tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5798063279768967876.post2540911263380686043..comments2024-03-19T03:27:24.739-04:00Comments on PattiKen and the Muses: Not That It MattersPattiKenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02894925987580502697noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5798063279768967876.post-84954627864604046172011-10-07T00:56:30.240-04:002011-10-07T00:56:30.240-04:00Nothing short of brilliant. You nailed it, Patti. ...Nothing short of brilliant. You nailed it, Patti. These days I'm beginning to think that dying before you are 85 or 90 is just to darn young ... Well, still spinning from some recent deaths and then the very public one of Steve Jobs.JamieDedeshttp://musingbymoonlight.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5798063279768967876.post-68649061182119384582011-10-01T19:40:58.674-04:002011-10-01T19:40:58.674-04:00Sad story, brilliant poem. I feel it with you as I...Sad story, brilliant poem. I feel it with you as I readRosemary Nissen-Wadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05913841031559499568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5798063279768967876.post-64330210301566742072011-09-28T12:34:34.230-04:002011-09-28T12:34:34.230-04:00I like this poem, its direct, frank honest energy....I like this poem, its direct, frank honest energy. I guess that hunk of metal was a motorcycle? I've always wanted one but have never gotten one - far too dangerous.Mark Kerstetterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13307987573435067415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5798063279768967876.post-79632302355600210762011-09-28T03:31:22.686-04:002011-09-28T03:31:22.686-04:00such a sad powerful and honest poem!such a sad powerful and honest poem!Cathy Feasterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01302068829418562420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5798063279768967876.post-53149211202350319812011-09-28T01:22:20.268-04:002011-09-28T01:22:20.268-04:00much pain in this patti..so sad..and think everyon...much pain in this patti..so sad..and think everyone can understand the anger coming with it..Claudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03011763027311966186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5798063279768967876.post-82974801680015389442011-09-28T01:11:07.048-04:002011-09-28T01:11:07.048-04:00Heartwrenching. Too many go too young...and worst ...Heartwrenching. Too many go too young...and worst of all is when such youth snatches it from themselves...there is anger in the aftermath, and sadness, and so much frustrated longing...fine display.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5798063279768967876.post-22026547505659816452011-09-27T20:55:08.188-04:002011-09-27T20:55:08.188-04:00powerful and heartbreaking.powerful and heartbreaking.ayalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13243362803799877014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5798063279768967876.post-20359684286741005692011-09-27T20:36:03.931-04:002011-09-27T20:36:03.931-04:00Totally, totally inside things here.... emotions ...Totally, totally inside things here.... emotions overflowing...... Anger is the part of death I have trouble with too.... this is beautiful...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5798063279768967876.post-41080039919994126582011-09-27T19:12:01.648-04:002011-09-27T19:12:01.648-04:00Well done. You made it matter to me.Well done. You made it matter to me.author.nara.malonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07159847596372441526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5798063279768967876.post-13546243797476073042011-09-27T18:55:08.567-04:002011-09-27T18:55:08.567-04:00It matters... It always does for every life left i...It matters... It always does for every life left impacted by the one who is gone. You nailed it.Unspokenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16065870952905767595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5798063279768967876.post-67418057971673552922011-09-27T18:44:29.174-04:002011-09-27T18:44:29.174-04:00Wow! Anger, frustration, so much angst and power i...Wow! Anger, frustration, so much angst and power in your words. 25 is way too young...but at the same time, 25 is old enough to know better...Amazing shareTashtoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15847190224960829574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5798063279768967876.post-53155358046922086882011-09-27T17:13:23.728-04:002011-09-27T17:13:23.728-04:00Well, I ride!
And I'd enjoy it lots more if I ...Well, I ride!<br />And I'd enjoy it lots more if I didn't have to ride so defensivly.<br />I can't quit because of other idiots.<br />Loved your post Patticake.<br />You ALWAYS Rock The Planet My Friend....GG-Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14968807697181554781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5798063279768967876.post-11523054172657874102011-09-27T04:27:22.484-04:002011-09-27T04:27:22.484-04:00nuts. Well told. Of course you know, youth only le...nuts. Well told. Of course you know, youth only learns by their own mistakes...sometimes it's a big mistake.Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10948978798395906663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5798063279768967876.post-89484387824550761482011-09-26T23:58:19.908-04:002011-09-26T23:58:19.908-04:00Well...it DOES matter, dammmmit! You almost make m...Well...it DOES matter, dammmmit! You almost make me want to sell my motor scooter, which I ride EVERYWHERE from the Post Office in Naples, FL...to the State of Virginia. I'll think it over for 20 more years--hey, I'd be age 98 then. Make that TEN more years?!!!<br /><br />Still feel like crap, so tired of this being TIRED! Going to a meeting in morning (on scooter, of course) NMW (No Matter What!)<br /><br />Thanks for asking, give me a chance to vent--grin!steveronihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04010875412308487592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5798063279768967876.post-13290689270166341182011-09-26T23:12:52.176-04:002011-09-26T23:12:52.176-04:00So sad. Your pain and anger is palpable. I am so m...So sad. Your pain and anger is palpable. I am so moved by this.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5798063279768967876.post-71387627061279624142011-09-26T23:07:26.684-04:002011-09-26T23:07:26.684-04:00I used to ride. I LOVED my motor. But I gave it ...I used to ride. I LOVED my motor. But I gave it up because I knew that the rest of the idiots on the road were out there to make sure I stayed on my toes. One slip and I knew I'd be done. So I quit.<br /><br />I wish he had, too.<br /><br />Truly. My sympathies to that family.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13024392628362568010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5798063279768967876.post-47137007292563431382011-09-26T17:32:17.150-04:002011-09-26T17:32:17.150-04:00Whew! This really packs a punch. And is sadly true...Whew! This really packs a punch. And is sadly true. I've lived this one and felt these feelings.Janicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10882248671520480556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5798063279768967876.post-44444646199904188342011-09-26T14:33:29.298-04:002011-09-26T14:33:29.298-04:00I saw your link on the 'Poetry Pantry'. I...I saw your link on the 'Poetry Pantry'. I am so glad I clicked over to read this! So poignant and painful... Beautifully written from your heart.Kevin Routhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14398496675452201388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5798063279768967876.post-22639828534042705822011-09-26T13:31:53.770-04:002011-09-26T13:31:53.770-04:00powerful write patti...yeah that chunk of iron get...powerful write patti...yeah that chunk of iron gets quitea few in trouble...sad to see them die so so young...Brian Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722940075884718007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5798063279768967876.post-91553584518403648722011-09-26T13:13:31.717-04:002011-09-26T13:13:31.717-04:00Not that it matters, but....
You have reached out ...Not that it matters, but....<br />You have reached out and touched us.<br />Reminding us of an unnecessary death in our lives.<br />Fifty-six was too young.Monkey Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06741294113777908130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5798063279768967876.post-2245801570219038652011-09-26T12:55:36.380-04:002011-09-26T12:55:36.380-04:00What a powerful poem, Patti! Wow. He chose a perma...What a powerful poem, Patti! Wow. He chose a permanent solution to a temporary problem and his family now will carry that pain for the rest of their lives. Such strong writing. It packs a punch.Sherry Blue Skyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10769154286598233146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5798063279768967876.post-59146474980126567382011-09-26T12:48:46.650-04:002011-09-26T12:48:46.650-04:00And 25 is old enough to have some of those realiza...And 25 is old enough to have some of those realizations and make better choices. How heartbreaking for his family. It's maddening though, isn't it?Grandmother Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18169464484379536529noreply@blogger.com