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

Oct 22, 2020 8:43 PM EDT

Yes, the perfect haiku for this time, though my choices were very clear this time around. Best of luck!

- Kimberly Hutmacher

Oct 22, 2020 9:51 PM EDT

Robyn,
Love your pin and the haiku that underscores the need to vote, especially during this election. Great lines, "weight of ink/on paper.

- Carol Varsalona

Oct 22, 2020 11:50 PM EDT

Well, best wishes on those visits. So much learning to do during this time! And did you make that plaque? It's fabulous! As is the haiku. Congratulations for its publications. I'm hoping people have few decisions to make, however : ) Happy Weekend!

- Linda Baie

Oct 23, 2020 4:32 AM EDT

Your haiku says everything about the electoral process, Robyn. And sending you much luck and techno savvy vibes for your virtual school visits. : )

- Bridget Magee

Oct 23, 2020 8:13 AM EDT

Yes - there's so much weight!

- Ruth, thereisnosuchthingasagodforsakentown.blogspot.com

Oct 23, 2020 8:21 AM EDT

--Hi, Kimberly - Thanks for coming over! I wrote that poem thinking about some decisions family members were making (contracts, etc.) but then it seemed to apply to voting, too - especially real-world ballots with circles filled in. I won't be laboring over national race decisions, but there are some local elections here with more than one qualified candidate. Kudos to folks willing to run, and to those running the polls!

--Thank you, Carol! And, actually, that's a little magnet with a vintage postage stamp from 1968. :0)

--I hear you, Linda - and thanks for all the kind words. I did make the little magnet - clicking the picture takes you to the listing in my Etsy shop because, well, I can't help myself. ;0)

--Hey there, Bridget! Thanks on all fronts. I'll take all the good vibes I can get! Enjoy your weekend in your beautiful surroundings.

--Hi, Ruth - it's a heavy year, for sure. Thanks for visiting!

- Robyn Hood Black

Oct 23, 2020 10:35 AM EDT

I love this haiku, Robyn! Thanks for sharing...

- Karen Eastlund

Oct 23, 2020 11:32 AM EDT

Thanks so much, Karen - glad you enjoyed! And Happy Anniversary - saw on FB that YOUR decisions are solid and long-lasting. :0)

- Robyn Hood Black

Oct 23, 2020 11:39 AM EDT

Love your Haiku, love that you are working with kids (even if it is virtually and I send you good luck.....hoping maybe I can get my home equipment running so I can Zoom from here....unlike last week at my son's where things worked so well....) wish I could be a fly on the proverbial screen!. Fall is thriving here and the leaves have lasted a long time this year on the trees. I always, always marvel and remind myself how lucky I am to get to enjoy these glorious changes and colors.

- Janet Clare F.

Oct 23, 2020 11:58 AM EDT

Perfect haiku -- I've already voted and just want the election to be over (with desired results of course). Your stamp magnet is wonderful too. Good luck with your virtual school visits next week!

- jama

Oct 23, 2020 6:35 PM EDT

It does seem that the ink weighs a lot this year. Good luck with your school visits. Sounds like it could be fun for everyone. .

- Janice Scully

Oct 23, 2020 7:39 PM EDT

---Janet, it was WONDERFUL getting to Zoom with you last week! Thanks for all the good wishes. We're all learning together, no? And your descriptions of the fall brilliance are gorgeous.

---Thanks on all accounts, Jama - and thank you for hosting us all this week! [I think over here, we'll be voting as a Fam on actual Election Day.]

--Glad you enjoyed, Janice - and "fun" is definitely what we're aiming for, with lots of poetry thrown in! :0)

- Robyn Hood Black

Oct 23, 2020 8:00 PM EDT

Your haiku is perfect for where we are. Good luck on your virtual school visit,Robyn. I've done a few of them and still need to learn more ways to keep kids engaged. I know you'll do great!

- Linda

Oct 23, 2020 9:55 PM EDT

--Oh, Thanks so much, Linda! And I'm sure your virtual visits are great! :o)

- Robyn Hood Black

Oct 24, 2020 9:24 PM EDT

Perfect timing indeed. Congrats on getting into Frogpond. It totally slipped me in July. Gearing up for November and submissions.

- Jone

Oct 25, 2020 7:56 AM EDT

Congrats on the publication, and good luck with your school visits! Your videos last spring were a great warmup. You'll be FABULOUS!

- Mary Lee

Oct 26, 2020 1:24 AM EDT

--Howdy, Jone - I definitely have not kept up as usual this year! I think Frogpond has been my only consistent submission each round, and I need to get back in the swing. But always happy to have my work in Frogpond. Will look for more of yours! :0)

--Aw, Mary Lee - what a confidence-boosting comment! Thanks so much. (& fingers crossed...) Have a wonderful week with your students!

- Robyn Hood Black