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crypticbard commented on: Prose Testimony About My Poem, This Morning, On Deuteronomy 28:47-48 by S74rw4rd-13d 3 years 17 weeks* ago* Tres interresant! In many: Tres interresant! In many mysterious ways divine communication arrives our way. The onus is on us to listen and receive what is and refuse what does not produce shalom in the spirit. [ go to comment ]
crypticbard commented on: forgive me, pater by redbrick 3 years 17 weeks* ago* Thanks Starward. We are wise: Thanks Starward. We are wise to pick up from life's dealings and observations, and to put these to words is a way to commit to memory and to learn/relearn these useful truths. I am glad that they are well received and enjoyed. [ go to comment ]
crypticbard commented on: forgive me, pater by redbrick 3 years 17 weeks* ago* Perhaps this is my conception: Perhaps this is my conception of what haiku and similar types of poetry are like in the western poetic tradition, not so much the form and structure but the feel and object of function, e.g. the observation of nature in haiku and here and observation of a natural course of being within a set of life circumstances. I am blessed to have this recognised by those that have read and given word of their reading. I thank you with all the gratefulness of one aiming to live a well thought out life. [ go to comment ]
crypticbard commented on: friend zoned by redbrick 3 years 17 weeks* ago* Many thanks Starward. The: Many thanks Starward. The tone had to be gentle with respect to the theme and emotional height of the moment in which the poem's tale takes place. I am just glad that in this particular case it worked out. Your feedback has assured me of this without a speck of doubt. Cheers! Rik. [ go to comment ]
crypticbard commented on: Chicago by redbrick 3 years 17 weeks* ago* Thanks most kindly for that: Thanks most kindly for that most appreciated comment. It may be that we are closer to each other in time than he was and the feel of the place I am sure is quite different 'these days' to the days of yore. I am particularly humbled that the first words struck that chord of recognition and connection. This to me is an indication that this poem may just have enough of itself to go beyond the years that are allotted for my sojourn here in this earthly life. Your words are a true encouragement. [ go to comment ]
Starward commented on: I am Love by gaurav2000 3 years 17 weeks* ago* This is quite a beautiful: This is quite a beautiful love poem, somewhat elegaic in tone, but very moving---and very accurate to the experience of many---nonetheless. [ go to comment ]
Starward commented on: friend zoned by redbrick 3 years 17 weeks* ago* I applaud the strong imagery: I applaud the strong imagery which you deploy with such a gentle tone. [ go to comment ]
Starward commented on: Chicago by redbrick 3 years 17 weeks* ago* I cannot think of this as: I cannot think of this as being pale in comparison to any other poem. As I read the first words, I began to think of Sandburg, and I like your poem better than his. [ go to comment ]
Starward commented on: forgive me, pater by redbrick 3 years 17 weeks* ago* This is another one of your: This is another one of your wisdom poems---brief in lineage and syllables, but profound in the wisdom therein conveyed. [ go to comment ]
Starward commented on: Earthbound Supernova by patriciajj 3 years 17 weeks* ago* Thanks for that reply. This: Thanks for that reply. This afternoon was a little rough for my health (or what's left of it, lol), but I was so excited by reading this poem that I wanted to get my comments onscreen as they formed in my head. You brough to your poem quite an ancestry: Homer, for the epic quality; Catullus (whom I failed to mention earlier) for the epyllionic form; and Cavafy for the use of Ithaca as a journey metaphor. This, alone, is quite an achievement; but then, with the precision of your metaphors and similes (your word combinations never fail to amaze me), you knocked it out of the park and into the realm of High Literature. I am glad to have seen this poem in the short term; and, in the long term, many others will see it, and respond to it, and talk or write about it---of that, I am confident. [ go to comment ]
Starward commented on: @ 27.225 MHz: WallStones; Epigram After Reading Some Of Robert Aickman's Stories, 1 by S74rw4rd-13d 3 years 17 weeks* ago* Thank you very much. I was: Thank you very much. I was quite indisposed when this small poem came to me, but I just had to get it on the screen. [ go to comment ]
patriciajj commented on: Earthbound Supernova by patriciajj 3 years 17 weeks* ago* I'm ecstatic that you: I'm ecstatic that you perceived an epic quality in my journey, that you appreciated the accessible style I chose and that you took the time to deeply, and I mean deeply, analyze my vision. I often break rules with impunity, so it's greatly satisfying and vindicating when you interpret a poem's intent with precision and acceptance, then define it with such contemplative brilliance. Your encyclopedic knowledge applied to my expressions is a great honor and a treasure. [ go to comment ]
patriciajj commented on: Words Like Smoke and Sand by patriciajj 3 years 17 weeks* ago* There's never any need to: There's never any need to apologize. I understand! I'm immensely grateful for your astounding feedback in spite of your physical pain. Trust me, you're making a difference in the lives of many people. We're blessed beyond words by your presence here. [ go to comment ]
patriciajj commented on: @ 27.225 MHz: WallStones; Epigram After Reading Some Of Robert Aickman's Stories, 1 by S74rw4rd-13d 3 years 17 weeks* ago* Just the right touch of: Just the right touch of mystery and a potent dose of chill factor. A poetic "aha!" moment. Perfection! [ go to comment ]
patriciajj commented on: Untitled Prose by rachel 3 years 17 weeks* ago* Your prose has an engaging: Your prose has an engaging charm, conversational wit, striking word choices and a cunning voice. ". . . thick as a telephone pole and heavy as bad news. But once it achieved liftoff speed, even Tennessee summers kindly dipped their hats and strolled off yonder with their humidity and their heat." Some knockout wordcrafting that took a small slice of Americana and turned it into cleverly understated social commentary and pure pleasure. Score! [ go to comment ]