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| Reviewed by Jon Willey |
3/25/2012 |
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| Axilea, for me this is a ghostly ("Rusalka") journey from prenatal existence to our rush from the womb, "in a cold amniotic sea", into the light of day at the moment of birth. A metaphor requiring aplomb as you chose the phyllidia, a not so beautiful sea slug as your messenger. A finely honed picture have you painted for the reader. I wish you peace and love always, your friend, Jon Michael |
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| Reviewed by Laurel Lamperd |
3/16/2012 |
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Lovely descriptions, Axilea.
I looked up phyllidia in a dictionary and the nearest I came was phyllid - moss or liverwort leaf.I use my imagination this is animal not vegetable, its beginnings back in the ancient past. The swimmer for a moment wanting to return to the sea. |
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| Reviewed by E T Waldron |
3/12/2012 |
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This made me feel like I was floating along side you listening to you relate your dream to me. A truly splendid poem Axilea!
ET |
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| Reviewed by Mary Ann Biddinger |
3/11/2012 |
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A melody of colour in your dream. Marveling in the chords of
your poem. Well done ~ Axilea
Lady Mary Ann |
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| Reviewed by Roger Wayne Eberle |
3/9/2012 |
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epistemic and persuasive, languid and (at the risk of being misinterpreted as jejune) intrepid.
always a pleasure... as line swallows line
leading the reader ever closer to fine...
Roger |
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| Reviewed by Amor Sabor |
3/9/2012 |
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| Beautifully projected to a place in the readers mind where it settles amidst the fine champagne bubbles of a liquid dream where you artistically create a melody from those notes. |
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| Reviewed by Morgan Merriweather |
3/8/2012 |
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| there is an undescribable chill to this that yearns for warmth. Kudos! ~ Morgan |
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| Reviewed by Robin Ouzman Hislop |
3/7/2012 |
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| Very lyrical, the shades of sight obscured in the reflections, but i'm glad you manage to get out of the water, unlike poor Virginia |
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| Reviewed by Kate Burnside |
3/6/2012 |
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| even the word "phyllidia" is sluggish, isn't it?! Like Charlie, I love the coolness of the imagery and stillness of the sounds that conjure that deep-sea slow-mo, finally punctured and punctuated by that red-lipped gash and gasp, the breath of life. Beautiful stream of consciousness here. I'm sure Virginia Woolf would love this! :)) xx |
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| Reviewed by Ronald Hull |
3/6/2012 |
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You have a unique way of describing the indescribable. Projecting a dream into the sea of life. Stunning images.
Ron |
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| Reviewed by D. Vaineo |
3/6/2012 |
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Your poetry is always surprising, Axilea...how you move from uncertainty to living life again.
Always,
Deborah |
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| Reviewed by Charlie |
3/5/2012 |
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That last line's a real zinger, Girl. I love how the poem is melancholy blue-green, and then WOW! there's that color in the end accompanied by the word "zest" which is so colorful, that the rest fairly pools in color.
I want to say something about the autumnal thoughts that come when phyllidiae are mentioned... leaves are so symbolic of endings, and yet these leaf-resembling bugs are the complete opposite--a reminder of what seems is not always what is, and the thought that one is noticed in the midst of myths and ghosts and cold and deathly cold atmosphere, is a good shock to us readers' senses. Here, is found something rare and colorfully alive in the poem of an uncommonly good writer. --Charlie |
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| Reviewed by jude forese |
3/5/2012 |
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| synaptic stimulating imagery and motif ... very nice indeed! |
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| Reviewed by Christine Tsen |
3/5/2012 |
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What an intricate and subtle poem interlaced with gloriously bold imagery! Wow!
Blessings,
Christine |
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| Reviewed by dan Rosenhagen |
3/5/2012 |
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This piece to me is very passionate. Rekindling a sensual flame,
taking with you your courage and your heart.
I like!
peace and love
dan |
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| Reviewed by Douglas Bentley |
3/5/2012 |
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Completely compelling from start to finish.
When it ended I had goose bumps running down my spine.
I was reminded of a mermaid I spotted on the sea.
dwb |
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| Reviewed by Regis Auffray |
3/5/2012 |
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Thoroughly engaging... ...your words awaken thought and emotions, Axilea. Thank you. Love and best wishes,
Regis |
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| Reviewed by Janna Hill |
3/5/2012 |
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A chilling dream you express beautifully lured by the water nymph.
:) Janna |
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