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patriciajj commented on: @ 27.225 MHz: WallStones; Welters Of Claire Clairmont's Long Seething Distress by Seryddwr 2 years 25 weeks* ago* To receive a dedication is a: To receive a dedication is a great honor, but to have a great poem dedicated to me is an overwhelming gift. When you expressed your plans to write a poem from the viewpoint of Claire I was intrigued, so it was a thrill that your vision came to fruition, and with breathtaking triumph. To observe the nymph-like author through the eyes of a narcissistic rival told us perhaps more about the gifted legend than a first person account. Though her memory is filtered through a shade of bitterness, the author shines through in your very moving and resplendent descriptions. That she was clad in the now iconic, thigh-high, blue socks, stained, like green kisses, by the adoring Earth was highly significant. There's a sweeping sense of abandon and a celestial sensuality in those socks, much to the aggravation of the woman in her shadow, and it didn't help that Mary was etching the first glimmers of a literary firestorm. They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, so Mary must have found some satisfaction in this even while being the target of cruel jealousy. Even in death, Mary loomed victorious, and this sense of absolute defeat was captured, with flawless, blazing poetics, in the line: "and monsters that her books became to me". A vision accomplished. Applause! [ go to comment ]
crypticbard commented on: Take Me Away by exthias1983 2 years 25 weeks* ago* A total surrender and almost: A total surrender and almost excruciating plea, quite cLear as the cry, 'Maranatha!' Even nature itself cries out. [ go to comment ]
Starward commented on: @ 27.225 MHz: WallStones; Welters Of Claire Clairmont's Long Seething Distress by Seryddwr 2 years 25 weeks* ago* Thank you so much for that: Thank you so much for that insightful comment. The socks, as you pointed out, are a symbol that occurs often in my poetry, and is a unifying concept, I applaud your perceptions, of this and my other poems that you have commented, and I am grateful for your visit to this poem. [ go to comment ]
crypticbard commented on: Duck Sauce by Teytonon 2 years 25 weeks* ago* Oh my. This is not the world: Oh my. This is not the world we were raised to live in. Somethin very bad has happened along the way for it to come to this. [ go to comment ]
crypticbard commented on: THE WORD OF MY LORD by chris 2 years 25 weeks* ago* Being taken by the hand is: Being taken by the hand is such an assuring image and feel. It can also be a bold statement as grown ups aren't usually used to this, typically being led along by a child that takes the adult's hand. Brings to mind the statement of Jesus for our faith to be such as a child's, thereby allowing for our hand to be taken, not just to be brought to Paradise but also to be brought to the bridal altar. Very strong images here. Thanks for sharing. [ go to comment ]
Teytonon commented on: I Got Old by allets 2 years 25 weeks* ago* Hi: I wouldn't worry too much about your trousers. As long as you can walk on the beach you'll be fine. And eat a peach, if you dare. [ go to comment ]
crypticbard commented on: Lost Cause by alex73 2 years 25 weeks* ago* This is heavy stuff. Hope you: This is heavy stuff. Hope you are doing alright. Your courage and honesty are noted in the sharing of these feelings. [ go to comment ]
crypticbard commented on: ODD FELLOW (TOO) by georgeschaefer 2 years 25 weeks* ago* A poem that brings out the: A poem that brings out the Moet! Written thousands of miles away but very close to the avenue that lay under my feet. This weekend I was fortunate to meet up with a stranger who was learning English in anticipation of reuniting with his British girlfriend. Long story short, sometimes people on similar avenues meet up and that was a strange experience when more likely than not the people you meet would consider you odd. When introduced they annotate your introduction with, "He's a funny one." or "He's a bit random." etc., etc. Here's to keeping that inner spirit alive and kicking! Thanks for sharing, /Rik. [ go to comment ]
crypticbard commented on: @ 27.225 MHz: WallStones; Welters Of Claire Clairmont's Long Seething Distress by Seryddwr 2 years 25 weeks* ago* As land dwelling creatures in: As land dwelling creatures in a wide and often wild world we travel and connect with our habitation - perhaps a grounding that is typified by socks and grass stains as a feature of several of your poems. It is interesting how we are schooled and influenced by those who have gone before us and if we are so fortunate and disposed enough by our peers and contemporaries. Which of the next generation shall be marked by the ink that dries thoroughly on our sheaves!? Thanks for sharing. [ go to comment ]
crypticbard commented on: I Got Old by allets 2 years 25 weeks* ago* Rolled trousers would drive: Rolled trousers would drive me mad. I would take a good pair of fabric scissors and cut them to length, if need be. But that's just me. Thanks for sharing. [ go to comment ]
crypticbard commented on: On Track and Off Kilter by THWYALG 2 years 25 weeks* ago* This person commands respect: This person commands respect much more than the person who did his crying in the rain, from that older song. And many of us have this battle for composure so as to make this poem quite relatable. Thanks for sharing. [ go to comment ]
Starward commented on: I Got Old by allets 2 years 25 weeks* ago* And it was one of Prufrock's: And it was one of Prufrock's several problems. Eliot really piled them on to J Alfred. [ go to comment ]
patriciajj commented on: Wanted Dead Or Alive: PEACE by allets 2 years 25 weeks* ago* The only way to keep our: The only way to keep our sanity. Great advice. [ go to comment ]
allets commented on: Eternal Morsel by allets 2 years 25 weeks* ago* Time Is A Jewel: Beauty in a universe of close seconds. . ~A~ [ go to comment ]
crypticbard commented on: The Way by exthias1983 2 years 25 weeks* ago* An awesome take on a well: An awesome take on a well loved and used bedtime prayer. Thanks for sharing. [ go to comment ]