Been reading and rereading, James -- don't have access (yet?) to the first tier of accolade, but delighted and excited to see so much delight in others and hope to crack the nut and get in there soon myself. I feel like I'm missing some key of who/what/where that unlocks the tone. Tom

What Larry said. (ok -- I know nothing about meter; but the elegaic and image rich part -- yeah!)

ld

Thank God I have a such a slow computer, sometimes helps with the slow brain. Just clicked on "Circular Business" again and while my computer thought about whether to open it or not, it clicked in my brain: Ah, the circular business! Tom

Cherylanne, thank you for such a detailed response; they're much appreciated. In terms of Larkin, I recommend High Windows.

Larry and Lynn, thank you both.

Tom, you're getting old.

I'm still interested in Desiree's question, but we'll see if she returns!

cheers

James

Wasn't sure the Philip Larkin bit was intended only for the quote or the whole piece.

Fine writing, rich in details.  Will visit again.

d

It's time for this work to move to the front page. The sounds are so rich and the flow of words linking into sensuous, yet melancholy speech. There is no sacrifice to narrative, both sound and sense come through without a hitch. I like particularly how the subject is not just 'found' and described, but commented on and posed for the reader to engage in the plot (for the lack of a better word).

A very fine poem that changes volume with every read.

bravo! great choice, Larry.

how did I miss this fine pen?
great choice for Front Page!

congratulations, james

Stella

James! Congrats! Good to reread this. Tom

Larry, a great surprise, thank you!
I always appreciate it when an editor offers some notes to their choices as well.

Cheers to everyone else for thumbs-upsss,

James

So carefully written, such fresh and exact diction, wonderful tone -- a true delight to read.  Thank you for it.

ditto all praise offered.  much enjoyed as featured poem again today!

ld

I am so glad to see this here.  I love this poem.