Thank you for your comment: Thank you for your comment and the very fine compliments. A comment from you is always a personal thrill of the finest order; and then when you mention the name of Virgil, that just raises my joy exponentially. I thank you, more than my mere words indicate, for selecting this particular poem for your comment.
So much Light and compassion: So much Light and compassion breathes in, out and through each regal, heartfelt prayer that I believe they are, absolutely, Divine, and you, with humility, were a willing vessel. And that's no small honor! Weren't many great poets like William Blake , Henry Thoreau and others going back to Virgil and Homer, sometimes couriers for Ultimate Reality?
I am so deeply moved on a very personal level by these gleaming, most healing, special deliveries. Thank you for being an open vessel bearing precious gifts. God bless.
I have just one criticism: : I have just one criticism: this poem is so moving, that I could only wish it was much longer. But, more seriously, you have encapsulated the saint's story in a way that moves briskly, yet profoundly. You should be very, very (and if I may say so, very) pleased with this literary accomplishment.
Thank you. The cause of the: Thank you. The cause of the poem was a statement that art must occur "naturally," that it cannot be planned but must have an almost vegetal growth and expansion. Yet, the growth and expansion demonstrated by vegetal life is very accurately controlled---as to shape, function, purpose---by inherited genetic material. In that way, a cabbage will always be a cabbage, and will not mutate into a sunflower or a hermit crab.
Applause. Admittedly, what I: Applause. Admittedly, what I know of the Tarot (I assume you are alluding to tarot cards) is restricted to Eliot's use of them in The Waste Land, but I sure to like this poem.
I found this poetic reminder: I found this poetic reminder very comforting: a warm blanket against howling, biting reality. What a wonderful gesture to turn your talent into precious, uplifting refreshment. Thank you for sharing.
Not only a serene and: Not only a serene and gorgeous contemplation, but exhibit A that there is intelligent design. An all-around graceful and brilliant invitation to ponder, examine and truly connect with nature. As a raging tree-hugger, I'm embracing this marvel!