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gilead
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since 2008-03-10

Posts 1067
nevada, USA

0 posted 2008-03-25 04:29 PM

Astronomy, that which treats of things
celestial, as in the staggering immensity
of space-time, as in stars . . .

Love that which treats of stars in the eye---
absolution, dissolution, synthesis---
longing in search of completion . . .

Ah, for the latter, there are widespread reports
of failings. The latter---vulnerable
to the vicissitudes of things beyond mechanics.

The latter, a hard discipline, as in the application
of a wrench to turn the wind.
but we magnificent fools will try, anyway!

2islander2
Member Ascendant

since 2008-03-12

Posts 6825
by the sea

1 posted 2008-03-25 05:12 PM

hello art, i think i get the meaning of your poem if the latter is the old time, that is the best meaning for me...

yann

gilead
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since 2008-03-10

Posts 1067
nevada, USA

2 posted 2008-03-25 05:54 PM

Hi, yann. I might need to revise the poem to make the flow of thought clear. Latter refers to love, as it follows the former, astronomy.
I hope it makes sense, otherwise, I will see if
I need to revise, or to call it home for more careful review!

Thanks,

Art

JamesMichael
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since 1999-11-16

Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

3 posted 2008-03-25 06:10 PM

Fine writing...James

Brian23
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since 2007-11-03

Posts 73
Belfast, Ireland

4 posted 2008-03-25 06:37 PM

Truth is what we seek, our inability to find it makes us meek. wow nice poem brings this line alive

ThisDiamond
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-02-22

Posts 9353
Michigan, USA

5 posted 2008-03-25 08:25 PM

I enjoyed the blend of thoughts here...
The vastness of stars in space, and how we translate that image to stars in the eyes of love.
Yes, we do.

icebox
Member Elite

since 2003-05-03

Posts 4383
in the shadows

6 posted 2008-03-25 08:52 PM

It may be said that love can be a portal to eternity.

This is a difficult concept, well presented.

2islander2
Member Ascendant

since 2008-03-12

Posts 6825
by the sea

7 posted 2008-03-26 03:57 PM

hi art thank you for your reply, i simply didn't know latter...

now it make sense..

Thanks

yann

Sunshine

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since 1999-06-25

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Listening to every heart

8 posted 2008-03-26 04:12 PM

Magnificent act, wonderful poem.

gilead
Senior Member

since 2008-03-10

Posts 1067
nevada, USA

9 posted 2008-03-26 04:27 PM

Thanks, all, for your kind comments. It helps me to dig in a little deeper to improve my craft.

Best regards,

Art

Marchmadness
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since 2007-09-16

Posts 9271
So. El Monte, California

10 posted 2008-03-26 10:17 PM

I like these words "as in the application of a wrench to turn the wind." what a novel idea.
Ida

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