These have I encountered,: These have I encountered, shards and slivers and even fine splinters - playing in sandalled feet, whence a shard of a bottle's base sliced through my heel.
Though brief, this poem has: Though brief, this poem has some really strong imagery that makes it quite memorable. And I like your screen name very much.
It did feel like a conception: It did feel like a conception began and it will gestate in its own unique timing. Thanks for confirming this in your very kind response.
You provided the inspiration: You provided the inspiration and the example that makes this poem possible, and that gives it whatever energy it requires to work. I am grateful for all you contribute to postpoems and its community.
It brings memories of the: It brings memories of the pupil's years of tutelage and apprenticeship. It went against the grain for a short time but also instilled a respect and growing love and familiarity with the traditional forms, and their validly being among a wider range of literary expression. Thanks most kindly, Patricia.
Although I'm currently: Although I'm currently wandering in a formless style, I still appreciate my first love: classic and formal verse. Very clever, how you demonstrated your point with melodic grace. Enjoying the videos as well!
I wish I had time to read more.You have too much talent, my friend.
I'm deeply troubled by your: I'm deeply troubled by your discomfort, yet amazed that you continue to bring so much positive energy and ravishing poetry to this site in spite of it. My prayers go out to you in your time of distress.
Your illuminating comments remain a lifeline to my slowly emerging collection. Sometimes I have no motivation to write, but persuasive feedback like this reminds me that poetry is a calling as vital as any other.
Thank you kindly for enabling my writing habit. God bless you always and in all ways.
Delicate thunder. How you: Delicate thunder. How you distilled Infinity to the essence of Now and illustrated our microscopic yet vast place in the order of things is astonishing. This gleaming pebble of Truth applies to you and several others I can think of as well.
My deepest and most humble gratitude for this breathtaking recognition.