Re: The Dung Beetles by Pappa	INTRANSIT 69.23.157.197	23-Nov-07/12:57 PM
Ok. So I'm making a connection between dung beetles and humans, but not much else. What is the technical description of an Englyn? Welcome to Das 'Ranker!
Re: a comment on AKA Poets by Skamper	INTRANSIT 69.23.157.197	23-Nov-07/12:48 PM
Wow. Thanks for the intro. The man that covers his mouth as if he'd just vomited words- ace. Heard of Ted Kooser?
Re: a comment on Collective Soul by sliver	sliver 209.248.123.223	23-Nov-07/8:20 AM
I've never heard the gift economy explained like that, but I have certainly lived that way. Now I'll have to find the book.
Re: The Dung Beetles by Pappa	Pappa 217.36.207.130	23-Nov-07/2:59 AM
This is actually an Englyn, not free verse.
Re: a comment on Heroes to the End by sliver	INTRANSIT 69.23.157.197	22-Nov-07/6:49 PM
http://poets.org/viewmedia.php/prmMID/19848 Try that.
Re: a comment on Heroes to the End by sliver	INTRANSIT 69.23.157.197	22-Nov-07/6:46 PM
It's poets.org. Then click on Highlights (left column)Then click "poets forum" in the article beginning. The video is: Robert Hass on the Gift Economy. I'll try to find a direct link.
Re: a comment on Heroes to the End by sliver	sliver 209.248.123.223	22-Nov-07/6:05 PM
How about these adjustments? BTW what video were you referring to on poetry .org
Re: A Cyclamatic Word of Advice by Skamper	malpaso 70.233.136.151	22-Nov-07/1:22 PM
I would hate to be the one on the other end of THAT laser. Hey is this website in the UK?
Re: Bottle collection by INTRANSIT	Skamper 58.171.77.172	22-Nov-07/1:05 PM
I've just finished a book where the husband was a bottle collector - he had loads of them, proudly displayed and affectionately restored...at the end of the book the wife smashed every one of them. Not that this has anything to do with your poem, apart from coincidence to me... This poem is perfect in it's quiet way, love it.
Re: a comment on AKA Poets by Skamper	Skamper 58.171.126.29	22-Nov-07/12:58 PM
I am currently reading unknown poets on various sites (hence this write). I like Les Murray, australian poet - If you can read, An Absolutely Ordinary Rainbow, I think you would enjoy it.
Re: What ever happend to Kelly Green? by titan69	INTRANSIT 69.23.157.197	22-Nov-07/12:47 PM
True story or not, put your back into it, man. This is an easy 9. But not yet.
Re: Death and the black dog by Caducus	INTRANSIT 69.23.157.197	22-Nov-07/12:45 PM
I sense expectation of death in the first two stanzas. Um, I'm not going to comment just yet. I think there's more you want to say. Let it ferment, C.
Re: Heroes to the End by sliver	INTRANSIT 69.23.157.197	22-Nov-07/12:41 PM
Technically, L-11 each day with loss L-12 -that's hard to justify. Otherwise, Amen
Re: a comment on Bottle collection by INTRANSIT	INTRANSIT 69.23.157.197	22-Nov-07/12:36 PM
I don't know, Paul. Others come and go. But hey, you're here too! Anyway, thanks and Happy T-day if you're into that.
Re: a comment on WASTED by titan69	titan69 82.38.69.75	22-Nov-07/12:16 PM
copy cat !!!
Re: Tingling by INTRANSIT	some deleted user 63.127.193.79	22-Nov-07/5:35 AM
The imagery in this poem is fabulous--which is no surprise coming from you--imagery is something you seem to have mastered quite well.
Re: A Cyclamatic Word of Advice by Skamper	some deleted user 63.127.193.79	22-Nov-07/5:25 AM
Great stuff skamper--the first stanza really sets the tone for the rest of the poem. Nice work.
Re: Bottle collection by INTRANSIT	some deleted user 63.127.193.79	22-Nov-07/5:20 AM
I like this INTRANSIT. you have taken something innocuous and gven it life-- "A june-bug scotch drunk" is a great line. Good work. BTW, it seems like you and skamper are the only ones to comment and vote on this site anymore. Whats up with that?
Re: WASTED by titan69	malpaso 70.233.136.151	21-Nov-07/5:22 PM
shit!!!!
Re: a comment on AKA Poets by Skamper	INTRANSIT 69.23.157.197	21-Nov-07/6:35 AM
No. I tend to shy away from calling myself that. Essentially, I'm practicing poetry. It's something that keeps my thoughts from getting too soaked from the mundane. Some say we shouldn't compare. I do. I look at what I've written, try to find things to correct, post, revise, and when it seems I'm getting high marks, I look at the many pots on my bookshelf and ask myself if what I've written would stand up to their scrutiny. Usually the answer is no. The upside is, this method usurps 'Mage. Heh. Who are you reading currently? What is their country of origin? I'm trying out Hart Crane. Way over my head. But 3 years ago, So was O'hara. I think I can read him now.