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crypticbard commented on: non-elegy by redbrick 2 years 11 weeks ago
Thank you most kindly. Very: Thank you most kindly. Very few have in public office exemplified her majesty's mien and dedication, the dignity with which she managed her almost impossible situation is something to be emulated and constantly be in awe of. Thanks again. 
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life_used_to_be... commented on: Sappy by Incompl 2 years 11 weeks ago
Short but directly to the: Short but directly to the point. Sometimes less is more. Great write  
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Starward commented on: non-elegy by redbrick 2 years 11 weeks ago
The quiet dignity of this: The quiet dignity of this poem is wholly appropriate to its subject.
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Starward commented on: to a Wittenberg Poet by redbrick 2 years 11 weeks ago
Yes, Poetry is the connective: Yes, Poetry is the connective tissues between the souls of Poets and their readers.
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crypticbard commented on: Better Beings by Psysped 2 years 11 weeks ago
A very enjoyable read in: A very enjoyable read in terms of of the word arrangements on the lines.
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crypticbard commented on: to a Wittenberg Poet by redbrick 2 years 11 weeks ago
It is quite amazing when: It is quite amazing when poetry intersects the components of real events, pewrhaps that is one of the possible meanings when we say 'it is relatable' and other such phrases. Therein is a glimpse of the connective power of poetry.
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crypticbard commented on: yoke of ages by redbrick 2 years 11 weeks ago
Thank you kindly dear: Thank you kindly dear Starward.
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Starward commented on: BEAUTY OF POETRY by georgeschaefer 2 years 11 weeks ago
I agree, a thousand: I agree, a thousand percent!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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georgeschaefer commented on: BEAUTY OF POETRY by georgeschaefer 2 years 11 weeks ago
There's a place for the: There's a place for the academia but it is important to have poetry reach up and grab you by the boo boo once in awhile.
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georgeschaefer commented on: BEAUTY OF POETRY by georgeschaefer 2 years 11 weeks ago
thank you for the kind: thank you for the kind words.  May we all live long enough to find beauty, truth, love and joy in our lives.
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Starward commented on: The 25th Anniversary of Stacy Brooks' Death by randyjohnson 2 years 11 weeks ago
The focus of so many of your: The focus of so many of your poems on death reminds us of the inevitable.  Even your rhymes seem to ring the chime of it.
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Starward commented on: The Unhealing, The Lost by rachel 2 years 11 weeks ago
You have great skill for: You have great skill for depicting intense emotion in very convincing words and phrases.  The first ten lines reminded me of the summer I spent with my First Beloved---a very pleasant set of memories.  Your poem is very effective, and the last four lines deliver a real gut-wrench to the reader.
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Starward commented on: to a Wittenberg Poet by redbrick 2 years 11 weeks ago
Your words remind me of how: Your words remind me of how Wittenberg seemed to me, during my four years (Sept 9, 76 to June 7, 80) there.
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crypticbard commented on: + 27.225 MHz: About A Question Only Asked By Old Poets by J4nu4r14n 2 years 11 weeks ago
Each day one gets up of a: Each day one gets up of a morning is a day closer to Eternity. Perhaps it could be seen and engaged as a countdown. Our past history is marked by the Cross and the future history that has not as yet rolled by is marked by Resurrection until the Day. As a poet though, it's probably a narrowing possibility of cranking out second wind verses, or something of that sort.
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crypticbard commented on: + 27.225 MHz: Epigram On Joy by J4nu4r14n 2 years 11 weeks ago
Something well worth: Something well worth meditating on, reminiscent of the Psalms: "For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may remain for a night, but rejoicing comes in the morning."
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