tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7737268075572482842.post9181612917578541248..comments2023-10-29T04:33:48.167-05:00Comments on daddyBstrong: Gwendolyn Brooks Made Words Dance and Sing For YouMac Daddy Tribute Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01483912561779369669noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7737268075572482842.post-53590705031248506722009-03-26T21:23:00.000-05:002009-03-26T21:23:00.000-05:00Alison: I didn't know about this connection to go ...Alison: I didn't know about this connection to go to your site and check out your post. Blessings.Mac Daddy Tribute Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01483912561779369669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7737268075572482842.post-576387181211753442009-03-26T20:39:00.000-05:002009-03-26T20:39:00.000-05:00Hi MacDaddy! My name is Alison, and I'm researchi...Hi MacDaddy! My name is Alison, and I'm researching the poet Rita Dove, whose birthday you mentioned a while ago haha, and as I was going through her writing style I found a tribute written by her to Gwendolyn Brooks, and how her writing led Dove to write her own works of art. The link between the two writers is really clear, too, for both write shockingly honest views of topics that some people would never dare to touch, such as Brooks' view of abortion in "The Mother", and Dove's view on a loveless life/family in "DayStar". I love both of their writing styles, and I respect them both for their strength in writing.<BR/><BR/>If you want, you can check out my blog on Rita Dove at http://alisonegr5.edublogs.org/ and you can see the connections that I made in more detail there.<BR/>Thank you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7737268075572482842.post-30585224123207541462009-02-28T01:05:00.000-06:002009-02-28T01:05:00.000-06:00Thank you for posting that Gwendolyn Brooks' poem,...Thank you for posting that Gwendolyn Brooks' poem, <I>The Pool Players. Seven at the Golden Shovel</I>. MacDaddy, I've always loved that poem.<BR/><BR/>I'm working too hard these days to blog much, but it was a joy, as usual, stopping by. Your knowledge astounds me.Stella by Starlighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16385761338190877425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7737268075572482842.post-48296183326222063552009-02-27T18:36:00.000-06:002009-02-27T18:36:00.000-06:00Mr.Macdaddy, I loved the toast you made to her.Mr.Macdaddy, I loved the toast you made to her.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7737268075572482842.post-76545736150908681232009-02-27T12:36:00.000-06:002009-02-27T12:36:00.000-06:00Lisa: Good hearing from you!...Yes, what a sweet s...Lisa: Good hearing from you!...Yes, what a sweet smile! What a great poet! Miss you.Mac Daddy Tribute Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01483912561779369669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7737268075572482842.post-26588064050147658642009-02-27T12:27:00.000-06:002009-02-27T12:27:00.000-06:00Hey there Daddy,I love the photo you selected of G...Hey there Daddy,<BR/><BR/>I love the photo you selected of Gwen. Thank you so much for honoring her and remembering her!<BR/><BR/>Peace, blessings and DUNAMIS!<BR/>LisaLISA VAZQUEZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13583559303233985031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7737268075572482842.post-88242719711067275262009-02-27T10:57:00.000-06:002009-02-27T10:57:00.000-06:00Jennifer: Welcome! Hey, check the top of the sideb...Jennifer: Welcome! Hey, check the top of the sidebar, sign up as a follower, and continue to come back and check me and the other readers out. Blessings.Mac Daddy Tribute Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01483912561779369669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7737268075572482842.post-37283669015588419392009-02-27T05:32:00.000-06:002009-02-27T05:32:00.000-06:00I don't know how I found your blog but I'm happy I...I don't know how I found your blog but I'm happy I did. Thanks for the posts on Gwendolyn Brooks and August Wilson especially.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7737268075572482842.post-91457957208399561942009-02-26T12:11:00.000-06:002009-02-26T12:11:00.000-06:00Ms. Brooks and Ms. Giovanni in particular were "po...Ms. Brooks and Ms. Giovanni in particular were "poets of the day". They called it just like it was. They took slices from their own experiences and wove them into memorable pieces of gold that will never be forgotten. <BR/><BR/>Ms. Giovanni made an album (distributed by Atlantic/Atco in 1970) that seamlessly melded gospel, hard-hitting poetry and "yo mama's mother wit" over an entire album. It was the "What's Goin' On?" of poetry.<BR/><BR/>JamesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7737268075572482842.post-38009486751300327482009-02-25T23:13:00.000-06:002009-02-25T23:13:00.000-06:00Nun: I certainly hope people are enjoying the seri...Nun: I certainly hope people are enjoying the series-- even if they don't make a comment.<BR/><BR/>Solomon: You're going to love her.Mac Daddy Tribute Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01483912561779369669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7737268075572482842.post-16832885755622927482009-02-25T23:00:00.000-06:002009-02-25T23:00:00.000-06:00I've never heard of Gwedolyn Brookes, thank you fo...I've never heard of Gwedolyn Brookes, thank you for introducing me to another truely gifted African American MacDaddy. <BR/><BR/>I'll have to check out a few of her books.Solomonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10176268052979859960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7737268075572482842.post-68970350308521823662009-02-25T21:14:00.000-06:002009-02-25T21:14:00.000-06:00Dear MacDaddy,I like the transparency of Gwendolyn...Dear MacDaddy,<BR/>I like the transparency of Gwendolyn's face....and YOU, You never cease to amaze me....Thank you for the breadth and depth you have given to us in your 'Black History Month series!! What a gift....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com