Dunc 2010

[LnGrrrR]

Love the "sexy" Angels, Dunc. I especially like the focus on the lips, as angels are often a mouthpiece of God in various stories.

I think the lines Zeedee highlighted are my favorites, as well. Each of those three lines are wonderful.

[Dunc]

willowfire - Thanks for your kind remarks!

Laura - Breughel, perhaps?

Zee - Yes, passion's a gift. I think the Greeks understood this better than the schoolmen.

LnGrrrR - I'm pleased you were pleased.

Thanks, each of you, for dropping by!

Regards / Dunc

[Dunc]

3 April 2010



WALKING AT NIGHT

In the starlight, something
fell at the corner of my eye.
I knew it was an eagle with a broken wing;
but when I turned, there was nothing.

I stopped, perhaps a little shaken,
unused to the ghosts of the living.
It was not an eagle that was taken
and not a wing that was broken.

[Salli Shepherd]

Dunc -- I did chuckle at 'Michelle', and loved being reminded of Italian angels and yes,yes, to hell with dry piety. 'Walking at Night' is a little mystery I enjoyed reading over and again. A wonderful start to NaPo, and such a joy to read you again.

[senia]

Dunc - Love the angels and this last? I know that feeling. Now, why are you ahead? Sheesh. I feel like such a slacker. One poem I had to practically bleed to write. You are too good. It is a pleasure. xox

[Andrea345]

ahhh the lips and fingers and toes of Botticelli. "Walking" also minded me of one of Jeffers' hawk pieces.

[Alexandrite]

Hi Dunc! I love 'Angels', especially the close and 'Walking.." has an eerily familiar chime to it. Nice.

[TanyaLS]

I love Angels. Everything about it seems just right, like it's finished and polished. It's just right and I don't know how you do it but you are so skilled that you can make words like "churchyard" appear fresh and new. I like how the lips are "rounded" not round, as per them being drawn. Very enticing to the reader. Thanks.

[new leaf]

Press 'repeat' - I can only echo what has been said. 'Angels' is superb, so down-to-earth and honest about their sensuality. I'd accept no substitutes if I were in the market. Such good stories, Dunc!

Back soon!

[Hydro]

Dunc, 'Angels' is clever and witty.

But 'Walking at Night'? My goodness man, that's the kind of poem for which the word 'poignant' was invented. By my reading, there is a real sense of grief there. I had a lump in my throat as I read. The implications of the final couplet completely blow (what seems to be) the poem's original intent apart. So THAT'S what repetitions are supposed to do. Thanks for the demonstration, this one's terrific.

[PClem]

Absolutely love Angels. I have always chafed at the idea of genderless, but somehow manly angels, myself. Glad you took this one on. I like the image of angels with earthly passion. And also enjoyed the chills down the spine feeling of Walking at Night. Know that feeling well.

[larryrap]

Hi Dunc,

It's a given that I'll find a lot of wit, passion and erudition down here. I see you're warming up. Expect me back a lot.

[prokopton]

Dunc,


I love opera, but I don't know The Makropulos Affair (opera)
I had to look it up. Your imagery is clear, and shocking. I felt I was there with you - in box five.

I also love those curvy Italian hips and Bernini's chisel makes me wince.

There's an eerie, awkward rhythm to Walking that intrigues, but mostly because I resonate with the desire to make sense of a falling star, and, in the second look, an echo of Yeats's Aengus.

Have a good month, we hope to raise a toast with you on Mayday.

Goéff

[standardcrow]

As usual, not fair Dunc! You're making me think with drafts. But seriousy, great reads especially Angels. Keep up the good work and Happy NaPo!

[Dunc]

Salli, Annie, Andrea, Alexandrite, Tanya, new leaf, Hydro, Laurie, larry, foGef, crow - thanks for calling, and for saying nice things. It all helps with the propulsion in April. Glad you found something to enjoy.

Regards / Dunc