tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30233877.post3998062751494072292..comments2024-03-29T07:13:00.641+11:00Comments on Notes on a Serviette: CXXV - RabbitsJ Cosmo Newberyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04459976320205444628noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30233877.post-10894313449002088172009-02-27T21:54:00.000+11:002009-02-27T21:54:00.000+11:00Nice poem.Those bramble patches can be useful some...Nice poem.<BR/><BR/>Those bramble patches can be useful sometimes when there are predators around so long as you can get out easily.<BR/><BR/>But I feel if more people made eye contact and gave a friendly smile there would be less loneliness in the world. ♡diannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06171808338793139579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30233877.post-62190864525922599932009-02-27T06:42:00.000+11:002009-02-27T06:42:00.000+11:00Beautiful image. And the poem was lovely, too. My ...Beautiful image. And the poem was lovely, too. My entire life people have asked me for directions, for a smile, for a nod in their direction... and I'm shy... or at least I was. Increasingly, talking to strangers (a taboo when I was young) seems rewarding. The connections - no matter how brief and insignificant - are a window into another's being. Revealing and reflective. (Of course, jerks are to be avoided at all costs... as was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever.) :)Sometimes Sophiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10053598560687202583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30233877.post-56112355719543953502009-02-27T05:17:00.000+11:002009-02-27T05:17:00.000+11:00This was perfect!I'm a fan. :)This was perfect!<BR/><BR/>I'm a fan. :)Candicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05553652923537266660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30233877.post-29799153534073537192009-02-27T03:23:00.000+11:002009-02-27T03:23:00.000+11:00I see I've been replaced as the official taker of ...I see I've been replaced as the official taker of stuff to the feed, sir.<BR/>(and that's OK)<BR/>The green gal was fabulous looking!<BR/>(Plus, I heard she did giggle quite a bit!)bonemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10484125049735629611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30233877.post-43399078820160896872009-02-27T01:06:00.000+11:002009-02-27T01:06:00.000+11:00How very true.How very true.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01783379570693055648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30233877.post-30640968098450633222009-02-27T00:23:00.000+11:002009-02-27T00:23:00.000+11:00This reminds me of "Watership Down" (Bright Eyes)....This reminds me of "Watership Down" (Bright Eyes).;))Zuzanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02137958790178864561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30233877.post-59055286542609371232009-02-26T23:21:00.000+11:002009-02-26T23:21:00.000+11:00I can't help but imagine that the "someone" behind...I can't help but imagine that the "someone" behind the curtain was a rabbit.mo.stoneskinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10737422581378328590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30233877.post-58549740193757453862009-02-26T22:45:00.000+11:002009-02-26T22:45:00.000+11:00It is so true, all those lives lived behind those ...It is so true, all those lives lived behind those curtains, that you will never hear about. There must be a balance though, because the rabbit that is constantly visiting may find itself in the pot!Bluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12519994628335802996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30233877.post-54601099601866821212009-02-26T19:07:00.000+11:002009-02-26T19:07:00.000+11:00So true - you hit right to the heart of the matter...So true - you hit right to the heart of the matter.. and it rhymes too!<BR/><BR/>I loved this!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30233877.post-73769325495820676512009-02-26T17:20:00.000+11:002009-02-26T17:20:00.000+11:00You are a clever chap J Cosmo. But I tend to go al...You are a clever chap J Cosmo. But I tend to go along with Foam, again (twice now - must visit that blogsite):)Henry the Doghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14338889319568692778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30233877.post-45370138399346932162009-02-26T14:12:00.000+11:002009-02-26T14:12:00.000+11:00Thorny brambles of comfort theeBehind them she's s...Thorny brambles of comfort thee<BR/>Behind them she's still waitin'<BR/>For her prince to come into the lair<BR/>To start the procreatin'.CDBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07693699262370727497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30233877.post-83357575166142370322009-02-26T14:11:00.000+11:002009-02-26T14:11:00.000+11:00my favorite tell-a-tale story, Tarbaby and Briar R...my favorite tell-a-tale story, Tarbaby and Briar Rabbit.<BR/>("don't throw me in yon briar patch, briar Bear! It would hurt so!")<BR/>HA! <BR/>I love telling the whole story and do it with grea movement and changing of voice!<BR/><BR/>You know, I used to train rabbits, i did.<BR/>Used to train them to walk backwards in a straight row....<BR/><BR/>But, I didn't have much luck selling a receding <I><B>hare</B></I>-line.bonemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10484125049735629611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30233877.post-51706342080157289832009-02-26T13:12:00.000+11:002009-02-26T13:12:00.000+11:00Wonderful analogy and imagery. I really really lik...Wonderful analogy and imagery. I really really liked this one.Shawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05475426079000387477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30233877.post-1633338778076268082009-02-26T13:05:00.000+11:002009-02-26T13:05:00.000+11:00i don't mind my bramble patch at times ..but then,...i don't mind my bramble patch at times ..<BR/>but then, i do keep a small path clear that enables me to get out when i feel the need.<BR/><BR/>ps: i'm not one for comment moderation either ..<BR/>or word verification.darkfoamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14394546886035933252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30233877.post-58886507313059635262009-02-26T13:01:00.000+11:002009-02-26T13:01:00.000+11:00I love it! That could not be more true.I love it! That could not be more true.blognuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01161713516407124717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30233877.post-29379194831082637492009-02-26T12:59:00.000+11:002009-02-26T12:59:00.000+11:00Another winner!And I agree with you on the comment...Another winner!<BR/><BR/>And I agree with you on the comment verification. Unless you are getting bombarded by spam, I don't see the point other than cruelty to one's readers.Jennershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08044537551139633301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30233877.post-55741269238285956352009-02-26T12:32:00.000+11:002009-02-26T12:32:00.000+11:00Great vivid imagery...you are a master at this. E...Great vivid imagery...you are a master at this. Everyone has their own opinions but I think you are at your best with this type of serious poetry...you cut right to the level of emotion that almost hurts. <BR/><BR/>DanDan Felsteadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04917775645881312007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30233877.post-89384215611949032372009-02-26T12:20:00.000+11:002009-02-26T12:20:00.000+11:00A very true poem. I like how you related people t...A very true poem. I like how you related people to rabbits in the bramble patch. <BR/><BR/>As for word verification - I got rid of it on my blog, just for you ;-)Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07191011478662020856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30233877.post-67686356833250126652009-02-26T11:34:00.000+11:002009-02-26T11:34:00.000+11:00I still do some telephone counselling - it is amaz...I still do some telephone counselling - it is amazing how many people ring because they are lonely and who say that they have no friends.Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11236459315155380910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30233877.post-45701209081204671742009-02-26T11:00:00.000+11:002009-02-26T11:00:00.000+11:00I think I needed to read this tonight... thanks.I think I needed to read this tonight... thanks.Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16637670293642285740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30233877.post-43617881514011194552009-02-26T10:50:00.000+11:002009-02-26T10:50:00.000+11:00Beautiful analogy, Mr. Newbery!Beautiful analogy, Mr. Newbery!Tess Kincaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04889725786678984293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30233877.post-83291946949720650072009-02-26T10:46:00.000+11:002009-02-26T10:46:00.000+11:00Beautifully said. But, easier said than done for ...Beautifully said. But, easier said than done for alot of people.<BR/><BR/>Wonderful picture.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30233877.post-62224714094243372232009-02-26T10:34:00.000+11:002009-02-26T10:34:00.000+11:00That is absolutely the truth! It's easier to stay ...That is absolutely the truth! It's easier to stay hidden but it is lonely.<BR/><BR/>And I'm ok with comment moderation (I'm starting to see spam so it might have to kick in) but I am NOT okay with word verification.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30233877.post-87322497580436983412009-02-26T10:29:00.000+11:002009-02-26T10:29:00.000+11:00First I agree with "comment Moderation"! Now on to...First I agree with "comment Moderation"! Now on to the good stuff, I love the picture because I'm a fan of rabbits but I think for me you hit the head of the nail. I always say I don't have a lor of friends but the truth is I don't make myself friendly or available. So maybe it is time for me to peek out ot better yet step out.Mama Wheatonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07517148288044183965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30233877.post-41281884334112218512009-02-26T09:55:00.000+11:002009-02-26T09:55:00.000+11:00And I include 'comment moderation' as another line...And I include 'comment moderation' as another line of prickles people hide behind too!! Hurrmph!J Cosmo Newberyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04459976320205444628noreply@blogger.com