Thank you for sharing, John. :) it’s a tricky balance, isn’t it? Revealing some details without “naming” everything…really happy to hear that it worked for you!
I always think that anchoring a poem – or indeed a feeling – in something concrete and/or everyday really brings home bigger or broader ideas; as well of course as your gorgeous use of imagery.
This poem beautifully captures the duality of love—both its creation and its inevitable undoing. The imagery of fire and ash, destruction and rebirth, is hauntingly powerful. There's a raw honesty in embracing love's glorious downfall, and yet, an undercurrent of hope in the promise of renewal. A stunning, evocative piece!
“It’s a glorious downfall”
This, the world needs to know, is why we live.
This poem is beyond.
Thanks 😁 Live free…(and) die trying? Appreciate the read! :)
So dark and lovely.
Thanks, Clare. :) I’ve been greatly enjoying your recent pieces, so that means a ton!
Thank you for your support Samuel. I love your writing style.
Captivating in its personal minutiae and its nigh-universal scope.
Thank you for sharing, John. :) it’s a tricky balance, isn’t it? Revealing some details without “naming” everything…really happy to hear that it worked for you!
I always think that anchoring a poem – or indeed a feeling – in something concrete and/or everyday really brings home bigger or broader ideas; as well of course as your gorgeous use of imagery.
I totally agree. They say “the most personal is the most creative,” and I think that’s true. Thanks for this excellent feedback. 🙂
what better glory than this downfall! amen my friend!
Thanks, Jared!! Always an honor! 😁
I wasn’t sure what was in store when I read the title but am grateful for the journey it took me on. Beautiful writing
So glad to hear you enjoyed the journey. Thanks for reading. :)
Love is all that - such beautiful writing
Thank you for the encouragement 😊
This poem beautifully captures the duality of love—both its creation and its inevitable undoing. The imagery of fire and ash, destruction and rebirth, is hauntingly powerful. There's a raw honesty in embracing love's glorious downfall, and yet, an undercurrent of hope in the promise of renewal. A stunning, evocative piece!
Many thanks, Lysa — it means a lot that you would read and share feedback! I love hearing your interpretation. :)
Only partially get a glimpse of meaning and I am astounded. Such a beautiful thing expressed. I want more even though I am lost along the way until -
Thank you so much for reading, and for the meaningful feedback! I’m honored to hear that it struck a chord 🙂
You’re so talented. Seriously. Just beautiful.
Ah, I really appreciate that — thank you 😊