a pale spirit
of the pen
charmed
to instantaneous delight
with but just one enigmatic
introduction
to the superior wit of a riveting
scholar of thoughts
dear deeply in tuned
Mr. William Blake
you in your bountiful words
have captured me so thoroughly in the
frantic folds of love's misfortune
with the gentlest heart strokes
of your poetry's verve and skill
I am truly humbled
by this mead of soul
that you so generous share..........\
(written Sept. 19, 2002 11pm)