tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15247278.post112416901734274692..comments2024-01-04T02:48:24.739-08:00Comments on Poem of the Week: Poem of the Week 8/15/2005: You BeginSarah E. Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01328109581211681715noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15247278.post-1124913441460292272005-08-24T12:57:00.000-07:002005-08-24T12:57:00.000-07:00oh man this poem is like drinking some sort of fru...oh man this poem is like drinking some sort of fruity drink you've never had before and all these flavors hit you, refreshing and new yet intensly familiar in the most basic, even spiritual of ways. I love how you explained her emotion as exquisitely controlled, Sarah. Randomly yesterday i thought about the nature of teaching, especially younger kids- that almost sacred power of being the first to describe and explain elements of an undescovered territory for them to map out...even the most random little bits of information that somehow leave a strong impression. we need to be somewhat controlled and delicate while we apporach such as task. so, this poem somehow reminded me of those strings of thoughts i had. perhaps i see the narrator as introducing this world to a new mind, beginning narrow and familiar with hands and eyes and progressing outwards, all the while giving them tools along the way in forms of names for things, names for colors- basic nine colors and the circle used to describe the world...how thats just a start yet develops more and more complexities, enhancing the "roundness" (or non-black-and-whiteness) of reality. so, i suppose with a little effort and dilligence, one can create an infinite array of colors from the basics just as someone might develope a greater understanding for the world and people if we are familiar with inherent truths.<BR/> ...maybe...thats what it triggered in me at least, along with just a positive feeling like i want to go sqeeze my kitty or something...thanks again Sarah and i can't wait to see you soon. and happy birthday!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com