tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22755318.post8192162604128176744..comments2024-03-28T01:47:40.319-07:00Comments on GottaBook: Arthur A. Levine - These rules are here for your protectionGreg Pincushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00449684160718426340noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22755318.post-90151360759705946592010-04-27T21:41:18.753-07:002010-04-27T21:41:18.753-07:00I'm a little late to the game but that was an ...I'm a little late to the game but that was an outstanding poem, and I'm not just saying that to get on our good side, Arthur.Dan Santathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11681652762050490802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22755318.post-69985420048426160652010-04-21T06:13:21.984-07:002010-04-21T06:13:21.984-07:00This is poetry with guts and smarts and cheek writ...This is poetry with guts and smarts and cheek written for my daughter, heading toward middle school.<br /><br />"I just wanted two blocks of sun....<br /><br />with my glasses and backpack<br />my dangerous hoodie",<br /><br />that kid she is/I was wants more!<br /><br />Where can we find it, Arthur?Heidi Mordhorsthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09902158336083356337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22755318.post-42863457125356771042010-04-16T03:27:49.714-07:002010-04-16T03:27:49.714-07:00WOW, I had ZERO idea he wrote poetry!
Is there no...WOW, I had ZERO idea he wrote poetry!<br /><br />Is there nothing the man can't do!?tanita✿davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01671822274852087499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22755318.post-91591335732282709332010-04-15T06:53:57.492-07:002010-04-15T06:53:57.492-07:00If I had to choose, my favorite line is the narrat...If I had to choose, my favorite line is the narrator wanting to hear the squeak of his sneakers.Mary Ann Dames - Reading, Writing, and Recipeshttp://www.maryanndames.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22755318.post-86902114639173830132010-04-15T04:18:00.562-07:002010-04-15T04:18:00.562-07:00I knew Arthur was a wonderful writer, but didn'...I knew Arthur was a wonderful writer, but didn't know he wrote poetry! Love the sarcasm and vulnerability in this kid's voice...laurasalashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13807781795919555208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22755318.post-10078739431480630992010-04-14T21:20:11.884-07:002010-04-14T21:20:11.884-07:00Oh my, that was great.
I will no longer think of...Oh my, that was great. <br /><br />I will no longer think of Arthur A. Levine as only an imprint.Dorethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08676911030014718403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22755318.post-78543877068308612392010-04-14T16:32:03.158-07:002010-04-14T16:32:03.158-07:00Perfect line breaks (especially at the end). I ca...Perfect line breaks (especially at the end). I can really see this kid. Nice work, Arthur, and thanks, Greg, for reminding us of this poetry celebration on the listserv. I'm enjoying it.Lori W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15513938828806159874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22755318.post-62599395313954388942010-04-14T10:49:26.757-07:002010-04-14T10:49:26.757-07:00I can see this in my mind so clearly, and LOVE the...I can see this in my mind so clearly, and LOVE the lines that include: "though she is staring ahead as blank and stiff as if she were the Queen’s Guard and not a guard in Queens."<br /><br />Great voice, attitude, and observation. You are a revelation. Respect.Lia Keyeshttp://scribechat.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22755318.post-49228764574292446252010-04-14T10:43:20.426-07:002010-04-14T10:43:20.426-07:00I LOVE it!! So great. Especially the line about ...I LOVE it!! So great. Especially the line about Queen's guard and guard in Queens. Thanks for sharing with us!Lisa Gail Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03648323153868702165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22755318.post-70337443941205768272010-04-14T09:26:43.300-07:002010-04-14T09:26:43.300-07:00A great moment, captured, Arthur! I love this line...A great moment, captured, Arthur! I love this line - "I wanted the one close sound to be my sneakers" Sigh. Ain't poetry grand?THALIA CHALTAShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17560641778807774178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22755318.post-74498848197154678882010-04-14T08:38:38.010-07:002010-04-14T08:38:38.010-07:00Holy MOLEY Arthur! This is flipping incredible. Qu...Holy MOLEY Arthur! This is flipping incredible. Quite moving with the proper funny Arthur sass. Love it.BJWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12947302421554392540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22755318.post-60390830523085393702010-04-14T08:31:23.435-07:002010-04-14T08:31:23.435-07:00Nice! I can just see that kid outside the door.Nice! I can just see that kid outside the door.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22755318.post-59635681211962001922010-04-14T07:56:42.133-07:002010-04-14T07:56:42.133-07:00Arthur, this was great. I really enjoyed it and m...Arthur, this was great. I really enjoyed it and marvel at what a great example of "voice" you've given us. I can imagine there's so much more that character has to say!<br />Namaste,<br />LeeLee Wind, M.Ed.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06314692778355984313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22755318.post-26658149758139611832010-04-14T07:46:10.064-07:002010-04-14T07:46:10.064-07:00You hinted in a much earlier post that you wanted ...You hinted in a much earlier post that you wanted pictures. Here's what I'm doing with your project: http://whatsontheshelf.blogspot.com/2010/04/for-poetry-month.htmlOn the Shelfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05627402035696847289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22755318.post-50840620994837340192010-04-14T07:30:07.796-07:002010-04-14T07:30:07.796-07:00He wears a lot of hats, and this one exceptionally...He wears a lot of hats, and this one exceptionally well. That was really lovely, Arthur.Rachel Griffithsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22755318.post-28221704470890857712010-04-14T02:49:31.761-07:002010-04-14T02:49:31.761-07:00Great voice!Great voice!Tabathahttp://www.tabathayeatts.com/poetryfriday.htmnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22755318.post-60555551724001766722010-04-14T02:44:04.726-07:002010-04-14T02:44:04.726-07:00LOVE this!LOVE this!BethMooreSchoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00587665700660063411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22755318.post-90850050611440802902010-04-14T02:36:59.958-07:002010-04-14T02:36:59.958-07:00You're right, I DIDN'T know he is a poet!You're right, I DIDN'T know he is a poet!Mary Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09078793537148794310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22755318.post-82621858810231884652010-04-14T00:52:45.434-07:002010-04-14T00:52:45.434-07:00Wonderful, wonderful!!! Gee, Arthur, if the editor...Wonderful, wonderful!!! Gee, Arthur, if the editor-thing doesn't pan out, it looks like you have a promising career as a poet!Lisa Yeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08636589362910290030noreply@blogger.com