Music and Poetry
Just for background, I was motivated to this primarily over the elision, however other now-discarded devices of "golden age" poetry are included.So oft' I hear the modern "bard" declareThat bards of...
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Dear Ron,You have some priceless lines in there - don't let MasterCard see you doing that!I like - lead replaces gold.E'en doggerel was pedigree, not cur.The reason yours works, and works well, imo,...
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I think Merlin is right, Ron. Your style works because you not only use classical language you employ it in classical style. To go back and try to rewrite this in modern English would result only in...
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Hi Ron,As you may know, I like the old, too. I am comfortable with it, and if itfeels good to you, us e it! I am not as good with sonnets, but you have done well with this. Shelby
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Ron.... very well done... great message... great voice...great form... I enjoyed this very much!!."E'en doggerel was pedigree, not cur." ... priceless!!!!!I agree with Heinz... "if it works, go for...
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I think this is grand. What more needs to be said? It works well into the marrow.
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Ron, I agree. Whatever works! And it works for you. More power to you!jtb
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Ron...I love the way you capture the old and make it a part of your style. I think you do it beautifully and always give us food for thought. If it ain't broke, why fix it? Sue******************"To...
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Dear All,Your acceptance of "golden age" poetry's style is greatly appreciated and in my opinion just a reflection of good taste. None of us should feel required to write in that manner, just...
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