There are five new poems posted today.
Our Yesterdays is a compact poem from Equinoxe that you must read. I believe "intertwine" is the key to this poem with (for me) an almost double helix suggestion of our past twisting us to our present and beyond. Always a treat to read how much meaning Equi evokes with so few well-chosen words.
And do not miss either of the two little treasures from Wicked Eve. Her tongue-in-cheek Tiny Epitaph is a not so tiny narrative that will make you giggle and perhaps stop to consider how our fleeting, perhaps thoughtless, human actions can rock another, smaller world. a poem, simply is simply masterful writing and damnit where's the E? This poem cries out for an E, but it didn't get one, so here's a big old A. Means about as much.
I haven't seen you on the poetry forum in awhile. Welcome back. I saw your comments on my poems. I was going to send you an email, but since you're posting here, I'll say it now. Thank you.Been away with work and poor health for quite some time and I'm still two weeks away from the present on this poetry discussion board and we all know that you cannot rush with good poetry.
Angeline, I enjoyed your comments on these poems and was much stimulated by what you had to say. "Our Yesterdays" is quite a treasure that echoes beautifully in the quieter parts of my mind, the part hiding from the hurly burly of the world outside my window.
Equinoxe, I feel somewhat abusive discussing the "and" as I did on the comments to your poem but, if it is any consolation, you should understand that I would have remained silent had I not thought your poem exceptional.
Wicked Eve, you continue to astound me with the perfection of your word architecture.
I haven't seen you on the poetry forum in awhile. Welcome back. I saw your comments on my poems. I was going to send you an email, but since you're posting here, I'll say it now. Thank you.
Hope you're feeling better!
The above is but a partial quote.
Been away with work and poor health for quite some time and I'm still two weeks away from the present on this poetry discussion board and we all know that you cannot rush with good poetry.
Angeline, I enjoyed your comments on these poems and was much stimulated by what you had to say. "Our Yesterdays" is quite a treasure that echoes beautifully in the quieter parts of my mind, the part hiding from the hurly burly of the world outside my window.
Equinoxe, I feel somewhat abusive discussing the "and" as I did on the comments to your poem but, if it is any consolation, you should understand that I would have remained silent had I not thought your poem exceptional.
Wicked Eve, you continue to astound me with the perfection of your word architecture.
hello hello hello hello hello...
My hello echoes in the emptiness.
I'm pouting, people! Few of you read the reviews or comment on poems anymore! This must stop or I will have a fit. Seriously. I'm throwing a fit down and that baby is ready to go off! So go read some poetry. Now!
Thank you Champ for the mention of my poem, "Grief Like a River" and your kind comments and suggestions for it. Also much thanks to those who did the same with their kindness as well.
It means more to me that you take my kindness when you can use it than to forget it's there when you need it.
Yeah, I saw that. I hate the bananas. Bananas shouldn't dance. A little wiggle, but no dancing.
lorencino, sweetie, do you need to borrow my mirror? There's something on your nose. Is that chocolate???
LOL
JUST KIDDING!!
I felt that you were trying to placate everyone in your comment on Eve's poem. I know that us poets tend to be on the sensitive side, but I think we can each handle the occasional dissenting opinion. Sometimes when we are concerned with cushioning our responses, we end up saying nothing at all. I'm not saying that your comment fell into that trap. Just encouraging you to stand firm on your opinion, unless I disagree, of course.
Which poem? What comment? What did I miss... again?!lorencino, sweetie, do you need to borrow my mirror? There's something on your nose. Is that chocolate???
LOL
JUST KIDDING!!
I felt that you were trying to placate everyone in your comment on Eve's poem. I know that us poets tend to be on the sensitive side, but I think we can each handle the occasional dissenting opinion. Sometimes when we are concerned with cushioning our responses, we end up saying nothing at all. I'm not saying that your comment fell into that trap. Just encouraging you to stand firm on your opinion, unless I disagree, of course.
Oh, I saw the comment. I admit that I didn't read it all because it's long. I will read it later when I'm able to concentrate. I have a short attention span.
I want to second your recommendation of Eve's poem. It is fascinating and the comments it has prompted so far are just as intelligent. I am truly glad that Tzara and lorencino and so many others take the time to teach me on a volunteer basis. This is a good place.
