Thank you for those kind: Thank you for those kind words. I appreciate your understanding and your own experience with that sort of thing. I had the thickness level checked just the other day, and now it is too thin. It oscillates, but I am used to it by now---I have been on blood thinners since 2007. Thanks again for commenting.
I have some memories that I: I have some memories that I hope I don't forget. Forgetting memories just... feels like a 2nd death of that person you cared about.
Captivating: The second verse gave a feeling of dragging a part of my soul out with the tide, while my body stayed behind. That tearing longing. Very powerful through and through.
Back in the day, as a family: Back in the day, as a family of clotters, we had been given a bit of aspirin to thin our tendency toward thickness of blood. Good to hear you are in a reasonable state of health.
The concept of enshrining the: The concept of enshrining the breadth and depth and scope of the human experience is an exciting adventure and challenge which when explored through poetry brings so much reward and satisfaction. Thanks Ms Patricia. I am most grateful for your kind appraisal.
What Starward said, plus my: What Starward said, plus my greatest respect for your stylistic prowess. The way you snatched the human experience and enshrined it in a minimum of timeless, impeccable words and with uncommon, poetic sleight of hand . . . miraculous. Stunning.
Cue the applause.
The impact of your mournful: The impact of your mournful and phenomenally beautiful expression lingers after the last line is read. Such graceful dexterity of language and meditative, heart-clutching expression. I completely resonated with every enthralling line. Loving it!
I love Styx! And your title: I love Styx! And your title made me think of their song, too.
Grand illusions rely on complexity. They are unraveled by simplicity. Love others, whether or not they appear to deserve it. Judge as little as possible. Touch the world gently, be the last to pull a sword. Be willing to take leaps of faiths for others, be faithful. Be honest, stand by your principles, and see out unity between all. The illusions starts to fade.
Deeply honored: What every poem strives for. I so happy that you connected with my poem! I thought was a good poem, but had no idea it would be so impactful to others. Thank you again for your kindness.