Jane Austen

Everyone knows who this famous lady is with her novels of romance for 200 years but it wasn't until a soup contest I found she also wrote poems though none were renown Her novels we know take nations by storm "Pride and Prejudice" "Persuasion" and "Emma" "Sense and Sensibility" along with her notes Jane Austen can always cause a dilemma ======================== When stretched out on one's bed by Jane Austen (excerpt from Jane's poem) Our own bodily pains Ev'ry faculty chains; We can feel on no subject besides. Tis in health and in ease We the power must seize For our friends and our souls to provide. Jane Austen

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Anu Nayak

Date: 8/28/2015 1:59:00 PM

Dear Judy Konos, Its an awesome poem on an adorable novelist with surprising fact about her poetic talent on which you have thrown light!....good luck for contest....a 7!...love, Anu:-)

Judy Konos
Date: 8/28/2015 2:59:00 PM

"There is no charm equal to tenderness of heart" -Jane Austen......Anulaxmi thanks for stopping by, appreciate it!

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 8/22/2015 9:15:00 AM

I very much enjoyed! She is an exceptional talent.

Judy Konos
Date: 8/22/2015 9:33:00 AM

Yes she is exceptional and so is Richard Lamoureux..."Once my good opinion is lost it is lost forever"- Jane Austen

Nette Onclaud

Date: 8/21/2015 4:29:00 PM

you chose one of my favorite artists, judy.. thanks for the inspiration... how are you?.. also having a difficult time with ads blocking the comment box?.. what is this?.. huggs

Judy Konos
Date: 8/21/2015 5:25:00 PM

look on google for an ad blocker and install it....works well...and if you have time drop by my blog Welcome Back Edwin Hofert...know he'd like to hear from you.....like who wouldn't!

Louis Spence

Date: 8/21/2015 7:15:00 AM

Many many thanks, Judy for your kind comments on my poem Better Singers. I truly appreciate them. Have a great weekend. Thanks again

Judy Konos
Date: 8/28/2015 3:01:00 PM

Some 8 days or so later, here I come to say thanks for stopping by ...

Eve Roper

Date: 8/20/2015 10:54:00 AM

Intresting information, Hugs Eve

Judy Konos
Date: 8/20/2015 11:01:00 AM

Thanks Eve...delighted to see you here....best....Judy

Julia Ward

Date: 8/18/2015 2:20:00 PM

Okay... :)

Julia Ward

Date: 8/18/2015 2:08:00 PM

You know, I had the inspiration for "Lifting Tram Rails in 1940" from a French photo on Facebook. Another in the set of photos is one of old Ford cars parked outside the Louvre. In those days they didn't mind spoiling the entrance to the palace!

Judy Konos
Date: 8/18/2015 2:11:00 PM

Thanks for your invite I received from FB...Trying to stay off of it except for VeeBdosa contact...but I do thank you...

Julia Ward

Date: 8/18/2015 1:46:00 PM

Yes, I've entered with "Paths". Are you going to enter the contest choosing another poetess? There is still time. Julia, xx

Judy Konos
Date: 8/18/2015 1:54:00 PM

No Julia ...You and the others are poets...I am just here for the enjoyment. I commend you on knowing forms and working hard to make certain your poetry is correct. If there is a contest that requires little, I'll be there...and depend upon you to 'tell it like it is'. My favorite of yours is 'Lifting tram rails in 1940'

Julia Ward

Date: 8/18/2015 10:26:00 AM

That's interesting about Jane Austen, and a good poem of yours too. Julia, xx

Judy Konos
Date: 8/18/2015 1:32:00 PM

Hope you get in the ongoing contest. Wish I could but Jane was born much too early....anyway...Cheers!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/16/2015 8:23:00 PM

that was great to learn she also wrote poems. I would have expected no less of her. I love her stories, Judy. Nice to see you today!! Hope all is well.

Jack Ellison

Date: 8/14/2015 8:41:00 AM

What an amazing tribute to a fantastic writer! Well done, Judith!!! Love, Jack xxx

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 8/13/2015 11:23:00 PM

Wonderful write Judy! Hv read many of her novels but didnt know abt her poetry! Well that's what the contest is all about,, Gl in contest!

Judy Konos
Date: 8/14/2015 7:27:00 AM

Thank you Upma...Jane was born too early and is not in the contest....but oh we do so love her novels and if you haven't seen the movie now on DVD and on Amazon Prime free...Colin Firth in Pride and Prejudice you are in for a treat....

Jan Allison

Date: 8/13/2015 6:03:00 PM

I didn't know she wrote poetry either Judy - may have to come and revisit this poem ... may be something to do with Mr Darcy .... mmmmmmmmmm:-) good luck in the contest:-) hugs jan xx

Jan Allison
Date: 8/13/2015 6:21:00 PM

oh that's a shame Judy - hey ho any excuse to come back and see Mr Darcy - have to admit I've not seen the contest rules:-) hugs Jan xx

Judy Konos
Date: 8/13/2015 6:20:00 PM

Jane Austen is not in the contest. She was born a century too early...but thanks for stopping by....

Eileen Manassian

Date: 8/13/2015 2:39:00 PM

I love this, Judy. I love this fantastic author, and no...I didn't know she wrote poetry. I did a twist on her Sense and Sensibility. Scent and Sensuality. :) Yes, naughty me. I've watched Pride and Prejudice umpteen times...of course, the BBC version. Thanks for this lovely informative write. Hugs!

Eileen Manassian
Date: 8/13/2015 2:39:00 PM

Loved Colin Firth....That scene is a wonderful one!!! :)