tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7977911864791867654.post8873301030389769157..comments2023-08-22T05:38:11.211-04:00Comments on Glass Staircase: DustAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03359959975341890512noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7977911864791867654.post-28253258628703410232014-07-14T14:30:47.085-04:002014-07-14T14:30:47.085-04:00Wow this is very intense and I like the idea of th...Wow this is very intense and I like the idea of the pedestal almost being a mirage. Very nicely done.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13646917707699645492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7977911864791867654.post-16345428042622995662014-06-30T14:56:01.729-04:002014-06-30T14:56:01.729-04:00Great symbols. The title is just perfect. Great symbols. The title is just perfect. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7977911864791867654.post-83920284801748574232014-06-30T02:11:46.097-04:002014-06-30T02:11:46.097-04:00particularly drawn to the imagery in the 2nd and 3...particularly drawn to the imagery in the 2nd and 3rd stanzas ~Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7977911864791867654.post-69903565812749411612014-06-30T01:48:24.984-04:002014-06-30T01:48:24.984-04:00we need heroes - but attack them so harshly. Per...we need heroes - but attack them so harshly. Perhaps the gravel slides when one becomes inconsistent in how they live. Really like your work.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7977911864791867654.post-65199362230283888372014-06-30T01:36:04.461-04:002014-06-30T01:36:04.461-04:00Ha - I too come here thinking wonder how many f-bo...Ha - I too come here thinking wonder how many f-bombs - which is a discredit to a really strong writer. Probably just reflects on how the times have passed me by.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7977911864791867654.post-79974295703882285532014-06-30T00:51:36.670-04:002014-06-30T00:51:36.670-04:00its only faith in self that leaves footprints of l...its only faith in self that leaves footprints of legends...much for the solace of others to derive courage!TCPChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01735466017293465064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7977911864791867654.post-36623684966625984272014-06-29T17:55:33.590-04:002014-06-29T17:55:33.590-04:00A winner, brother, a strong message poetic, no F-w...A winner, brother, a strong message poetic, no F-words in sight, the creative anger well managed; very impressive; showing there is a hell of lot more to your poet's spectrum than protest, or rancor. Glenn Buttkushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10680725814199700692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7977911864791867654.post-69723427663163552662014-06-29T11:43:12.176-04:002014-06-29T11:43:12.176-04:00I love this line: "The pedestal is made of gr...I love this line: "The pedestal is made of gravel" and the final stanza.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7977911864791867654.post-88939503543462313372014-06-29T08:42:37.329-04:002014-06-29T08:42:37.329-04:00do love the play on words with wood/drift... is se...do love the play on words with wood/drift... is sense hope in the sadness... also loved the contrast in many of the linesWolfsrosebudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17295258422523621134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7977911864791867654.post-29473903347580668512014-06-29T05:47:16.613-04:002014-06-29T05:47:16.613-04:00This builds, we all turn to dust in the end. Pedes...This builds, we all turn to dust in the end. Pedestals are not a good place to be, too easy to fall from. An intense poem, Anthony. ayalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13243362803799877014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7977911864791867654.post-11378908309603300132014-06-29T03:08:15.205-04:002014-06-29T03:08:15.205-04:00Yes, the ground is best. Having been burned once a...Yes, the ground is best. Having been burned once and deeply by a few people who set themselves up (and yes, I am angry at myself for believing in them), feet on the ground and following my gut instinct is the way for me. Very well written, Anthony.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7977911864791867654.post-73582470889388144052014-06-29T02:56:58.358-04:002014-06-29T02:56:58.358-04:00I prefer my feet to be firmly on the ground. Pede...I prefer my feet to be firmly on the ground. Pedestals can be corrupting to those who feel themselves to be above us ordinary motrals! Good poem.vivinfrancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07388722600118753457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7977911864791867654.post-36646549337516570562014-06-29T02:54:55.123-04:002014-06-29T02:54:55.123-04:00An intriguing poem, far more complex than is immed...An intriguing poem, far more complex than is immediately obvious. I've done a bit of research into shamans, so know something of their outsider status - very often, they were epileptics finding a way to handle their fits in a positive manner. I'll have to reread this several times and interpret it slightly differently each time. I love the flow it has to it. Marina Sofiahttp://findingtimetowrite.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7977911864791867654.post-56862780842524230732014-06-28T23:14:39.899-04:002014-06-28T23:14:39.899-04:00A pedestal can be a dangerous place to be put on.....A pedestal can be a dangerous place to be put on..as it can be a long hard fall ..I read this a couple of times as I wanted to understand the view. You write from an interesting perspective.Truedessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09079953417572207613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7977911864791867654.post-44644441750542687582014-06-28T19:30:42.340-04:002014-06-28T19:30:42.340-04:00Great work Anthony - the hubris that comes before ...Great work Anthony - the hubris that comes before the fall. I agree, quite powerful.Beachannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08638256396472533685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7977911864791867654.post-55101773464924190842014-06-28T19:18:47.104-04:002014-06-28T19:18:47.104-04:00Being put on a pedestal gives the impression one i...Being put on a pedestal gives the impression one is blessed with noble thoughts and noble intentions. So much so people will look up to one's own. Certainly not easy to reach such levels. Powerful write Anthony!<br /><br />Hankkaykualahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03240206222973305395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7977911864791867654.post-27701736657532094532014-06-28T19:01:13.706-04:002014-06-28T19:01:13.706-04:00Daaaamn. Powerful as always, Anthony. I had to re-...Daaaamn. Powerful as always, Anthony. I had to re-read it a couple times. I could see the second two stanzas stand complete as its own poem, but maybe that's me. Strong work my friend. Uneven Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14081631496158407509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7977911864791867654.post-86405109017483775492014-06-28T17:54:39.452-04:002014-06-28T17:54:39.452-04:00Seriously stretching and ambitious work Anthony th...Seriously stretching and ambitious work Anthony that reaches deep... Loved your last stanza especially:<br /><br />"The pebbles turn to sand <br />And find solace boxed in <br />By the wood of those who have drifted" Great stuff - seriously good... Thanks for a great read With Best Wishes Scott www.scotthastie.comscotthastiepoethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17266153714529613752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7977911864791867654.post-40072730701490008252014-06-28T16:29:44.464-04:002014-06-28T16:29:44.464-04:00Everybody can potentially fall from a pedestal sin...Everybody can potentially fall from a pedestal since we are all humans after all. Therefore it is probably better not to put anyone up there and avoid downfalls and disappointments.Gabriellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09968615376035959259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7977911864791867654.post-27356352352985110562014-06-28T16:17:17.329-04:002014-06-28T16:17:17.329-04:00Found my self thinking how the hero, shaman, I, th...Found my self thinking how the hero, shaman, I, the pedestal, gravel, the tree, and the box holding solace - all have their time as dust - the almighty equalizer of the eye, any it and I.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7977911864791867654.post-21427040009672956792014-06-28T16:12:49.991-04:002014-06-28T16:12:49.991-04:00This poem has such depth. It's quite a commen...This poem has such depth. It's quite a commentary on today's attitudes. But, hopefully, some don't need a pedestal. It's good to stand on our own.Myrna R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15088915165678737118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7977911864791867654.post-44653007496581535442014-06-28T16:01:12.376-04:002014-06-28T16:01:12.376-04:00Drift wood and dusty boxes of gravelly sand seem t...Drift wood and dusty boxes of gravelly sand seem to be on a shore where tides no longer play, where thirst must reign instead of the gentle rain of mercy. Heavy stuff!. Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05723639294340760325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7977911864791867654.post-1816924175450278042014-06-28T14:32:03.087-04:002014-06-28T14:32:03.087-04:00so, i guess you will not be watching tele-evangeli...so, i guess you will not be watching tele-evangelists tomorrow morning. I find a lot of truth in your words, or at least a lot I agree with. Well done. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7977911864791867654.post-76982833492581973492014-06-28T14:21:17.874-04:002014-06-28T14:21:17.874-04:00Depends on the perspective, depends on beliefs...w...Depends on the perspective, depends on beliefs...we all fall into dust & sandbox in the end ~ I like the contrast (pretentious/shaman, killer/hero) ~ Have a lovely weekend ~<br /><br />GraceScarlethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03330793338813508704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7977911864791867654.post-79087942126083266222014-06-28T13:22:30.238-04:002014-06-28T13:22:30.238-04:00Every pedestal has shattered and everyone has drif...Every pedestal has shattered and everyone has drifted. A majestic tone to the poem, dark. Something to read several times in a row.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com