January 2, 2006
-
MONDAY READINGThe New Year
The wind is broken
leaving open fields
of ice. The bird
has one foot frozen
to the earth, yet
sings beneath his
wing. The sky is bent.
And sure into the cold
night we are turning,
followed by the first
star and the last.(Poem from my youth)
Deep Thought: “People need to realize that every time they talk about how “fragile” our planet is, it’s just like asking outer-space aliens to come invade us.”
Today I am grateful for: Cement
Guess the Movie: “Ya know, I used to live like Robinson Crusoe. I mean shipwrecked among 8 million people. And then one day I saw a footprint in the sand and there you were.” Answer: The Apartment, 1960.
Winner: lowflying squab.
Heroes and Goats of 2005
by Gary Alan Scott
As we look forward to the New Year, it is well to remember the public figures that have distinguished themselves. (Rest of article here.)
Comments (18)
Your words speak hope even in the darkest of times…
This is a truly lovely and delicately, deep poem.
I listened to a program discussing journalism -as it pertains to change, and the future. Blogging the new form of journalism and I thought of your blog and writing specifically. Interactive journalism. Have a productive year. Happy 2006.
Excellent poem. I am grateful for cement too :>)
Happy New Year!
Are you staying warm over there? Did you get any of the flooding? Hope not. It’s really wet over here in Gresham. The lower barn flooded and two horses had to moved out. I’ll have to row a boat out to see Solon!
Hope you and the critters are well!
i found a great wesite to post from: http://www.dropshots.com
they can host long videos, which is good.
what a thing to be greatful for.
a neat piece…
Oh what a good poem. I enjoyed it.
the photo looks *brrrr* Have a great 2006!
Stephen Jay Gould has pointed out that the fragility of the earth is only meaningful or true if we define the earth as a habitation for humans. It won’t care if we make it uninhabitable for ourselves, and it won’t be harmed at all if we all become extinct.
i like that, especially the last image
I love the poem especially the image of the bird has one foot frozen to the earth but sings beneath his wing. Happy New Year to you.
Wonderful imagery!
Just wonderful I like this poem very much. I enjoyed sharing with you yesterday and will look forward to seeing you. I guess it was meant to be I was not feeling well today and cranky and filling myself with herbs, Judi
love the poem….
the movie quote is from “The Apartment”. it is one of my favorite quotes, because it is true.
My son and I agree with you about cement…it is a good thing,at least when used with discretion..the poem makes me think of something much bigger then me ,and somehow crystalline…and about paradox…I was surprised by it…kudos….and peace be with you..Mia Lucia
You seem to be a very intelligent woman and I am honored to post a comment on your site. You write beautiful poetry that makes actual sense to me!
Wah Wah and Bye!
Very nice poem, it captures so much emotion.