I like the Poet with Madonna in their heart's explanation of a pain and a shame and a deed in their heart in which they would not trouble the Lady over, or believe could be ransomed.
I very much like the 7 days of crying piece. So different from what I normally find in poetry. I like the variety of things which happen each day and how the world reacts to what gets teardropped out from the narrator. I would gently argue that the word day after each "on the 1st, 2nd, 3rd day" etc ... should have a comma after it. When I stumbled over it the first time or two, I was confused about how many days exactly had the poet shed milk or petroleum tears, as opposed to on which day the particular wept-element poured out.
We're so glad you enjoyed Patrick's surreal poem, Todd. At The Winged Moon, we are happy for the poet's freedom to express in language and structure as suits their creative desire and vision.
Asylum - by Wendy Howe. This piece reminds me (though I'm no fan of watering down borders) how those who cross deserts and other treachery to reach our boundary lines (those of the U.S.) are akin to the brave and desperate pilgrims, explorers and religious asylum-seekers who braved likely death at sea to come here.
The responses are always amazing!
perhaps my favorite lines:
your cobbled patchwork armour
is a skin I have kissed till roses
bloom in your wild shoulders.
Thank you, Todd. So pleased you enjoyed this week's museletter, and thank you for the praise and encouragement for the poets.
That artpiece alone dragged me in ... and then the Tinman piece! Winner/ Winner - I am sold on tuning in more often!
so honored to be included among these wondrous poems and brilliant poets!
Thank you, Jared. We’re delighted to have you commended poem in this micro mag!
grateful and overjoyed! 🙏🏽🌝
Thank you for including my poem. So much fun seeing the varied directions our minds will take us.
And of course, so pleased to have your commended poem in this week’s micro mag!
Thank you, Laura! It certainly is fun!
Honoured to be included in a wonderful set of poems.
Thank you, Patrick. We’re so pleased to have your commended poem in this week’s micro mag.
Thank you for including my poem.
A delight to publish your commended poem, Laura. Thank you for sharing it!
I like the Poet with Madonna in their heart's explanation of a pain and a shame and a deed in their heart in which they would not trouble the Lady over, or believe could be ransomed.
I very much like the 7 days of crying piece. So different from what I normally find in poetry. I like the variety of things which happen each day and how the world reacts to what gets teardropped out from the narrator. I would gently argue that the word day after each "on the 1st, 2nd, 3rd day" etc ... should have a comma after it. When I stumbled over it the first time or two, I was confused about how many days exactly had the poet shed milk or petroleum tears, as opposed to on which day the particular wept-element poured out.
Thanks for your comments and feedback
We're so glad you enjoyed Patrick's surreal poem, Todd. At The Winged Moon, we are happy for the poet's freedom to express in language and structure as suits their creative desire and vision.
Asylum - by Wendy Howe. This piece reminds me (though I'm no fan of watering down borders) how those who cross deserts and other treachery to reach our boundary lines (those of the U.S.) are akin to the brave and desperate pilgrims, explorers and religious asylum-seekers who braved likely death at sea to come here.
Hi Todd
Thankyou very much for commenting on my poem. I really liked your insight and viewpoint.
Best
Wendy
Thank you 🙏