tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2285017393769287433.post5950095542679789632..comments2023-10-15T07:36:05.092-07:00Comments on A Piece Of Mind: POSSESSIONS (BTP Prompt)Cynthia Shorthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12386358503730817278noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2285017393769287433.post-70085920311626406342010-08-16T20:00:28.898-07:002010-08-16T20:00:28.898-07:00Cynthia, I LOVED the prompt -- even though I am la...Cynthia, I LOVED the prompt -- even though I am late to posting and reading. Your second poem reminds me of my grandmother's cutting board that I still have and use almost daily. It isn't pretty, but it is strong and old, and I love where its been, what it has felt and seen and served up. . . it keeps me connected very tangibly to my late grandmother's hands.nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03445777687088584603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2285017393769287433.post-87956708919456410512010-08-15T19:31:55.148-07:002010-08-15T19:31:55.148-07:00Your hands poem is absolutely superb - it sings of...Your hands poem is absolutely superb - it sings of value and passing on possessions. The bowl so beautifully used is a gorgeous 'keeper'.Tumblewords:https://www.blogger.com/profile/04279038951489894119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2285017393769287433.post-467684641981516732010-08-15T18:58:15.586-07:002010-08-15T18:58:15.586-07:00These two pieces compliment each other so well. Th...These two pieces compliment each other so well. There's much to be admired in what those hands (and that crockery) have done over the years.Francis Scudellarihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01008685302028451297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2285017393769287433.post-64820232699092695122010-08-15T10:42:50.840-07:002010-08-15T10:42:50.840-07:00I like the idea of "peasant hands", sign...I like the idea of "peasant hands", signifying something real and useful, hands that have truly lived. And great description of the stoneware bowl lovingly passed down from one generation to the next.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2285017393769287433.post-63525521995441506392010-08-15T02:02:24.054-07:002010-08-15T02:02:24.054-07:00I like the way the hands can capture the experienc...I like the way the hands can capture the experiences of life, and how a mixing bowl passes on the knowledge of cooking. Very well done.<br /><br />And thanks for creating the prompt for BTP this week!Philip Thrifthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03021615111948806998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2285017393769287433.post-77440542618066630582010-08-15T00:16:52.941-07:002010-08-15T00:16:52.941-07:00Cynthia your odes to your hands and to the mixing ...Cynthia your odes to your hands and to the mixing bowl tells us eloquently about utilitarian beauty.irenehttp://enerihot.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2285017393769287433.post-78608737221965149472010-08-14T22:07:17.440-07:002010-08-14T22:07:17.440-07:00Cynthia - thanks for this great prompt. I think bo...Cynthia - thanks for this great prompt. I think both of your poems are very good. In "Hands" you express so perfectly the wisdom and freedom of accepting and appreciating our body parts for what they do for us rather than valuing stereotypical beauty.kellyhttp://www.starsandwillows.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2285017393769287433.post-87092820791007473902010-08-14T16:31:39.041-07:002010-08-14T16:31:39.041-07:00I loved the Hand poem. What a unique and wonderf...I loved the Hand poem. What a unique and wonderful way to have used the prompt and it delivered. You had me right there with you on your journey. I have a thing about hands too. That is the first thing I notice in men. I need to find their hands "attractive" if that doesn't sound too crazy, but by that I mean they have to be hands that show that they have lived....rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18248554235709475320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2285017393769287433.post-43612442281003111812010-08-14T14:37:13.506-07:002010-08-14T14:37:13.506-07:00I's amazing what hands can carry (literally an...I's amazing what hands can carry (literally and figuratively!)EKSwitajhttp://www.elizabethkateswitaj.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2285017393769287433.post-52347170331640093402010-08-14T01:57:50.656-07:002010-08-14T01:57:50.656-07:00I love the hand poem, especially 'gently bathe...I love the hand poem, especially 'gently bathe small peachy bottoms,' which took me right back to my own babies' infancy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2285017393769287433.post-51034814110501426562010-08-13T20:17:29.406-07:002010-08-13T20:17:29.406-07:00Loved the prompt and all the poetry it birthed. An...Loved the prompt and all the poetry it birthed. And both of your poems yeilded very vivid memories of my Mother's hands, and the bread and rolls she made once a week when we were growing up. Instead of restating what everyone else has already said, I'd rather applaud, even if you can't hear it. Thank you for all of it,<br /><br />ElizabethElizabethhttp://soulsmusic.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2285017393769287433.post-65009458270309907212010-08-13T14:49:53.607-07:002010-08-13T14:49:53.607-07:00first thanks for prompt Cynthia.....and thanks for...first thanks for prompt Cynthia.....and thanks for reminder of our body parts including hands...i have played many sports all my life with what everyone calls "soft" hands...anyways once again enjoyed your words...happy trailsWayne Pitchkohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15376196523487344143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2285017393769287433.post-80973168573458105732010-08-13T09:57:33.672-07:002010-08-13T09:57:33.672-07:00Cynthia,
I love the well-used hands,the hands that...Cynthia,<br />I love the well-used hands,the hands that have lived. The details give this poem such an earthy power.<br /><br />As for the bowl—just a wonderful poem that speaks of generations and the threads that tie them together.Lindahttp://word-painting.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2285017393769287433.post-15926784915947540962010-08-13T09:50:57.802-07:002010-08-13T09:50:57.802-07:00Cynthia I love both of these!
But the one about ha...Cynthia I love both of these!<br />But the one about hands is divine!<br />I love the imagery.<br />Thanks for a great prompt.<br />Pamelaflauberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18424439866515694972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2285017393769287433.post-77967792793230799812010-08-13T09:04:33.567-07:002010-08-13T09:04:33.567-07:00I love the first one, especially--the details are ...I love the first one, especially--the details are vivid, the rhythms lovely.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2285017393769287433.post-91150750437173183302010-08-13T08:11:49.883-07:002010-08-13T08:11:49.883-07:00Both pieces were wonderful reads! Excellent post!
...Both pieces were wonderful reads! Excellent post!<br /><br />-WeaselWeaselhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12467584502095433332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2285017393769287433.post-43266481636501774682010-08-13T07:48:25.428-07:002010-08-13T07:48:25.428-07:00Cynthia, I love your presentation of willowy-hand ...Cynthia, I love your presentation of willowy-hand envy giving way to an appreciation of the life lived by sturdy "peasant hands." Especially nice in this appreciation is the later comparison of the earlier envied ladies' hands to talons. Nice!<br /><br />Your bread picture made me hungry! And I loved the way your described the heavy crockery as connected to and sustaining a lived life. With chips, no fine china, but a piece of earth and life. Very nice indeed!Paul Oakleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17426789386840488470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2285017393769287433.post-52150633538989687002010-08-13T07:32:01.566-07:002010-08-13T07:32:01.566-07:00I am one who has 'piano fingers' but I che...I am one who has 'piano fingers' but I chew them, LOL, even though the nails are strong. I have to go to a manicuriist at least every two weeks to keep them growing! (and I haven't been there in a month, tee hee) I love the memories of your stone bowl. Two very unique takes on the prompt!Diane Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15886778060199433214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2285017393769287433.post-60016284734813098172010-08-13T07:09:36.945-07:002010-08-13T07:09:36.945-07:00PS I've really enjoyed this prompt and also th...PS I've really enjoyed this prompt and also the results in all the poetry that followed.vivienne blakehttp://vivinfrance.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2285017393769287433.post-63543404882323035822010-08-13T07:07:58.140-07:002010-08-13T07:07:58.140-07:00My post disappeared in a puff of smoke!
Both of y...My post disappeared in a puff of smoke!<br /><br />Both of your poems 'speak' to me clearly. I agree that manicured glamour hands betoken a less than profound mine; and the mixing bowl? Superb. I make my own break, satisfying to eat and (dare I say it?) it leaves my hands white and soft after the kneading.vivienne blakehttp://vivinfrance.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2285017393769287433.post-22678862705615317672010-08-13T06:29:36.533-07:002010-08-13T06:29:36.533-07:00Love the hands poem as well - some lovely imagery ...Love the hands poem as well - some lovely imagery there.mareymercyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03407666873261385487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2285017393769287433.post-43015347603295890442010-08-13T06:25:36.547-07:002010-08-13T06:25:36.547-07:00I loved the Hands poem. It kind of describes my mo...I loved the Hands poem. It kind of describes my mom's hands. Much lived, much loved. Very beautiful...<br /><br /><a href="http://firmlyrooted.blogspot.com/2010/08/half-way-through.html" rel="nofollow">half-way through</a>gautami tripathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04192356825699543613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2285017393769287433.post-81538187855665948872010-08-12T17:39:15.393-07:002010-08-12T17:39:15.393-07:00Cynthia, I love the first piece. Mine are "pe...Cynthia, I love the first piece. Mine are "peasant hands," as well. You bring them honor, and I thank you. :-)<br />My background knowledge had the smell of bread wafting through the air while I read your second piece. Again, you bring honor, this time to your family tradition. Bravo for both pieces!<br />~Brendabrenda whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00846306414656375463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2285017393769287433.post-32780024714937108382010-08-12T14:36:09.621-07:002010-08-12T14:36:09.621-07:00Hi Cynthia,
I like that finishing line about your...Hi Cynthia,<br /><br />I like that finishing line about your hands; they've lived and there's nothing wrong with good, honest toil! An old mixing bowl holds a wealth of family memories and I hope you'll be able to pass on the secrets!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00861397533660827678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2285017393769287433.post-54598312153578904402010-08-12T10:30:07.781-07:002010-08-12T10:30:07.781-07:00I really like your hands poem...about their looks ...I really like your hands poem...about their looks and their uses. I didnt (my apostrophe is not working - sigh) really envy other peoples hands, but I used to always say that my hands were born OLD. And neat to read about the crock that is passing through the hands in your family! Nice prompt, Cindy.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07366010389846904663noreply@blogger.com