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Although I think our: Although I think our differences, in everything, are like a huge chasm, I really, really like this poem, and I applaud you for writing and posting it.  This poem may very well be the centerpiece of your entire collection, and deservedly so.

Your folder "Little Things": Your folder "Little Things" contains so many giant little gems. Like this. And the author's note is as priceless as the poem!  

I had to choose life, so I'm: I had to choose life, so I'm still sober, but I do enjoy your instinctive ability to craft startling innovations of language. When I see a new post by you, I consider it a must-read. Always a pleasure.   

Nicely said.: Nicely said.

If more would recall what: If more would recall what Jesus done for them.

Thank you.  The Tanka form is: Thank you.  The Tanka form is severe in its demands, but restrictions are not neccesarily impediments.  I am very glad that you commented on this poem in particular.  Thank you very much.

It was a very ambitious idea: It was a very ambitious idea to condense so much drama into this restraining form, but you managed it with impacting deftness. Your mention of poetry gives it refinement, the intimate image gives it power and the shattering development turns it into a poignant work of art. Excellent!