I was not consciously starting from Ezra. Someone had said to me that art
and craft were indistinguishable and I composed this one by way of riposte.
Thanks,
Colin
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bob Cooper [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Friday, December 06, 2002 9:06 PM
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> Subject: Re: POEM
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> Hi Coilin,
> It was lil ol Ezra Pound, wasn't it, who said a poem is either a vase (a
> pot) or a tree. Is that your starting point in this piece?
> I sense it's a tad too long, maybe a bit unsure of itself as it goes on -
> and because it mentions "little" liquid (and then repeats the word)
> "little"
> spirit - and I sort of want a big, strong ending! - Which might mean a lot
> less words!
> Bob
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