By day the sunlight on you makes a diamond wand
a glittering finger pointing upwards in the sky
reflecting an almost unbearable light
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Your poem makes me think of the Tower of Babel. Well, this one has been finished and it must be deeply impressive to see it in reality. You make it appear before my mind's eye with such clarity and with wonderful metaphors.
What a fascinating subject and how cleverly you have described it in all its magnificent colours. Your final stanza is superbly crafted - and a thoughtful reflection on man's need for growth at all costs: 'our souls' escape from this diminished world? ' Excellent poem. love, Allie ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥