I think how I saw it was that the ship is in very bad condition indeed! Thanks, man, this was a weird one to work on. Not exactly "fun" but helpful, hopefully?
This was sad, but symbolically beautiful. The imagery slowly being revealed and concluding with the captain's selfish act. Terrifying and timeless.
It also strikes a nice balance between being open to interpretation and having a clear intended message. It makes it very satisfying to engage with, in my opinion.
My interpretation of it evolved as I read it, and I landed somewhere in a McGilchrist-ian territory. Not that it should be "reduced" to that; the poetry becomes its own message and lands, unfolds, and lingers in a way that could never be reduced.
Thanks so much, Hasse, and thank you for sharing it! It’s funny you mention that, that’s exactly what I had in mind also. It started out as a “McGilchrist-ian” kind of idea, but I really tried to let it go where it wanted to go and not constrain it too much.
Have you considered diving into his magnum opus? I have a feeling you might really like it. It is such a deep and broad work on the matter. I read "The Matter With Things" a couple of years ago, and it had a very deep effect on me.
Indeed. I see it as a cautionary tale, though. Something that isn't going to happen soon, but might eventually if we don't watch our trajectory very closely.
How bad of condition is the ship if the Captain himself is out scouring for nails! :) but in sincerity, very nice .
I think how I saw it was that the ship is in very bad condition indeed! Thanks, man, this was a weird one to work on. Not exactly "fun" but helpful, hopefully?
This was sad, but symbolically beautiful. The imagery slowly being revealed and concluding with the captain's selfish act. Terrifying and timeless.
It also strikes a nice balance between being open to interpretation and having a clear intended message. It makes it very satisfying to engage with, in my opinion.
My interpretation of it evolved as I read it, and I landed somewhere in a McGilchrist-ian territory. Not that it should be "reduced" to that; the poetry becomes its own message and lands, unfolds, and lingers in a way that could never be reduced.
Beautiful poem, James!
Thanks so much, Hasse, and thank you for sharing it! It’s funny you mention that, that’s exactly what I had in mind also. It started out as a “McGilchrist-ian” kind of idea, but I really tried to let it go where it wanted to go and not constrain it too much.
10 points for me! :)
Have you considered diving into his magnum opus? I have a feeling you might really like it. It is such a deep and broad work on the matter. I read "The Matter With Things" a couple of years ago, and it had a very deep effect on me.
At 1400 pages, it isn't a quick read though...
This is a fantastic tale of warning. It feels related to the old tales and songs shared by the Fire to educate. Well Done ! I love it
Thank you! That’s how it felt to me, too, when I was working on it. I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Well, that was disturbing. (That's praise, by the way.)
Disturbing for me, too! But like I told Ernie, I personally saw it as a cautionary tale. (Here's hoping, anyway.)
Wow, very sad...
Indeed. I see it as a cautionary tale, though. Something that isn't going to happen soon, but might eventually if we don't watch our trajectory very closely.
I’m at the age where parents (mine, my wife’s, my friends’) are dying…so the whole old woman alone in her last days kind of hit home…
Ah man, I’m sorry to hear that. :(
Really lovely. There's a legend behind this.
Thanks, J. I feel that there likely is as well.
Great flow, and easy to read. I really like this verse in particular:
"The papers beside her were torn and disheveled,
The sunlight had yellowed each page;
With none left to write to, her inkwell had hardened,
Its pigment now crazen with age."
The ink hardening and drying...good imagery.