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Nico commented on the post, "TODAY" by Billy Collins -Read by Kaimea
Dear Kaimea,
I am thankful for your recital of Billy Collins’ poem, “TODAY,” because It was very calming. Each word you read had emphasis. A line that stood out for me is, “a day with the cool brick paths, and the garden bursting with peonies”. I think this line is amusing because of how the garden and the paths around are described. I could I…Read More -
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Read MoreHer e-mail inbox always overflows. Her outbox doesn’t get much use at all. She puts on hold the umpteen-billionth call As music oozes forth to placate those Who wait, then disconnect. Outside, wind blows, Scything pale leaves. She sees a sparrow fall Fluttering to a...
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Dear Nico
I am amused by your reading of R. S. Gwynn’s poem, “God’s Secretary” because i liked the tone of voice you used when reading the poem, your voice makes it seem like you were the one who made the poem.One line that stands out for me is, “She’s long resigned He’ll never know or love her ”. I think this line is fascinating because it sparks some type of mystery in the poem. Another set of lines that stands out for me is, “She sees a sparrow fall Fluttering to a claw-catch on a wall. / Will He be in today? God only knows.” I think these lines are amusing because in answer to a question, people say, “God only knows”. I found it funny that Gwynne would put that into the poem.
Gwynne’s poem reminds me of a story that I once read. it was about this secretary working for God. and how they have to put aside their differences to get their job done. In the end they fell in “love”.
Thanks for your poem. I look forward to seeing what you make next.
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Dear Nico,
I like the way you brought out the emotion of your poem by the way you read it.