The Death of Allegory Comments
I am wondering what became of all those tall abstractions
that used to pose, robed and statuesque, in paintings
and parade about on the pages of the Renaissance
displaying their capital letters like license plates.
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It's worth noting that Collins does not notice that Calliope is missing too. More, he does not notice that he has had a hand in her disappearance.
Genius! ! This poem shows that the poet's wide knowledge and research in history, in poetry and the brilliant use of imagery, metaphors, comparison, nostalgia and the resurrection of Allegory in a way.
Genius! ! This poem shows his wide area of knowledge, research, about history, of poetry, metaphors, comparison, imagery, nostalgia and the resurrection of Allegory in a way. He could make a great Film Director!
I'd love to see him become a film director, as long as he would promise not to write any more poems- or what he calls poems.
Overwhelmed by a vivid and colourful use of language in this wonderful poem. Every stanza a complete story, brilliant. I shall endeavour to read more of your poetry.
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7/21/2025 2:38:03 AM # 1.0.0
Here on the table near the window is a vase of peonies and next to it black binoculars and a money clip, exactly the kind of thing we now prefer, objects that sit quietly on a line in lower case..a very fine poem. tony