Wow, what perfection in the: Wow, what perfection in the peace whilst in the midst of imperfect. Such courage of ownership, elegant, clear, simple and direct yet expertly crafted.
Beautiful surrender!
Back in the old grandparents': Back in the old grandparents' house before the thing was finally torn down were several packaging boxes (U-Haul variety) containing several tens of notebooks filled with scribblings much like your "crumpled poems" as with the demolished house, rather swiftly discarded, while I was away at university. They shall never be read again, for sure.
Punctuation as with all: Punctuation as with all things has its use and place. And in the tightrope of sorts that the use of language is, the balance between overuse and underuse is a point difficult to strike along the lines of articulation. Many thanks dear Pungus. Your encouraging words are most heartily received.
When the poetic process: When the poetic process includes the meditation as well as the pouring out there is I feel an opportunity for wisdom to issue forth by a form of sublimation. Time surely can be menacing and also a tool in our journey. Thanks kindly for your goodly thought and much welcome visit.
Thank you, yes I should have,: Thank you, yes I should have, but as his gorgeous model girlfriend was nearby and she's a lovely person, been so good for him and revamped his career that I would never stand any chance. But if he should ever need a caring friend that loves him....... :-)
Another heartfelt gem for D,: Another heartfelt gem for D, you should have whisked him away when you had the chance. This is very nice, and so easy to feel.