A Potpourri of Poetic Curiosities
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Comment from Gloria ....
Craig, and you said you weren't good at free verse. Your prosody is superb thus accentuating the use of consonance sucha in "serve only to set you apart in solitude"--the Village. The allusion to those we don't speak of and the illusionary monsters that inhabit the forest are in fact only constructs of the "corrupt" to control the masses. The deception created as a so-called haven thus transformed into a physical and psychological prison. This could certainly be a metaphor for any location or ideology that relies on folklore passed on indiscriminately without "evidence". Human emotions can be overwhelming when manipulated by dishonest people.
Referencing the walls of Jericho also enormously apt to the current political culture we find ourselves within and rejection of the outside world and reality.
There is much to be noodled over in this powerful verse, so in my opinion--this is top-notch poetry!
Gloria
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2018
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Craig, and you said you weren't good at free verse. Your prosody is superb thus accentuating the use of consonance sucha in "serve only to set you apart in solitude"--the Village. The allusion to those we don't speak of and the illusionary monsters that inhabit the forest are in fact only constructs of the "corrupt" to control the masses. The deception created as a so-called haven thus transformed into a physical and psychological prison. This could certainly be a metaphor for any location or ideology that relies on folklore passed on indiscriminately without "evidence". Human emotions can be overwhelming when manipulated by dishonest people.
Referencing the walls of Jericho also enormously apt to the current political culture we find ourselves within and rejection of the outside world and reality.
There is much to be noodled over in this powerful verse, so in my opinion--this is top-notch poetry!
Gloria
Comment Written 23-Jan-2018
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2018
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Gloria, My doctor said that at my age, I need to have my prosody checked every year. Having just consulted my dictionary, I thank you ;-) I really appreciate the kind comments, and the thoughtful analysis. Craig
Comment from Pearl Edwards
Wow, you got a lot our of today's word Craig, a really thought provoking poem, which could easily apply quite personally to people inside their ivory towers, or on a world scale as this does. Interesting history in the author's notes certainly added to the enjoyment for me.
cheers,
valda
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2018
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Wow, you got a lot our of today's word Craig, a really thought provoking poem, which could easily apply quite personally to people inside their ivory towers, or on a world scale as this does. Interesting history in the author's notes certainly added to the enjoyment for me.
cheers,
valda
Comment Written 23-Jan-2018
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2018
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Thank you, Valda! I'm super-chuffed at your lovely review, as I'm not good at free-verse, and therefore seldom attempt it. But having stuck my neck out, you've made my day by such great comments. Most grateful :) Craig
Comment from Teri7
Craig, This is a very interesting poem about the Village. You used very good descriptive wording, great imagery from your words and your notes! Blessings, Teri
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Craig, This is a very interesting poem about the Village. You used very good descriptive wording, great imagery from your words and your notes! Blessings, Teri
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Comment Written 23-Jan-2018
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2018
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Thanks very much for the kind comments, Teri. Have a great day (or evening there, I guess). Cheers, Craig
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Thank you Craig. It is now 8:17 pm here. Funny how time works that way!
Comment from Alcreator Litt Dear
This is a nice doctrinal and philosophic poem about the state of true feeling of isolationism in a new place; well said, well done; thank you for sharing this with us. Keep writing. DR ALCREATOR
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This is a nice doctrinal and philosophic poem about the state of true feeling of isolationism in a new place; well said, well done; thank you for sharing this with us. Keep writing. DR ALCREATOR
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Comment Written 23-Jan-2018
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2018
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Thank you for the kind words - Craig