Can't help but say it: Hauntingly beautiful. Bittersweet, yet as winter pays for summer, it seems tears are sown to joy. Summer returns, ever again, though.
I was not aware that the 21st: I was not aware that the 21st bore that significance. I shall be better prepared, Lord willing, next year. Unfortunately, I spent yesterday undergoing a medical procedure, and then with an extreme reaction to the dope I was given prior to the procedure---such that I slept through the remainder of the day and only just now have awakened to catch up.
It's one of those events that: It's one of those events that we are somewhow unsure of how to celebrate. Poetry still appears to have yet an embrace and reach as other arts have received among the general populace.
I'm thrilled that you took: I'm thrilled that you took the time to read and appreciate one of my older works. Your steadfast support means more than you know. Thank you for the radiant and eloquent gift you left here.
An astonishing and accurate: An astonishing and accurate analogy! I always marvel at your deft and surprising poetic moves that pinpoint, precisely, an emotionally charged concept. A triumph, Supreme Poet!
A quiet, down-to-earth and: A quiet, down-to-earth and superb analysis of the highly significant socks. There's a tower of tender beauty behind this contemplative scene. You are an artist! Still amazed.
It was commendable that you: It was commendable that you graciously stayed above the common partisan quagmire that resorts to name calling and juvenile vitriol, so your well-conceived and charismatic comment, worthy of publication as an editorial, could stand on the merits of your logic.
You make a strong case, with conviction, against overzealous deregulation as you remind us that many of those pesky regulations are put into place to protect public health, safety and security.
I have several conservative close friends and relatives (And yes, we coexist peacefully and respectfully!) who are giving me the impression that the next Republican superstar will be Golden Boy in Florida and that Trump's star is fading.
Thank you kindly for all your support and valuable insight.
My eyes are starstruck after: My eyes are starstruck after reading this poem. It's been a stellar night of reading tonight at postpoems and yours was a perfect ending to fall asleep on. So, thank you for this perfect ending, dear poet...
What can I say about this: What can I say about this that hasn't already been said here in comments... except that I think it's an awesome piece of art!
Starward...this might be my: Starward...this might be my favorite piece of artistry I have read from you so far. Wow! From the beginning to the end, this was a powerhouse of gripping emotion that I myself deeply felt, sir...and it was beautiful... truly! I love it!! "Yawning and gaping, the maul of the grave will receive my carcass but not my love for you" Oh my goodness! Seriously, THIS is stunning!