How you have enriched my life, Dylan. Until today I never truly understood WHY I loved Plath from such a young age. At this stage of my life I only now realize the full depth of meaning I saw as my own. Thank you, my sweetie. I'm much more fulfilled for knowing you.
What an astoundingly powerful poem. After I heard it here, I searched for it on the Internet and read it several times. Unfortunately, it took a long time before I understood and appreciated Sylvia Plath. You have brought her back into my life and I am very grateful for it.
Dylan, are you familiar with the poetry of Thomas James? He is not widely known but has inspired a cult-following over the years.
He only published one book of poetry "Letters to a Stranger" before committing suicide in 1974. It was recently "discovered" that he was gay, but I already surmised that from reading between the lines of his poems. I was strongly influenced by Thomas James when I first started writing poetry.
Hey, thanks for telling me about Thomas James. I'd never read his poetry until now - so sad about how he died. I read two of his poems and liked both immensely.
I'm glad he's finally being read by students, teachers and critics. If not for the internet - he'd have remained an obscure poet. He deserves to be read and admired by many :-)
Dana, here you go! From one Plath fan to another :-)
ReplyDeleteHow you have enriched my life, Dylan. Until today I never truly understood WHY I loved Plath from such a young age. At this stage of my life I only now realize the full depth of meaning I saw as my own. Thank you, my sweetie. I'm much more fulfilled for knowing you.
DeleteSame here, Dana: Plath, Sexton and Dickinson - my holy trinity :-)
DeleteWhat an astoundingly powerful poem. After I heard it here, I searched for it on the Internet and read it several times. Unfortunately, it took a long time before I understood and appreciated Sylvia Plath. You have brought her back into my life and I am very grateful for it.
ReplyDeleteDylan, are you familiar with the poetry of Thomas James? He is not widely known but has inspired a cult-following over the years.
He only published one book of poetry "Letters to a Stranger" before committing suicide in 1974. It was recently "discovered" that he was gay, but I already surmised that from reading between the lines of his poems.
I was strongly influenced by Thomas James when I first started writing poetry.
Hey, thanks for telling me about Thomas James. I'd never read his poetry until now - so sad about how he died. I read two of his poems and liked both immensely.
DeleteI'm glad he's finally being read by students, teachers and critics. If not for the internet - he'd have remained an obscure poet. He deserves to be read and admired by many :-)
Such profound work from such a troubled soul.
ReplyDeletePoetry kept Sylvia alive. It's a pity she did not live long enough to see The Bell Jar and Ariel make her name.
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