Robyn Hood Black - children's author, poet, artist

Feb 20, 2020 7:40 PM EST

"And you're done" cracked me up. Yes, done....but still in the moment of that perfect sentence. I love your love of the spare, pared down essence of something.

- Linda Mitchell

Feb 20, 2020 8:43 PM EST

Thanks so much, Linda - I think I'm so drawn to haiku because it's the yin to my yang (or vice-versa) - my outer life is usually anything BUT pared down! ;0)

- Robyn Hood Black

Feb 21, 2020 7:05 AM EST

Do you read Lissa Wiley's blog? She calls her homeschooling style "tidal" and when things are in "high tide," she is more organized and "destination"-oriented. High tide comes and goes, for sure.
Hope things are going well in your spot on the shore. xo

- Tabatha

Feb 21, 2020 10:45 AM EST

I can relate to the busy schedule. I'm glad poetry also comes in bite-sized chunks for nibbling.

- Kay Jernigan McGriff

Feb 21, 2020 10:56 AM EST

Glad you left us this lovely nibble despite your busy schedule. :)

- jama

Feb 21, 2020 11:26 AM EST

--Hi, Tabatha - I haven't read that blog, but what a great description! Thanks for the directional sign - will check it out. :0)

--Hi, Kay - keep that chin up and keep the Vitamin C flowing! Thanks for coming by. :0)

--It's a little bear-sized morsel, Jama - Mr. C-sized! Thank you for popping in. XO

- Robyn Hood Black

Feb 21, 2020 3:08 PM EST

Yes! Yes it does!

- Ruth, thereisnosuchthingasagodforsakentown.blogspot.com

Feb 21, 2020 5:01 PM EST

Short and evocative. I loved your poem!

- Janice Scully

Feb 21, 2020 5:56 PM EST

I read your Artsy Letters post, so sorry for the cold. We are in a mish-mash of weather, really cold & snowy yesterday & before, today in the fifties. I write this because I'm connecting to your tide - winter comes and goes, too! Happy Weekend, Robyn!

- Linda Baie

Feb 21, 2020 6:22 PM EST

--Thanks Ruth - sending a virtual fist-bump/high five. ;0)

--Thank you for coming by, Janice - glad you enjoyed!

--Very kind, Linda - but you know we whine if it gets below 70 over here; ha! You Colorado folks are made of tougher stuff. (Wee Rita has to be double-sweatered to go outside today and tomorrow, and the walks aren't much of a walk ...!)

- Robyn Hood Black

Feb 22, 2020 6:32 AM EST

Oh, the power of a few well-chosen words! Thanks for the tasty nibble!

- Molly Hogan

Feb 22, 2020 11:12 AM EST

I'm sitting here pondering your poem. Isn't it the power of poetry that so much is said in a few, powerfully chosen words?

- cheriee weichel

Feb 22, 2020 12:27 PM EST

I love nibbles! Thanks...

- Karen Eastlund

Feb 22, 2020 3:03 PM EST

--Thanks for coming over, Molly - glad you enjoyed nibbling! :0)

--Lovely comment, Cheriee - thank you. Pondering is our lifeblood, isn't it? Much appreciation for your hosting this week!

--Hi, Karen - glad to pass the saucer. Anytime! :0)

- Robyn Hood Black

Feb 22, 2020 4:23 PM EST

Was your haiku inspired by that water-treading/sometimes-in-over-your-head schedule? It certainly works with that in mind! Taking some deep breaths for you, Robyn. <3

- Michelle Heidenrich Barnes

Feb 23, 2020 11:05 AM EST

"And ... you're done here." Perfect! You're busy, we're busy ... but there's always time for a wee bit of poetry. :)

- Karen Edmisten

Feb 24, 2020 12:00 AM EST

--Michelle - Shhhhh! (You know me... ;0) ) - Though, actually, I was in a much more zen frame of mind when reflecting on the marsh the day I wrote that one. Things will settle again soon! XO

--Hi, Karen! Thanks for hopping over during your own busy days to visit! Yes, poetry is ALWAYS welcome. :0)

- Robyn Hood Black

Feb 25, 2020 7:40 PM EST

I like your short haiku Robyn, happy it found a home in HSA! My tide has been rather high of late, haven't figured out how to send it out yet… Thanks!

- Michelle Kogan

Feb 25, 2020 11:51 PM EST

Oh, Michelle, I'm still right there with ya! Hopefully our ebbs will start flowing before too long. Or flows will start ebbing, or whichever way that should be....;0) Thanks for coming by!

- Robyn Hood Black