darkside bright

~ imPRESSions ~

Reviews

[Soren]

Frederic, the metaphors are wonderfully beautiful in this work of art. It reignites the embers of recognition that need to be fanned to give the light to see it. Even then the shadows hide some of its meaning. Nevertheless, by the light of the midnight sun it may be revealed. I loved the who piece but the last stanza really got me. I wish I had written it.

[Red Brick Keshner]

Thanks Soren. It's good when a metaphor gels well and brings a poem forward. And I am humbled at your reception and soul-ownership of the last stanza. When that happens between a poem and the reader we know that poetry IS.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Like the skipping word play in this one. It sems to have a little bit of mystery and something of the 'afternoon' to evening delight to it.

[Red Brick Keshner]

I hadn’t noticed that. But since you mentioned it does have that allusion to it should you focus on it that way.

[Chris Shaw]

Really nice write. Love the format of short stanzas. So effective here Freds. The third stanza ends on a brighter note.

Chris

[Red Brick Keshner]

I love that effect from a darkish tone towards a lighter when as if ascending from a dark pit or walking from obscurity into the light, or a lighthouse in the darkness until the beam of its light comes into view. Thanks kindly Chris. /Freds.

[Chris Shaw]

I think most of us would agree that a bit of light is always welcome where there is darkness. A glint of hope works wonders Freds.

[Red Brick Keshner]

A universal truth! And an unfailing comfort where winters and their shadows are long.

[Chris Shaw]

Very true :)

[Ken e Bujold]

fun read Fred. ist half takes you in direction of hard goodbye, which you so subtly pull us back from with the playful reminisce of the poem's 2nd half. A bit of roadside 3 card monte.

Ken

[Red Brick Keshner]

Yes Ken e! Find the Lady! The middle stanza where the shifting transition brings us to reconsider. Thanks kindly!