tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5898489019646958343.post2270014697871700485..comments2023-08-07T06:47:28.676-06:00Comments on Poetry with me ...: "Huajuapan de Leon" NaPoWriMo #9-Write about when you don’t feel like yourselfUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5898489019646958343.post-240378836005018182011-04-11T19:20:50.403-05:002011-04-11T19:20:50.403-05:00Pamela, this is nicely done, the thoughts, the des...Pamela, this is nicely done, the thoughts, the descriptions, the senses invoked. You capture that time and place and your presence there well. I particularly like the ending. And you reminded me of a place that I want to write about for my take on this prompt. Thanks!Mr. Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05507517064398624652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5898489019646958343.post-65777375422181570232011-04-11T03:57:44.796-05:002011-04-11T03:57:44.796-05:00You captured that fish out of water feeling beauti...You captured that fish out of water feeling beautifully.Madeleine Begun Kanehttp://www.madkane.com/humor_blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5898489019646958343.post-85495842281481748942011-04-10T21:09:38.572-05:002011-04-10T21:09:38.572-05:00It was uncomfortable sometimes in the small villag...It was uncomfortable sometimes in the small village, Judy, but I also wondered how different it was to see me and my husband with our fair features.flauberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18424439866515694972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5898489019646958343.post-37656666800679524072011-04-10T08:14:12.066-05:002011-04-10T08:14:12.066-05:00This makes me think of instances when I felt the s...This makes me think of instances when I felt the same. What strikes me most is how my sister in law from Venezuela must have felt coming to Florida to live and not even speaking the language and her customs different. She has done so well and I admire her so much.<br />You describe your situation so well in this poem. Wonderfully done.Judy Roneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05439992575221937268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5898489019646958343.post-76954188980491685392011-04-09T20:52:39.463-05:002011-04-09T20:52:39.463-05:00Good point, Marianne, as I said on your blog, I th...Good point, Marianne, as I said on your blog, I think there are some who would disagree with that, however being polite is part of my upbringing. I compliment people when they perform well, and I also say thank you when complimented. There is not enough niceness in this world, part of the problem, if you ask me.flauberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18424439866515694972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5898489019646958343.post-38412087923041373792011-04-09T20:42:58.932-05:002011-04-09T20:42:58.932-05:00Elizabeth, I never was even aware of it, 'til ...Elizabeth, I never was even aware of it, 'til that day walking home from class. It shocked the heck out of me at the time. I laugh about it now.flauberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18424439866515694972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5898489019646958343.post-81026190159874748332011-04-09T19:21:51.143-05:002011-04-09T19:21:51.143-05:00Thanks Gloria, it can be unnerving.Thanks Gloria, it can be unnerving.flauberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18424439866515694972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5898489019646958343.post-74227356832821751182011-04-09T18:29:20.215-05:002011-04-09T18:29:20.215-05:00This is so well written, and though I've never...This is so well written, and though I've never had the same experience, I think I can relate. I remember once being quite shocked when I was out with a group of teaching friends, looked in a mirror and saw this muuch older lady with all those young women. LOL, what a shock! ;) Great poem!Gloriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08555391165844772063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5898489019646958343.post-19009902634829524412011-04-09T16:58:57.240-05:002011-04-09T16:58:57.240-05:00Thanks, Viv, that must be a beautiful part of the ...Thanks, Viv, that must be a beautiful part of the world.flauberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18424439866515694972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5898489019646958343.post-26709621510339832962011-04-09T16:55:46.930-05:002011-04-09T16:55:46.930-05:00Brenda, I found myself anxious a few times when fi...Brenda, I found myself anxious a few times when first arriving in Mexico, particularly in the small town we lived in for 6 years. The people were dark-skinned, exotic and the women absolutely gorgeous. That day when I noticed my reflection certainly startled me, I looked so, well, different. Where we are now there are plenty of fair-skinned people and it is much more comfortable. I appreciate your well wishes, but things are still quite safe here.flauberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18424439866515694972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5898489019646958343.post-90573247410004963842011-04-09T16:48:11.076-05:002011-04-09T16:48:11.076-05:00I certainly felt that way a few times in that town...I certainly felt that way a few times in that town, Mike.flauberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18424439866515694972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5898489019646958343.post-72371174946177982692011-04-09T16:47:01.545-05:002011-04-09T16:47:01.545-05:00I would imagine you could relate to this, being fa...I would imagine you could relate to this, being fair of skin, Mary.flauberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18424439866515694972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5898489019646958343.post-15001781271645538232011-04-09T16:35:39.053-05:002011-04-09T16:35:39.053-05:00Thanks Dave:)Thanks Dave:)flauberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18424439866515694972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5898489019646958343.post-73940338317217561042011-04-09T16:35:06.135-05:002011-04-09T16:35:06.135-05:00Loads of space, Janet:)Loads of space, Janet:)flauberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18424439866515694972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5898489019646958343.post-60747508340669642672011-04-09T16:33:47.010-05:002011-04-09T16:33:47.010-05:00Ron, it made me uncomfortable at the time. Thanks:...Ron, it made me uncomfortable at the time. Thanks:)flauberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18424439866515694972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5898489019646958343.post-6684120110558671322011-04-09T16:32:54.098-05:002011-04-09T16:32:54.098-05:00Not so much now that we are in a different part of...Not so much now that we are in a different part of Mexico, more fair-skinned people here, Anthony.flauberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18424439866515694972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5898489019646958343.post-64021771046407972482011-04-09T16:31:25.282-05:002011-04-09T16:31:25.282-05:00Thanks, Arian.Thanks, Arian.flauberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18424439866515694972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5898489019646958343.post-6007116974427492842011-04-09T16:30:41.253-05:002011-04-09T16:30:41.253-05:00Sure is hell being a gringo at times, Stan.Sure is hell being a gringo at times, Stan.flauberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18424439866515694972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5898489019646958343.post-60781191714244235092011-04-09T16:29:41.697-05:002011-04-09T16:29:41.697-05:00Thanks for the visit, iself.Thanks for the visit, iself.flauberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18424439866515694972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5898489019646958343.post-25657654742792897632011-04-09T16:19:46.820-05:002011-04-09T16:19:46.820-05:00and true of us. When we lived in Seychelles I cou...and true of us. When we lived in Seychelles I couldn't get used to white skin being pale and uninteresting against dark, exotic and beautiful. You express the malaise beautifully.vivinfrancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07388722600118753457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5898489019646958343.post-22873431014253693472011-04-09T16:12:11.287-05:002011-04-09T16:12:11.287-05:00Pamela, Your words carry an undertone of anxiety, ...Pamela, Your words carry an undertone of anxiety, I hope it doesn't cover you daily. Things seem heated near you, and it makes me worry. You've captured a universal in your poem. I felt similar on a journey through India several years ago. Thanks, and stay safe!<br />~Brendabrenda whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00846306414656375463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5898489019646958343.post-33992455766742916522011-04-09T15:35:51.435-05:002011-04-09T15:35:51.435-05:00Stranger in a strange land. You detailed it perfec...Stranger in a strange land. You detailed it perfectly.Mike Patrickhttp://thepoetsquill.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5898489019646958343.post-51550796773245298932011-04-09T13:22:35.798-05:002011-04-09T13:22:35.798-05:00Excellent! I have felt that way sometime in Mexic...Excellent! I have felt that way sometime in Mexico. Your words were well expressed, true of me too.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07366010389846904663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5898489019646958343.post-58839300726595202532011-04-09T10:24:19.791-05:002011-04-09T10:24:19.791-05:00I think we all need to experience this. When we ge...I think we all need to experience this. When we get too comfortable, we forget that others feel this way every minute of every day. Strong and important poem.<br /><br />You have to be the kindest person out there in blogland, Pamela. Thank you for always being so generous with your comments.Mariannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17734900426632493796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5898489019646958343.post-88660624949358284182011-04-09T09:34:08.519-05:002011-04-09T09:34:08.519-05:00I love how you capture that realization of being d...I love how you capture that realization of being different. It's both heady and scary all at the same time. Also like the internal rhyme, works well and adds a distinct difference in this poem about being so. Wonderful,<br /><br />ElizabethElizabethhttp://soulsmusic.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.com