I finally got my copy of Somerset Studio and was especially excited about it because I am in this copy. Page 52. My sister Julie Haymaker Thompson has an article about collage pieces she has done based on my poetry. My name is mentioned in the first paragraph!! When I make a poem I use a technique I learned from Nina Bagley, cutting words and phrases from books that call to me. I then put them together in a form that makes sense in my head. My husband does not get them and says they don't make sense or are depressing. Sometimes the message is sad, sometimes hopeful, sometimes a little crazy just like life.
Congratulations on being in Somerset Studio! Wonderful!! :) Silke
ReplyDelete:) Thanks for the comment on my blog!! We are lucky in that we have a great house sitter who stays with our doggie and cat. Otherwise I don't think we'd leave home very often... :) Silke
ReplyDeleteWords have such power and your method of using them makes sense. In the past I have referred to words for comfort and particularly remember a sheet of paper (brought home from school by my daughter) entitled 'Fruits of the Spirit' which listed the words 'peace', kindness, self control, goodness, faithfullness and love among others. Just reading these words was and is very calming.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful collabration and it is beautiful you and your sister are so talented. I love your poetry and hope to to see more of it.
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