by dorksicle
is outstanding.
i think you need to punctuate your poetry properly (i know you know how - no poet who writes as well as you do lacks the technical knowledge of grammar . . . at least, i've never seen one). it would read so much better, IMO. your style is not the kind that jives well with scattered commas. the phrasing is good, often so so good -- the reader should have guidance from you with regard to pauses and the like. . . one man's opinion, of course.
I agree with TRM. This is solid poetry at its best. And damn, you made me cry. I applaud you for that alone.
Well done
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