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crypticbard commented on: licence to keel by arqios 1 year 51 weeks* ago* That is quite a connection to: That is quite a connection to have been made, for me it is like the effect of those famous lines: When You Are Old By William Butler Yeats When you are old and grey and full of sleep, And nodding by the fire, take down this book, And slowly read, and dream of the soft look Your eyes had once, and of their shadows deep; How many loved your moments of glad grace, And loved your beauty with love false or true, But one man loved the pilgrim soul in you, And loved the sorrows of your changing face; And bending down beside the glowing bars, Murmur, a little sadly, how Love fled And paced upon the mountains overhead And hid his face amid a crowd of stars. [ go to comment ]
Starward commented on: licence to keel by arqios 1 year 51 weeks* ago* Beautiful poem, and that: Beautiful poem, and that second quatrain will, I am sure, come back to me more than once when I enter that final twilight before homegoing. [ go to comment ]
crypticbard commented on: licence to keel by arqios 1 year 51 weeks* ago* Thanks Patricia. It's quite: Thanks Patricia. It's quite satisfying to get feedback about this being about time's passage which is one of several ideas that this poem carries with it. Also loving the thought or rebirth and timelessness of the written word. That is fantastic! /Rik. [ go to comment ]
patriciajj commented on: Dreams of Elysium by patriciajj 1 year 51 weeks* ago* Your kindness, advice and: Your kindness, advice and appreciation has provided so much motivation and encouragement that without your support, several of my posts would never have seen the light of day. I'll never tire of expressing my gratitude, towering Poet of wisdom and light. [ go to comment ]
patriciajj commented on: Dreams of Elysium by patriciajj 1 year 51 weeks* ago* That was exactly the effect I: That was exactly the effect I was going for, and with the validation of a superior wordcrafter, I'm beyond gratified. Thank you again and again for making my day! [ go to comment ]
patriciajj commented on: licence to keel by arqios 1 year 51 weeks* ago* This hypnotic and hauntingly: This hypnotic and hauntingly eloquent spill of words illustrates time's passage, then lands on a note that I interpret as rebirth or the timelessness of the written word. The variety and deep insight of your collection is astounding. [ go to comment ]
crypticbard commented on: Dreams of Elysium by patriciajj 1 year 51 weeks* ago* Both dreamlike and musical in: Both dreamlike and musical in its seduction and eloquence of thought . A poem that elicits satisfaction and wondrous journey of thought. It's capacity to transport the mind is a generous power. [ go to comment ]
Starward commented on: Dreams of Elysium by patriciajj 1 year 51 weeks* ago* As I recall, this was one of: As I recall, this was one of the earliest comments I posted on your work. I had just been released from a very long (two and a half months) hospitalization. The Covid lockdowns were soon to begin and the winter, in my area, was very dismal. Yet, I was about to embark on a reading experience that, I realize now, I had been preparing for since my undergrad days. In those first few weeks after my release, I came very quickly to the conclusion that you are a great Poet; how profoundly great was still to be revealed to me, and is still being revealed to me as you continue to post your magnificent Poems. Visiting this comment reminds me of an experience I had at college when, browsing through a library book, I came upon some notes I had scribbled in it a couple of years prior. It became a timeless moment. So, here, I am experiencing another one. [ go to comment ]
Starward commented on: *Yet [/+/^] : To Zithers Summoned Hither To This Poem** by J-C4113D 1 year 51 weeks* ago* You are absolutely correct,: You are absolutely correct, and thank you so much for commenting! [ go to comment ]
crypticbard commented on: *Yet [/+/^] : To Zithers Summoned Hither To This Poem** by J-C4113D 1 year 51 weeks* ago* The urgency of the Messiah's: The urgency of the Messiah's return was a flame that they kept ever burning and one that has to be relit in our day and generation. [ go to comment ]
crypticbard commented on: THOUGHTS ON THE CHILDREN OF WAR by joy 1 year 51 weeks* ago* My dad was a "war baby" as: My dad was a "war baby" as they used to call them, born in 1942. So he was a toddler during Liberation time. In many ways his generation as with the ones before brought to our experience and daily awareness the concepts, effects, and consequences of war. [ go to comment ]
Starward commented on: What Little I Know by patriciajj 1 year 51 weeks* ago* Thank you for your kindness. : Thank you for your kindness. This has been a rough week: both my spouse and I have been afflicted, in our hands, with what is either flared-up gout, or arthritis. And yes, I do remember the typewriter keyboards, on which I was much better (and my hands not gout-ridden), and I could tell when a mistake was struck (then the carriage goes back, zing!, with the ring of a bell, and an eraser or white-out went to work). Thanks for your understanding, and reminding me of some pleasant memories from my high school days. [ go to comment ]
crypticbard commented on: singularity by arqios 1 year 51 weeks* ago* I am gladdened of the note: I am gladdened of the note you made of the tone in this poem which I have in the past described as "exedraeic" in style due to the intimate conversational style that it exudes. It may be likened to a stage whisper that is both intimate and even conspiratorial in its execution and feel. I believe there are writers that write almost exclusively in this manner. [ go to comment ]
crypticbard commented on: Gone tomorrow by alex73 1 year 51 weeks* ago* Hopefu and anticipatory, a: Hopeful and anticipatory, a refreshing read. Thanks for sharing! [ go to comment ]
patriciajj commented on: What Little I Know by patriciajj 1 year 51 weeks* ago* No problem! Typos are such: No problem! Typos are such a common thing because our minds go faster than our fingers and it's so easy to make mistakes on a keyboard (Remember in the old days we were forced to go somewhat slow on a typewriter and you always knew when you made an error?) that I hardly recognize them anymore. In fact, my mind usually does an instant autocorrect when I'm reading anything online nowadays. You're such a supreme writer and I'm always very aware of your physical affliction so I don't pay it any mind if a tiny error pops up. The fact that you're so conscientious about it is confirmation of your intelligence and high standards. Thank you again for your superb and thrilling feedback. It means so much. [ go to comment ]