Comment from pattipac

Exceptional

There are times that we all, because of hurt, illness, or self-mistakes look within seeking wisdom, and comfort. Your well chosen words resonates with so many.

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reply by the author on 06-Dec-2014

Thank you so much for your six-star review, Pattipac. Very kind, and most appreciated! Best wishes, Tony

Comment from ravenblack

Exceptional

I wish there were dolphins in Lake Michigan- I would be there in a flash. You are so right, too much introspection- something I freely admit I succumb too- is not a desired state of being, sometimes a flashlight in a featurelesd cave. Your transition to Neptune is very good. I never knew Neptune had a wife. Joseph Campbell showed the power of myth as teacher and so do you. Excellent and have my last six.

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reply by the author on 06-Dec-2014

Thanks, Ed., for the six-star review. Much appreciated as always. I think it was you who introduced me to the writings of Joseph Campbell a year or so ago. I have much enjoyed his writing and his philosophy on life.

Comment from royowen

Excellent

A beautifully written and conceived subject choice Tony, you really draw a lot of interest from a lot of obscure and interesting sources, you could never be called boring! Another superbly penned and utilised work, that adapts great imagery and projects it beautifully into a literary, creative world that enthrals and delights, deserves a six which I don't have, well done, blessings, Roy.

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reply by the author on 06-Dec-2014

Thanks, Roy. I appreciate your very kind words! Have a blessed Sunday.

reply by royowen on 06-Dec-2014

Most welcome, and you too, Tony

Comment from acerisestory

Excellent

Thank you for a beautifully-written poem, Tony. The feeling you've created in your first stanza is accomplished through well chosen words -- leading us into that feeling of introspection:

"looking in, instead of looking out,
for I am drawn in the depths of my being
and like to drown in them."

I like the positive spin in the end -- the better choice:

"We could just as easily disport with dolphins." (lovely imagery)

Great alliteration there and with drawn/depths/drown; and crystal caves.

Thanks for sharing! Alana

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reply by the author on 06-Dec-2014

Thanks, Alana. Too much introspection can be a dangerous thing, I think.

Comment from c_lucas

Excellent

Love has no boundaries. This is very well written with a smooth flow of words, making for a very interesing read. There is very good imagery and descriptive scheme.

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reply by the author on 06-Dec-2014

Thanks, Charlie, for you review and comment on unbounded love.

reply by c_lucas on 07-Dec-2014

You're welcome, Tony. Charlie

Comment from Just2Write

Excellent

What an interesting poem, which was made even more interesting by your Author's notes. Thanks for the lesson on Neptune/Poseidon's wife - before today, I did not know he had one. I loved the story about the dolphins as well. I wish modern man would give them the respect that Neptune did.
I'm not sure that I understood your disparity in this Free Verse poem, or how it linked to Salacica, but I enjoyed the read.
Rose.

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reply by the author on 06-Dec-2014

Thanks, J2W. It would be good if we took more care of our Dolphins; both the real ones and the metaphorical.

reply by Just2Write on 06-Dec-2014

Did you ever see the documentary 'The Cove'?
It's a documentary on Japanese slaughter-fests of Dolphins - and how they 'save' some to sell to 'Swim with the Dolphins' tourist traps around the world.
It made my skin crawl.
Rose

reply by the author on 06-Dec-2014

No, I didn't see that. However, judging by their record on whaling, it is easy to imagine that they might do this. It can be hard to come to terms with their cultural views on marine life at times.

reply by Just2Write on 06-Dec-2014

If you get a chance, do watch the documentary. I don't know how your TV's work there, but this is available here on Video On Demand. The dolphin, like the whale are still being hunted by Japanese Whalers, but the sad thing is that many Japanese no longer eat this type of meat. The government subsidises this industry and actually pays the whalers to bring in the catch, but there are warehouses full of the stuff, with not many buyers. The Japanese gov't claims that the whales and dolphins they do catch (about 2K between them and Norway/Iceland) are being taken for 'research' purposes. Horsefeathers.
Rose.

Comment from LIJ Red

Excellent

I wished when I was young to see The Cross and The Hoss
and all those southern stars...oh, well, web pics will do.
Good info and fine poem.

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reply by the author on 06-Dec-2014

Thanks for your review, LIJR. Sometimes the skies are a bit clearer down here, but the Northern stars on a frosty night take some beating, too.

Comment from Jammer11

Excellent

I agree, it is a choice to come out of darkness. It is easier not to look out, but if you do, you just might find happiness. Or in this case, dolphins! :) Nice flow and creative approach. Thanks for posting.

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reply by the author on 06-Dec-2014

Thanks, jammer. We all have the choice, but it is not always an easy one.

Comment from mermaids

Excellent

For I am drawn to the depths of my being is a wonderful line that adds to the feel of the poem. Your words take the reader to another place,one of myth and fantasy where humans and dolphins meet. Excellent poetic form.

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reply by the author on 06-Dec-2014

Thanks, Mermaids. Smalll amounts of introspection can do the soul good, just so long as you don't overdose on it!

Comment from Jacqueline M Franklin

Excellent

Hi, Tony,

This is such great artwork and poem combo. And with your notes, really makes this piece come to life.

Nicely penned and presented.

Cheers & Blessings
Keep Smilin'... Jax (*,*)

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reply by the author on 06-Dec-2014

Thanks, Jax. I appreciate your review.