tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1643092331729126387.post1842720494353832001..comments2024-03-28T19:02:37.054+00:00Comments on More than Writers: Midnight musings from a writer's journal by Joy Lentonauntyamohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08213728883228063200noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1643092331729126387.post-17198657322711512012017-01-19T21:43:28.240+00:002017-01-19T21:43:28.240+00:00Thank you, Nick! Poetry feels like a close friend ...Thank you, Nick! Poetry feels like a close friend to me—at least most of the time—so I tend to write about her that way. And I'm grateful to poetry for the way she allows me to express myself. I'm guessing you might like to read and write poetry yourself, perhaps? Joy Lentonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03486637586238798088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1643092331729126387.post-88386189179064628662017-01-19T21:05:51.204+00:002017-01-19T21:05:51.204+00:00A really lovely well written blog - I love the way...A really lovely well written blog - I love the way you personify poetry. Nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16261325496383285540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1643092331729126387.post-44921356544955971532017-01-19T18:24:17.396+00:002017-01-19T18:24:17.396+00:00Thanks, Mandy, I appreciate you reading and commen...Thanks, Mandy, I appreciate you reading and commenting here! xJoy Lentonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03486637586238798088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1643092331729126387.post-28736214653062857752017-01-19T18:23:12.474+00:002017-01-19T18:23:12.474+00:00Thank you, Wendy. I seem to write poetry best when...Thank you, Wendy. I seem to write poetry best when half asleep. Just as well when it's my default mode most days! Maybe we're more receptive to inspiration during times of switching off? xJoy Lentonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03486637586238798088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1643092331729126387.post-30185078410726275652017-01-19T10:48:43.838+00:002017-01-19T10:48:43.838+00:00Beautiful, Joy.Beautiful, Joy.Scamperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10777425117697788921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1643092331729126387.post-16466186955333375272017-01-19T09:50:08.312+00:002017-01-19T09:50:08.312+00:00Beautifully put, Joy. A poetic piece of writing in...Beautifully put, Joy. A poetic piece of writing in itselfWendy H. Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04022089775887274043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1643092331729126387.post-75311380358783692352017-01-18T22:06:27.568+00:002017-01-18T22:06:27.568+00:00Dear Bettie, your words are truly humbling. God wr...Dear Bettie, your words are truly humbling. God writes on our hearts and gives us the enormous privilege of sharing His inspired thoughts with others. Ever since I have been writing publicly He has called me to be open and transparent about the journey I am on. <br />Yes, creativity is deep seated inside all of us, though it finds myriad means of expression. It is an amazing gift of grace! I believe your heart is more open than you know, lovely friend. It pours forth into beautiful blog posts and sweet encouraging comments like this. Thank you for reading and sharing your thoughts. Blessings and hug to you! xoxoJoy Lentonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03486637586238798088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1643092331729126387.post-70238058882334355102017-01-18T21:12:21.508+00:002017-01-18T21:12:21.508+00:00Dear Joy,
I am always so moved and inspired by you...Dear Joy,<br />I am always so moved and inspired by your words! Your honest expression captivates me and draws me into the truth of God's heart for us. Oh, what an amazing gift that our Lord would give us through His Holy Spirit, the true muse to bring out God's creativity planted inside each one of us. May I open my heart to be willing to let Him mine the depths of my heart also! Blessings! xoxoBettieGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01184677704960428160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1643092331729126387.post-64650005620580735762017-01-18T19:02:35.805+00:002017-01-18T19:02:35.805+00:00Sue, I think you've hit on a key concept for w...Sue, I think you've hit on a key concept for writing poetry, if not writing in general. It certainly helps to maintain an open mind, open heart and receptive attitude, especially when it come to being inspired. I've certainly benefited from trying different styles and types of writing, though I doubt a novel will come from my hands - but won't rule it out! Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Have fun experimenting. xoJoy Lentonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03486637586238798088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1643092331729126387.post-87645396814530734882017-01-18T18:54:07.972+00:002017-01-18T18:54:07.972+00:00Hello Laurie, thank you so much for popping over t...Hello Laurie, thank you so much for popping over to read this post! I'm glad those words resonated with you, dear poet friend, because I know you sympathise with times when poetry can be harder to cajole. The creative life does seem to lose its lustre when poetry is being a bit capricious. xo Joy Lentonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03486637586238798088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1643092331729126387.post-77394377037435618152017-01-18T18:49:49.548+00:002017-01-18T18:49:49.548+00:00How sweet of you to follow me over here, Gayl! Tha...How sweet of you to follow me over here, Gayl! Thank you for your kind encouragement. I'm so pleased my fellow sister-poet found something she enjoyed reading! Blessings to you, dear friend. xoJoy Lentonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03486637586238798088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1643092331729126387.post-75918362279518544722017-01-18T18:48:06.009+00:002017-01-18T18:48:06.009+00:00That resonates with me, Joy. I have to be open to ...That resonates with me, Joy. I have to be open to write poetry. And to try different types of writing. SueAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1643092331729126387.post-45580082668729501562017-01-18T18:24:09.913+00:002017-01-18T18:24:09.913+00:00Oh, how wonderful to see (and read) you here, too!...Oh, how wonderful to see (and read) you here, too! Thanks especially for these generous thoughts from your life and art. "And when she arrives? I feign a little insouciance. But inside? I could cry with relief. Life is less than it can be when I'm missing poetry."Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00863400918584231202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1643092331729126387.post-14578360495852969042017-01-18T17:39:29.416+00:002017-01-18T17:39:29.416+00:00Wonderful post, Joy, and I love your poem! Blessin...Wonderful post, Joy, and I love your poem! Blessings to you dear sister! xoGayl Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02564461995154051353noreply@blogger.com