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Peter Whisenant's avatar

I love the imperious, challenging tone. "My heart beats fast . . ." had me thinking of Robert Lowell's savage devotional poem, "Colloquy in Black Rock," with its frantic refrain, "My heart beat faster, faster."

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Brit McReynolds's avatar

Thank you, Peter. I had to go and look up Lowell’s poem since I’m not familiar with it. I agree! It does carry a similar tone and rhythm.

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Laura Anne Caponegro's avatar

engaging questions within the ancient story

l like the subtle rhyme

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Mark Rico's avatar

You're an insightful reader – I'm so glad you took the leap for this amazing piece of art. Beautifully done!

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Brit McReynolds's avatar

Thanks, Mark. I always enjoy your readings. You’ve inspired me to take the leap!

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Mark Rico's avatar

Excellent! The world needs more spoken poetry.

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Joffre Swait's avatar

This was lovely. And I'm so glad I listened to the audio. This was my best thing today, thank you.

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Brit McReynolds's avatar

You’re so kind, Joffre. Thank you! We don’t all have your resonant voice but I’m learning to be more comfortable hearing my own.

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James Hart's avatar

Loved the poem, and the recording! (Truth be told, I absolutely can't stand hearing myself. :) But I cringe through it and give it a go anyway.)

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Alex Hofacker's avatar

Loved this line: "Good God of the wild places

and he who sowed the fields of stars above,"

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