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" . . . a skeletal regiment preparing for battle.": Great line any poet would wish they had written.

I am humbled by your kind: I am humbled by your kind comments on this poem.  The person to whom it is dedicated bears the same name as my very Beloved friend at college, and this to me was a significant reason in the dedication, which came to mind before the poem was even finished.  Thank you so much for your comments.

Revisiting this because I was: Revisiting this because I was distracted last night and unable to give these words of gold the analysis they deserved.   If the Almighty were to give a poet an assignment to create the most effective invitation to a celebration of comfort, healing and ultimate peace, you would be up to the task and these would be the winning words. I just couldn't think of a better scripture to utilize, with its demonstration of dominion and victory over all things, including every human fear and every affliction and every peril we could ever face.   Although this is dedicated to one special person, it has a universal message packaged in language that reaches so far and so deep as only a true poet can reach.   The last words, the quoted Words, illuminate scripture in a way that couldn't be more transformative and powerful.   The gift floods our mortal realm with light and I, personally, am richer for it.   Namaste, radiant Poet

I am certain that, as you: I am certain that, as you wrote these words, Spirit filled your mind and heart and Heaven rejoiced. I felt lifted above the Earth as I read this immaculately sublime, truly inspired, psalm-like tribute.   Be abundantly blessed, Celestial Poet.  

Thank you very much.  I: Thank you very much.  I really appreciate your comment on this one.  I am both fascinated by Mann's story, primarily due to the presence of Tadzio and Jaschu, and repelled by it due to Mann's shabby disrespect for them at the end.  I think he gave in to prudery at the end.       When Joe Goebels and the clowns of tthe Third Reich started burning books on May 10th of '33, Mann's novella was among them.  Despite its flaws, it dd not deserve that kind of treatment; and, despite Goebels' best efforts, it did not die with the book burnings.     Have you seen the Visconti film?  It is beautiful, although the eventual breach between Tadzio and Jaschu is difficult to watch.  I usually rewind the DVR before I get there.

If one is dazzled by a: If one is dazzled by a bombastic, cavalier, boastful daredevil, she would be a tough act to follow, but a meaningful relationship is so much more.   This is an excellent character study and a clever, condensed expression that could stand alone or be continued.     Enjoyed!  

So much brews under the: So much brews under the surface of this tranquil, atmospheric and enveloping scene that is felt as much as it is seen through the eyes of a wistful observer.     Even joyless puritans cannot defile the perilously beautiful, immaculately emotive moment on the beach, with details such as oysters, possible pearls on the beach and formal attire, unfettered or discarded, do double duty as powerful symbols.   The delicately smoldering images and the brilliant personification of a sky upstaged by young love was poetry, and storytelling, at its finest.   A magnificent addition to the series.