Comments on: Blood Oranges and Slow Miracles in Poetry

By: Maria Theresa Maggi

Maria Theresa Maggi — Tue, 03 Jan 2017 04:23:42 +0000

Dear Lee– and so appreciate that you took the time to read “As If We Were Solid and Did Not Go On Forver”–andthank you so much for these wonderful kind and supportive words about how it affected you and writing in general. You made my evening.xoxo

By: Lee

Lee — Tue, 03 Jan 2017 02:26:28 +0000

Hi Maria, what lovely writing! I went over to the Blood Orange Review and read As If We Were Solid and Did Not Go On Forever. It was sad and haunting and hopeful all at the same time; also briskly evocative in its tangible imagery: “…I tickled him softly, and he laughed bright bells and honey. Our tires popped
the gravel like corn when we were stopped.” Just, wow.

Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful poem. I’m so glad you pushed forward with your writing, and waited for the world to come around to its beauty and message. Although as a closet creative, my blood fairly boils that you were told “you can’t write about that.” Although I’m fairly sure that’s what the establishment has told anyone who’s dared to be groundbreaking.

By: Maria Theresa Maggi

Maria Theresa Maggi — Wed, 28 Dec 2016 17:03:19 +0000

Oh Gena, thank you. Your comment brought tears to my eyes. xoxo

By: Gena

Gena — Wed, 28 Dec 2016 12:23:00 +0000

Dear Maria,

I love the theme life being long. It’s something I’ve thought a lot about this year, as I learn to be patient and trust in things’ unfolding, rather than trying to force outcomes, as is my habit. I know that it’s especially tough to practice the art of waiting and having faith in the professional realm, especially within the economy and culture we reside in. So, I’m happy to hear that poems are, one by one, finding their editors and their audiences. That’s wonderful news.

I’m also so glad for the chance to have read “As If We Were Solid and Did Not Go On Forever.” I think it’s a remarkable poem, one I need a great deal of time to process and absorb, and I’m still taking in its powerful ending. I’m looking forward to exploring it more. Thank you for sharing it with all of us, and with the world.

By: Maria Theresa Maggi

Maria Theresa Maggi — Thu, 08 Dec 2016 21:30:16 +0000

Thank you, Peggy! And you are one of mine!! 🙂

By: Maria Theresa Maggi

Maria Theresa Maggi — Thu, 08 Dec 2016 21:29:38 +0000

Dear Veronica, thank you for your kind words and your sensitive reading of the poem and appreciation of the blood oranges, too. I like how you noticed the contrast, and the beauty even within sadness. I am always blessed by your comments. xo

By: Peggy Bean

Peggy Bean — Thu, 08 Dec 2016 21:21:19 +0000

Such beautiful poetry, Maria. I loved hearing you read! Many blessings to you. You are one of my angels!

By: Veronica

Veronica — Thu, 08 Dec 2016 17:31:41 +0000

Your poetry is beautiful. I’m sorry about the death of Jacob; your poem about that day is quite like music, a rhythm and story and imagery that I follow along with as I read. Your pastel of the oranges is bright and lovely, a somewhat contrast to the dark and stars that I get from the two poems. I feel sadness but also beauty. Thank you for sharing. I’m glad you didn’t listen to the others saying you shouldn’t write this or that. I always thought poetry was a “no holds barred” medium where everything was open to write about. I hope you do get published again, I would enjoy reading more. xo

By: Maria Theresa Maggi

Maria Theresa Maggi — Wed, 07 Dec 2016 20:17:48 +0000

Donna! It’s so nice to hear from you! I am so honored you read my blog regularly–thank you for your kind words, and thank you, kindred spirit! 🙂

By: Donna Betts

Donna Betts — Wed, 07 Dec 2016 19:11:02 +0000

Amen! — You are a kindred spirit to me — thank you. Yours is the only Blog I read regularly -it is the meaning between the lines that comes through loud and clear and delicate with nuance…