What a hook! Who doesn’t want a poem written to them! If it were written in Russian I would know if ‘you’ was singular or plural, informal or formal. We all love to be captured by your words!
Wow! I’m speechless, this poem took me by surprise. It is so creative! The theme, writing a poem that the writer hopes, with a quiver, to find belonging in this other person, is such an elegant expression of introspection and it is done exquisitely. I truly enjoyed the read, and every verse poured over so naturally, I particularly loved
Absolutely wonderful, Alan! Your work is sublime.
Ah, and you are sublime for saying so, Andrew. So glad you like it.
Hitting your mark, as usual.
Nice, but don’t jinx me! :) Thanks, Ronald.
Poetry as a flaming arrow. Incredible work, Alan.
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Fantastic! Thanks, man of aran. 🙏
Thank you so much, Brent! And for stopping by.
Yes, your poetry is gaining in excellence. Brava! Love this one.
Have you read Jack Gilbert’s poetry? Buy “Refusing Heaven” right now. His poems will enrich yours. And I think he will “speak” deeply to you.
Your work IS sublime.
I do know a bit of Jack Gilbert, some of the Michiko poems. Very good stuff. I will look more into him. Thanks, Dian. Hope you enjoy Italy!
What a hook! Who doesn’t want a poem written to them! If it were written in Russian I would know if ‘you’ was singular or plural, informal or formal. We all love to be captured by your words!
Well, Russian sure opens up some possibilities, it seems. I took a Russian lit class once, all in translation, though. Thanks, Annie!
I thought that was an interesting poem, subtle, thanks
Thank you, Wes. Glad you enjoyed.
"the very apple of you—"--I love this.
Thanks to the painting! Thank you, Margaret.
Wow! I’m speechless, this poem took me by surprise. It is so creative! The theme, writing a poem that the writer hopes, with a quiver, to find belonging in this other person, is such an elegant expression of introspection and it is done exquisitely. I truly enjoyed the read, and every verse poured over so naturally, I particularly loved
“ordinary instances, natural
forces, extraordinary
happenings, in an attempt
to suggest, gesture,
somehow evoke,
even, in form, enact,
the very apple of you”
it felt like the words were skipping with rhythm.
Thanks for sharing!
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