Lines About My Father Comments

I like this poem a lot, Max. I am enjoying reading all your poems one by one...and I love your website.

all the peers can't be wrong, Max. It's an amazing piece of writing. Jerry

I like it, Max. Depth of emotions are clear and strong, as is the message. It's a bit on the wordy side, but not so as to detract from the work. Good job.

This is inspirational, Max. I agree that the 'spitting out contempt' line might need tweaking. In all, it's a really strong poem and well written.

I totally agree, this is a very powerful poem and brilliantly done too.

Oh yes, oh yes...dreaming reality back into its rightful place, perhaps? How about 'spat out 'you're a dreamer! ', to consolidate the line? Powerful poem.

Max, This is a fine poem. It aims for the pain and hits the mark. I like poems that I can understand quickly like this one. I would cut the words 'spitting out contempt, ' however. They only serve to explain what is painfully clear in the preceding words. Gets a ten from me.

Max, we who enjoy your artistic spirit thank God that you are a dreamer. I find it interesting to see how many poets and composers had extremely unsettled relationships with either one or both parents. Perhaps then is when we turn to find satisfaction in dreams. I still haven't posted anything about my father but perhaps I will soon. Thanks for this poem. Raynette

Interesting that he said that at the theater, a place where you go to see other people's dreams.

A great poem depicting the birth of an artist.

tried, convicted and sentenced as a dreamer... this is great work. salut.