Thursday, July 31, 2008

A Rattlesnake Moon (Ghazal) Comments

Rating: 3.5

Have you ever, he said, seen a rattlesnake moon?
Never, ever, I said. What's a rattlesnake moon?

One that captures solar light, soaking up its heat.
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Ben Gieske
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definitely a different kind of mon-and i thought I knew all of its phases! ! ! ! a ten from me.

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Reshma Ramesh 23 September 2008

very very nice.......

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Ershad Mazumder 10 September 2008

I am a great admirer of Ghazals of Ghalib of India. Have you read Ghalib, Rumi, Saadi, Siraji and Iqbal?

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Sandra Fowler 06 September 2008

Eloquent, lyrical and provocative. I agree with Will that you you are a very fine wordsmith. Warm regards, Sandra

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Will Barber 01 September 2008

Truly a delight to read: a feast for the auditor - to be read aloud. What music, what meaning - and something more. - Will

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Robert Howard 05 August 2008

A stunning mythic vision told in the context of a fascinating form. Your companion piece, Cheesy Moon, is equally captivating.

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Sulaiman Mohd Yusof 04 August 2008

the venom is malicious and yet sweet...........that's rattlesnake moon.....you wanted to avoid but still longing for.....great write ben!

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Kesav Easwaran 04 August 2008

this rattle snake gazal rattles...but happily 'the snake lies caged' inside the poem frame! ten cheers for the snake charmer poet...

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Flora Gillingham 31 July 2008

I've never seen a rattlesnake moon but you've intrigued me with the notion. Lovely. Fx

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