PostPoems Be Artistic. Be Creative. Be Inspired!

The thing about Job that: The thing about Job that eluded me all these decades is that our sentiments and thoughts go Job-ward instinctively and thus lose the complete message of the God-ward as exemplified by the last 2 stanzas; the One whom is revered and to Whom is the battle, who is and was and is to come. A tour de force!

The metaphors are sharp,: The metaphors are sharp, vibrant, and dynamic! A superb meditation.

YES! At times there is this: YES! At times there is this hope that just is, without qualification or description. And to explain it away is to diminish or banish it so best to just let it be. Such a wonderful expression that speaks at least for myself at a place inside where I can at times decidedly be found. Thanks so much for sharing Big Evan.

Manh thanks Patricia. It: Manh thanks Patricia. It surely isn't a fun thing to be impinging on the time of people. I am just glad for the feedback that is so welcome and does serve as a lighthouse for writing, a light in a dark stormy sea as the writing mind ventures out on uncharted oceans of inspiration. So every little bit counts. It gives the writer a sense of conversationm, shop talk if you will, and companionability through the journey of the writing process. Again, my gratitude.

Although your note to it says: Although your note to it says "unfinished," and I would never disrespect your authority as the Poet who wrote this, the Poem seems to me to be very much complete, packing tremendous meaning into four short lines.  The great, but now often neglected American Poet. J. V. Cunningham, stated that a compacted poem, like yours, show classic talent; and I think your poems bears that out.  It contains so much in such a small space. 

With a kaleidoscope of: With a kaleidoscope of imagery, you certainly captured the tumultuous journey with all its "Still intricacies, enticements alluring" and that femme fatale of escape that calls "with red, whispering lips". Your metaphorical sorcery is amazing!   For me, alcohol was a merciless tyrant, and I find the battle preferable to the bondage. I can absolutely relate to your depictions in this stunning tapestry. Powerful stuff.   

The constraints of time keep: The constraints of time keep me from giving your brilliant collection the attention it deserves, but I'm always delightfully stunned when I do pop in. This heart-clutching memorial is everything a tribute should be. With a sharp eye for emotive details and your familiar prowess, you brought the feelings home.    Excellent as always.