Dali

Thanks for the comment on In Hope of Wonder...thoughts tend to wander at the waters edge don't you think?.. :)

ta Dali for reading 'haha/sob'means lots.SW.

Hi Dali, I have not come across your work before, and I have just read them all. If you look at my work, it is like running over many years different obstacles, but always the terrain is difficult. In my work, you are on an orienteering course, you come across stoney ground, rocks, fallen trees, puddles, violent rivers, felled forests you have to stride through without breaking your ankles. A lot of this, comes from an ignorant, brutal upbringing, where often issues were thrown at me i did not want to negotiate with, further, military service and the attitude that goes along with soldiering, seems to have imbued itself in my work. It is harsh, and often you run into trees and obstacles that make the journey difficult and tiresome, so tiresome. I say all that, because after reading your work, it is as if (though you have had your difficulties), you have sat by a brook for some years. Meditated, refined your thoughts coherently, and are able through lucid intellect and wisdom; to convey in each verse, understanding, but above all, a kind of peace that i do not see in other poets work on this site, let alone my own work. Some would argue that it lacks punch, but I differ, I think many a man or woman could learn a great deal, about different ways of interpreting the world, by talking to you. Maybe I have it wrong, but that is how your work projects itself to me. It's refine, like oil that has been slowly, and meticulously prepared, for a great machine (in this case, your mind, or heart). I really am quite deeply touched by your work, and in itself, is most definitely needed on this site. I really would like to see more. Biggupz mate, really very mature works. Pleasure reading.

noetic-fret!

Hi Dali, Thankyou for looking back at my poem "Tyne – Dogger – German Bight (OS LR NZ783189)" Its a common idea to try and interpret a painting in words. In fact two of the members on here (Andy N and Olga Gerke) are planning a book on exactly this. In this case the picture came last and just seemed to fit the words. They do fit very well as you say though. Win

Welcome Dali-have fun!

Thanks for that Winston

I will keep an eye on your work and blogs as it seems there will be some interesting stuff to come if we judge things by your sample so far. Winston

Hi Dali, Welcome to WOL. Hope you enjoy the site. Winston