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The Poets Refraction of Headline News

The bending light from the headline News As it enters my optic Nerve Resonates from eager Fingertips Coursing to my Cortex As the crisp crunch of Paper Crackles in self Satisfaction The pungent wisp of fresh Paper And strong Ink Refract A Poem ...I can touch 05/12/13

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Just That Archaic Poet

Date: 10/26/2013 8:29:00 AM

I am in total agreement with Charmain and echo her sentiments. I am really digging your style; enjoyed this very much. Kudos! :)

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 6/8/2013 7:07:00 PM

I can feel myself holding that paper and even hear the crunchy soind of paper..Great visual and feel in each verse dear friend Jimbo

Judy Konos

Date: 5/30/2013 9:46:00 AM

That's a WOW WOW

Karen Anglesey

Date: 5/22/2013 8:01:00 PM

Oh my, this was a thoughtful and magical thrill. I love this inspirational poem that speaks to the poet's desire for ultimate satisfacton. I hope you will read my poem "Inscriptions". A pleasure to read this lovely gem :)

Jordan Dickinson

Date: 5/21/2013 11:19:00 PM

Gotta love that feeling!

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 5/21/2013 12:55:00 PM

That's one deep one Jimbo, maybe put more about why you feel that way? Light & Love

James Marshall Goff
Date: 5/21/2013 10:57:00 PM

I agree...added last line....tu

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 5/19/2013 1:21:00 PM

Hello James, this is a very nice poem. I like the way poems were engraved back then... wishing we could all make the headlines.. PD

John Loving Iii

Date: 5/16/2013 6:02:00 AM

Long ago gone paperless.

James Marshall Goff
Date: 5/16/2013 6:29:00 PM

Geez JL...Ya miss out on a lot of fun stuff!

Ilene Bauer

Date: 5/12/2013 3:48:00 PM

nice one! i enjoyed...

Karen Anglesey

Date: 5/12/2013 2:11:00 PM

you are a captivating writer. I felt the entire experience all the way through... my favorite lines 'As the crisp crunch of Paper Crackles in self Satisfaction'

Nette Onclaud

Date: 5/12/2013 11:06:00 AM

love the tonality and accent of this piece, jimbo... glad to read you again aftet my long absence.. incredible! :) huggs!

Daver Austin

Date: 5/12/2013 9:58:00 AM

Bending light is right. I stay away from the headlines and all the other news media as much as possible - too damn depressing. Love, daver