The poem tries to strike an optimistic note but it reflects the difficulties by pointing out bridge is out. The picture is almost black and white with a little color in places, enough color to give a little aspirational effect. It’s dreary enough to acknowledge the hard journey ahead. Just my two cents.
When I read a Potter poem, I am continually reminded of what William Carlos Williams meant when he wrote The Red Wheelbarrow." The simple act of seeing and writing about what is actually there is at the heart of Jonathan's poetry.
I'm honored by the comparison, Paul. Thank you. Of course, I now have the urge to get tangled up in the arcane twists and turns of metaphysical abstraction.
There's a theme of noticing all the little beautiful things building today. 💙
Thanks Lorraine. That's exactly how I was feeling.
The poem tries to strike an optimistic note but it reflects the difficulties by pointing out bridge is out. The picture is almost black and white with a little color in places, enough color to give a little aspirational effect. It’s dreary enough to acknowledge the hard journey ahead. Just my two cents.
Thanks Stan. Your two cents are right on the money as usual.
Thanks for saying that Jonathan. If my two cents are usually right it’s only because you are couch a clear and precise poet.
It’s a dangerous road, this optimism of yours.
Hahaha! These are perilous times.
Fun fun fun till the river takes your way out away.
Catch a wave and you're sitting on top of the world ... until you wipe out.
That too.
I feel like a jackrabbit with a Beach Boys earworm
Mission accomplished!
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You wear it well.
This is my favorite comment in a while. Thank you.
When I read a Potter poem, I am continually reminded of what William Carlos Williams meant when he wrote The Red Wheelbarrow." The simple act of seeing and writing about what is actually there is at the heart of Jonathan's poetry.
I completely agree. It's absorbing! A triumph.
Thank you, David!
I'm honored by the comparison, Paul. Thank you. Of course, I now have the urge to get tangled up in the arcane twists and turns of metaphysical abstraction.
exquisite ! :)
onecloud, my friend, thank you