Monday, March 29, 2010

The Consecrating Mother Comments

Rating: 3.0

I stand before the sea
and it rolls and rolls in its green blood
saying, 'Do not give up one god
for I have a handful.'
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Anne Sexton
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Susan Williams 11 May 2016

What an extraordinary talent she had for painting thoughts into a scene. I feel somewhat drowned at sea and at the same time in love with the sea. She deserves accolades for this one, accolades beyond my ability to bestow.

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Jayatissa K. Liyanage 11 May 2016

Many poets like the ocean particularly in moon lit nights. Lust this combination adds on to the natural rolling waves is tremendous. Excellent poem with a romantic touch.x

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Tom Billsborough 11 May 2016

A truly great American poet with great psychological depth Tom Billsborough

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Ratnakar Mandlik 11 May 2016

Fantastic flight of imagery is evident in almost all images visualized in this marvelously crafted poem. Thanks for sharing it here.

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Edward Kofi Louis 11 May 2016

At night when you enter her, you shine like a neon soprano! Nice piece of work.

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Anne Sexton

Anne Sexton

Newton, Massachusetts
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