Insignia Comments

Interesting lovers tiff... built of a true understanding of the actor and his audience... lines given with precision and action quite captivating... Alison

I like it. Raw, seething, honest with some finely spun imagery. George, once an animal no more

Every poem deserves the integrity of honest reality. I love the direct truth in this- something both men and women can understand and appreciate. I look forward to reading your other poems, A.

Well. well. looks as though there's still quite a lot of talent in you yet, Hassler. An ingenious and edgy look into what is usually a very grand mixture of emotion and insight. A wonderful piece with just the right amount of humour. The tone and language here is superb. Bravo!

what a smart girl she is- on her ballerina toes. knowing the drink says it all. knowing not to waste her words & her drink(or the drink of a nearby patron) at the same time. i wonder tho, where could you have EVER have gotten an idea as wonderful as this?

This poem is like Barry Bonds connecting with a fastball! As for content, it's impressive how you take a pretty serious subject and infuse it with a lightheartedness - an edgy lightheartedness. You word usage is quite rich - 'two angry clowns pickled in smart clothes' - maybe too rich in some places, but it works nevertheless. You also have the gift of letting the piece unfold in an enticing yet gradual way, thus keeping the reader wanting to keep reading. As for form, I'm seeing this non-ryhming couplet format more and more. I don't think it adds or detracts from the poem, but I just find it interesting that it's becoming more common. John Kay uses it exclusively. Anyway, all in all, a well-written, funny, interesting, Woody Allan-ish (self-deprecating) piece.

Another stunning piece from Mr. A. Jacob Hassler! Bravo. This is a perfect piece of art, Jake. Well done.

Hey Jake, great fiction heh heh

Ouch! I get the feeling your words hurt more than her glass. For some reason I kept thinking of Dylan's It Ain't Me Babe as I was reading this - but with both sides given a say. A wonderful snapshot, poweful in its simplicity. Hugs Anna xxx

Very nice poem and like the meaning and you choice of words, beautifully written