poemranker ::Replying

ReplyTo a comment on “16 Monks in Procession-Bagan Myanmar” – by Pier Poretti by Sunny.

Sunny5 May 2006

I am sooo thrilled you GOT IT...didn't mean for it to be this in-depth, expecially w/ the extremely meaningful pic, but somehow people ran around in all directions over this one. I hated my revision, but I know that's what I HAD to do, while maintaining a bit of my own style, to narrate what I portray from the very clear depiction in my mind's eye...you got it Ranger!! Thank you, thank you & a few more your way :)! First of all, this IS a controversial peace because it's main, brightly photographed pics, are those of a form of religious character. I don't give 2 --- about that (don't like morrally what I have to say, don't bother reading it; I was never on a debate team or anything :), anyway, I went w/ the whole good & evil plot because of the colors, strictly the colors illustrated the drab, almost grey misery resembled the darkness the pure and holy munks were trudging against so faithfully, as to "deny it" - yes, as to sever themselves from it's dark nature & dirtiness (all personification, but can't you see how this is all fitting??) To back up my theory, their bright customes represented the good, the LIGHT, that can be shone right threw in the heaviest of fogs, conquering the bad onece again with "the lights"> to be looked up in referring to Buddism because "light-plan" is actually referred to in this culture, as when I describe these monks as "light-lovers" near the bottom of the stanzas.

Feel free to ask or comment on any clarities or un-clarities I have or have yet to make. Your opinion is greatly appreciated here anyday!!