A good novel becomes part of you,
a
house lived in,
a
family,
a community.
The stories
still
walk,
fire,
give
rest,
a
presence
shaping my
course.
~ Erasure of p. 60 in The Delicacy & Strength of Lace, Letters Between Leslie Marmon Silko and James Wright, edited by his daughter Anne Wright
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“The stories still walk, fire” is lovely. I’ll say it again, your ability to see and shape new works out of old is outstanding. I always enjoy reading your poems, Karen. Have a great rest of your summer!
Thank you, Bill. You have a great summer also.
This is fitting poem to end the month with. Like Bill said, your ability to see and shape meaning of these poems is outstanding. I will miss seeing you!
Thank you, Linda. I will miss seeing you as well.
It’s been a delight to read your works this year, Karen! You always bring enchantment to the poetic world.
Thank you, Sylvia. It’s always sweet to read your poems and your comments on mine. Take care!
Karen, yeeees! This line:
” The stories
still
walk,
fire,”
WOW! Thank you for sharing these brilliant creations with us. Your poems are fantastic. I hope to see more of your writing next June.
Thank you, H.A. for reading and commenting on my poems. I’ve enjoyed your poems as well.
Amazing as always, Karen! Thanks for being you.
You’re welcome!
I love this community of words, Karen – and a great poem to send us out with.
Thank you, Nancy!
A great closing poem for the month— Thanks for writing such enjoyable works and commenting Linda! Hope to see you “on the course”
Bud, did you mean to comment to me or Linda? I’m Karen.
Either way, thank you for reading my poems, and commenting on them. 😉
That was very much meant for you, and very much a mistake on my part. I am not great with names, unfortunately. I will, however, think of you, Karen, every time I see an erasure poem. I was not familiar with them before you and thank you for introducing me to that form, which you do so well! Have a wonderful summer!
wow…wow….wow “The stories
still
walk,
fire,”
Like you, friend, like you!
Thank you, Pam!
What a way to end the month! I love this, Karen! I appreciate being in a wider community with you here and will continue to enjoy reading your writing!
“The stories still walk fire” is brilliant!
Erasure poems are such a wonderful form. Poems within.