Wow, James! Your verses really turn the modern world on its head, viewing it through old, unfamiliar eyes... I'm going to print this out and ponder it, it's something special.
It actually means a lot to hear you say that! I’ve been warned in the past by well-meaning advisors that no one would find poetry like this worthwhile or interesting. I can certainly understand that—it’s not exactly what’s flying off the shelves these days.
But I can’t help it, we’re drawn to what we’re drawn to. I also think it’s worthwhile to practice the only truly unique form of poetry to come out of the English language (as even the Norse forms of alliterative verse were different from this). It’s also versatile enough that it can accommodate a lot of different themes and styles.
James, the letter to Deor was incredibly interesting to hear. The issues he brings up sound so much like the frustrations of our own times. Well, why not? What is truly different in the condition of humanity? By the way, I have it on the best of authority (myself) that Deor's real name is Sydney Leibowitz.
Thanks as always for taking the time, Sandy. Yes, that's what strikes me about the vignettes of stories he laid out, and why I disagree somewhat with the idea that we can't understand his message as we're not from the time period in which it was written. Some things are more universal.
Came for the writing, stayed for the sandals. That picture is awesome. I love the choice of black and white with the chrome (is that would that would be called?) mirror.
Good work and great poem. Cool stuff
Thanks, man. Trying to keep at it.
Wow, James! Your verses really turn the modern world on its head, viewing it through old, unfamiliar eyes... I'm going to print this out and ponder it, it's something special.
I really appreciate that, thank you! Glad you found it worthwhile.
This is a cool poem; I love Anglo-Saxon poetry and this is awesome!
It actually means a lot to hear you say that! I’ve been warned in the past by well-meaning advisors that no one would find poetry like this worthwhile or interesting. I can certainly understand that—it’s not exactly what’s flying off the shelves these days.
But I can’t help it, we’re drawn to what we’re drawn to. I also think it’s worthwhile to practice the only truly unique form of poetry to come out of the English language (as even the Norse forms of alliterative verse were different from this). It’s also versatile enough that it can accommodate a lot of different themes and styles.
Thanks for reading!
I agree...poetry is meant to be funny and delightful as well as poignant and moving. I'm not interested in working out my angst and trauma via verse!😂
Speaking of Norse poetry I wrote a drottkvoet skaldic poem about John Henry; it's in my Substack if you're interested!
You just used the magic word.
Which word was that? Drottkvoet?
Oh yeah. 😄 Such a good idea, though, applying it to a John Henry tribute. Can't think of any form more appropriate.
Yeah, the tragic but heroic end really fits...
"Touchglass trinkets" is what I'm going to be taking away from this!
Hey, very happy to oblige! Thanks a ton for reading!
James, the letter to Deor was incredibly interesting to hear. The issues he brings up sound so much like the frustrations of our own times. Well, why not? What is truly different in the condition of humanity? By the way, I have it on the best of authority (myself) that Deor's real name is Sydney Leibowitz.
Thanks as always for taking the time, Sandy. Yes, that's what strikes me about the vignettes of stories he laid out, and why I disagree somewhat with the idea that we can't understand his message as we're not from the time period in which it was written. Some things are more universal.
And hey, yeah, anything's possible!
Came for the writing, stayed for the sandals. That picture is awesome. I love the choice of black and white with the chrome (is that would that would be called?) mirror.
Hahah thanks, it is indeed The Uniform. Dad duds gives off befuddled tourist vibes, which is helpful for street photos.