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Dian Parker's avatar

So much depends on the heart for poetry…like yours.

man of aran's avatar

Very happy you think so, Dian!

Pamela Leavey's avatar

Perfect pairing... Thank you!

Richbee's avatar

To see red barrows, the furrows and brows.

Faces filled with gaps left to fill in the holes.

I see the wheel barrel along.

Follow, push, haul fodder, flings

The daze glaze, but your poem remains a good source of inspiration to plant more seeds.

Wait. The eyes see a sprout 🌱.

man of aran's avatar

Something's growing!

Raquel M. Jones's avatar

To see the reflection of ourselves in both men and the woman is a perfect reminder that there are no others. Thank you for sharing these beautiful vivid words.

man of aran's avatar

I'm glad you see that in the poem, Raquel. Thanks.

Andrew Jazprose Hill's avatar

Really love how you got there. One of my very favorite WCW poems, along with Cold Plums. Every word, every image, every line of your poem--everything conspired to put the reader right there, conscious, alive, and alert. And then that train, which began with a twist on Hitchcock's strangers reached its surprise destination. Glazed not with rainwater but with a delightful zest all its own. Nicely done!

man of aran's avatar

Appreciate, Andrew! If it worked well for you, I'm definitely relieved, because I do feel a bit unsure about using the wheelbarrow the way I did. It was not where I thought I was going! Interesting the Hitchcock connection! Thanks.

David Kirkby's avatar

Lovely! Surely all Poets are people watchers. Every Poet would like to have written this one!

Dave :)

man of aran's avatar

I'm definitely a people watcher. Gets me in trouble sometimes! Thanks for the kind words, Dave!

Poetry Symposium's avatar

Enjoyed this ✍️

Patris's avatar

Poets are the watchers - the ones who can’t stop watching. Sometimes we have wonder and compassion for ourselves.. but sometimes, amazingly love.