Thanks for bringing attention..: Thanks for bringing attention to this sad occasion
We shouldn't be mourning, should have a celebration
We should celebrate his life, the rises and the falls
Many are overcome with grief, even the meat bawls
We must realize, when you're talking chefs, he's the master
Chef Boyardee, dead 40 years, that's all in the pasta
He worked to attain his dream, never gave up on his plan
To sell, God rest his soul, spaghetti & meatballs in a can
Thank you! My own: Thank you! My own interpretation of the character and his story is twofold: I think he either survived the apocalypse by shielding himself with his fire magic, or else he inadvertently caused it-- either way, he is alone and filled with terror and regret. I suppose, though, there is a third interpretation, too: that his baptism by fire is what made him a fire mage. In any case, he is a wretched creature-- my favorite kind!
This is as good..: This is as good as I've seen of your work, which is always top level. That picture is fascinating. Upon first glance, I thought it was an ad for a new condo in Brooklyn. Does it still exist?
I love and appreciate your: I love and appreciate your feedback on this one. Such a great breakdown through another reader's eyes. I'm so glad you took the the not only to read this, but to give such a well versed response. It truly means a lot. Thank you redbrick
Some Fred needs a hearing aid: Some Fred needs a hearing aid and take his mind out of the gutter it seems, a truly fun read. But there is also some underlying truths running beneath the surface there, or so it would seem.
Your poem: Your poem looks to delve into the emotional turmoil caused by a significant other's presence, capturing the loss of routine and the resulting inner conflict. The narrator longs for the tranquility of their absence, even at the cost of feeling futile. The vivid imagery and melancholic tone underscore the struggle to adapt and the yearning for peace. This is a powerful synthesis that reaches out to the reader and to the Universe. Or then again, it could be something else entirely