Thirty-Nine Years of Silence

[Jack of Hearts]

Removed by author.

[Hawkman]

I think this is an elegent, well constructed poem Jack. I might query the use of transmission though. It makes me think of man made satelites rather than heavenly bodies, and, given the time frame cited, I assume we're looking at a comet here. Unless of course you are privy to information I don't have about life in the cosmos ;)

Live and be well - H

[hillwalker]

Ahem...

I couldn't possibly fault this, Jack. I get the distinct feeling I know where the idea for this elegant piece originated. It's a very evocative poem and shows a deft touch.

H

[Bar22do]

So very skillful and felt, Jack. I savour your poetry. No nits, only kudos. Cheers. Bar

[smerdyakov]

This is an affecting piece, J. Some nice word-smithing here, indeed.
Thanks for sharing.

[sympathygrl]

woww......!!
keep it up....i just loved it ;)

[Jack of Hearts]

Thanks for reading! Maybe transmission is kind of an odd word choice, Hawk... but it just felt right at the time?






J

[Fellsman]

Surrealism and reality neatly combined.


Fellsman

[blank|verse]

I presumed you were Halley's comet, but Wiki tells me otherwise. Nicely done.

[Jack of Hearts]

Thanks guys!






J

[cacian]

I enjoyed reading this cool piece.
wonderfull swift images and I love the title and the last two lines.

and touches the earth's face
every thirty-nine years.
I just wanted to ask why 39 ?

[Jack of Hearts]

Thanks for reading! Why 39 is a good question. There is someone who has the answer, but it isn't the author of the poem.






J

[hillwalker]

Indeed I do... but I'm not telling in case I'm being presumptious.

No doubt Jack will reveal all when he deems the time right.

H

[Jack of Hearts]

If anyone still cares to hear it: this poem was inspired by a conversation with hillwalker in which he mentioned a 39 year period over which he wrote no poetry or stories.







J

[Hawkman]

I never knew hill was an astronaut. 39 years must be some kind of record for being in orbit :D I rather like the idea of his being a living comet though ;)

[natroyce]

Beautiful tribute