Drum Lessons Comments

I loved this from the first line to the last, but especially the last. It is good to know yourself and be comfortable with it...and then to say to your lover, 'you must take me as I am.' You said all this with such eloquence. Raynette

remarkable poem, Michael. especially the last bit! Jake

A fine poem indeed whose imagery has a rare quality of focus. Restores one's faith in poetry, if it ever wavered!

Like a flaming arrow through my icy heart, Michael - total thaw! This is fine, fine poem!

Michael, this is a ten. I love the images, but your insight really captivates me. The day we learn who and what we are and quit marching to another's beat is a red letter day. This poem says you've done that. Congratulations! I'm bookmarking this. Raynette

Lovely poem, Michael, and we all feel like a machine sometimes and we all lose the beat sometimes.