Rob, you said on PT that it was “lite fare.” I guess I got something heavier out of “left.” I love the way you juxtaposed two moods, loneliness and triumph, and let alliteration spill out the stories.
I guess, with regard to the “Lifeless” part of the piece — it’s a bit more than ‘lite fare’. I was referring more to the fact that I did not draw my inspiration from any particular ‘personal’ moment… so for me it felt lighter than most of my work.
The piece was also written with as much focus on form as it was on substance — going for the mirror thing of dark/light, good/bad, life/death, sadness/joy, left/right… the yin/yang contrast.
I am very glad that the work resonated for you — great! 😉
Two very powerful poems. I found myself trying to synthesize the two into one, but after a few lines it didn’t work. The contrast definitely drew me in, made me think.
Yeah — I tried to merge the two across the page after I’d placed them. For a brief moment I thought it might go somewhere — but it quickly became way too damned esoteric.
When it started to make sense, I realized I needed to get away from my computer… 😉
I love your alliteration, it’s just so fun to read and let the sounds run together. The first poem made me think of Romeo and Juliet. And I loved the second because I run and do triathlons, and you really captured the thrill and exhiliration of racing there.
Hi Rob,
Image and Verse allowed me to peek into the mind of an artist.
Thank you for the opportunity to interview you:
1. You respect but are not quite moved by great masters because only a wholly original experience moves you. Tell us about one such experience.
2. Please explain “Wise men suffer self.”
3. If you were to compare yourself to a piece of furniture, what would you be? Describe it.
4. What steps have you taken towards attaining peace regarding the abandonment you shared in your poem “Sentenced.”
5. July 3rd is coming up. How were you able to allow your anger to settle? What helped you the most? What did not help?
Be Well, Rob.
Thank you for sharing.
Best,
Chesca
Chesca –
You’re most welcome, it’s my pleasure.
Excellent questions here. They will make me think, and make me feel — well done.
My answers will be up on my blog sometime tomorrow.
I like the juxtaposition of life and death here. Each poem is excellent in its own right; the contrast (and the layout) is very clever.
I just loved the simplicity of communication. Great stuff!
Rob,
Excellant all-round….form and content are well matched.
rel
Tara –
Thank you!
I am very pleased that you liked this little exercise in contrast.
You picked up on the life and death thing — cool… 😉
Patti –
I appreciate your kind words!
This was a wee brainstorm that came over me yesterday. Kinda fun to play with form a bit.
Rel –
I’m grateful for your compliment!
Glad this worked for you — a yin yang construct.
I enjoyed both and I learn alot from your poetry. Thank you.
Rob, you said on PT that it was “lite fare.” I guess I got something heavier out of “left.” I love the way you juxtaposed two moods, loneliness and triumph, and let alliteration spill out the stories.
Christina –
I am very glad you enjoyed them!
It’s wonderful that you are able to take something meaningful from my work. A poet’s always hopeful that what they write has some value.
Thank you for letting me that, for you, mine does! 😉
I like the contrasting images. Both stand on their right. Thanks for this lovely treat!
Dana –
I guess, with regard to the “Lifeless” part of the piece — it’s a bit more than ‘lite fare’. I was referring more to the fact that I did not draw my inspiration from any particular ‘personal’ moment… so for me it felt lighter than most of my work.
The piece was also written with as much focus on form as it was on substance — going for the mirror thing of dark/light, good/bad, life/death, sadness/joy, left/right… the yin/yang contrast.
I am very glad that the work resonated for you — great! 😉
Gautami –
Wonderful… glad you liked this little exercise!
They both were intended to stand on their right… or left… 😉
You are most welcome!
Cleverly laid out. But even before the layout and juxtaposition, two good poems.
Two very powerful poems. I found myself trying to synthesize the two into one, but after a few lines it didn’t work. The contrast definitely drew me in, made me think.
Rethabile –
Thank you!
Appreciate your gracious words… 😉
Robin –
Thank you sincerely!
Yeah — I tried to merge the two across the page after I’d placed them. For a brief moment I thought it might go somewhere — but it quickly became way too damned esoteric.
When it started to make sense, I realized I needed to get away from my computer… 😉
rob,
i absolutely love the format. and juxtaposing left/right for opening words was brilliant.
thanks for sharing! and also for your kind comment to my post. 🙂
Odessa –
Thank you!
I am glad you enjoyed… and you are welcome! 😉
I love your alliteration, it’s just so fun to read and let the sounds run together. The first poem made me think of Romeo and Juliet. And I loved the second because I run and do triathlons, and you really captured the thrill and exhiliration of racing there.
CG –
Thank you, I’m pleased you enjoyed the little dance on the tip of the tongue!
Romeo and Juliet — what a very perceptive perspective. I now see my piece a little different through your eyes. 😉
I was a runner many many years ago — when I was an athlete. Makes my day to know I was able to touch that experience for you.