Sunday, January 31, 2010

Self Portrait Comments

Rating: 5.0

I reign from a second-hand Adirondack throne,
My legs in the lap of its facing mate.
Its only other claimant, a house panther,
Lies between my pale feet, feigning sleep,
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R. G. Bell
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Dr Antony Theodore 29 April 2017

What creeping alchemy transformed such promise To sodden, slow and smoldering regret, Life to tedium between the crises, And printed page to modest, partial ease? liked this stanza very much dear poet . thank u Very much. tony

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Rachel Butler 19 July 2015

I enjoyed the read. I found the tale bleak and lethargic not in writing in the character of the piece the tale that was being told.

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Smoky Hoss 20 May 2012

Whoa, I just found this one R. G., Amazing! What brilliantly poised expressions of metaphoric reality. Hemingway would be jealous....... and myself also! ! ! Beautiful, superb, melancholic musings. I love this one, very much.

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Dr.subhendu Kar 22 July 2010

Life to tedium between the crises, And printed page to modest, partial ease? ............ really beautiful portrayal by paints of art in varied feelings by life, yet by ingenious write, thanks for sharing

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Nimal Dunuhinga 31 January 2010

It's very hard to draw a self portrait but you have succeeded, good luck!

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