| Member Comments on this Poem |
| Posted by Kristina Woodhill on 08/26/09 at 04:13 PM This first person account is powerful. I think of soldiers because of the title, but this really applies to us all. I like the "place between the spaces", and I have to say this makes me think of a phoenix in the beauty of how you describe the fire, the burning, and the Seed of New Life. I appreciate the optimism in this - a great faith in what comes next. Thank you for that. |
| Posted by Paul Lorenz on 08/26/09 at 04:55 PM ...here I am in a solitary room...intriguing how everything felt and discovered is solitary...by choice or by fate...? |
| Posted by Max Phineas on 08/26/09 at 09:44 PM There's little I can say that hasn't already been said. But this is beautiful. Transcendent. |
| Posted by Elizabeth Jill on 08/27/09 at 06:02 PM Thank you for this utterly divine gift of such honest a prayer. As you know, Jon, it comes in perfect time. The readers and keepers are twice encouraged. |
| Posted by Sarah Wolf on 08/29/09 at 08:59 AM To put it simply... beautiful... This piece stands out to me as a new development from your other work. Very nice. |
| Posted by Glenn Currier on 08/31/09 at 11:22 AM I especially like the idea that after the fire of purging then a new life is possible. You have set me to thinking. Purging could mean losing ego. Interesting. Thanks. |
| Posted by Kimberly Bauer on 12/27/09 at 09:19 PM This poem reminds me of the strength that can rise from overwhelming desperation and solidarity . nicely done. |
| Posted by June Labyzon on 02/12/10 at 09:32 AM Those first four lines have captured me completely. They are remaining in my mind. "in a place between the spaces, and I have forgotten how to breath." I am there right now, this poem made it okay. Thank you Jon |
| Posted by Kristina Woodhill on 02/12/10 at 10:46 AM Congrats on POTD! |
| Posted by Ava Blu on 02/12/10 at 05:37 PM aww, you got potd on your birthday!! |
| Posted by Maria Massarella on 02/12/10 at 06:51 PM And yet in that 'place between the spaces' there was breath enough to word a prayer-poem divine. Perfect, as today's POTD.
lovelight&peace...m.a
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| Posted by Leslie Ann Eisenberg on 02/22/10 at 03:17 AM Congrats on POTD! :) ooo's PK |
| Posted by Julie Adams on 03/25/10 at 05:06 AM How How How did I miss this, it is amazing, deserving of POTD, fabulous addition to your collection...the ending line for each stanza resounds like an echo off the canyon! I love to return to your work again and again, peace, jewels |
