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Great Stuff : Your work is lovely, thank you for writing, 3D eden hit like a mac truck 

I appreciate your gracious: I appreciate your gracious reply.  You have a real skill with the ballad stanza---something that has eluded me since I began to write poetry in 1994.

Again, I applaud your skill: Again, I applaud your skill in deploying the ballad stanza.  However, the use of "do/does/did" with an active verb weakens it.  I bring it up because your verbal artistry is much better than that.

You are too kind.: Thank you.

Thank you kindly for your: Thank you kindly for your gracious and appreciative reply.    As a longtime enthusiast of food trivia (And food!) I do know that pizza, in some form, dates back to ancient times. One of the best ideas to come out of Italy.    It was a privilege and a delight to comment on this deeply moving and masterful treasure. 

However can I thank you for: However can I thank you for this stunning comment and your astute interpretation of my poem?  All the thank you's in all the languages of this world would not suffice.  I have been convinced for some time that you are the best interpreter of my poetry, and your comment here reinforces that. I was particularly pleased that you noticed the parallel between the burning of the great Library in Alexandria and the destruction of Pompeii; as well as the personality I attempted to attribute to Vincenzo.  Did you know that a recent wall painting uncovered clearly shows a table set for a meal with the main dish being---believe it or not---a pizza?  I have been eating pizza for nearly six decades and did not know, until a week ago or so, that it was an ancient dish. Thanks again for the marvellous comment!