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Gregory Blair's avatar

Spectacular!

Joe's avatar

Thank you, Gregory!

Ray Sweatman's avatar

Intense, striking imagery. Berryman would approve, I think (dream song 55?)

Joe's avatar

Interesting association. What brought this reference specifically to mind?

Ray Sweatman's avatar

In 55, he seems to be talking to an unhappy Peter. Is it not that Berryman?

Joe's avatar

Very interesting, indeed! I hadn’t read DS 55’s Peter as a Pan but like the suggestion. The Berryman poem that inspired this one was “The Ball Poem,” which is an early reflection on first loss and maturation.

Ray Sweatman's avatar

Oh yes, don't know how I forgot this one!