tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post4043431371168038154..comments2024-03-28T17:35:45.948+00:00Comments on Positive Letters ... inspirational stories ...: Lyrics of the Heart … Hilary Melton-Butcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-75214161567689637232016-01-10T15:57:39.905+00:002016-01-10T15:57:39.905+00:00@ Susan - that's great you're going to see...@ Susan - that's great you're going to see what everyone has said .. I try and answer appropriately ... so hope they all make sense.<br /><br />The poem is a delight - I simply had to post it. It is a snapshot of history, as well as language too - I'm delighted everyone's enjoyed it .. <br /><br />Thanks for visiting the other posts and Cheers Hilary Hilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-21147503486876047232016-01-10T13:43:45.217+00:002016-01-10T13:43:45.217+00:00I'll go back to read others' comments and ...I'll go back to read others' comments and your responses in turn Hilary, and no doubt the poem again - how clever it is thank you for reproducing it. It is like a snapshot of history even though 200 years ago.<br /><br />Will hop off to your other more recent posts while I have a spot of time!Susan Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12041548718544123557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-5981240911675156552016-01-08T07:58:55.222+00:002016-01-08T07:58:55.222+00:00Hi Scarlett - yes .. I loved the poem and am delig...Hi Scarlett - yes .. I loved the poem and am delighted everyone's seemed to enjoy it. What a pity about your trip in the eighties - how sad ... but lovely to have the coin set in lieu - not quite the same thing but a thoughtful gift.<br /><br />I loved the Ottoman miniature so was glad to put it into the blog - it's good you appreciated the art work.<br /><br />Cheers and lovely to see you here .. Hilary<br />Hilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-23201132257873153432016-01-08T02:23:28.780+00:002016-01-08T02:23:28.780+00:00Rich history in that poem, thank you for sharing i...Rich history in that poem, thank you for sharing it. I was supposed to travel to the former Yugoslavia (Dubrovnik) with my family to snow ski when I was young (around 1986) , but I broke my arm a week before the trip and had to cancel. My relatives brought me a coin set from Yugoslavia that I still have. That Ottoman miniature is fascinating, so much detail for such a small piece of art work. scarlett clayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07069502203545276963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-83184724975318589092016-01-06T07:44:00.574+00:002016-01-06T07:44:00.574+00:00@ Joylene - the X words are excellent aren't t...@ Joylene - the X words are excellent aren't they ... I guess they must have had dictionaries to look at somewhere ... he obviously loved his language.<br /><br />@ Jan - yes blogging land is surprisingly fun ... and we learn so much. And then the friends we meet ... <br /><br />@ Susan - I could do exactly as you thought - but I won't be! However I could bear it in mind for another year at some stage - I'm sure I will re-use it.<br /><br />As you say ... I've been blown away by how much fun the blogosphere has been - and just being around and meeting new friends, seeing old ones is such fun <br /><br />Thanks so much - it's a great place being here and seeing everyone come by - love it! Happy New Year to you all .. cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-58335198920698013552016-01-06T03:14:54.664+00:002016-01-06T03:14:54.664+00:00What a cool poem! You could probably use it as a u...What a cool poem! You could probably use it as a unique basis for the A-Z challenge by using one line of it at a time and expounding on it. :)<br /><br />The blogoshpere is an amazing place, and I'm happy to be a teeny little part of it. Happy New Year, Hilary! It's been fun getting to know you.Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-55361905847255636332016-01-05T22:03:54.981+00:002016-01-05T22:03:54.981+00:00'Blogging land' can be so much fun and int...'Blogging land' can be so much fun and interesting too.<br />Meeting new people, discovering new and sometimes very different things.<br /><br />Happy New Year<br /><br />All the best JanLowcarb team memberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07961199165290289611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-72613361156541393312016-01-05T14:10:59.225+00:002016-01-05T14:10:59.225+00:00His ability to spell all the X word correctly indi...His ability to spell all the X word correctly indicates the fine fellow owned a decent dictionary. This was fun. He sounded like a jolly o sort. Happy New Year, Hilary. Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-38195084737560143482016-01-05T13:31:23.338+00:002016-01-05T13:31:23.338+00:00There you go, Hilary, an offshoot of the A-Z. I ha...There you go, Hilary, an offshoot of the A-Z. I hate to wish my life away <br />as there's so little of it left now, but it would be nice to step out into<br />April right now. I'm thinking of my chickens and how much they love<br />being outside and hate this cooped up-cold-weather business. A friend<br />recently sent pictures of Belgrade and I remembered that I used to be<br />able to sing the Serbian National Anthem. Long, long years ago. LOLManzanitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06467261212623663365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-50504188829512103312016-01-05T09:02:20.788+00:002016-01-05T09:02:20.788+00:00@ Paula - I just wanted to separate each line ... ...@ Paula - I just wanted to separate each line ... as it's quite a difficult elocution lesson! Giving us all a chance to 'carefully' read each line seemed to make sense.<br /><br />@ Denise - sadly it is apt - but wasn't intended by me to be so - I just loved the alliteration and the poetry and had to let it loose once again into the world. Yes I count my blessings that I was born in England - life is interesting at the moment ... history in the making. Thanks for the compliment ... this posting was a fortuitous find.<br /><br />@ Jess - April does come round quite quickly ... and just finding this poem reminded me and is a fascinating poetical take on the A-Z ... <br /><br />Thanks too - there's some amazing talent out there ... which through blogging we find - perhaps we wouldn't in the normal course of events - and the friends we make ... it is quite extraordinary and wonderful.<br /><br />@ Mark - it's a fun poem as well as appropriate ... would be good with an OIrish accent! Perhaps the boys would have fun reading it .. <br /><br />@ Deniz - 'exercise' is the word - good one ... tongue twister too. The title seems almost 21st style. I'm sure they would all have known each other or of each other ... though Watts spent some time in Leeds and Manchester and out of London. His photo looks Byronic ... Hilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-51922766768636383442016-01-05T08:16:22.584+00:002016-01-05T08:16:22.584+00:00Now that's an interesting poetic exercise! Lov...Now that's an interesting poetic exercise! Love the title Lyrics of the Heart. Wonder if Watts knew Byron and Keats and Shelley (whom I've been reading more about lately, since they all passed through Switzerland!)...Deniz Bevanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17134553551048836979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-78715200619779087602016-01-05T06:16:59.374+00:002016-01-05T06:16:59.374+00:00That is impressive!!
Especially as it's 200 y...That is impressive!!<br /><br />Especially as it's 200 years old ;)<br /><br />Happy New Year, Hilary :)Mark Koopmanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03634424953074803816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-43713798888409919762016-01-05T01:31:32.882+00:002016-01-05T01:31:32.882+00:00When I saw the mention of A-Z I realized that Apri...When I saw the mention of A-Z I realized that April really will be here before we know it! I have written a lot of poetry in my life, but never one that had each line start with the next letter of the alphabet. So interesting! <br /><br />I do love the blogging friends I have met. So nice to connect with people all over the world. :) <br />~JessDMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04202502753961748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-31254033398407401662016-01-05T01:24:52.140+00:002016-01-05T01:24:52.140+00:00Hi Hilary! What a find and so apt at this juncture...Hi Hilary! What a find and so apt at this juncture in history...sadly. When I read poems like this I just feel so thankful I wasn't born in one of those violence riddled countries like Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan etc. What did we do to be born into a peaceful country which is not trampled by invading hordes. Nothing. 'There but by the grace of God go I'. <br /><br />Thank you for bringing it to your readers. And thanks for being such a gem in the blogosphere. We can trust Hilary to have her finger on the pulse.<br /><br />Denise :-)Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-39257038857231245722016-01-04T23:53:39.532+00:002016-01-04T23:53:39.532+00:00A great poem and I love how you so colorfully disp...A great poem and I love how you so colorfully displayed it on your blog!!Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17406717262345866373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-21662500531677325802016-01-04T20:51:28.623+00:002016-01-04T20:51:28.623+00:00Thanks Janet - it's amazing it's from the ...Thanks Janet - it's amazing it's from the 1820s ... I was so glad I found the poem - totally accidental ... <br /><br />I just find snippets and want to write about them ... and enjoy mixing items up a bit ... so I don't get bored, let alone anyone else!<br /><br />@ Jeffrey - I was thrilled when I saw the poem .. and I look forward to the A-Z .. though I never seem to be ready for it - perhaps this year I might be.<br /><br />Cheers to you both - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-87752164893469157882016-01-04T20:00:33.412+00:002016-01-04T20:00:33.412+00:00An A-Z poem, how thrilling.
I too am looking forwa...An A-Z poem, how thrilling.<br />I too am looking forward to this next A-Z come April.<br />Wow, is it really just three months away?Jeffrey Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06973104877310669196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-34730255000865170982016-01-04T18:45:40.801+00:002016-01-04T18:45:40.801+00:00That is amazing and so clever! It definitely feels...That is amazing and so clever! It definitely feels like war. People never cease to amaze me with their creativity. LOVE that it's from the 1820s. <br /><br />And you amaze me with all your interesting finds. Thank you so much for sharing with us! :) Cheers! And have a wonderful day!Janet Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12688012956157161889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-21098726878918452412016-01-04T17:46:09.091+00:002016-01-04T17:46:09.091+00:00@ Trisha - I know about the War aspects ... but I ...@ Trisha - I know about the War aspects ... but I couldn't resist the words - just wonderful .. ones we don't use in this day and age. I can imagine Medieval English writing would tie in ... they 'smote' this etc ... the word usage has changed so much over time.<br /><br />@ Elsie - I was chuffed when I found the poem back in the summer and thought ah ha - that's a good one to start the year ... <br /><br />@ Susan - I know the A-Z does seem to come around very quickly ... I'm afraid War is war, whether it's here or there ... and it's not a good thing at all - <br /><br />@ Bish - it's a great poem - they (he and his wife) must have been clever wordsmiths - I loved it when I read it ... <br /><br />@ Holly - thanks so much .. I reckon I'm lucky with the comments - people are pretty kind and thoughtful - sometimes everyone is busy - I understand .. but I do love having that repartee.<br /><br />@ Chrys - gosh that would stretch someone to do the A-Z like that ... and make it topical, historically or as of today, would add some pressure ... <br /><br />@ Madeleine - this was opening one of my mother's books and the poem 'popped' out at me - I couldn't resist - so New Year was prepared in the Summer.<br /><br />I guess I could use each line and add some historical entry ... but not this year - the A-Z is being written right now! It's certainly a good thought.<br /><br />@ Deborah - it's a good lead in ... especially as most of us know about the A-Z ... the poem was perfect ... <br /><br />Cheers everyone - lovely to have your comments and thank you for staying to do so - Have very Happy New Years ... HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-35074983118521838182016-01-04T16:46:42.858+00:002016-01-04T16:46:42.858+00:00Oh I do love the idea of starting the year's p...Oh I do love the idea of starting the year's postings with a bit of A-to-Z ing! Nice start Hilary.Deborah Weberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05971869506007671786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-69538146649059596562016-01-04T15:50:39.725+00:002016-01-04T15:50:39.725+00:00Happy New Year Hilary. I'm always impressed by...Happy New Year Hilary. I'm always impressed by the amount of reading you must do. I think those poetry lyrics would make a great A-Z blog challenge set of posts, as other commenters have said.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-52521819331354931822016-01-04T15:19:57.444+00:002016-01-04T15:19:57.444+00:00That poem is perfect for A to Z. I'd love to s...That poem is perfect for A to Z. I'd love to see someone do something like that every day. And it was a historical piece which is a bonus.Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-33411763744677750912016-01-04T15:04:34.585+00:002016-01-04T15:04:34.585+00:00Your post was wonderful as usually. I found the co...Your post was wonderful as usually. I found the comments quite nice this time around, too. Happy New Year, Hilary.H. R. Sinclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06715450637785127208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-24568548287279335682016-01-04T14:25:47.498+00:002016-01-04T14:25:47.498+00:00Wow, and it rhymes too! Very cleaver and I bet it ...Wow, and it rhymes too! Very cleaver and I bet it took a while to write.<br /><br />Happy New Year, Hilary!Bish Denhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13359927719391990534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-45326856019914671322016-01-04T14:25:40.508+00:002016-01-04T14:25:40.508+00:00A to Z will be upon us before we know it. It seems...A to Z will be upon us before we know it. It seems like one war just leads to the next and on and on. Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.com