I have my students read Rime: I have my students read Rime of the Ancient Mariner as a gateway to longform poetry and prose, once they are ready.
Hold no breathe for Biden, keep at it. This is a wonderful work : )
Among the greatest lines I have ever read: Wild sides walked
there, the life risk everyone
goes on about blazed where no
woman had gone before midnight.
Also particularly fantastic is "The junkman came by to collect / my purchased defibrulatered heart." A truly Detroit/industrial feel, the monguls raping the scene.
Your brilliance on tap, as well: Pigeons
soared above the rigging's
of Kroger's.
I think this may be my favorite snippet from Part 1, with you having found a way to give a chain grocery store the feel of being a carved cathedral (speaking of a for-profit chain that is seen as something so much more).
Finally getting a lengthy opportunity to dedicate to this work, thankfully : )
Already traveling into the depths of the starlight: ..in this life, with this poem. A heavy contemplation that transitions from a burden, a cross, to a luggage bag for a vacation. Quite fascinating a philosophical turn.
I imagine you're right, that we all sit in our own seat on that great flight across the plane to "the other side" (and beyond), but may we have good, loving company sitting besides us.
p.s I love the reference to Into The Wild. One of my favorite stories, how ever tragic.
Apologies for such a terribly: Apologies for such a terribly late reply, I've only just spotted your comment. Thank you very much I appreciate it. Sue.
Thank you Stella, I do find: Thank you Stella, I do find it difficult when I don't write, but worse when I want to write but can't! I Hope you are keeping well. Sue.