I can't help but wonder how: I can't help but wonder how sweet Eve's apple was, that's what this gorgeous piece conjured up for me. Surely it wasn't an apple at all, but Rainbows fruit. Feet curving around the branches! you brought me there immediately with this line, gorgeous, I'll say it again.
Your very generous and: Your very generous and resplendent reflections are strikingly accurate and superb. Such a poetic gift from a very gifted poet!
My friend, you said it all, right here: "you can't challenge the ideology of a violet, anymore than you can be suspicious of a mountain, or accuse a wren of subversion". I'm overwhelmed by your expression! You brought a spontaneous magnificence to your analysis and a huge dose of encouragement to my heart. Thank you, and again, thank you!!!
I'm deeply honored as well: I'm deeply honored as well whenever I'm granted an audience with poetic royalty. Your poetry (and your support!) is a treasured gift.
Amazing, how you tunneled: Amazing, how you tunneled deep and not only shared my vision, but worded it with stirring precision. What an immaculately beautiful interpretation! I'm glowing with gratitude. Thank you!.
Me... I'm just feeling it. I: Me... I'm just feeling it. I mean, all that stuff Starward said too...but ya, I'm feeling it like a sunburn...damn! This one penetrates
Starward, I can't tell you: Starward, I can't tell you how awesome it is to watch poets recognize, inspire, and support, other poets. I have watched you for years now doing exactly that, and it fills my heart. This is beautiful, sir... absolutely beautiful!
We are gods in these lines: We are gods in these lines and metaphors of your artistry. In the presence of your poetry we rediscover ourselves. And, we are reminded that the weight of rock, heavy to the ground, each touring mountains of madness, yet, light as sand to the universe that tosses it around. So powerful, Patricia! Magnificent!
Through the metaphor you have: Through the metaphor you have deployed, you compress a profound meaning, and an implied backstory, into such a small space---always a sign of classic talent.