tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010170380967519230.post1136294427588675147..comments2024-03-23T20:37:37.891-07:00Comments on First Known When Lost: "Songs And Dreams Are Better Than The Truth"Stephen Pentzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14882220887712092005noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010170380967519230.post-52281238373335274012014-05-08T19:56:02.030-07:002014-05-08T19:56:02.030-07:00Julie: I'm pleased that you liked "The Au...Julie: I'm pleased that you liked "The Audit." I, like you, was quite happy to stumble upon it. It was an unexpected gift. Yes, anthologies are wonderful -- you never know what will turn up and how it may change your life. We need the happenstance they provide.<br /><br />As ever, it is a pleasure to hear from you. Thank you for visiting.Stephen Pentzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14882220887712092005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010170380967519230.post-9936003081775276942014-05-07T15:00:57.139-07:002014-05-07T15:00:57.139-07:00Stephen, William Kerr is a gem of a discovery. ...Stephen, William Kerr is a gem of a discovery. 'The Audit' just about knocked me over. I remember when I was trying to discover new poets in my teens I acquired a book, 'Dylan Thomas's Choice'<br />with all of his favorite verse. Therein, I discovered Gerard M. Hopkins, Thomas Hardy (the poet)<br />and so many more to light up my firmament. Three cheers for anthologies~ <br />julie Julie Whitmore Potteryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12283540996942265818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010170380967519230.post-85829254837165167812014-04-28T20:30:35.111-07:002014-04-28T20:30:35.111-07:00Goethe Girl: I had heard of Baker's book, and...Goethe Girl: I had heard of Baker's book, and the subject matter, as you might expect, piqued my interest. However, I haven't read it: my reading of fiction in recent years has dwindled to, well, zero. But looking into it on the Internet after reading your comment, it looks like it is indeed right up my alley.<br /><br />Thank you very much for visiting again, and for the recommendation.Stephen Pentzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14882220887712092005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010170380967519230.post-843258584465424782014-04-28T20:22:09.713-07:002014-04-28T20:22:09.713-07:00acornmoon: I am very sorry to hear of the loss of ...acornmoon: I am very sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved companion. I will be thinking of you. If today's poem helped in some tiny way to comfort you, I am very gratified. Please take care.Stephen Pentzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14882220887712092005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010170380967519230.post-29977002223903877042014-04-28T15:00:27.599-07:002014-04-28T15:00:27.599-07:00Have you read the novel "The Anthologist"...Have you read the novel "The Anthologist" by Nicholson Baker? Very witty, about a poet who collects poetry anthologies and is also publishing an anthology of rhymed verse. Most of the poets he considers are almost contemporary, but he has some interesting reflections on the history of rhyme.Goethe Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11390542069637659154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010170380967519230.post-53329196750210209872014-04-28T12:21:27.389-07:002014-04-28T12:21:27.389-07:00These lines have stayed with me all day and have g...These lines have stayed with me all day and have given me comfort in my loss "Then quietly, having run<br />His course, bowed down his head". I shall seek out more of this poet and his work. Thank you once again. Acornmoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14982884920388966786noreply@blogger.com