Just incredible, Robert. As I read this poem over and again, all sorts of feelings washed over me, the easiest to categorize…AWE!
I’m honored to know you!
…left a review at the zine…ten white beads is not unlike but infused with a subtle commentary on social responsibility for climate change…keep singing! …further up & further in…^^~~~~
I know you are published in a lot of places, but want to share this with you. Russ Towne is putting together an anthology. I thought your contribution to it would make it a better collection. If you are interested, the deadline is the 31st, but he is very expeditious. Please see: http://agratefulmanspoetry.com/2014/05/10/poetry-anthology-opportunity/
Hey, Robert, really beautiful poem there. This immediately hit me as a poem that I would want to read once a month for a year, and see how it hits me as the seasons go their paces. It’s got some thing 1970s to it, something with a soundtrack by Ry Cooder, something unposed but poised like a great candid photo, and something else that I’m still working on figuring out which may take some time…which may be why I’m thinking of that re-reading idea.
There may be a blend of Pink Floyd with the Ry Cooder, tho these days Cooder would likely be more prevalent on my playlist. I started this piece in July of 2012, rewrote it in August, and let it marinate since then, finally returning to it a few weeks ago. I must admit that when I saw it on Aubade Rising I wondered whether I’d written some of the lines, they seemed so unfamiliar. I actually checked my drafts! And thanks once again for your comments. They are always deeply appreciated.
This is a great piece. Certainly one that you can be proud of. Putting together a poem that haunting and one that holds the reader through to the last line is an accomplishment.
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Just incredible, Robert. As I read this poem over and again, all sorts of feelings washed over me, the easiest to categorize…AWE!
I’m honored to know you!
Ron
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Ron, as always you are too kind. Thank you.
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…left a review at the zine…ten white beads is not unlike but infused with a subtle commentary on social responsibility for climate change…keep singing! …further up & further in…^^~~~~
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Thank you. I very much appreciate your comments.
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great writing – a haunting, intriguing work of art.
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Thank you. You’ve made my day!
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Dark and mysterious.
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And I have no idea where it originated.
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I know you are published in a lot of places, but want to share this with you. Russ Towne is putting together an anthology. I thought your contribution to it would make it a better collection. If you are interested, the deadline is the 31st, but he is very expeditious. Please see: http://agratefulmanspoetry.com/2014/05/10/poetry-anthology-opportunity/
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Thanks, Michael! I’ll check it out.
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Perfect! I hope you are included in the anthology. Russ seems like a great guy.
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Hey, Robert, really beautiful poem there. This immediately hit me as a poem that I would want to read once a month for a year, and see how it hits me as the seasons go their paces. It’s got some thing 1970s to it, something with a soundtrack by Ry Cooder, something unposed but poised like a great candid photo, and something else that I’m still working on figuring out which may take some time…which may be why I’m thinking of that re-reading idea.
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There may be a blend of Pink Floyd with the Ry Cooder, tho these days Cooder would likely be more prevalent on my playlist. I started this piece in July of 2012, rewrote it in August, and let it marinate since then, finally returning to it a few weeks ago. I must admit that when I saw it on Aubade Rising I wondered whether I’d written some of the lines, they seemed so unfamiliar. I actually checked my drafts! And thanks once again for your comments. They are always deeply appreciated.
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This elicits a lot of wonderful memories for me. And so interesting what a rich set of responses it elicited from your readers! Great job!
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It’s good to hear that somewhere, somehow, these gatherings of words have affected someone.
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well crafted… i know places like this
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Thank you.
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kindly welcome
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This is a great piece. Certainly one that you can be proud of. Putting together a poem that haunting and one that holds the reader through to the last line is an accomplishment.
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I love your poem. Thank you for liking my post.
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