tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425699691615371137.post4217769636086085961..comments2023-04-26T11:32:09.014-04:00Comments on Tapestry of Words: POETRY FRIDAY: Dog DaysBecky Shillingtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18185515854304384764noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425699691615371137.post-70401922904813071872014-09-04T22:04:25.905-04:002014-09-04T22:04:25.905-04:00Thank you, Bridget!Thank you, Bridget!Becky Shillingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18185515854304384764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425699691615371137.post-71770414796009445372014-09-04T22:04:07.061-04:002014-09-04T22:04:07.061-04:00Yes--toddlers definitely have boundless energy! Wh...Yes--toddlers definitely have boundless energy! When I lived in Florida, I had to make my own autumn in my classroom, since the leaves didn't really change where I lived. But the scenery made up for it! I bet Singapore has its own beautiful benefits, too!Becky Shillingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18185515854304384764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425699691615371137.post-18754759887724379772014-09-04T22:01:50.306-04:002014-09-04T22:01:50.306-04:00Thanks so much, Mary Lee!Thanks so much, Mary Lee!Becky Shillingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18185515854304384764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425699691615371137.post-32112763879214795502014-09-04T22:01:34.839-04:002014-09-04T22:01:34.839-04:00Cool weather definitely brings me more energy! Tha...Cool weather definitely brings me more energy! Thank you!Becky Shillingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18185515854304384764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425699691615371137.post-52317519587662072522014-09-04T22:01:07.499-04:002014-09-04T22:01:07.499-04:00Thanks so much, Violet!Thanks so much, Violet!Becky Shillingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18185515854304384764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425699691615371137.post-29609820284873282982014-09-04T22:00:50.758-04:002014-09-04T22:00:50.758-04:00Thank you, Linda! I am keeping an eye on the tree....Thank you, Linda! I am keeping an eye on the tree. I think it is just a little impatient for fall to arrive! = )Becky Shillingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18185515854304384764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425699691615371137.post-27973897035473874682014-09-04T22:00:11.764-04:002014-09-04T22:00:11.764-04:00I know--I can't wait to pull out the autumn de...I know--I can't wait to pull out the autumn decorations. Soon... = )Becky Shillingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18185515854304384764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425699691615371137.post-85708367825360780142014-09-04T21:59:42.694-04:002014-09-04T21:59:42.694-04:00Thank you, Kelly!Thank you, Kelly!Becky Shillingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18185515854304384764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425699691615371137.post-67204512053511890342014-09-04T21:59:26.941-04:002014-09-04T21:59:26.941-04:00It's nice, isn't it? = )It's nice, isn't it? = )Becky Shillingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18185515854304384764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425699691615371137.post-39639213650579947802014-09-02T14:10:57.905-04:002014-09-02T14:10:57.905-04:00Oh, your pup and mine have so much in common, Beck...Oh, your pup and mine have so much in common, Becky! Our dog goes out in the extreme desert heat to play hide and seek with the lizards - no matter the temperature! I love the idea of summer "rolling right into fall". Beautiful autumn glow in your photo, too. = )Bridget Mageehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18185985167366724404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425699691615371137.post-46080630615651170012014-08-30T11:00:43.167-04:002014-08-30T11:00:43.167-04:00Love the poem. I think toddlers are somewhat like ...Love the poem. I think toddlers are somewhat like puppies. Where do they get their energy from? We don't really get seasons in Singapore, but I look forward to the romantic autumnal air, too.Yanting Guehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04788603550626277974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425699691615371137.post-7054130721796851492014-08-30T09:00:29.796-04:002014-08-30T09:00:29.796-04:00LOVE this!!! Great metaphor!!LOVE this!!! Great metaphor!!Mary Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09078793537148794310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425699691615371137.post-15609832678857430642014-08-30T03:03:22.245-04:002014-08-30T03:03:22.245-04:00Welcome back! Loved the sound of dog days - and th...Welcome back! Loved the sound of dog days - and the promise of energy-filled tomorrows.GatheringBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04477710897574769648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425699691615371137.post-63905104558335765542014-08-30T00:26:47.888-04:002014-08-30T00:26:47.888-04:00That ending is nailed perfectly. (I also like your...That ending is nailed perfectly. (I also like your comment at the end that mentions the "spring" in your step.)Violet N.http://vnesdolypoems.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425699691615371137.post-81892021288058724772014-08-29T23:28:57.562-04:002014-08-29T23:28:57.562-04:00I love the ending to your poem, such a great play ...I love the ending to your poem, such a great play on words, Becky. But I also like those two lines with your tree picture-made me smile! I hope nothing's wrong with the tree; it is early!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425699691615371137.post-21532848685131830822014-08-29T20:52:35.280-04:002014-08-29T20:52:35.280-04:00That is definitely an autumn-y tree! I was just at...That is definitely an autumn-y tree! I was just at the Dollar Store yesterday, and they had some super cute fall decorations out. =) Leandra Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00381034024025750992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425699691615371137.post-34586458686834165882014-08-29T19:15:50.317-04:002014-08-29T19:15:50.317-04:00Love the poem, Becky. It's great how you made ...Love the poem, Becky. It's great how you made summer a dog here. So creative. :)Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425699691615371137.post-35274283316064988572014-08-29T16:04:49.916-04:002014-08-29T16:04:49.916-04:00Great poem! I am also enjoying more structure to m...Great poem! I am also enjoying more structure to my days.Vijayahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07876606729146077830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425699691615371137.post-65769606209034652162014-08-29T15:53:21.964-04:002014-08-29T15:53:21.964-04:00Thank you very much, Joan! I am so glad you liked ...Thank you very much, Joan! I am so glad you liked my poem! Becky Shillingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18185515854304384764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425699691615371137.post-6486118378685185882014-08-29T15:52:54.303-04:002014-08-29T15:52:54.303-04:00Thanks, Mirka! I wondered, too...I looked it up ea...Thanks, Mirka! I wondered, too...I looked it up earlier today and apparently the term "dog days" comes from the position of the constellation Sirius during July and early August. Not sure about "raining cats and dogs," though! = ) Becky Shillingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18185515854304384764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425699691615371137.post-29820108490309500352014-08-29T15:48:42.184-04:002014-08-29T15:48:42.184-04:00Dear Becky,
I'm glad that your boys are off to...Dear Becky,<br />I'm glad that your boys are off to a great start! It's wonderful that you've found your writing time! Loved the correlation between the Dog Days of August and your poem and picture.<br /><br />Celebrate you and your love of familyJoan Y. Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06131845753310150704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425699691615371137.post-56434423682408913052014-08-29T15:46:39.754-04:002014-08-29T15:46:39.754-04:00Thank you, Michelle! You are too funny! I promise ...Thank you, Michelle! You are too funny! I promise I did not photoshop--but that is very likely the *only* fully-turned tree in my neighborhood. I couldn't quite believe it myself!Becky Shillingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18185515854304384764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425699691615371137.post-55939426071689236642014-08-29T15:45:32.100-04:002014-08-29T15:45:32.100-04:00Thanks so much, Beth! I am so glad you liked the p...Thanks so much, Beth! I am so glad you liked the poem!Becky Shillingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18185515854304384764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425699691615371137.post-3053774004228575152014-08-29T15:45:00.630-04:002014-08-29T15:45:00.630-04:00Thank you! = )Thank you! = )Becky Shillingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18185515854304384764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425699691615371137.post-33890359957162884532014-08-29T14:12:09.703-04:002014-08-29T14:12:09.703-04:00Lovely.
I often wonder about "dog days"...Lovely. <br />I often wonder about "dog days" and "raining cats & dogs" and such. The explanations I've heard are varied. We humans do interesting with with words and images.Mirka Breenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00653086859905415156noreply@blogger.com