Patricia has described the: Patricia has described the poem so well that the only thing I can add is that I agreed wholeheartedly with her remarks. This is an excellent poem. Your skill with compression is perfectly deployed here, but the depth of the tale it presents is profound.
Sharply-etched and highly: Sharply-etched and highly symbolic imagery tells a story of desperation and self-destruction. Your haunting images blaze in my imagination as I connect with the experience. Small poem. Massive journey.
Excellent.
Although this poem may be: Although this poem may be criticized by one of the trumpsters (mine have), it presents a foundational truth that is being confirmed by the televised hearings: the Innkeeper simply cannot accept that he was fired by the electorate.
This poem is more than a "great write" (if I may borrow the phrase): it is also an excellent poem.
The flowing lines, the: The flowing lines, the exquisite imagery, and the emotion conveyed by the words combine to make this poem a tremendous and excellent reading experience; and, in my opinion, this is the best of your best poems. I am so very impressed with this one.
Very relevant and striking: Very relevant and striking commentary on something that has been causing me great apprehension. I wish more people could see the gathering storm. Skillfully composed.
I'm thrilled to know that I: I'm thrilled to know that I helped in any way, and wildly pleased by the good news. Seems your faith has been moving a few mountains lately. I can't tell you what an encouragement you are to me: your example of strength (You have more than you realize!) and your support for my work. You're an inspiration. God bless.