Appleyard Mystery Comments
It had started out a peaceful day
In early June.What a lazy Sunday!
You were quite silent, and filled with dismay;
But, what did the preacher say?
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Indeed there is an undercurrent of significance of this poem that's not immediately apparent. You have wittingly left readers with an enigma to ponder. A brilliant work of art. Thanks for sharing and do remain enriched.
Thank you kindly, Chinedu, indeed I shall. I appreciate all of your gratifying comments very much.
I wonder if the Black Sunday refers to dust bowl event or the sinking of Carolina ship in world war 1. That will explain the thought of the poem more. I just had to search internet for this reference.
Hello, Savita. When I used the term, Black Sunday. I was not referring to a particular event, although, since the poem is mysterious, any event that it brings to mind is okay. I used the term to refer to the particular tragedy that the poem says occurred on that day-a Sunday. The churchgoers were made aware of it, because it happened nearby. Thank you for your thoughts.
Beautiful Poem! The repetition " And what did the preacher say? " brings out the mysterious aspect of the poem. The words - June, Tragedy, eerie stillness - create the atmosphere of an uncanny incident!
Thank you so much, Malabika, for your gratifying appreciation of my verse. :)
" Bittersweet" ! ! Sometimes trouble has its way. Thanks for sharing this poem with us.
You are so very welcome, Edward. I'm glad you found meaning in this verse.
Lovely poem with sweet rhythm. Even the smallest mysteries of Nature can’t be explained or looked upon with out awe.
Indeed, Savita. God's creation is filled with wonders. Thank you so much for your nice comment.
A beautiful poem indeed with a nice flow. Loved it. Thanks and congrats.
the day was auspicious the day of the June was holy there bloomed the flower to rectify the defiled mind////
A beautiful poem capturing ones suspense with " And what did the preacher say" . Deserves a 10
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This is a beautifully intriguing work of wonder. The title, in my pondering, brings to mind the Genesis story of taking the forbidden fruit, and then hiding from the “eyes” of the Truth. An amazing poem, leaving the reader a mystery, metaphorically drawn. I love it!