From out of the Grayness
Viewing comments for Chapter 4 "Touching You"Reaching from the gray areas to understand life
18 total reviews
Comment from Child of the King
Whew! Loved reading that-how gallant of you to write such a moving thank you to every poet you don't know and to those you do know, including me? Smiling at you right now. Thank you for writing in such an intimate way to all who read this. Kudos
reply by the author on 28-Feb-2013
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Whew! Loved reading that-how gallant of you to write such a moving thank you to every poet you don't know and to those you do know, including me? Smiling at you right now. Thank you for writing in such an intimate way to all who read this. Kudos
Comment Written 28-Feb-2013
reply by the author on 28-Feb-2013
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Definitely including YOU!!! So glad to know you and know you are out there with the same mission...stay in TOUCH!! Blessings: Vance
Comment from Jacqueline1616
Very powerful and moving, as your words always are. The poets of this world could just as soon be called the powerful,passionate,broken yet strong... We say, what others can't or won't. I think we live more fully this way than anyone can.
Hats off to your ode to the poets!
Loved this line especially:
You have no shame and you are on fire with the courage of your thoughts
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2013
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Very powerful and moving, as your words always are. The poets of this world could just as soon be called the powerful,passionate,broken yet strong... We say, what others can't or won't. I think we live more fully this way than anyone can.
Hats off to your ode to the poets!
Loved this line especially:
You have no shame and you are on fire with the courage of your thoughts
Comment Written 15-Feb-2013
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2013
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Jacqueline: I truly appreciate your words as your talent and it's power behind your perspective are greatly cherished by me! I'm not surprised a bit that you would choose that particular line as it truly speaks of you!! Blessings and thanks again! Vance
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Thanks. Sometimes I wish I could impart that to my younger self. I wasn't always this fearless and now I see my daughter going through the same insecurity. But only knowledge can be imparted to others not experience.
Look forward to more of your sincere words!
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You're VERY special...."sincerly" Vance
Comment from val fitchie
at the risk of "airing our laundry" Is everything ok? Such a long absence makes for worry.Welcome Back.A nice soothing tranquil opening number from the Grey...just warming up for the HELL AND DAMNATION the MASTER POET WILL SOON REIGN!!!!HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!HE's BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2013
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at the risk of "airing our laundry" Is everything ok? Such a long absence makes for worry.Welcome Back.A nice soothing tranquil opening number from the Grey...just warming up for the HELL AND DAMNATION the MASTER POET WILL SOON REIGN!!!!HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!HE's BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment Written 13-Feb-2013
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2013
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Ah ha...there you are again and I'm working backwards...as always meaningful and deep thanks Val!! Vance
Comment from mystery poet
His Grayness, this is an outstanding account
of thoughts of appreciation. The mind of a Poet
is a gift unto himself. The gift unshared would
be a crime. I am with you. The late greats left
words that will thrive in infinity...Thanks for
making me stop in thought...I enjoyed my time
reading these words...
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2013
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His Grayness, this is an outstanding account
of thoughts of appreciation. The mind of a Poet
is a gift unto himself. The gift unshared would
be a crime. I am with you. The late greats left
words that will thrive in infinity...Thanks for
making me stop in thought...I enjoyed my time
reading these words...
Comment Written 12-Feb-2013
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2013
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Mystery poet: thank you for your reply and rating...this poem was for YOU and I'm glad it had meaning and value to you. I hope to see you often ... with deep and sincere regards! Vance
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What? A poem for me!!!
Never would have guessed.
What a wonderful gift and I'm off
to bookcase so on down time I can
read it to lift me up.Thanks your
Kindness, for this thrills me!!!
Hugs::}}LOL
Comment from Spitfire
This is a lovely definition of what a poet hopes to do. Love the metaphysical connection in this:
Your spirit is an energy missile... a mental hypernova
Free for any sunrays or raindrops of consciousness to touch and feel
I suspect many reviewers give five stars to poetry because of its content. Let's face, the word choices and images are not always that good.
Hanging your word gifts on the tender-unguarded clothesline of life --fresh comparisons like this are what divide the good from the excellent. To use a cliche, my hat's off to you.
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2013
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This is a lovely definition of what a poet hopes to do. Love the metaphysical connection in this:
Your spirit is an energy missile... a mental hypernova
Free for any sunrays or raindrops of consciousness to touch and feel
I suspect many reviewers give five stars to poetry because of its content. Let's face, the word choices and images are not always that good.
Hanging your word gifts on the tender-unguarded clothesline of life --fresh comparisons like this are what divide the good from the excellent. To use a cliche, my hat's off to you.
Comment Written 12-Feb-2013
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2013
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Hellos and thanks Spitfire! YOU are indeed special to me and I'm glad to know this work touched you in a positive way! Blessings, Vance
Comment from K.W.
I wish I had a six! This is stunning free verse filled with powerful language and lovely sentiments. It reads as freely as the breath and fills me with a sense of self. Exceptional write:) very best, k
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2013
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I wish I had a six! This is stunning free verse filled with powerful language and lovely sentiments. It reads as freely as the breath and fills me with a sense of self. Exceptional write:) very best, k
Comment Written 12-Feb-2013
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2013
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KW: So nice to hear from you and thank you for your kind reply and rating. This was meant for you! Blessings... Vance
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that's lovely:) it was my pleasure!
Comment from Dawn Munro
Oh this is an incredibly beautiful and touching free verse - you must be including yourself in this estimation of poets because this poem moved me deeply. It's very lovely sentiment is straight from the heart, I'm sure, and the metaphorical clothesline is one I won't soon forget. Nor will I forget the imagery of thoughts and feelings escaping into the ether to connect with others - simply exquisite.
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2013
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Oh this is an incredibly beautiful and touching free verse - you must be including yourself in this estimation of poets because this poem moved me deeply. It's very lovely sentiment is straight from the heart, I'm sure, and the metaphorical clothesline is one I won't soon forget. Nor will I forget the imagery of thoughts and feelings escaping into the ether to connect with others - simply exquisite.
Comment Written 12-Feb-2013
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2013
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Dear Dawn; thank you so much for letting me know this touched you as it was meant to do!! You feedback has inspired me! Blessings ! Vance
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Blessings to you. You are welcome - it was very much my pleasure.
Comment from reconciled
ya know....I came here a year ago or so...now it seems like a life time. I lost myself, my wife, and for a minute my life...emptying it all in ink on this site...not even sure why. I suppose its safer than sitting across the table from someone whispering inner secrets. I've met so many people here from everywhere...all walks of life...real people, made friends with some... who I will carry with me forever...Been taught, given advice, encouraged.....blessed -smile- Love you Vance...you are my friend and I dont forget...Thank you for including me amongst all this magnificent talent...truly touching love you Michael
reply by the author on 12-Feb-2013
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ya know....I came here a year ago or so...now it seems like a life time. I lost myself, my wife, and for a minute my life...emptying it all in ink on this site...not even sure why. I suppose its safer than sitting across the table from someone whispering inner secrets. I've met so many people here from everywhere...all walks of life...real people, made friends with some... who I will carry with me forever...Been taught, given advice, encouraged.....blessed -smile- Love you Vance...you are my friend and I dont forget...Thank you for including me amongst all this magnificent talent...truly touching love you Michael
Comment Written 12-Feb-2013
reply by the author on 12-Feb-2013
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Dear...Dear...Michael: thank you for sharing these words and thoughts with me. To know you better is a privilege I will cherish. YOU were much of the inspiration of this work as I truly celebrate your talent and understand whereof the fire lives that warms your soul and etches the stone of your character! BTW thanks for the "sixer" Love you...! Vance
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Thank you brother -smile-
Comment from Joannforsberg
Amen I so agree about the poets of this world and the poets here. That willingness to open up the personal soul for another to enter in. To even be placed on the line for criticism. Well written. Like the willing to risk to touch, teach and share.
Blessings my friend, Jo
reply by the author on 12-Feb-2013
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Amen I so agree about the poets of this world and the poets here. That willingness to open up the personal soul for another to enter in. To even be placed on the line for criticism. Well written. Like the willing to risk to touch, teach and share.
Blessings my friend, Jo
Comment Written 12-Feb-2013
reply by the author on 12-Feb-2013
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Jo thank you sincerely for your kind reflections and glad you liked this. Certainly you are one this was meant for! Vance
Comment from Ekim777
You present us with a highly idealized image of the poet. I mean I am flattered to be a mental hypernova radiating from my heart and soul. Basically we want to create awesome imagery and grand cadence that might burn in your memory after you have forgotten our names. Basically we want to remind all of humanity how beautiful we all are. In reality, as human beings we probably love ourselves more than anyone else. We are puffed up with our vanity, negative emotions and those terrible passions we all are heir to. I'm not challenging your words. I think you are a man of fine feelings but as The poet Schiller once said;
"We must learn to think by feeling and feel by thinking."
-Ekim777
reply by the author on 12-Feb-2013
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You present us with a highly idealized image of the poet. I mean I am flattered to be a mental hypernova radiating from my heart and soul. Basically we want to create awesome imagery and grand cadence that might burn in your memory after you have forgotten our names. Basically we want to remind all of humanity how beautiful we all are. In reality, as human beings we probably love ourselves more than anyone else. We are puffed up with our vanity, negative emotions and those terrible passions we all are heir to. I'm not challenging your words. I think you are a man of fine feelings but as The poet Schiller once said;
"We must learn to think by feeling and feel by thinking."
-Ekim777
Comment Written 12-Feb-2013
reply by the author on 12-Feb-2013
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Ekim: Thanks for you deep thought and valued perspectives. I do believe Poetry is an imperative blend of both feeling AND thinking although the mix is often out of balance. But I do celebrate both initiatives. Thanks again for you kind review! Vance
