First, let me say openly that: First, let me say openly that my delay in responding to this comment must make me look like the biggest fool on PostPoems, and I sincerely apologize to you, Patricia, and to all of PostPoems for appearing to be not only neglectful but also disresecptful and discourteous . . . after writing an essay about the community spirit of PostPoems. I am sure this has made me look like quite the idiot, and I ask for your forgiveness and pardon.
In your comment, perceptive as usual, you have validated the point I have tried to make.
But again, my failure to respond in a timely manner has basically taken the wind out of the sails of this essay, and I have appeared to be the biggest hypocrite. This was not intentional and I am very, very embarrassed.
There can be so much beauty: There can be so much beauty and purpose found in things that are deemed conventionally unattractive.. bravo to you for taking the time to reflect and write about a creature that is always overlooked ~
An artfully conceived and: An artfully conceived and constructed little package of movement, poignancy and an inevitable end. You packed all the dizzying, unstoppable, astounding drama into four lines: four steps, cunningly balanced and on fire. Amazing stuff! Loving it!
The way the poem is formatted: The way the poem is formatted on the screen looks like waves of that endless marching, reaching further and further toward the goal stated in the last line. This reminds me of some of the ancient Greek poems that were shaped like altars, or flower vases, or other objects. You have written an excellent poem with a great format.
Thanks lovely its been a: Thanks lovely its been a really tough month. Your words are always a soothing balm, water to cracked dry lips, breath to the breathless.
Your comment I think I understand how it’s relatin’..: Your comment I think I understand how it's relatin'
To the type of country we find ourselves in the state in
While those on the right are rampin' up the hatin'
The President seems satisfied, he's Biden his time
Well, I feel it should be a crime
For the future of the entire nation
Stop the self-admiration and adoration
Start legislating and regulating
Your isolating is so frustrating
You may as well be masturbating.
Keep up the good work! Great job!
I have, at times,: I have, at times, unintentionally failed to acknowledge comments, but I feel the way you do about the simple politeness, the consideration, of a response that takes far less time to write than the poem itself.
But that's just me. Others are welcome to their opinions on this because there's no hard and fast rule, and I can't judge their circumstances, but, personally, I can't shake that sense of etiquette—just as it would be very awkward and rude to ignore someone who complimented me to my face.
When I first started posting here I did only want an archive for my poems, and I was surprised to find out that people were actually interested in my work and leaving comments on poems I didn't consider quite polished or complete. Then I discovered that this site has a feature that allows me to post privately. Other sites also allow members to keep a private archive of their poems or to disable comments. I have quite a number of poems in my private stash that, for one reason or another, I don't want to share or I don't want comments on.
But once I hit that "save" button, I feel that I'm inviting people into my work and if they take the time to read and express their thoughts, I'll take less than a minute to thank them and, most often, take a look at what they have going on at their page.
At this point I'm going to offer a blanket apology to anyone who didn't receive an acknowledgment of their feedback. Often it's because I didn't receive an email alert or I'm insanely busy.
I'm thankful that you do have the sense of empathy, graciousness and generosity that you do because you've gone a long way to make this little corner of the web a place of inspiration, encouragement and fine art.
For this, I'm forever grateful.
I'm so sorry to know you're: I'm so sorry to know you're in such discomfort. Sending heartfelt prayers your way right now!
I'm amazed by how much you accomplish and contribute here, and I cherish every poem, every insightful comment. This awe-inspiring tribute to a very deserving Poet just had to be written, and your miraculous pen and luminous heart made it possible.
Still floating blissfully upon your words.
Is this your coy way of: Is this your coy way of hiding this emerald city, so that others that might spoil it cannot flock there? : )
If so, I get it. I always tell people, when they inquire on my religion, that mine has a flock of 1, and the only way to preserve it is to keep it that way ; )
Wow... this has really hit: Wow... this has really hit home hard. You do you, the world will adapt and so will you. Not saying it will be painless on either side, but it will evolve. So glad you're still a rare diamond and talented writer! It was very palpable. Battles are the elixir of life reposing... well ill sleep when I'm dead,, till then I'm gona fight for life and our futures. Hugss
I suppose it is. Coffee is: I suppose it is. Coffee is good. Daisies are good, sage bush pruned is good... but... yeah hey.
I like the mundane quality of this as we often pretend these things don't exist or dont affect us. Shell shocked or post traumatic.real or imagined is just as powerful as these every day iconograma in your poetry. Just marvellous! Now say thankyou. You have coffee. Coffee is good, daisies are good... sage bush is pruned... that's good...but... yeah hey?