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S74rw4rd commented on: @ 27.055 MHz: Ad Astra; Neaniskos And Ahitophel, Officer Of The Temple Guard by S74rw4rd 36 weeks 5 days* ago* Thank you so much for: Thank you so much for commenting on this, and for understanding what I was trying to accomplish. This story came to me in a flurry last night, and I was up from three in the morning to almost six trying to put it together. I decided not to cite Biblical sources, as such notes might disrupt either the flow of the poem, or collide with its effect if the reader looked through any attached notes. Your acceptance, as you know, gives the poem a full validation and I will keep it as is, without further adjustment or alteration. Thanks again for taking the time to read it and comment. [ go to comment ]
patriciajj commented on: @ 27.055 MHz: Ad Astra; Neaniskos And Ahitophel, Officer Of The Temple Guard by S74rw4rd 36 weeks 5 days* ago* Your tightly packed epics are: Your tightly packed epics are always a joy to dive into. Brief and swift compared to a short story, this poem is so emotionally intense and historically intriguing that it could be a masterclass in compressed drama with a crucial, underlying message. Some might believe that all captivating ideas for stories woven around Biblical events have been exhausted, but leave it to you to discover an opening for a hard-hitting, deeply satisfying scene; one that fits so gracefully into the timeline that it feels authentic, compelling, very much like the narration in the excellent story you pay homage to. While some short stories take several paragraphs to construct a believable and engaging character, I felt like I knew the genial, multidimensional, Divinely blessed yet adorably shy Neaniskos in a few lines. But it wasn't the youth or fleeting physical attributes of the character that brought him to life, it was his soft and beautiful aura displayed in small actions such as gently touching the centurion's arm. The unforced, natural calm of one character acted as a foil for the understandable indignation of the other and together, it worked. A deeply emotional and richly allusive micro story worthy of its monumental setting. [ go to comment ]
Wordman commented on: In The Night by Wordman 36 weeks 5 days* ago* I thank you for those kind: I thank you for those kind words, this is an older poem, and influenced by decades of music with rhyming lyrics. I still enjoy throwing a rhyme into the mix now and then, but eventually they find the shelf, till an old song feeds me, and I relent and say, " what the hell, it's not that bad." And what you see is what you get, I impress myself, all that's needed, and I can only smile. I'm very happy that you included this in your reading, and found this to your liking, thanks again Starward. [ go to comment ]
Wordman commented on: A Night On The Porch by Wordman 36 weeks 5 days* ago* When words paint a picture: When words paint a picture that jostles a memory, either true or perceived, tears well, or smiles are born, and both the author and reader find the purpose of those words, their meaning, and their worth. Thank you Starward for finding such worth in my words, I appreciate your time and visit Sir. [ go to comment ]
Wordman commented on: Nonchalant by Wordman 36 weeks 5 days* ago* Thank you Starward, I: Thank you Starward, I appreciate such positive feedback from an educated writer such as yourself. I mainly write for my own pleasure, good or bad, to share with myself a different direction in life, but to be able to reach, and promote memories, happy or sad, in another person, is utterly satisfying, and am amazed at the reception my words have received over the years. thank you again, and good writing to you Sir. [ go to comment ]
beaconzbard commented on: ALL OF THIS GRIME, AND ALL THE RUST by beaconzbard 36 weeks 6 days* ago* It's now on YouTube: You can now watch/hear me read this one at: https://youtube.com/shorts/G4QlyA5lICc [ go to comment ]
djtj commented on: BLONDE IN A MINI by georgeschaefer 36 weeks 6 days* ago* Random events: Random happening make the most lasting impressions. Debbie [ go to comment ]
djtj commented on: Almost Entirely by djtj 36 weeks 6 days* ago* Thank : Tahnk you for reading. This is a work in progress I already made some changes. There is nothing better thatn coffee aroma for memories. Thank you for reading and commenting. Check out the few changes I made just now. [ go to comment ]
J-Called commented on: In The Night by Wordman 36 weeks 6 days* ago* The delicate rhymes, placed: The delicate rhymes, placed in the metrical structure you have chosen, give this poem a musical quality that few Poets can attain. [ go to comment ]
J-Called commented on: A Night On The Porch by Wordman 36 weeks 6 days* ago* I am usually too verbose in: I am usually too verbose in many of my comments, but I must confess that this poem reaches me at such an elemental level that I do not have sufficient words to describe its impact upon me. I selected this poem at what I thought was a random browse; but I do not now believe the browse was random, I believe it was directed. I was led here, and I am mighty glad that I was. [ go to comment ]
J-Called commented on: Nonchalant by Wordman 36 weeks 6 days* ago* Stephen's comment directed me: Stephen's comment directed me to this poem, and I am might glad I did. This poignant resonance of this poem is so powerful that, while reading it, I felt the wind had been knocked out of me. This poem speaks volumes to me about two periods in my life, in the same year (1976)---and, reading through the poem, I felt that old emotion climb back into my throat, as if I had stepped into a time machine. I do not know the provenance of the poem, and it is really none of my business, but I can assure that---for this reader---this poem becomes a very personalized statement of emotions that swept through me during the summer after I turned eighteen. [ go to comment ]
georgeschaefer commented on: Almost Entirely by djtj 37 weeks 3 hours* ago* It is funny how certain: It is funny how certain aromas and smells can trigger memories and inspire poetry [ go to comment ]
Teytonon commented on: UNMITIGATED LIES by georgeschaefer 37 weeks 14 hours* ago* If I may add..: If I may add something to your title 'Unmitigated Lies' When it comes to Donald Trump Not only are his lies unmitigated As far as we know I'm guessing 95% of them remain unlitigated. [ go to comment ]
Teytonon commented on: Paranoid Society by LittleLennonGurl 37 weeks 14 hours* ago* I agree with you 100%..: I agree with you 100%. We certainly are living in a paranoid society. I am definitely paranoid, but in a different way. I believe that people are out to do good things for me. [ go to comment ]
Teytonon commented on: Society Of The Soulless by LittleLennonGurl 37 weeks 14 hours* ago* If I were to..: If I were to take an egg Take it right after it's hatched And cook it, no joke Oh, I could eat the yolk Oh no! Don't you see how they matched? You know what I'm referring to? Is your head now in a whirl? I'll be your 'Yolk, oh? Oh no! boy' If you'll be my 'littlelennongurl' [ go to comment ]