Comments on: Update II: A Poem

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 07:00:39 +0000

Lovely and succinct writing in that poem, though I’m still cringing at the imagery of that hideous nail. These so-called fingernails of the modern age freak me out more than texting.

By: Mari Tyers

Mari Tyers — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 05:20:48 +0000

Very nicely said. The juxtaposition between childhood comfort and the predatory present spoke volumes in a few lines.

By: Barbara Grant

Barbara Grant — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:24:58 +0000

When poetry is good it evokes imagery. I paid particular attention to the “long mauve thumbnail…sharpened into a spike.” The juxtaposition between comforting images (of the poet’s mother) and jarring images (of the texter) was noteworthy. I suspect the texter also had short red hair cut at irrational angles, wore lots of makeup, and was wearing headphones to mute the sound (for train passengers) of the hip-hop she listened to while texting.

By: Robert Glisson

Robert Glisson — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:40:35 +0000

Sorry, I don’t text so I missed the connection between the restful sound of clicking knitting needles and modern texting. With your explanation I now understand the poem’s meaning. I guess I had better run to Radio Shack for an update on technology. It’s hard to be a wise old timer these days. Thanks for sharing the poem, I like it, now that I understand it.

By: Richard

Richard — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:29:27 +0000

‘texed’..no such word.

By: james huggins

james huggins — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 13:41:07 +0000

I too long for the comforting time of my youth. We’re never going to see such again. As a member of the unwashed and unsophisticated masses I appreciate your explanation.

By: Passer by

Passer by — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 09:38:22 +0000

I was going to comment on the nice alliteration, but I’m afraid I would’ve made a jackass out of myself.

The beauty of poetry is that you can basically take away from it whatever you want. Sure the writer (usually) has an idea, but that need not be the same as your’s. Your only duty is to appreciate the techniques with which the artist brings it to life.

By: Andy

Andy — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 05:42:43 +0000

I’m going to take a wild guess here but I say it has something to do with modernity and feminism. I really have no idea either.

By: james huggins

james huggins — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 14:47:20 +0000

I, above all people, realize that I’m somewhat dull, but I don’t get it.