tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7245293878341271115.post728832286950979975..comments2023-11-03T04:24:05.324-07:00Comments on A Dwelling by The Sea: Nets....a story..Kathy Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12326495504453579091noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7245293878341271115.post-85272495633567033832013-12-19T07:33:57.864-08:002013-12-19T07:33:57.864-08:00Thanks, Amy, and your bio makes an interesting rea...Thanks, Amy, and your bio makes an interesting read...wow, jazz singer 3rd gen!Kathy Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12326495504453579091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7245293878341271115.post-77964492546729661992013-12-18T20:23:25.833-08:002013-12-18T20:23:25.833-08:00Katy, this poem carries the scent of salt water. ...Katy, this poem carries the scent of salt water. All the men who died at sea... and still do... that little temple by the sea must have been full of candles. The "uncommon language" seems especially laced with BIblical references, and rightly so. It takes a lot of faith to board a fishing boat, knowing you might not come back; knowing your wife is up on the Widow's Walk, waiting for sight of her beloved's ship coming into port. Stunning. Thanks so much for giving me your URL. Peace on earth, AmySharp Little Pencilhttp://sharplittlepencil.com/2013/12/16/wisconsin-winter-weather-with-pic-by-amy/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7245293878341271115.post-81797253024361545662013-12-16T12:34:07.552-08:002013-12-16T12:34:07.552-08:00Great details--you brought a wonderful story to us...Great details--you brought a wonderful story to us, much like a biblical allegory. Beautifully penned.Jennifer Wagnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04344877737695801883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7245293878341271115.post-3119225798355882662013-12-16T08:51:52.633-08:002013-12-16T08:51:52.633-08:00..so it is..thanks..so it is..thanksKathy Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12326495504453579091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7245293878341271115.post-25163521640178964192013-12-16T08:51:11.328-08:002013-12-16T08:51:11.328-08:00Of course...thank youOf course...thank youKathy Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12326495504453579091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7245293878341271115.post-84786296325160259762013-12-16T05:16:05.744-08:002013-12-16T05:16:05.744-08:00So very potent. The press of the sea. The terrib...So very potent. The press of the sea. The terrible beauty and danger. And the rich people that the environment grows.The Sentinelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09813396729517656270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7245293878341271115.post-50019298811088969092013-12-16T03:08:54.097-08:002013-12-16T03:08:54.097-08:00This is such a beautiful poem and story. I loved i...This is such a beautiful poem and story. I loved it, you told it so well. May I borrow it?Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07512953735819338268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7245293878341271115.post-49992362581286156872013-12-16T01:23:09.258-08:002013-12-16T01:23:09.258-08:00Soul stirring very poignant, Seasons greetings to ...Soul stirring very poignant, Seasons greetings to you and your familyTCPChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01735466017293465064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7245293878341271115.post-6788626973001576172013-12-15T16:10:52.248-08:002013-12-15T16:10:52.248-08:00A very tender sweet poem, with a great story--this...A very tender sweet poem, with a great story--this is a life where the fragility of it all is very apparent, even as people are so tough with the hard work. Thanks. k. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7245293878341271115.post-75914036805590891242013-12-15T14:27:00.855-08:002013-12-15T14:27:00.855-08:00Wonderful narrative poem, Katy. The light in his e...Wonderful narrative poem, Katy. The light in his eyes captures the meaning of life, I believe. For me, this brought to mind the time I lived in Brittany and saw these towns, these fishermen, and heard stories of so many lost at see.Victoriahttp://liv2write2day.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7245293878341271115.post-14997483059845184752013-12-15T12:06:58.779-08:002013-12-15T12:06:58.779-08:00no sweat...and thank you...i hope you and yours ha...no sweat...and thank you...i hope you and yours have a wonderful christmas filled with love and warmth....Brian Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722940075884718007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7245293878341271115.post-34431619485929904852013-12-15T11:38:53.057-08:002013-12-15T11:38:53.057-08:00Thank youThank youKathy Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12326495504453579091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7245293878341271115.post-91206681330374297632013-12-15T11:38:38.823-08:002013-12-15T11:38:38.823-08:00Thank youThank youKathy Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12326495504453579091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7245293878341271115.post-20911851980424816742013-12-15T10:24:35.346-08:002013-12-15T10:24:35.346-08:00Thank you!Thank you!Kathy Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12326495504453579091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7245293878341271115.post-46106280076907247182013-12-15T10:23:56.034-08:002013-12-15T10:23:56.034-08:00Thanks GraceThanks GraceKathy Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12326495504453579091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7245293878341271115.post-68959844672302319662013-12-15T10:22:45.349-08:002013-12-15T10:22:45.349-08:00..thank you..thank youKathy Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12326495504453579091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7245293878341271115.post-56506079138149783152013-12-15T10:21:30.094-08:002013-12-15T10:21:30.094-08:00Yes, I noticed that....kudos to you and your poetr...Yes, I noticed that....kudos to you and your poetry ...and for being a single mom..being both parents is not easy ;)Kathy Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12326495504453579091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7245293878341271115.post-15346536598134854012013-12-15T08:38:21.907-08:002013-12-15T08:38:21.907-08:00A beautiful story floating in poetry :-)A beautiful story floating in poetry :-)Amrit Sinhahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08333443172096537424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7245293878341271115.post-61555069206793973482013-12-15T06:29:19.530-08:002013-12-15T06:29:19.530-08:00marvelous story ripples through out this poem love...marvelous story ripples through out this poem loved it....well donerevelationshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07184644795582553870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7245293878341271115.post-51190430992169994492013-12-15T05:14:47.193-08:002013-12-15T05:14:47.193-08:00I enjoyed the story you weaved in this poem, Katy....I enjoyed the story you weaved in this poem, Katy. "Always be grateful, / faithful and kind" - a wonderful life lesson and moto!Gabriellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09968615376035959259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7245293878341271115.post-76190967735678778072013-12-15T04:39:44.053-08:002013-12-15T04:39:44.053-08:00A tender story with some pretty amazing allusions....A tender story with some pretty amazing allusions. Perfect for the season.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09450346739275578678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7245293878341271115.post-40598404285259405852013-12-15T01:11:29.847-08:002013-12-15T01:11:29.847-08:00oh wow...so moving.... tears... such a fascinating...oh wow...so moving.... tears... such a fascinating man and relationship... the things he had been taught... love how you weave the biblical story in... so well done...Claudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03011763027311966186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7245293878341271115.post-47827776900778958482013-12-14T22:52:41.592-08:002013-12-14T22:52:41.592-08:00A beautiful story and once again your imagery is a...A beautiful story and once again your imagery is amazing K. You placed me there as you have done in everything your pen. <br />This is my favourite part -"<br />feeding souls is my purpose in life and<br />fishing is your trade...I am the net for<br />all men's safety in their struggles in life -<br />you are the seed from which faith will grow."<br /><br />May you and yours have a wonderful and safe Christmas K and thank you for your words.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7245293878341271115.post-47899089670065751002013-12-14T20:41:40.529-08:002013-12-14T20:41:40.529-08:00The fisherman, the carpenter, the father and his o...The fisherman, the carpenter, the father and his only son..., I love the way you have woven the poem together, mixing biblical facts with hard life at sea. I love the sea too. "In remembrance they lit them one by one...", beautifully written!Dulcinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09804606583762933316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7245293878341271115.post-89860618198864928442013-12-14T20:29:40.898-08:002013-12-14T20:29:40.898-08:00a very nice narrative poem...you tell us so much s...a very nice narrative poem...you tell us so much story with so few words, especially the father and son.Ron Shieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15906697750712674256noreply@blogger.com