Karenina, with your free verse poem of tribute to Emily Dickinson. What a special place to be able to visit one of the great's grave. The picture is perfect. Your words are equally perfect, too. They flow so smoothly and create great imagery. The words of Emily interwoven with yours made an awesome combination. It's difficult to tell which are her words ( I do know) and which are yours--they blend so well. I like how you used the words 'called back' which appear on her headstone and how your related them to your present time.
Respectfully, Jan
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2022
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You did an awesome job, Karenina, with your free verse poem of tribute to Emily Dickinson. What a special place to be able to visit one of the great's grave. The picture is perfect. Your words are equally perfect, too. They flow so smoothly and create great imagery. The words of Emily interwoven with yours made an awesome combination. It's difficult to tell which are her words ( I do know) and which are yours--they blend so well. I like how you used the words 'called back' which appear on her headstone and how your related them to your present time.
Respectfully, Jan
Comment Written 17-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2022
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Thanks, Jan. I consider myself very fortunate to be able to visit there often. She's always been my favorite
poet!
Karenina
Comment from Robert Zimmerman
Hello K.
You've knitted some beautiful words and thoughts together to relate your thoughts of Emily Dickinson. I have read about her life and poetry, and she believed poems should reflect what is in one's heart and soul. I can identify with that. Your story of visiting her grave is interesting. There is an ethereal sense to this poem.
It's beautifully worded and well written.
Robert
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2022
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Hello K.
You've knitted some beautiful words and thoughts together to relate your thoughts of Emily Dickinson. I have read about her life and poetry, and she believed poems should reflect what is in one's heart and soul. I can identify with that. Your story of visiting her grave is interesting. There is an ethereal sense to this poem.
It's beautifully worded and well written.
Robert
Comment Written 17-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2022
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Thank you, Robert. It's a special place!
Karenina
Comment from K.L. Rockquemore
I enjoyed your poem, K. I'm slightly embarrassed to admit that I haven't read any of Emily Dickinson's work. What are your favorite books, poems? Where do the quotes come from? Your poem is thoughtful and beautifully written.
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2022
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I enjoyed your poem, K. I'm slightly embarrassed to admit that I haven't read any of Emily Dickinson's work. What are your favorite books, poems? Where do the quotes come from? Your poem is thoughtful and beautifully written.
Comment Written 17-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2022
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I have several Dickinson Anthologies...
I received my first when I was eleven--and began writing immediately!
The quotes are from her poems...
Google her poetry! All of it is online these days.
She was not successful in her lifetime...only a handful of poems published in a local newspaper.
After her death, her sister, Lavinia championed her work until a publisher finally "took a chance."
Posthumously she is one of the most beloved poets!
Thanks,
Karenina
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I?ll have to give her a read.
Btw.. I sent you the new poem ?m working on, did you receive it? I sent it through PM.
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Yes.Will PM you tomorrow...it's bedtime!
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Appreciated,
good night..
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No problem!
Fresh eyes tomorrow!
Comment from duchessofdrumborg
' To Dwell In Possibilities ' , is a well-written and interesting piece. This talented poet's work was interesting to both read and review. I look forward to seeing your next post.
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2022
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' To Dwell In Possibilities ' , is a well-written and interesting piece. This talented poet's work was interesting to both read and review. I look forward to seeing your next post.
Comment Written 17-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2022
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Thank you , as always!
Karenina
You're welcome .... as always!
Comment from damommy
This is so beautiful. It brought tears to my eyes. "Hope" is one of my favorite poems. I keep it in a place where I see it frequently. I have a book of all Dickinson's poems.
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2022
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This is so beautiful. It brought tears to my eyes. "Hope" is one of my favorite poems. I keep it in a place where I see it frequently. I have a book of all Dickinson's poems.
Comment Written 17-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2022
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"Hope" has been part of my FS profile since 2007...
It is one of my favorites as well!
I appreciate the six-stars!
I'll tell Emily about them on my next visit!
Many Thanks,
Karenina
Comment from Carolyn Dooley
This is a great tribute to Emily Dickinson. She was a great poet, who will live on forever. You obviously enjoy reading her work. You have a great poem with much meaning. I like your work. Keep it up.
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2022
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This is a great tribute to Emily Dickinson. She was a great poet, who will live on forever. You obviously enjoy reading her work. You have a great poem with much meaning. I like your work. Keep it up.
Comment Written 17-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2022
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Thanks! I do love her writing...
And her perseverance!
She never found acceptance in her lifetime.
After her death her sister, Lavinia, gathered her work and found a publisher.
The rest is history!
She wrote because she loved to write!
Karenina
Comment from LisaMay
Your poem gave me goosebumps... in admiration of your skill in evoking through words - while referencing another poet - such feelings of the enduring nature of love (tied in with imagery of endless space and its magical elements). It is dreamlike, yet etched in life and death's realities as well:
"Called Back"
etched on her gravestone;
so we were,
and here we are...
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2022
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Your poem gave me goosebumps... in admiration of your skill in evoking through words - while referencing another poet - such feelings of the enduring nature of love (tied in with imagery of endless space and its magical elements). It is dreamlike, yet etched in life and death's realities as well:
"Called Back"
etched on her gravestone;
so we were,
and here we are...
Comment Written 17-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2022
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You just made me smile! Six stars!
Wait until I tell Emily! She's the reason I write.
I received an anthology of her poems when I was eleven...
"I'm Nobody" resonated with me...
Thanks so much!
Karenina
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I'll happily be your admiring bog.
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Awwww.
