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Comment on THE INVERTED EUCALYPTUS by David Selzer

David Selzer — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:23:33 +0000

Yes, it is about the ancient dichotomy between being and seeming. In many ways, the latter is as true – that is, as significant, for us – as the former.

Comment on CECIL AND PRECIOUS by Tim Ellis

Tim Ellis — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:53:35 +0000

I’ve been to Cape Town too, but I didn’t see this monument. I thought it rather an ugly city, set in a stunning landscape.

Comment on THE INVERTED EUCALYPTUS by Tim Ellis

Tim Ellis — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:50:35 +0000

Science shows us that our subjective perceptions of the universe tell us very little about reality. Is that what this poem is saying? All we see is a misleading reflection of the truth? Interesting use of the word antipodean.

Comment on ABERFFRAW, YNYS MÔN by Tim Ellis

Tim Ellis — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:43:21 +0000

I note a subtle ironic tone running all the way through this poem.

Comment on THE MATTER OF THE HEART by Tim Ellis

Tim Ellis — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:36:24 +0000

A witty appropriation of common expressions. Nothing wrong with using cliches if you can twist them to an original purpose like this!