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05-23-2008
Anthony Lane Stahlhut
Before reading the comments my thoughts were of a life that wasn't easy and one that was left alone. Sad story from life that happens more often than it should. Then I read the comments and I thought I must add my point of view on the work and author. The work was great as it had the painting there for you to see and it's story written so that it could form in your mind as you wanted it too! So many times I read things that are closed to interpretation. Walt always writes with an open flavor. His works are timeless and many can find the answers they need for their situations and that is what makes a great poem. As for form...the greatest form is what flows from your mind. How it is put on paper makes it readable, but the rawness sometimes lends to the feeling. I myself am not the best fan of free verse, but there are some writers that make masterpieces. Walt you are one of my favorites here. I come, leave and come back again, but your the rock. I pray to God that does not end ! Your friend and fan, Anthony
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05-16-2008
Wayne Thomas
I promise not to write an essay, OK? When I first read this my general feeling was another long poem with a slightly forced style. But the more I read the more enamored I became of this piece, the stories, the ins and outs, the turns of phrase--at which you're always so good. At third turn, I'm impressed. Pretty good change of view, huh? Thanks, Walt.
Wayne
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05-13-2008
Susan Brown
Had we not had the background history posted here, by the Author, I bet...a good percentage of us, would have been confused in several places (stanzas) during the process of reading this work.
I can now attach the meaning much clearer, thanks to the comments.
I should add...up until he changed the position of the players by adding words to include the entire board into the game (went global)...to present the idea better of all things...oh my, my, you lost me then. (my short attention-span-for holding the-images-the culprit-)
I encourage Authors (especially the advanced ones) to leave these comments for the rest of us to ponder. It helps...so much when gathering information for us on or in, a time-line frame.
Susan
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