by Brenda
Beautifully done and well deserved nomination. Loved this Ben! |
by Ben Pickard
Thank you so much, Brenda |
by Hope
Please forgive of I take this form of poetry and do my own. Beautiful imagery by this poem. Wonderful write. Please keep writing. |
by Ben Pickard
It's not my form, Hope, lol. Write away and have fun. |
by Mr. Darcy
It's been a while since I've seen an Etheree written so well. |
by Ben Pickard
Thanks, Michael |
by Jamie
What I think the emotions here are beautifully sad. I don't claim to exactly know what this poem is about but I believe this person who is in this metaphor is a tree, has had a difficult life, the "trees" are either her tormentors or an addiction perhaps drugs or alcohol that have ruined her past life early years in her life. The rivers are cleansing her, and i believe the rivers are a symbol of sobriety. The sun is her new life. The blackbird seems to be this person the way they are now, like the saying free as a bird. She is now free of the afflictions her past life held. |
by Ben Pickard
Perfect comment, Jamie |
by Em (marmite)
One word... Brilliant |
by Ben Pickard
Thank you, Em |
Its not a form I have come accross before but as always you make it your own and fill it with exqusite imagery and soul. Milly x |
by Ben Pickard
Thank you, Milly |
I fell in love with the way you worded: "sawdust soul". Not only is every line calming but also full of a newfound hope. This may sound rather odd, but truthfully as I was reading this piece, it dawned on me how I notice you take the time to pick the right words for each poem. Nothing ever feels rushed, misplaced or lacking something. Meaning, to me, I feel like these words were placed with care and for a purpose. This poem felt nurturing. The use of "swaddle", which I only hear in biblical Christmas stories and then the gentleness when the "rivers rinse". |
by Ben Pickard
Lovely and perceptive comment, MA. Take care and thank you. |
by CRAFTY KEN
It's new to me Ben, not many can assemble a work of art and poem combined, by the way, loved the words! |
by Ben Pickard
Thanks so much, Ken. |
by Maple Tree
This is a beautiful Etheree, one of the prettiest I have ever read. |
by Ben Pickard
Thank you so much, Andrea |