What stands out at this: What stands out at this particular reading is the fresh and apt nomenclature: "false interrogator" which to me is a contemporary summation of that which comes as an angel of light but truly is the accuser of the brethren.
This is an exquisitely: This is an exquisitely beautiful poem of love, longing and desire, and it is one that deserves to be read repeatedly. Your coy pen name brought me to your poems on this site, but your verbal elegance and emotional candor have made this poem a real reading experience, and I will be back to visit it more than once.
Due to my medical situation,: Due to my medical situation, I have fallen behind in my reading. This poem definitely deserves to be read more than once.
That's an incredible honor: That's an incredible honor coming from someone who is a brilliant aficionado of everything poetry. So humbled and grateful. God bless.
I had to stop by when I saw: I had to stop by when I saw the comment on this and I certainly wasn't disappointed. So glad I didn't miss this ingeniously constructed study of life's phases and our agonizingly stoic reactions (or lack of reactions) to them.
A superb, powerfully understated and fiercely poignant expression.
Bravo, fine poet!
Very few poets can capture: Very few poets can capture the dichotomy of relationships (or anything, actually) with such startling artistic statements. As always, an arresting presentation of rare creative power. Much enjoyed!