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The inadequacy of my words in: The inadequacy of my words in the presence of this poem is embarrassing to me.  And though you always understand what I mean to say, even if I am not always successful in saying it, I fear that others who are less understanding or tolerant will take my remarks as either self-serving or overly obsequious.   My Ad Astra series began, and continues to exist, because of your encouragement, your humane compassion, and the example you set (as both a Human Being and a Poet) on Postpoems.  You are not only one of the supreme pillars of this community, you are also a Tower of spiritual illumination to which the Alexandrian lighthouse would be only a trite metaphor.  I can still remember the thrill I experienced, three years ago, when I first read Gates Of Orion, just three days before I was discharged from the hospital; and then, after that, Council Of Stars.  And I realized that everything I had learned about reading Poetry (learned, of course, by a study of Poets deceased well before I approached their words) was demonstrated and exemplified by you, the supremest of Living Poets.       And, in choosing to post this poem at this time, you have brought me the answer to an unspoken prayer, at precisely the time I needed that answer.  For that, I thank the Lord and I thank you.

Though it may be to your: Though it may be to your disappointment, I do hope that far more people than not have their mental and emotional guns aimed at that ash pile and on the ready, because I do anticipate a pheonix attempting to arise at some point.

Mainstream unreporting: Mainstream unreporting usually finds "air time" in poetry and the other arts. And that is rightly so in a way of thinking.

So many monumental lines: So many monumental lines thunder in this sublime journey. The emotion is palpable, and the vehicle for that emotion is a clean, natural, startling work of art. I'm loving how you animated leaves and reminded us of unseen wonders in the "crowded soil" and showed us your sorrow when "the face of the sky" turned "grey" upon touching the ground.    An astonishing expression. 

You made my day with your: You made my day with your beautiful words of support and kindness. Thank you! 

Another well crafted poem,: Another well crafted poem, sir. When consumption comes so easy (a la carte, indeed), creative inspiration can easily be displaced by distraction. The 'private peace' has gone from a right of human passage to a lost art for much of society. Lots of great, on point lines here. Fine work encased around observations that are much appreciated by this reader.

The most knowledgeable people: The most knowledgeable people in the world reasonably know less than 1% of all there is to know. "Expert" is a relative term. In the eyes of the universe, the wisest men are 3 year olds, at best. Humility often gets lost behind many things, including certificates and books that have it all neatly laid out. "The truth" changes all the time, in one way or another, and then another. If we're willing to listen and be open-minded, we will be caught off guard and misled less, and - at least as valuably - learn more.