Member Comments on this Poem |
Posted by Jim Benz on 10/18/15 at 11:25 PM This is puzzling in a good way. First I read it literally and it sounded like something written in the aftermath of a tragedy. Then I read it connecting "diamond" (and its connotations) with "best friend" and it sounded like a divorce. In the end, I have no idea what you're referring to, if anything, but I like the ambiguity of its different facets. So to speak ... |
Posted by Chris Sorrenti on 10/19/15 at 08:05 PM Ditto on Jim's comment. Much strength in this piece's brevity...only says enough. Well done. |
Posted by Rob Littler on 10/20/15 at 03:37 PM ...the last time makes me think of the first time and the times in-between...and I like how I immediately see a casket, but that's not even there...and I see all sorts of images...but this finally for me ended up being an ode to the last day of a cheerleader's career, because why not. |
Posted by Philip F De Pinto on 08/12/16 at 01:09 PM Love the metaphor and the crushing implication. |
Posted by Chris Sorrenti on 10/25/17 at 03:40 AM Congrats on POTD Sarah. Well deserved! |