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A Death In the Sun

At last At last we know He was not always to be He was not permanent Not the everlasting punished Not the everlasting punisher Not some northern Prometheus Caught Caught stealing ice and snow From a northern God’s Olympus Today Today I see See the slush-puddle formed Where he stood Where the snowman stood ‘Neath roiling blasted skies Looking out Looking straight ahead With cold blue-crystal eyes Today Today I see See the clear puddle formed Faintly rippling in the wind Reflecting Reflecting VICTORY! Reflecting sky’s ultimate Her searing golden eye

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/19/2013 8:12:00 PM

Daver,do you know how to enter contests? REally, I wish you would try to enter either this one or that other one I love so much in my FAVE contest. Check it out, ok? On the Contests by members section. I just posted the contest and you could get into it.

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 5/8/2010 10:39:00 AM

wow Daver ! this was a really brilliant write, you had me going till i figured out it was the snow melting away, thanks,..p.d.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/15/2010 8:37:00 PM

Gosh, Daver, you are so talented. I can't be putting all your poems in my favs but at least half of them belong there. Well, what the heck. This one has to go there. YOu are amazing. luv, Andrea

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen

Date: 2/10/2010 5:39:00 AM

Yeah sun! Nice one Daver. Okay, I love the snowman, too. Chuckling... Dane Ann

Anthony Amero

Date: 2/2/2010 6:44:00 AM

This grabbed me and I enjoy it very much. I'm not sure I'm always able to accurately convey exactly why a work moves me and what I like about it, but I do know when I connect with one. I connect with this. And thank you for your kind words for my work I Want to be Pinocchio. Very much appreciate that.

Tobey Hill

Date: 1/28/2010 2:26:00 PM

wonderful write.....TAH

Ravindra K Kapoor

Date: 1/26/2010 9:22:00 AM

A very Beautiful Poem touching the mighty Nature and its blessed reflections in many ways. Absolutely wonderful. Thanks for a nice reading with the touching of Greek mythology. Best wishes and love Ravindra

James Peranteau

Date: 1/23/2010 6:07:00 PM

Wow,...this poem was screaming at me,...fantastic Daver !!!!!!! james

Robert A. Dufresne

Date: 1/21/2010 3:49:00 PM

nice view in the puddle of what once was and victory of the now!Cool poem Daver. Enjoyed! Robert

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 1/19/2010 8:17:00 PM

Daver, this was a real joy to read. You capture a readers attention from beginning to end! Wonderful write. Thank you for commenting on my humble little poem "New Year, Past Years". I didn't even know what featured meant! I am new here and finally someone told me where to look. Blessings, Connie

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 1/19/2010 4:08:00 PM

Wonderful write Daver.. u are very descriptive in your words and the flow is terrific.... thankxxx for your kind comments on my recent postings... blessings.. luv.. check out new blog photos finally able to be posted since October... luv.. Linda-Marie

Barbara Gorelick

Date: 1/19/2010 3:31:00 PM

Wonderful write Dave-r, wow. the last line is just terrific. You are a talent my dear. BG

Audrey Haick

Date: 1/19/2010 3:01:00 PM

Very good! Daver!! Beautiful, uplifting write! Thank you for all your kind comments on my poem. Peace, Audrey

Caroline Cécile Delacroix

Date: 1/19/2010 11:56:00 AM

Very interesting poem! Daver! Quite metaphoric as well. Very original. Thank you for sharing and thank you for your congratulatory comments on my featured poem. Best wishes, Caroline.

John Freeman

Date: 1/19/2010 11:41:00 AM

The ultimate power will have it way, woe be unto the imitation thats dare stand in it's way. Magnificent write Daver. Bravo! Sincerely, Big Love, Moses

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 1/19/2010 11:23:00 AM

Incredible, my friend. Incredible rhythm, images and messages. You are such an awesome write, Daver. This one shows such depth and insight. It goes to my faves! Love, Carolyn

Joanna Smith

Date: 1/19/2010 11:15:00 AM

WOW! I am surprized to be your first comment on this poem it is a good write and some day our everlating life in the sun will be over, good point. good write!