The raw tale of a poet. It's wonderful. Well done.

ello it's Mandi haven't talked to u in a while just wondering what's goin on well talk to ayh later(hopefully) *Mandi*

This poem rocks my socks. Or something. Didn't really like the line breaks but the rest of it was awesome.

The voice of this is so calm, understated, final--worthy of its title. It's mature reflection too--the universal feeling of every artist. We strive to endure, to be recognized for our incessant, strenuous work that is so necessary to our existence. And yet, this piece is not weighed down too much with its profound, philosophical insight. I can discern your delight for the English language with innovative word-couplings, like "hoax-lament," which is very Keats-esque to me. That's what this poem reminds me of--those Romantic poets whose works were fraught with time and personal experience.

i luv the way this flowed. g8 job

Hi darling -- I haven't been around for awhile... haven't seen you either... so it is now my turn to ask where you are.

Tokiko/Dolly

Interesting format and great poem. Very well written and everything. Keep writing. Oh and thanks for the reviews.

the format and flow are lovely. makes me feel as if i'm spinning in the very center of a whirlpool & am nearly out-- just not /yet/.

don't really know how to express in articulate thoughts. i suppose i'll leave it at that.

loved the imagery & word-use.

-lin

It's incredible how you managed to blend altogether knowledge, information, language and various dearest poetic themes. That's the very feeling I get from your poem, anyway.

this has too left me swirling around. "sky spiral"...oh, it does spiral. When I say awesome, I mean, I'm in awe.

the flow is perfect, and i love your use of the ellipses. what can i say, you're damn good. oh and i love your taste in music, by the way. half my favourite bands are up there :)

the format is interesting... I'm not sure yet if I like it or not... I do like this poem though.. wonderful descriptions & word choices

The akward word play playing off strange words with other strange words is a great way to try and show to frustration of writer's block. Also the indecision in the 2nd stanza is a nice touch, like you do know what to write, about not being able to know what to to write.

Good that you wrote something finally, up date more.