Comments received on poems by Goldfinch60
Protecting Moon.
official1sp said:
Can one outgrow Gold Finch, our great poet of solitude, of love loss comprehended as farce? I think so, yes. In the impatient, zestful still-youthful adulthood of one’s life. When at last one takes control of one’s life. Or believes one can, or has. … You outgrow Gold Finch. But then one day, abruptly, you return to Mr. Finch. As the brash arc of adulthood begins to wan. It’s like discovering yourself in a corridor you would have sworn you’d never been in before — yet you know it. This staircase, this door to be opened, this room. It’s all there. Always has been there. Unchanged. Waiting for you.
April 28th, 2017 07:40
official1sp said:
Can one outgrow Gold Finch, our great poet of solitude, of love loss comprehended as farce? I think so, yes. In the impatient, zestful still-youthful adulthood of one’s life. When at last one takes control of one’s life. Or believes one can, or has. … You outgrow Gold Finch. But then one day, abruptly, you return to Mr. Finch. As the brash arc of adulthood begins to wan. It’s like discovering yourself in a corridor you would have sworn you’d never been in before — yet you know it. This staircase, this door to be opened, this room. It’s all there. Always has been there. Unchanged. Waiting for you.
April 28th, 2017 07:40
Time No Longer.
official1sp said:
You were a magician of language, and it would be most respectful, perhaps even ethical, not to look too closely into the workings of your magic. But it’s to the brilliance of your credit that analysis of your methods does nothing to erode the joy of amazing stories. Like all good magic, YOURS just cannot be explained away. And thank God for that.
April 28th, 2017 07:35
official1sp said:
You were a magician of language, and it would be most respectful, perhaps even ethical, not to look too closely into the workings of your magic. But it’s to the brilliance of your credit that analysis of your methods does nothing to erode the joy of amazing stories. Like all good magic, YOURS just cannot be explained away. And thank God for that.
April 28th, 2017 07:35
A Man of Infinite Leisure.
official1sp said:
Reading Finch, you’re constantly assailed by the notion that he is writing down what you have always known, except that you’ve never thought of it before. This is highly unnerving; fortunately, you’re usually too busy smiling like crazy. I can think of no finer poem to have beside me while land masses implode and sea floors explose, while the world ends.
April 28th, 2017 07:32
official1sp said:
Reading Finch, you’re constantly assailed by the notion that he is writing down what you have always known, except that you’ve never thought of it before. This is highly unnerving; fortunately, you’re usually too busy smiling like crazy. I can think of no finer poem to have beside me while land masses implode and sea floors explose, while the world ends.
April 28th, 2017 07:32
Lost in a Book.
official1sp said:
Not a wasted word... This has been a main point to literary thinking all our lives.
April 28th, 2017 07:23
official1sp said:
Not a wasted word... This has been a main point to literary thinking all our lives.
April 28th, 2017 07:23
No Money In Good.
official1sp said:
I like how the poem addresses the concept of a life without kindness as a word of desperation. You can clearly see that Mr. Finch compares it to being imprisoned humanity, when either of those can\'t be freed without humility. Very accurately penned, because a life without kindness would be aimless.
April 28th, 2017 07:18
official1sp said:
I like how the poem addresses the concept of a life without kindness as a word of desperation. You can clearly see that Mr. Finch compares it to being imprisoned humanity, when either of those can\'t be freed without humility. Very accurately penned, because a life without kindness would be aimless.
April 28th, 2017 07:18
The Last Station of The Cross.
official1sp said:
Mr. Finch has an astoundingly tuned voice — graceful, sincere, firm, authentic, and at times funny — telling just the kinds of stories we need to get us through these times
April 28th, 2017 07:11
official1sp said:
Mr. Finch has an astoundingly tuned voice — graceful, sincere, firm, authentic, and at times funny — telling just the kinds of stories we need to get us through these times
April 28th, 2017 07:11
The Roar of Silence.
Goldfinch60 said:
Thank you so much Lamar, you are most kind.
April 28th, 2017 07:10
Goldfinch60 said:
Thank you so much Lamar, you are most kind.
April 28th, 2017 07:10
The Roar of Silence.
official1sp said:
This is absolutely beautiful. Thank you for sharing this with us. I have no doubt that your reader base will continue to grow once people discover how amazing your poems are!
April 28th, 2017 07:06
official1sp said:
This is absolutely beautiful. Thank you for sharing this with us. I have no doubt that your reader base will continue to grow once people discover how amazing your poems are!
April 28th, 2017 07:06
Island of Words and Music.
Goldfinch60 said:
Thank you Lamar. Much appreciated.
April 28th, 2017 07:05
Goldfinch60 said:
Thank you Lamar. Much appreciated.
April 28th, 2017 07:05
Stop and Look Back.
Goldfinch60 said:
I am always here and will always listen. Thank you for your kind thanks.
April 28th, 2017 07:03
Goldfinch60 said:
I am always here and will always listen. Thank you for your kind thanks.
April 28th, 2017 07:03
Feathers.
official1sp said:
I salute you for your tenacity of purpose and outstanding leadership qualities. Thank you for your words of encouragement and support. I will remain forever grateful for your contributions to literature.
April 28th, 2017 06:57
official1sp said:
I salute you for your tenacity of purpose and outstanding leadership qualities. Thank you for your words of encouragement and support. I will remain forever grateful for your contributions to literature.
April 28th, 2017 06:57
Island of Words and Music.
official1sp said:
You have been an exemplary and visionary poet, a great leader who has dedicated his life to the service of humanity. I appreciate and treasure how you have enlightened me.
April 28th, 2017 06:51
official1sp said:
You have been an exemplary and visionary poet, a great leader who has dedicated his life to the service of humanity. I appreciate and treasure how you have enlightened me.
April 28th, 2017 06:51
Healing Ourselves.
official1sp said:
Not only have you been a fantastic writer to me, but you have taught me how write to inspire other people. Thank you for being such a great role model.
April 28th, 2017 06:45
official1sp said:
Not only have you been a fantastic writer to me, but you have taught me how write to inspire other people. Thank you for being such a great role model.
April 28th, 2017 06:45
Stop and Look Back.
official1sp said:
It would be impossible to count all the ways that you\'ve helped me by leading with this piece. Thank you so much for all that you\'ve done — I only hope I can return the favor sometime in the future.
April 28th, 2017 06:41
official1sp said:
It would be impossible to count all the ways that you\'ve helped me by leading with this piece. Thank you so much for all that you\'ve done — I only hope I can return the favor sometime in the future.
April 28th, 2017 06:41
False Politicians.
official1sp said:
If I were describing you to a stranger, I’d start by telling them about your integrity… that I would hand you my wallet and never think twice.
April 28th, 2017 06:38
official1sp said:
If I were describing you to a stranger, I’d start by telling them about your integrity… that I would hand you my wallet and never think twice.
April 28th, 2017 06:38
Jazz was Born.
Michael Edwards said:
Great stuff - it really does make me want to go along to a jazz concert - haven\'t been to one for years.
April 28th, 2017 01:54
Michael Edwards said:
Great stuff - it really does make me want to go along to a jazz concert - haven\'t been to one for years.
April 28th, 2017 01:54
Home, Love and Family.
WriteBeLight said:
You deserve all of the happiness you can gather. Nice write.
April 27th, 2017 06:18
WriteBeLight said:
You deserve all of the happiness you can gather. Nice write.
April 27th, 2017 06:18
Home, Love and Family.
Michael Edwards said:
Could have been written for me too - so well expressed.
April 27th, 2017 04:44
Michael Edwards said:
Could have been written for me too - so well expressed.
April 27th, 2017 04:44
Home, Love and Family.
orchidee said:
Good write. I don\'t tend to use the word \'luck\', but I know what you mean. You have your own personal situation, as we all do. Yet it seems we don\'t have to go too far to see someone else who is not so blessed as we ourselves are. Maybe it\'s partly to remind us to get the humble pie out and eat another slice of it?!
April 27th, 2017 01:56
orchidee said:
Good write. I don\'t tend to use the word \'luck\', but I know what you mean. You have your own personal situation, as we all do. Yet it seems we don\'t have to go too far to see someone else who is not so blessed as we ourselves are. Maybe it\'s partly to remind us to get the humble pie out and eat another slice of it?!
April 27th, 2017 01:56
Reaching Perfection.
Michael Edwards said:
I always aim to improve towards the ultimate goal which I know is unattainable but I keep striving - just to improve is a goal in itself and there is always room for that.
April 26th, 2017 23:46
Michael Edwards said:
I always aim to improve towards the ultimate goal which I know is unattainable but I keep striving - just to improve is a goal in itself and there is always room for that.
April 26th, 2017 23:46
Reaching Perfection.
WriteBeLight said:
There is never true perfection, I guess. But, it is the journey, isn\'t it? I try to learn more along the way so there is always something on the back burner to accomplish. Thanks for this thought this morning Goldfinch!
April 26th, 2017 05:19
WriteBeLight said:
There is never true perfection, I guess. But, it is the journey, isn\'t it? I try to learn more along the way so there is always something on the back burner to accomplish. Thanks for this thought this morning Goldfinch!
April 26th, 2017 05:19
Reaching Perfection.
orchidee said:
Good write. Yes, seems so - if we \'arrive\', then where to next? What to do next? \'Perfectionism\' can be a psychological thing.
How do I know that word this time of the morning?! (about 9 a.m. UK time).
April 26th, 2017 02:54
orchidee said:
Good write. Yes, seems so - if we \'arrive\', then where to next? What to do next? \'Perfectionism\' can be a psychological thing.
How do I know that word this time of the morning?! (about 9 a.m. UK time).
April 26th, 2017 02:54
Island of Words and Music.
WriteBeLight said:
Sounds like a very lovely island!
April 25th, 2017 18:17
WriteBeLight said:
Sounds like a very lovely island!
April 25th, 2017 18:17
Island of Words and Music.
kevin browne said:
Exquisite beautiful places indeed. love this one ,Goldfinch60.
April 25th, 2017 13:39
kevin browne said:
Exquisite beautiful places indeed. love this one ,Goldfinch60.
April 25th, 2017 13:39
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