What a grand interview. I love the poem, Tegan, and the way an idea comes to you. That's how it works and we've got to follow the unknown, the gods, who send the whisper.
Happy Year of the Dragon to you too! I'm glad you enjoyed the interview and Tegan's poem. Thank you for reading. And here's hoping for a great year ahead
Cool profile, Jeffrey - reminds me of Silbo Gomero, the whistle "language" of the Canary Islands that was also used to communicate over long distances...
Love the use of multilingualism and whole concept of the mountain songs, Tegan! I used to bring some students students to Peel Street Poetry once or twice a year. Such a wonderful group and initiative! I’ll check out more of your links. Thanks for this great interview, Jeffrey.
Thank you Tegan and Jeffrey, for the beautiful poem and the interview. It reminds me of my trip to stay with my son-in-law’s grandparents in the mountains in Gansu province. I clearly remember surveying the silent landscape, thinking that if I called out, people on the opposite mountain would hear me.
“I've actually explored doing crochet poems where the pattern is based on a rhyme scheme. That's pretty fun to do.”
What an idea.😊
It's definitely worth a try :)!
Wow, so great!
I'm glad the interview and the poem worked for you, Karen. Thanks for reading!
What a grand interview. I love the poem, Tegan, and the way an idea comes to you. That's how it works and we've got to follow the unknown, the gods, who send the whisper.
Happy Year of Dragon!
Love the interview and also the interview format! Love the beauty of language, and the sound and rhythm of poetry!
Happy Year of the Dragon to you too! I'm glad you enjoyed the interview and Tegan's poem. Thank you for reading. And here's hoping for a great year ahead
"The mountains that generated this idea of singing over a hillside..."
Wouldn't you just love to hear such a thing?
Seems like it would be beautiful :)
Thank you for that lovely comment!
Lovely interview!
Cool profile, Jeffrey - reminds me of Silbo Gomero, the whistle "language" of the Canary Islands that was also used to communicate over long distances...
Thanks, Troy. Goodness, you've just reminded me of that. I used to live in Tenerife, a lifetime ago...
What a great poet and interview. Resonated with me.
Thank you! I'm really glad you enjoyed the interview and Tegan's poem. She's really talented.
Thanks for the kind words and to Jeff for sharing my work.
You’re welcome Tegan! Love how you integrate Hakka language or symbols? in the poem.
Love the use of multilingualism and whole concept of the mountain songs, Tegan! I used to bring some students students to Peel Street Poetry once or twice a year. Such a wonderful group and initiative! I’ll check out more of your links. Thanks for this great interview, Jeffrey.
Thank you, Kate!
Thank you Tegan and Jeffrey, for the beautiful poem and the interview. It reminds me of my trip to stay with my son-in-law’s grandparents in the mountains in Gansu province. I clearly remember surveying the silent landscape, thinking that if I called out, people on the opposite mountain would hear me.
Thank you, Nicola. That sounds like an amazing memory.
I’ve ordered the book 😊
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Thank you, Jeffrey and Tegan, for sharing this conversation. And to Tegan, for the beautiful poem.
Thanks Mary, glad you liked it!
Wonderful interview Jeffrey! I love the poem, Mountain Songs I.
Thank you Pamela!
Thanks Pamela!
My pleasure! I hope to read more from you here!