Not being in someone's: Not being in someone's thoughts at all is perhaps less painful than being an afterthought. We've all been there, but that doesn't make it any easier. A very identifiable feeling, precisely and skillfully expressed.
Although the pain here is palpable, the expression is essential. This poem was an act of release, of purification: a necessary step on the road to healing. God bless.
Very relatable. What helped: Very relatable. What helped heal my wounds was finally realizing that I deserved better. Sounds too simple and cliche, I know, but self-worth seems to be the panacea of the heart.
You expressed this with poignancy and clarity.
An aching, honest and melodic: An aching, honest and melodic cry that cuts deep, rings devastatingly true, but chimes so beautifully. The image of a leaf on a vine out of reach is particularly stirring.
You turned deep pain into a work of art.
I love your poetry and I'm: I love your poetry and I'm honored that you took the time to read and leave such encouraging feedback on my work. I value your opinion. Thank you so much!
This is a very powerful..: This is a very powerful, well written piece which clearly expresses both your anger, frustration, and eventual acceptance of what must have been a very painful episode of your life. Well done. You mention you have another 12 years to go on probation. As this was written in 2013, that would mean your probation would end next year. You won't be a slave to the penal system anymore. If you're not a slave, would that make you a master? I, for one, believe I am. A master who believes in probation. Yes, I'm definitely pro 'master'-bation.
" . . . Like me they are fugitives of sameness . . .": Being surrounded by numerous poets here who are far more trained in poetry than I, all I can say is that I was moved by this poem especially the line cited above.
The lasting impact of this: The lasting impact of this skillfully crafted flash of reality is amazing. There's so much immersive power, so many stories, in the words "delusional paradise". Painful and stunning. Excellent work.
The way you intertwined the: The way you intertwined the cosmological, the ethereal and the human manifestation of the sublime is spectacular. This is certainly the fulfillment of your aspiration and it was a pleasure to witness its unveiling. The last two lines, being the heart, soul and lifeblood of your achievement, contain the billowing and crashing force of an orchestra.
I would call that success. Congratulations!
I consider it a privilege to: I consider it a privilege to remind you, as often as needed, of your present greatness, and the magnificent niche your poems will occupy in the future. I may, at times, be repetitious about this.
Thank you for throwing me: Thank you for throwing me that lifeline! And a lifeline filled with radiance, expansive thought and Starward-quality eloquence no less. Really needed to be brought back to reality.
I adore your life-altering: I adore your life-altering insights into contrast, life as a playful drama, not a senseless struggle and, as you eloquently put it: the veil as a gift. Only an enlightened being who has cracked the code of this wild and puzzling Earth school could have that perspective. Thank you for sharing your wisdom, innate talent and encouragement. You were certainly a bright spot in my day.