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I definitely did enjoy these. Haikus aren't really my favourite type of poetry, but they are definitely fun to read and I imagine they are very fun to write (I've done them a few times, but it's been a long time). Thanks for sharing!

I agree with Corvus, the juxtaposition of the lone wolf and the person seeking familial acceptance is a very powerful and telling contrast. I think these desires exist within us all to some degree.

I like the way this poem expresses both the romantic, naivety involved in romance as well as the more pragmatic, realistic edge that relationships have. Very cool -Kevin

LOL, what it was very amusing I'm generally not a big fan of Haikus, but this one was certainly fun to read

I agree with this post most of all! I think that ultimately being a parent is about accepting that your children will face problems, some unavoidable, some brought on by circumstance, but that nevertheless you will love them and be there for them. I definitely get the "unconditional love" expression from this poem. I hope that ultimately you are willing to acknowledge that their flaws are unavoidable, and even the problems that you bring them, as their genetic parent or as their nurturing parent, are worth the experience and joy their life causes -Kevin

I like the way it expresses an essential truth of life: that your friends and loved ones can comfort you and make you feel better for a little while, but that it's ultimately up to you to slay your demons. I hope you're giving yours a good run for their money -Kevin

Yes, it does make for a nice combination. It's a good poem, but I personally have trouble finding the direct relevance in the name "hearing". I guess it works well enough, but I don't get an overall impression of "hearing" from this poem. Actually I get more of an impression of pleading.

This certainly is a more realistic view of love, IMO, than many of the other poems I've seen in this genre. It very nicely appeals to my personal belief about taking people, and relationships, as they are and not trying to change or idealize things.

Hmm, this seems to speak of the sort of "one half of a whole" concept of love to which I don't personally subscribe. Nevertheless, it has a very sweet feeling about it and I'm sure it could provide much comfort and insight to those who do take that view of love. -Kevin

It is indeed a sweet poem and it nicely captures the anxiety and hope present in new love!

I really enjoyed them as well! More please!

That sounds like most of us in the end. Don't we all "stop trying" eventually? I really like this poem. It sort of reminds me of a sad Country song. It seems like it must have been fairly recently written as well since it references Brokeback Mountain. Speaking for myself, there are several people in my past who I'm curious about, people who I might like to "try" with. I guess that silence is the hardest thing to overcome. Thanks for a nostalgic and thoughtful poem. -Kevin

As it happens I am a Well Hung Hyooman Who Likes to Buy Monkeys. ...can't argue with that

Jason has a ton of fantastic poems!

I'm sorry I'm still confident that you'll recover though. Especially with therapeutic words like those in this poem!

I might be wrong (I'm not good at that sort of thing), but she looks like a non-traditional Maine Coon

I have a friend who swears by his Dodge Charger. It is a pretty car, but to me it'll always simply be "silver" as opposed to anything else.

LOL, And am I correct in assuming that the expected release date is this Tuesday, the 24th? Hmm, I'm not sure there will be time for Shadowgod to release the info!

Well, speaking for myself, I think an editor's point of view is welcome. Personally, I pride myself on generally knowing the correct grammar to use and being able to use it. Yes, I make mistakes, but I can generally understand my mistakes, learn from them, and move on. This is not the case with Lay/Lie. It is by far the construction I have the most trouble with. I generally have some trouble with affect/effect too, but I can actually usually get it right if I give it some thought. With Lay/Lie thinking about it just plain doesn't help. I have to look it up every single time and never remember for next time. I'm usually able to figure it out if I am looking it up, but learning it, just doesn't seem to work. For whatever reason I've never been able to make this one sink in. Actually, when I was a kid I could do this with no trouble. The first time I ever learned it I picked it up right away and it stuck with me pretty much through all of grade school and junior high. By high school I was hazy on it, and from there I've never been able to relearn it such that it would stay with me. So in conclusion, by the end of puberty I was ready to get laid, but unsure if I'd been laid or lain. Anyway, I've more or less given up; when I write I just keep a resource handy that will tell me which is correct (FYI, that resource is called Sharon ) -Kevin

I really enjoyed this piece! It was delightfully different and felt extremely fresh and creative. Like Maria, I realized early on that I was going to enjoy this poem and I was not disappointed. I liked the narrator's practical, pragmatic approach to handling this otherworldly situation: :lol It's not only amusing, but offers excellent insight into the nature of both characters. I have to wonder if perhaps the ghost might have left because the narrator read him something objectionable. Lord knows I'd take the first bus out if someone started reading me Hemingway for example; I don't suppose I'd be any different in death. Great job! -Kevin

I think that they do. That was an amazing poem, Jason! You took me off guard. I read most of it with interest and enjoyment, but without an overly emotional feeling, then the last section completely nailed me and brought tears to my eyes. I found it extremely moving and powerful! I actually found that the section from the doctor's POV added quite a bit to the poem and to my general appreciation and understanding of the situation. Excellent piece! All around awesome in fact! -Kevin

What a beautiful and dark piece. It's been awhile since I read one of your poems, Jason, and I'd forgotten how elegantly you express such dark themes. Hiding the pain behind a smile and pretending everything is okay is a theme I very much enjoy in the arts, and poetry in particular provides an excellent vehicle for this expression. Terrific poem! I love the way it ends! -Kevin

Hope you are feeling better now

Everything okay? Sorry I missed you the other day on MSN, I wasn't really there it just did the automatic login thing. Hope you're okay and that we get to catch up soon -Kevin

Haha! Sorry Vic, I'm sure that is awkward, but I think a "museum approach" to this is ideal; look but don't touch