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+ 1ST POEMS: Written To Declare The Kinship Of All Things, A Metaphysic In Four Tanka
[to Patriciajj---whose Poetry declares the
cosmic grandeur with profound wisdom; my
poem could not have been written without
your magnificent Poem, "Earth Cry"]
Atoms of which all
things consist emerged with the
Cosmos, or in stars'
cores, fused: this suggests kinship
of all the cosmos contains.
Bullies, cockroaches;
stones, seashells, stars; any two
lovers; Poets and
starwatchers; cherry blossoms,
and spring's mists: all share kinship.
Lucretius---long poems
fail this. Haiku, Senryu,
Tanka and Sijo
convey this effectively---
intimations, like seasons'.
Stars, cherry blossoms,
and mists express the Cosmos'
grandeur---undiffused
across long poems' ambitions;
well preserved by brief glimpses.
Kyakuchuu
aka
Starward-Led, an Orthodox Christian
[*/+/^]
This delicate wonder
This delicate wonder demonstrates the very elegance you describe.
I'm awed by the stunning vastness of thought conveyed in glorious simplicity, in fine-woven contemplation, and truly humbled that I could have had any part in this reflection. You are greatly appreciated for your cherished contributions here; your superior talent, insight, knowledge and encouragement means more to me (and many others) than you know.
Be blessed, Valued Poet, beyond your wildest dreams.
Thank you. I realize I could
Thank you. I realize I could not have written this without having seen "Earth Cry" first. and I shall amend the dedication to reflect that. Thank you for your kind words, as well as the inspiration you provide to so many on this site---including myself. Random browsing has not always been friendly to me, but that day in March, 2020, when it brought me to your Poems, that blessing became a tremendous gift that continues to radiate (and resonate) like the sky's most brilliant stars.
Starward-Led [in Chrismation, Januarius]
My heart cannot contain the
My heart cannot contain the gratitude I feel upon receiving this gift. And coming from a poetic scholar with an interest in all things cosmic, I feel doubly blessed. Endless thanks.