tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740307479750463845.post151825739804137112..comments2024-03-25T01:44:23.502-04:00Comments on Today's Little Ditty: The Best of Today's Little Ditty 2016 (YAY!) + Five for Friday: Giving ThanksMichelle Heidenrich Barneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02051827857519159837noreply@blogger.comBlogger64125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740307479750463845.post-36169748485960335352017-11-20T09:11:01.570-05:002017-11-20T09:11:01.570-05:00"Zest" and "Create" are such g..."Zest" and "Create" are such great word companions. :) You may not submit poems often to ditty challenges, Robyn, but when you do, they're pretty darn awesome! So pleased to include "Blank" in this volume.Michelle Heidenrich Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02051827857519159837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740307479750463845.post-34103273017688765662017-11-20T09:04:59.101-05:002017-11-20T09:04:59.101-05:00It was my pleassssurre to embrace such a sssssenss...It was my pleassssurre to embrace such a sssssenssssational poem in thissss collection, Bridget! Off to read your post now....Michelle Heidenrich Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02051827857519159837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740307479750463845.post-27515703686147078152017-11-20T06:44:27.589-05:002017-11-20T06:44:27.589-05:00Woot-woot, Michelle! Thank you for allowing me to ...Woot-woot, Michelle! Thank you for allowing me to be a part of another amazing anthology! Here is my offering for the thankful round up:<br /><br />POETRY COMMUNITY<br /><br />feeling connected despite the distance<br /><br />If you feel so inclined, I am blogging about our Swiss experience at weewordsforweeones.com. Happy (early) Thanksgiving!Bridget Mageehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18185985167366724404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740307479750463845.post-52118104321393527332017-11-19T13:34:50.525-05:002017-11-19T13:34:50.525-05:00CONGRATULATIONS, Michelle, and so honored to be am...CONGRATULATIONS, Michelle, and so honored to be among the lucky contributors. Leave it to you to turn a book launch into a Thankful-Fest. Being late to the party means I got to read so many wonderful offerings!<br /><br /><br />INSPIRATION<br /><br />the zest that says, <i>Create!</i>Robyn Hood Blackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07279289715664168026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740307479750463845.post-12142381909541555742017-11-19T09:37:33.762-05:002017-11-19T09:37:33.762-05:00Thank you, Kat! Your 5-word ditty has got me wonde...Thank you, Kat! Your 5-word ditty has got me wondering if this menu change is for the better or worse? (Clever how your ditty can work both ways!) I certainly won't miss school lunches, but at my kids' schools this year, they arranged for a food truck to come once a week. Surprisingly, it's really good!Michelle Heidenrich Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02051827857519159837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740307479750463845.post-41561269006170126172017-11-19T09:33:21.573-05:002017-11-19T09:33:21.573-05:00Thanks so much, Helen. :)Thanks so much, Helen. :)Michelle Heidenrich Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02051827857519159837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740307479750463845.post-34265543031285359242017-11-19T09:32:51.047-05:002017-11-19T09:32:51.047-05:00YAY! That is great news, Helen! My husband just ha...YAY! That is great news, Helen! My husband just had a similarly "eye-opening" surgery earlier this year. Michelle Heidenrich Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02051827857519159837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740307479750463845.post-41108685319477804852017-11-19T09:31:22.792-05:002017-11-19T09:31:22.792-05:00This five-word ditty is so you, Donna. You are not...This five-word ditty is so you, Donna. You are nothing if not versatile when it comes to your poetry writing!Michelle Heidenrich Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02051827857519159837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740307479750463845.post-41665306985073579662017-11-19T09:29:01.377-05:002017-11-19T09:29:01.377-05:00Those five words are divine, Brenda. Thank you. An...Those five words are divine, Brenda. Thank you. And thanks also, for the lovely words you threw in my direction. It's a joy to include your work in this anthology! :)Michelle Heidenrich Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02051827857519159837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740307479750463845.post-82922727645914666512017-11-19T09:24:11.635-05:002017-11-19T09:24:11.635-05:00Thank you, Sally. I'm lovin' how you view ...Thank you, Sally. I'm lovin' how you view life!Michelle Heidenrich Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02051827857519159837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740307479750463845.post-24791121528420601602017-11-19T09:23:18.208-05:002017-11-19T09:23:18.208-05:00Thanks, Julie— I'm honored to be able to inclu...Thanks, Julie— I'm honored to be able to include your work! I swoon over "To Sea the Sea" every time I read it. Congrats also on that Lucky Chicken cup. :)Michelle Heidenrich Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02051827857519159837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740307479750463845.post-15106112944012339312017-11-19T09:19:16.113-05:002017-11-19T09:19:16.113-05:00Thanks so much, Molly!Thanks so much, Molly!Michelle Heidenrich Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02051827857519159837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740307479750463845.post-32635004925532231072017-11-19T09:18:51.953-05:002017-11-19T09:18:51.953-05:00The celebration has been grand, Juanita! I'm s...The celebration has been grand, Juanita! I'm stunned and delighted by the outpouring of well-wishers. :)Michelle Heidenrich Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02051827857519159837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740307479750463845.post-67233439605166389312017-11-19T09:16:01.125-05:002017-11-19T09:16:01.125-05:00So happy for you, Michele! I admire your resilienc...So happy for you, Michele! I admire your resilience... and your wing span. :)Michelle Heidenrich Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02051827857519159837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740307479750463845.post-75585957610470442202017-11-19T03:07:45.405-05:002017-11-19T03:07:45.405-05:00Congrats on another compilation, Michelle. So much...Congrats on another compilation, Michelle. So much poetry goodness inspired by you!<br /><br />MENU CHANGE<br />I won't miss school lunches.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740307479750463845.post-24306363305275178012017-11-18T13:08:23.349-05:002017-11-18T13:08:23.349-05:00Just ordered my copy of the anthology. I can't...Just ordered my copy of the anthology. I can't wait to read the wonderful poetry!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09079757464666655152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740307479750463845.post-46775309134465863482017-11-18T13:05:33.388-05:002017-11-18T13:05:33.388-05:00MY EYE SURGEON
now I see
ants
stars
MY EYE SURGEON<br /><br />now I see<br /> ants<br /> stars<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09079757464666655152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740307479750463845.post-52810273338260994712017-11-18T09:27:53.980-05:002017-11-18T09:27:53.980-05:00So excited about the anthology!
Late to the party....So excited about the anthology!<br />Late to the party...but here goes:<br /><br />Brought to You By the Letters<br /><br />Alphabet's versatility =<br />messages for posterityDonna Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13738281869266957726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740307479750463845.post-53843150618761196212017-11-18T09:26:08.135-05:002017-11-18T09:26:08.135-05:00Truly amazing, Michelle, what you can accomplish w...Truly amazing, Michelle, what you can accomplish with grace and style. I like that you've even given us direction as to the comments. Somehow that fits with the whole Ditty challenge gestalt. I will cooperate. :-) And enjoy.<br /><br />Each sunrise is paintbox poetry.Brenda at FriendlyFairyTaleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13368709489341876324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740307479750463845.post-61343034325042085422017-11-18T06:07:13.964-05:002017-11-18T06:07:13.964-05:00Congratulations Michelle. Hard work brings wonderf...Congratulations Michelle. Hard work brings wonderful results. here's my five words:<br />Poetry in all I see. <br />Sally Murphyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02840326270568153356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740307479750463845.post-45465385234994509892017-11-18T04:32:57.896-05:002017-11-18T04:32:57.896-05:00Congratulations on the new anthology, Michelle - I...Congratulations on the new anthology, Michelle - I'm proud to be in it. Here's my five-word offering:<br /><br />THANKS TO MY SISTER<br /><br />My plucky Lucky Chicken cup!Julie https://www.blogger.com/profile/12811523890920763782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740307479750463845.post-80526904880666857992017-11-18T03:16:49.868-05:002017-11-18T03:16:49.868-05:00Congratulations, Michelle, to you and to all the i...Congratulations, Michelle, to you and to all the included poets! <br />mbhmainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12368641525885104669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740307479750463845.post-4861867953699735272017-11-18T00:43:58.039-05:002017-11-18T00:43:58.039-05:00Congratulations, Michelle. I hope your mood has be...Congratulations, Michelle. I hope your mood has been celebratory all day. Mine has been. I'm delighted and honored to have a poem in your latest volume.<br /><br />Promise Kept<br /><br />Morning<br />dewdrops in the desert.Juanitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17471635375776444659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740307479750463845.post-53997207266656330292017-11-18T00:09:59.104-05:002017-11-18T00:09:59.104-05:00From Wildfire Ashes
this Phoenix
fashioned
a hom...From Wildfire Ashes<br /><br />this Phoenix <br />fashioned<br />a home!<br />Michele Kruegerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07705313592507879123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740307479750463845.post-89689624532533884082017-11-17T20:48:08.076-05:002017-11-17T20:48:08.076-05:00I think I will find some time to catch my breath, ...I think I will find some time to catch my breath, Sydney. I'm counting on it anyway. :) Thanks for your kind words and fun echo poem! Happy Thanksgiving!Michelle Heidenrich Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02051827857519159837noreply@blogger.com