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On a Goodly Bard's Passing

A goodly bard’s spirit passing in dark sky of night
wafts a long way off into bright radiating light. 
Glad honor; God’s choir now starts to sing.

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John Watt

Date: 1/25/2022 1:30:00 PM

I love the spiritual aspect of this, the tribute to a respected fellow poet, the imagery of dark and light that so richly depicts the passing into the next life, and the joy of the choir at his reception.

Harry Horsman

Date: 12/18/2012 10:39:00 AM

intersting thought, interesting poem...

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 7/21/2010 5:58:00 AM

wow ..great imagery I'm not familiar with this form I noticed a few won in the site contest! good one! Light & Love (And yes I'm having a sad month all these verse about lost babies don't help!)

Kabuteng P.Ink K.

Date: 7/2/2010 8:08:00 AM

so this is the other one!! oh my, I think I'd have to go with pd on this one---eep I like this even better too ;) I just enjoyed the tone and imagery you set in here--sorry, I'm unpredictable!! and haha what's pd saying me needing pills??? ;P

Mac Mcgovern

Date: 6/29/2010 9:51:00 PM

You whip out great poetry like you are making a batch of cookies. I know the poetry is marvelous, therefore, I will assume the cookies are also. Poetry from a quill whose shaft never runs dry. P.S. I remember owning a station wagon, 1969 Chrysler, with wood trim sides and back. I called it my $8000.00 bullet. I had the car about 2 months when a deer ran full speed into the side. Thinking the deer was dead, I put it in the back of the wagon. It came back to life and totaled the car. Fun times.

John Freeman

Date: 6/28/2010 10:36:00 PM

Awesome jobe here Andrea. I am glad God is honored as the choir starts to sing. Smile, Agape, Moses

Audrey Haick

Date: 6/26/2010 4:13:00 PM

Hi Andrea! Awesome write for Nikko's big challenge! Of course, I am not really surprised! LOL You're fantastic! Just visiting today..read my "Stolen Moments" when u have some time! Good luck in the contest! Love, Audrey

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 6/26/2010 10:45:00 AM

Enjoyed the image of the choir rejoicing as they prepare to welcome the "goodly bard's spirit," Andrea. You rose well to the M-E-U challenge! Wishing you luck in the competition. Love, Carolyn

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 6/25/2010 9:12:00 PM

wow!!! yes it is a crazy contest,,, i might give it a try... hahah i like this one better. no wonder why me and Nikko get along so well... lol,,,,she needs pills just like me.. hahaha ,,,do not tell her I said that,..i better try one, because when i have my contest i want no excuses from her,..p..d

Daver Austin

Date: 6/25/2010 3:08:00 PM

Man! That be some kinda bard, almost like a blinkin' comet. Enjoyed mucho. You are so prolific! How can I hope to keep up with you? Yes, I grew up in Denver. Denver University used to play the Utes. I remember when Utah had three all-Americans - won the national championship. Gardner, Ferrin, Masaka. Love, Dave

Sharon Tideswell

Date: 6/25/2010 10:06:00 AM

Hi Andrea, another great sijo without those umentionable letters. Great imagery yet again. Will soupmail you shortly ~ Sharon :)