tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2211448168223721077.post3427430931204144781..comments2023-12-08T05:31:17.982-05:00Comments on How To Like It: New PoemJohn W. Evanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05559990935099298745noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2211448168223721077.post-86581985609095373192007-08-23T18:57:00.000-04:002007-08-23T18:57:00.000-04:00Somehow in your words you captured the emotion for...Somehow in your words you captured the emotion for which there are no words. Grief, in which we each feel so solitary - yet such a definitive human emotion. Thank you for honoring Katie, your shared life, and us by sharing with us. Pam HubbardAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2211448168223721077.post-88547755341794242162007-08-08T14:59:00.000-04:002007-08-08T14:59:00.000-04:00John - I came back to read this again and, well, l...John - I came back to read this again and, well, loved it again. I also pasted it into an email and mailed it to a bunch of people who don't know you but know of you. Many have been blown away by it. Post more.Ben Hubbardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06369599994729009256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2211448168223721077.post-38694403721857803222007-08-03T16:13:00.000-04:002007-08-03T16:13:00.000-04:00John, I don't know if there's a rule about comment...John, I don't know if there's a rule about commenting again on blogs... but as I was driving around doing errands today, I began to think how your poem is very much about the idea of creating peace in the world. Your lose was random and horrific, but there are many instances when we should be mindful of not purposely bringing this kind of pain on others. Pointless wars come to mind... Also, what's great about this work is that gives many of us some snapshots into your life with Katie. The part about the firefighter was also intense. Again, thanks for sharing, DonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2211448168223721077.post-71729379437022561342007-08-02T17:12:00.000-04:002007-08-02T17:12:00.000-04:00John, This is amazing! I know I've sometimes b...John,<BR/> This is amazing! I know I've sometimes bemoaned the "big words" you sometimes use (that befuddle this supposed English teacher), but these images are so vivid and clear. This writing is so emotional... I started crying again. I think that's a good thing. Like Michelle's comment, I'm so happy and impressed to see you writing again. See you down the road, Don (aka "Pops")Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2211448168223721077.post-65845516204163421482007-08-02T13:27:00.000-04:002007-08-02T13:27:00.000-04:00B.John,When the hell did you get so talented? I lo...B.John,<BR/>When the hell did you get so talented? <BR/>I love your poem and have been carrying it around with me in my bag since I first read it. I pull it out when I'm walking to work or sitting on the train. It's a beautiful snap shot of your love for Katie.<BR/>Thanks for sharing it bhai. <BR/>See you soon.<BR/>CaitCaitlin Evanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09384234542421907229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2211448168223721077.post-34113194806045650492007-07-30T11:44:00.000-04:002007-07-30T11:44:00.000-04:00I love the poem!!!!!!! It is so beautiful. Aunt Ka...I love the poem!!!!!!! It is so beautiful. Aunt Katie would love it. :)<BR/><BR/>Love KaylaKaylahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14535599808500126363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2211448168223721077.post-21825399214519633782007-07-30T10:49:00.000-04:002007-07-30T10:49:00.000-04:00John,I am so glad to see you writing again. It is...John,<BR/>I am so glad to see you writing again. It is a beautiful way to keep your memories vivid. It's comforting for us to hear about Katie and see her through other eyes. I am very proud of you and lucky to have you as a brother-in-law.<BR/>Love, MichelleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2211448168223721077.post-61658208832082253892007-07-30T00:13:00.000-04:002007-07-30T00:13:00.000-04:00Stages of grief be damned--Take as long as you nee...Stages of grief be damned--Take as long as you need to, and grieve however you want. Maybe you'll never stop changing the background picture on your computer, because the memories (which can be painful now, but will ultimately be a comfort) are inexhaustible.Marcushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10092981640460007389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2211448168223721077.post-35169283193967813812007-07-28T18:37:00.000-04:002007-07-28T18:37:00.000-04:00John, thank you for this. I particularly like the ...John, thank you for this. I particularly like the last stanza.<BR/><BR/>Love from New York,<BR/>AnneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com