| Member Comments on this Poem |
| Posted by Maureen Glaude on 10/13/03 at 04:02 AM It must be a strange feeling, this transition. The poem takes us right there with you, for the awkward first moments but you show fine maturity and perspective here in the attitude. Peace dear friend, in your new life. |
| Posted by Jack Lanier on 10/13/03 at 03:48 PM Some sadness here, Anne, but well done. Great poem as always!!...Jack :) |
| Posted by Quinlan L Gibson on 10/13/03 at 04:51 PM oh Anne there's such a level of accomplishment inside this seemingly sad piece. Congrats on this. |
| Posted by Mara Meade on 10/13/03 at 04:51 PM Rending even in its resignation... The use of all caps "CONDUCT THE CHOIR" is almost as if you are shouting to yourself to make yourself hear what you are saying, trying to shake of that "un-real" feeling. |
| Posted by Ashok Sharda on 10/13/03 at 05:47 PM 'No longer my life', this is reconciling to the reality. This is like walking out a dream we all tend to walk back into. This is definately a new begining.
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| Posted by David R Spellman on 10/13/03 at 07:34 PM Great transition piece here, ending with that bit of separation realization. It feels like a positive move that can only be helpful. Well said. |
| Posted by Charles J Hannan on 10/14/03 at 02:34 AM this is a stong one Anne..I'm always here to help in any way..MUAHS!!! |
| Posted by Charles J Hannan on 10/14/03 at 02:35 AM strong..;)..dang english..lol |
| Posted by Don Coffman on 10/15/03 at 07:28 PM I can only imagine how much more intense those feelings must be after marriage. Your vivid words do convey it well, though. It's strange to think of all those things in life that used to be shared that now aren't; it sort of reminds me of 'life going on' after a tragedy or death. Not much different emotionally I'm sure. Excellent poem here. |
| Posted by Kristine Briese on 10/17/03 at 06:06 PM Oh, Anne. Brilliant imagery, beautiful presentation. Absolutely stunning. |
| Posted by Glenn Currier on 10/29/03 at 02:33 PM I really love what Ashok said above. The choir conductor image resonates for me with mixed feelings (for my own reasons). I can somewhat imagine the difficulty of breaking out of old patterns and creating new ways of thinking about yourself and the ex after divorce. Your poem is a poignant description of growth and acceptance of the new reality you are creating for yourself. Thanks for sharing this, my friend. |
