Friday, April 15, 2016

Narcissus Speaks Comments

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By this still pond, I saw a nymph
Rising towards me from the water's depths.
Her lips were parted and mine also
As I reached over to respond.
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Tom Billsborough
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Julie Smith 29 September 2016

Great imagery, thanks for telling this fascinating story :)

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Mihaela Pirjol 22 April 2016

Your poem is a good version of Narcissus tale. I thought of Mr. Galanis as well, as I was reading your poem.

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Tom Billsborough 22 April 2016

I was given a book of Greek myths when I was six. It was translated by Nathaniel Hawthorne, a distinguished American writer. I have never lost my love of Greek culture since. Dimitrios is a very fine poet like you. Tom Billsborough

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Kelly Kurt 15 April 2016

I am a bit surprised that my friend, Dimitrios has not commented on your poems based on mythology. Well done, Tom

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Tom Billsborough

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