For such a short write, the power of this piece is immense! God-like ;) Very heavy handed write that has caused this reader to ponder. Thank Zeus for dVerse!
To me this speaks of a permanence, survival through the ages, even after the believers have gone. I don't see that as bleak. And there is certainly nothing bleak about these wonderful photographs you use. But, then, you already know how much I like them.
This is very good and yes Zeus speaks of survival through out the ages and how strong one must be to do this. Well done http://gatelesspassage.com/2011/09/27/addiction-to-solitaire/#comment-1201
Very evocative of that helpless immobility that often strikes when one is overwhelmed by circumstance and strong emotion--also need to mention I love the costume work in your headers--just amazing stuff and mean to say so every time I visit.
Wow - deity concentrated in form.. what I love is the fact that you haven't mentioned "statue" - and yet, have made a perfect visual of it with your words. ~Aida
I just came over from Anna Montgomery's piece on Athena, and I find it very striking how this is also titled/centered around a myth but has a very different feel. In four little lines you manage to convey so much... so much of power and of hardness. A very strong write. Can you tell us more about the picture above it?
Wow! My first visit to your site, Anthony : ) Amazing!
You say a lot in so few words in this and have used the prompt beautifully. The last line really ties it up, but the entire piece is wonderful. Great photo : ))
A gorgeous piece of poetry my friend. A gem. Short and concise--I love it. Especially how each line flows into the other. This one is an amazing write in my mind, Anthony. Your talent is all up in this piece.
feeling a bit bleek this week anthony, intriguing imagery...have we tied gods hands and made them little more than a symbol?
ReplyDeleteand love the outfits in the header this week...
Agree with Brian - bleak words and they are hard times.I'm sensing it's one of those changing times for everyone. You said it well here, my friend.
ReplyDeleteSharp and clear sighted, wonderful imagery. I wrote about Athena :).
ReplyDeleteheavy hands....deep, painful...brilliant imagery
ReplyDelete.. a barren land.. and hands unworking.. sombre stuff. Fine write, Anthony.
ReplyDeleteFor such a short write, the power of this piece is immense! God-like ;) Very heavy handed write that has caused this reader to ponder. Thank Zeus for dVerse!
ReplyDeleteI definitely feel this one, Anthony. "My fingers; dipped in wet cement They harden" - I know this too well. Thanks for sharing with us.
ReplyDeletegreat write love the picture too ....thank you x
ReplyDeletesewn to a barren land....you manage to paint a landscape of pain and doubts with a few words anthony
ReplyDelete"Totem poles sewn to a barren land" grim and sad images here...
ReplyDeleteand i like that header picture ~
You capture bleakness with rich imagery... Cool!
ReplyDeleteAwesomely bleak imagery. You are able to express so very much with so few words.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic image!
ReplyDeletebleak but true, and in truth, there is always beauty.
ReplyDeleteI don't know about bleak. I see a statue made by people to a god that does or doesn't exist in hopes of turning their barren land fertile.
ReplyDeleteFor better or worse, that's what I call Faith.
Cool, tight image, AD.
To me this speaks of a permanence, survival through the ages, even after the believers have gone. I don't see that as bleak. And there is certainly nothing bleak about these wonderful photographs you use. But, then, you already know how much I like them.
ReplyDeleteSo intriguing. I find the use of sewn so unexpected. Wonderful photo too.
ReplyDeleteThis is very good and yes Zeus speaks of survival through out the ages and how strong one must be to do this. Well done
ReplyDeletehttp://gatelesspassage.com/2011/09/27/addiction-to-solitaire/#comment-1201
Oh, wow, so much deep imagery in such few lines. I love this!
ReplyDeletein the heaviness of your words, I see a wisp of hope..
ReplyDeletemagnificent words and picture
I get more of a "The gods have fled" vibe, the loneliness of the empty sky, the lack of Powers in a diminishing day. Fine write. - Brendan
ReplyDeleteSymbols of power with none?
ReplyDeleteVery evocative of that helpless immobility that often strikes when one is overwhelmed by circumstance and strong emotion--also need to mention I love the costume work in your headers--just amazing stuff and mean to say so every time I visit.
ReplyDeleteWow - deity concentrated in form.. what I love is the fact that you haven't mentioned "statue" - and yet, have made a perfect visual of it with your words. ~Aida
ReplyDeleteI just came over from Anna Montgomery's piece on Athena, and I find it very striking how this is also titled/centered around a myth but has a very different feel. In four little lines you manage to convey so much... so much of power and of hardness. A very strong write. Can you tell us more about the picture above it?
ReplyDeleteWow! My first visit to your site, Anthony : ) Amazing!
ReplyDeleteYou say a lot in so few words in this and have used the prompt beautifully. The last line really ties it up, but the entire piece is wonderful. Great photo : ))
Can't wait to return...
-Eva
A gorgeous piece of poetry my friend. A gem. Short and concise--I love it. Especially how each line flows into the other. This one is an amazing write in my mind, Anthony. Your talent is all up in this piece.
ReplyDeletean evocative, stunning poem.
ReplyDeleteReally like the imagery in this.
ReplyDeleteGreat poem.