| Member Comments on this Poem |
| Posted by Philip F De Pinto on 10/18/04 at 02:12 PM and thus, with those plucked feathers, we come decidedly to our quills and in addition with the dark stuff to write this enchantment. |
| Posted by Maryellen Lebeda-Parra on 10/18/04 at 08:32 PM i relate this to my life and situation, which you know much about ... and i have that desire to fly ... and yes, i also have the fear ... thank you for putting it in perspective for me. |
| Posted by Patricia J Reed on 10/18/04 at 10:02 PM i don't know what to say except for this is awesome- all i could do was stare at the last 2 lines for a couple minutes while it all sank in! very nice job
-patti |
| Posted by Amanda J Cobb on 10/19/04 at 08:07 AM I think everyone can relate to at least one of those feelings in the last stanza, if not all, and that makes this a piece that will touch everyone in some way. Certainly did for me. I've always wanted to fly - a possible explanation here? Well-done all-around, in any case, because you not only touched, but provoked thought. Thanks. |
| Posted by Ulyss Rubey on 10/20/04 at 05:27 AM Brilliant in the humor catagory as well as creativity. |
| Posted by Traci Mabats on 10/20/04 at 04:13 PM That would explain my fear of heights :) Good one Maxus. |
| Posted by Ginette T Belle on 10/20/04 at 09:35 PM damn that last line is awesome...you amaze me... |
| Posted by Sarah Graves on 10/21/04 at 01:55 AM What an insightful piece about human nature, and human follies. It starts in the womb, and trickles down until death.. our fear, and imperfections.. maybe thats why most hold on to this "god" character so tightly. Such a philosophically induced poem.. great read Max, once again.. you touch me. |
| Posted by Ashok Sharda on 10/22/04 at 12:35 AM You have presented this paradox so subtle and so poetically.The Nature in the form of our basic instinct, keeps us so earth bound where as our refined dreams keeps us levitating. |
| Posted by Quentin S Clingerman on 10/26/04 at 02:01 AM A fascinating concept! Quite imaginative! Illustrates the importance of both faith and obedience I think. |
| Posted by Glenn Currier on 11/08/04 at 02:44 AM Wow, your poem reveals an extraordinary imagination and understanding of human/angel nature. This one definately goes on my favorites list, Max. This is almost too brilliant to read... but I can because there are still a few feathers in my blood. Thanks for this gem, my friend. |
| Posted by Karl Waldbauer on 01/09/05 at 04:43 AM The last stanza answers questions I've had since I was very young, Max. Stunning work both ethereal and whimsical. |
| Posted by Michele Schottelkorb on 01/26/05 at 06:56 PM max, you are the master of insight... gods this is good... i'm biting my lip trying to express what i am thinking... damn good... blessings... |
| Posted by Laura Doom on 02/28/05 at 07:57 PM Another piece I missed whilst revisiting an eccentric intro version - how re-assuring to know that even immortals are only human...well, hypothetically :>
Immaculately conceived and sublimely delivered... |
| Posted by Karl Waldbauer on 05/27/06 at 07:58 AM Max! Congrats!!! |
| Posted by Bruce W Niedt on 05/28/06 at 12:34 AM Congrats on POTD, Max - a worthy choice! This is a startling piece - the imagery is wonderful - what a concept of angels and mortals - definitely one for my Favorites! d:-) |
| Posted by A. Paige White on 06/01/07 at 07:33 PM yep. I've got that fear of heights too. This was awesome! |
| Posted by Meghan Helmich on 06/10/08 at 08:26 PM heck yes. i love it when someone can plant a new idea in my head. |
