Depressions Comments

I was so enraptured by this piece, it is such an effective, efficient work of art, that I quickly skimmed through some of your other pieces. I see that your writing appears to be quite autobiographical. So now I am torn. I wanted to comment just on the sheer audacious aesthetic achievement of this piece, but now I also want to extend my hand with warmest wishes for your personal well-being. I am seldom so moved by confessional poems, but this is so exquisitely sculpted, so expressive without being maudlin or self-pitying. It balances on a razor's edge with finesse and skill. Phil, I commend you as a poet. I wish you strength and comfort as a human. And I thank you for service as a warrior. Impressive in all ways.