This is one of the most: This is one of the most spiritually profound---let me say it again, MOST SPIRITUALLY PROFOUND---poems ever posted on this site. And how, a logician might ask, can I say that . . . since admittedly I have not read all the poems that this site has presented since inception? My answer: I only need to read this poem, the tremendous spiritual quality of this poem, to make such an assertion.
I have to make some changes in my own pages on this site; and, though I have been resistant, the appearance of this poem on this night has spoken to me most encouragingly regarding these changes. Pride has prevented me from making them; pride which misinterprets humility as humilitation, as the poem demonstrates; but in this season of Great Lent, humility is called for most needfully.
I can applaud this poem for its beauty; but I thank you for this poem for its content and profound wisdom. Thank you for posting it.
Coming from a poet who can: Coming from a poet who can spin some amazing creations, that means so much. I'm honored that you took the time to read my work and leave such encouraging feedback. Thank you so much!
"where darkness haunts: "where darkness haunts itself
grieving the smallest taste of light"
How strikingly you captured the most challenging part of the human adventure. Each relatable line thunders with a captivating eloquence that reinforces the realism; every line is power-packed, chilling, resonate and impressive.
I love how the tone shifts gently in the last lines into the realm of hope and rests, profoundly, on your memorable conclusion. And the title is a clever, perfect fit. Bravo!!!
Your surprisingly deep and: Your surprisingly deep and insightful studies never fail to humble and amaze me.
Everything I was hoping to convey, as well as my intention, was astutely understood and reflected upon. I can't tell you how fulfilling that is, but any poet honored enough to receive a review by you, certainly understands. I'm unspeakably grateful that you took the time to deconstruct this highly personal poem and draw such expansive conclusions. This reassures me that my goal to provide a moment of respite from the suffocating toil of existence to readers (even if it's just one) has been achieved. I feel like shouting "Score!" Thank you a thousand times for this.
I loved your metaphor "spiritual genetics". More fulfilment. More thanks.
"write captions for . . . " Smiling. Thanks again!
I have been, for quite sometime, nervous about crossing a mystical line in my poems for fear it might be misunderstood as arrogant (or worse) but you helped me find some courage as you rolled out an eloquent red carpet for me to continue. Your authentication means everything to me. Yet another round of thanks.
I'm privileged beyond words. Thank you for accompanying me, and other blessed poets, on our travels. You are an indispensable, highly valued and towering pillar of this community.
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