With my tugboat man so far away somewhere in the vast, vast ocean, I’ve been reading a publication my son sent to the tugboat man as a birthday gift.
Lapham’s Quarterly / Volume VI / Number 3 / Summer 2013
Title: Sea Change
“Standing on shore, we struggle to understand its fury; Lewis Lapham explores the mystery and power of the sea.”
It’s a lovely publication; a compilation of sea stories, excerpts, and poems from Homer to Melville to Marquez to Conrad.
I discovered the beauty of this poem and yeah, I’m missing that big tugboat guy just a bit.
Way back when I was in school…I love all things to do with English classes. How to write, proper grammar and usage, literature, etc. Loved it. All except for poetry. Poetry was the nail in the bottom of my shoe that tripped me up every single time. For that reason, I’m glad there are people like you who love and appreciate it, and make it easier for people like me. 🙂
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I love poetry; am fascinated by the economy of words with huge thoughts and meanings. I’m not patient to be a good poet, but I do appreciate it!
On Thu, Sep 12, 2013 at 8:36 AM, Enchanted Seashells…Confessions of a Tugbo
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I love your description, “the economy of words with huge thoughts and meanings.” I’ve found stuff over the years that I liked, but have no idea who it was.
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My son’s dad was a published poet in addition to being a builder; I was exposed to a LOT of poetry. Our son’s bedtime stories included Homer’s Odyssey (for real). We had high hopes for that little boy!
On Thu, Sep 12, 2013 at 10:56 AM, Enchanted Seashells…Confessions of a Tugbo
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I don’t even know that I’ve read Homer…unless I had to do it in high school and promptly blocked it from my memory. LOL I think all kids (and adults, for that matter) should be exposed to everything great that’s out there. How else do we decide what is our cup of tea and what is not?
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That’s just how we felt. Nature vs nurture?
On Thu, Sep 12, 2013 at 11:23 AM, Enchanted Seashells…Confessions of a Tugbo
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What a sweet gift your son sent to your tugboat man. Bet you’re missing him. Extra special big hug for you! 🙂
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Thank you, I do miss him and my son always picks out the most thoughtful gifts — it’s a gift ha ha. Much appreciation for the hug; I do miss both of them!
On Thu, Sep 12, 2013 at 9:19 AM, Enchanted Seashells…Confessions of a Tugbo
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