Friday, January 3, 2003

Home From Abroad Comments

Rating: 3.6

Far-fetched with tales of other worlds and ways,
My skin well-oiled with wines of the Levant,
I set my face into a filial smile
To greet the pale, domestic kiss of Kent.
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Laurie Lee
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Nika Mcguin 24 April 2018

I don't know if you'll ever see this comment, but this poem is so beautiful! I love your use of imagery; it's so fresh and original. My favorite lines are where you described the roses and the bird laden trees: The hedges choke with roses fat as cream. / And watch the sea-green elms drip birds and shadows. Amazing work! ~

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