I appreciate your gracious: I appreciate your gracious reply. You have a real skill with the ballad stanza---something that has eluded me since I began to write poetry in 1994.
Again, I applaud your skill: Again, I applaud your skill in deploying the ballad stanza. However, the use of "do/does/did" with an active verb weakens it. I bring it up because your verbal artistry is much better than that.
I have such massive respect: I have such massive respect for your amazing Poetry that it's always an honor when you stop by. Your eloquent expression made my day and your support means so much. Endless thanks!
Thank you kindly for your: Thank you kindly for your gracious and appreciative reply.
As a longtime enthusiast of food trivia (And food!) I do know that pizza, in some form, dates back to ancient times. One of the best ideas to come out of Italy.
It was a privilege and a delight to comment on this deeply moving and masterful treasure.
However can I thank you for: However can I thank you for this stunning comment and your astute interpretation of my poem? All the thank you's in all the languages of this world would not suffice. I have been convinced for some time that you are the best interpreter of my poetry, and your comment here reinforces that.
I was particularly pleased that you noticed the parallel between the burning of the great Library in Alexandria and the destruction of Pompeii; as well as the personality I attempted to attribute to Vincenzo.
Did you know that a recent wall painting uncovered clearly shows a table set for a meal with the main dish being---believe it or not---a pizza? I have been eating pizza for nearly six decades and did not know, until a week ago or so, that it was an ancient dish.
Thanks again for the marvellous comment!
"finally the gift of
another: "finally the gift of
another day."
...and the gift, no, treasure, of another beautifully worded paean to the passage of life. I'm out of adjetives, I'm hoping "wonderful", will suffice, seeing that my "wow" was already taken. :)~
going through some of that: going through some of that myself at the present, second guessing the past is never easy, and to paraphrase Stephen, it's better to evict what you can't change, and move forward on what you can. Excellent thought provoking read, always a pleasure.
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