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We know all about those lost ages
dogging a time of glory, when darkness
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An agony of the anxious human thoughtful feeling for the conditions and perspectives of our times.//I do submitt here my translation of it into neohellenic.Thanks to Daniel I had the chance to create a corresponding work of art, I hope, in my language too.
Few can write a poem like this Daniel...except for you...because these characters from literature reside not only in your mind...but in your heart. They lend their experience to you and live in your spirit as you write...just like that special orange bird- In a way they are still alive. I enjoyed this poem because the parts fit so nicely together. The times of darkness you write about...they come and go like the Minnesota winters, they test our strength and our grit. The ending lines, 'I see people, like myself, scattered across the scorched landscape. Like me, they seem to be ready and capable. From the few remaining charred trees, a flock of orange birds are singing brightly. ' Speaks volumes and lifts me up hopefully. Thanks for sharing this poem.
Thank you so much for this comment. Pam. It is not only about a poem whose meaning you grasped but about the poet whose writing you appreciate. You know Mark Twain's comment that he could live a week on one compliment. Well, I can write this week's poem on the basis of your supportive reading. Thanks so much.
You have summed up the whole history of mankind in this splendid write. Every moment we seem to be inching closer to the apocalypse. But that moment of utter destruction holds off. For the embers of hope spark again in man's heart. Throughout history in chaotic periods man has felt as if the end is near but as long as we see n hear a flock of orange birds singing from the charred trees, life will resurrect itself. Great write with Biblical, mythological references. A monumental work with a message of hope. A super 10.
Yes, you are absolutely right: I meant this to be a poem of hope, which I consider to be a necessary virtue, because without hope we won't BELIEVE we can be virtuous. I like your reference to the orange birds. In my poems birds are always the friends of humankind. I had a canary I named Tweel after a friendly alien in a SF story, and that was the role he played in my life. He was barely two inches in height but he had a spirit that was as sweet and devoted as any human's.
This poem studded with references to classical, legendary and biblical characters can evolve only in the mind of an erudite and well read person like you! Yes, we are living in hard times and even God seems to have abandoned us! There is confusion and hopelessness! Yet there is not utter frustration.... There is still a silver lining amid dark clouds! Not all is lost! The image of the phoenix is very positive and the declaration... i shall awake a new man' gives hope! From the wrecks, we can still build! An amazing write! (10+)
Thanks for your extended and coherent comment Valsa. I say COHERENT because I don't think the poem is coherent. It was something I HAD TO WRITE but I was unclear about my destination. Your comment highlights some positive threads I'm glad are there. Your comment is like a helping hand.
An extraordinary poem on what is going to happen to this world in the end.But like has to go on.There is hope as god has not abandoned completely and ready to help if we are going to change for better.10+++
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8/13/2025 7:13:20 AM # 1.0.0
A thought provoking write. Great ink