tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1613729047769383491.post5231903024355038502..comments2023-05-24T07:28:47.004-05:00Comments on Teresa Evangeline: Everything's Coming Up PeoniesTeresa Evangelinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05495114564099989481noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1613729047769383491.post-60297519551185687952011-07-06T07:49:13.330-05:002011-07-06T07:49:13.330-05:00Chris! It's so good to hear from you. I believ...Chris! It's so good to hear from you. I believe this might become one of my all time favorite poems. I look forward to seeing more of your beautiful photographs and poetic words, also.Teresa Evangelinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05495114564099989481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1613729047769383491.post-54095094990397607732011-07-06T01:46:07.358-05:002011-07-06T01:46:07.358-05:00I must add to the gushing over MO's poem. This...I must add to the gushing over MO's poem. This one I had not read before but what a lovely piece. All the senses are engaged when reading of this fleeting perfection. She makes magic, as do you. I have missed much these last few months and am looking forward to the catch ups, especially meeting Buddy!Sea Mist and Sunsetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11145552653267448443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1613729047769383491.post-22149451185303802192011-07-05T07:28:28.601-05:002011-07-05T07:28:28.601-05:00Isn't it perfect? Mary Oliver is an extraordin...Isn't it perfect? Mary Oliver is an extraordinary poet.Teresa Evangelinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05495114564099989481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1613729047769383491.post-12845438064540458492011-07-05T07:20:30.663-05:002011-07-05T07:20:30.663-05:00Oh! How I love this poem!Oh! How I love this poem!Half-heard in the Stillnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01840301617199033576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1613729047769383491.post-7201948295919212082011-06-28T07:27:57.872-05:002011-06-28T07:27:57.872-05:00shoreacres, First the lilacs and now these peonies...shoreacres, First the lilacs and now these peonies, filling my life with fragrant beauty. Yes, it's the large white ones with their ever-so-slightly pink fringed centers that are almost mesmerizing. I'm so glad you dropped by.Teresa Evangelinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05495114564099989481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1613729047769383491.post-31813942224322638182011-06-28T07:01:48.822-05:002011-06-28T07:01:48.822-05:00I came by to leave a note with a tiny apology for ...I came by to leave a note with a tiny apology for being late in replying to your comment at my blog, and nearly died with joy to see an entry on peonies. I so miss my childhood flowers - peonies, of course, but also lilacs, flowering almond, bridal wreath and forsythia.<br /><br />My grandmother called them "pine-ies", and they never could come into the house because of the ants. She had some pure white ones that had the most intense fragrance - someday, I swear I'm going to head into a midwestern spring just to experience all that again!shoreacreshttp://shoreacres.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1613729047769383491.post-29418052203033250172011-06-27T20:44:37.359-05:002011-06-27T20:44:37.359-05:00Cletis, Just read your addendum and want to say I ...Cletis, Just read your addendum and want to say I know you will love Mary's work. She's pretty much the finest out there, I believe. I've posted more than one of hers before. And undoubtedly will again.Teresa Evangelinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05495114564099989481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1613729047769383491.post-39800166888555902212011-06-27T20:40:11.117-05:002011-06-27T20:40:11.117-05:00Cletis, You're absolutely right. There are som...Cletis, You're absolutely right. There are some beautifully sensual, if not erotic lines in this poem. Georgia's flower paintings did come to mind for me, as well. I am also reminded of Edna's poem, "Dirge without Music," certain lines and the cadence, and now I believe I have the subject for my next post.... Thank you. :)Teresa Evangelinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05495114564099989481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1613729047769383491.post-10906083583465200672011-06-27T20:33:12.287-05:002011-06-27T20:33:12.287-05:00Catherine, Get thee to a neighbor's garden. St...Catherine, Get thee to a neighbor's garden. Stick nose deep into the center. Fall into bliss. :) I hope you're having a good week.Teresa Evangelinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05495114564099989481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1613729047769383491.post-25857321665877957872011-06-27T20:32:46.516-05:002011-06-27T20:32:46.516-05:00Back again. That is one of the most terrifyingly, ...Back again. That is one of the most terrifyingly, beautiful poems I have ever read. My sign in word a moment ago was "intingle". That is what this poem did to me. It "intingled" my spirit, my heart, and my flesh. Copying this and looking up the poet to become friends with her.Cletis https://www.blogger.com/profile/01865557276496148455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1613729047769383491.post-10704468530836267302011-06-27T20:24:28.690-05:002011-06-27T20:24:28.690-05:00The poem is, of course, not only about peonies. Re...The poem is, of course, not only about peonies. Reminds me of the life of Edna Saint Vincent Milay and her "Fatal Beauty." I really, really like this poem. Also, of the life of one Cletis Longworth Stump and, in fact, Teresa ...... and, indeed, all of us.<br /><br />Beautiful! Georgia O'Keefe in words. Very sensual and erotic as well.Cletis https://www.blogger.com/profile/01865557276496148455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1613729047769383491.post-36348957867268569982011-06-27T20:12:23.092-05:002011-06-27T20:12:23.092-05:00It's been years since I've smelled these f...It's been years since I've smelled these flowers. Well now... that's just sad isn't it? Perhaps I should go for a walk and scout out a neighbour's garden!! :)<br />xo CatherineCatherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08885238657002176243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1613729047769383491.post-32927645819214508822011-06-26T16:39:48.423-05:002011-06-26T16:39:48.423-05:00Ms. Sparrow, I've heard others pronounce it th...Ms. Sparrow, I've heard others pronounce it thus, so you're not alone. For whatever reason, mine are not crawling with ants, just a few here and there. I don't use any chemicals, ever, so perhaps a different soil? Thanks for stopping by!Teresa Evangelinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05495114564099989481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1613729047769383491.post-3046922931078420322011-06-26T16:35:22.605-05:002011-06-26T16:35:22.605-05:00When I was a child, my mom always called them &quo...When I was a child, my mom always called them "pea-own-ees" which I imitated. I got teased by other kids for it, of course. I never became very fond of the flowers but mostly because they're crawling with ants. I grant you that they are gorgeous from a distance.Ms Sparrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03417670251423549014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1613729047769383491.post-11936904991056872152011-06-25T18:54:25.531-05:002011-06-25T18:54:25.531-05:00Hey Vacay girl, How was everything on the Jersey S...Hey Vacay girl, How was everything on the Jersey Shore? <br /><br />A daffodil that looks like a peony? Cool! I will keep my eyes open for them.... There is a luscious sensuality to them.Teresa Evangelinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05495114564099989481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1613729047769383491.post-45767364937605566542011-06-25T18:38:11.872-05:002011-06-25T18:38:11.872-05:00Peonies always make me think of the word 'lusc...Peonies always make me think of the word 'luscious'. I even found a variety of daffodil which look like small peonies.Lihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08831231531918915804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1613729047769383491.post-10640849820229776832011-06-25T15:48:23.929-05:002011-06-25T15:48:23.929-05:00Ladycat, I will try drying petals. it would be nic...Ladycat, I will try drying petals. it would be nice to capture that intoxicating fragrance. I hope you're having a very fine weekend. Thanks for stopping by.Teresa Evangelinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05495114564099989481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1613729047769383491.post-2583261407901414332011-06-25T15:18:16.351-05:002011-06-25T15:18:16.351-05:00Beautiful peonies and poem. I had never heard that...Beautiful peonies and poem. I had never heard that one before. Peonies are one of my favorites. We had some that same shade, but they bloomed early and are gone now. I dried the petals and put them in a clear glass vase. They still have the lovely fragrance. Have a wonderful weekend : )Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1613729047769383491.post-2049603166354396592011-06-25T13:37:44.403-05:002011-06-25T13:37:44.403-05:00Hi Linda, Unruly suits me a lot better than staid...Hi Linda, Unruly suits me a lot better than staid.... :)Teresa Evangelinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05495114564099989481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1613729047769383491.post-64686439143072995752011-06-25T12:19:07.101-05:002011-06-25T12:19:07.101-05:00"Unruly beauty."
Wonderful!"Unruly beauty."<br /><br />Wonderful!Linda Myershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05706455533282204519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1613729047769383491.post-47788593554848460312011-06-25T12:17:57.289-05:002011-06-25T12:17:57.289-05:00Hi gigi, perhaps the climate in Hawaii is too warm...Hi gigi, perhaps the climate in Hawaii is too warm? I don't know, but think someone mentioned that earlier. I'm so grateful for them, the beauty they bring to my yard.Teresa Evangelinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05495114564099989481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1613729047769383491.post-73086620386315561192011-06-25T10:54:50.090-05:002011-06-25T10:54:50.090-05:00lovely peonies. I don't believe I have ever s...lovely peonies. I don't believe I have ever seen them in real life.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1613729047769383491.post-83645895210940476622011-06-25T09:52:21.348-05:002011-06-25T09:52:21.348-05:00Steve, Mary's poem is perfection. It does top ...Steve, Mary's poem is perfection. It does top it off, doesn't it?Teresa Evangelinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05495114564099989481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1613729047769383491.post-2228197518415444692011-06-25T06:18:23.244-05:002011-06-25T06:18:23.244-05:00A lovely bloom, yours are weeks behind mine here.I...A lovely bloom, yours are weeks behind mine here.I enjoy their exotic bloom and lovely scent.The Mary verse tops off all the beauty.\<br />SteveAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1613729047769383491.post-59369049697673976932011-06-25T06:09:49.823-05:002011-06-25T06:09:49.823-05:00KARENA, The Hattatt's mentioned having a frien...KARENA, The Hattatt's mentioned having a friend who dries them and I had not heard of drying peonies before. If I could that would be wonderful. Perhaps I should do some reading and give it a go. Have a good weekend, too.<br /><br /><br />MONTUCKY, It's nice to know that somewhere peonies are just starting. A circle of blooming all around the world.<br /><br /><br />PENNY, I love that poem. MO is an outstanding poet. I had not been conscious of attempting to photograph the different stages at once. It was a lovely "happenstance." I'm glad you liked them.<br /><br /><br />NANCY, Thank you. I trust your weekend is off to a good start.Teresa Evangelinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05495114564099989481noreply@blogger.com