Thank you oneman. I guess twodogs could teach us a lot about the smell of the river! This was a poem written from a 'sketch' book of jottings, impressions of moments, emotional responses, noted during my stay. I'm glad I have managed to pull them together into something approaching a finished work.
Ah, my subscription box lets me down once again. I've just noticed Mark that i have a back log of your videos to watch! Not necessarily a bad thing :) I felt a little leap of the heart at the line: "File away Medici stone, reveal the men long dusty gone." I really can't think of anything to say other than: this is my favourite of your poems to date. So wonderfully celebratory. Faved.
It is, as I am discovering, impossible to keep up with all that everyone produces. Unless, I guess, YouTube is your life. Even then, there would always be more to see, more to miss. I'm delighted that you found time to watch this, particularly given your comment about 'favourite'. Thanks again George.
Wonderful with wisps of melancholy. The past is ever present but preserved--not evolving (that's where I think the melancholy lies).The dust of ages can't
conceal the celestial creativity and artistic triumphs of "ancient" Florence. A simultaneous awe of the past and sigh that the will and talent which created it is lost either by choice or default.Resting on laurels, laurels resting--contrasts
illumined by the lustrous Florentine sun. Joyful, wistful experience of then and now.
Bittersweet indeed. You have described well my sentiment, my experience of Florence. I would add my disquiet at the display, at least the depiction, of cruelty and dominance in so much of the art. Brilliantly conceived and created though it is, ultimately I found it oppressive. I was glad to be able to step up and out for a breather! Thank you for taking time with this, it's good to read your take on things.
This is an absolutely lovely piece, Mark. Beautiful descriptions portrayed in wonderfully written, lyrical lines. It is like a mosaic and a collage both at the same time, its meter breathes, and is vibrant as is the city itself. Your wordcraft crisp and lively with excellent usage, descriptive imagery, and delightful interpretation of the heart of the citys rich history. This is penned with ...
(cont'd) ... the élan of an artistic and perceptive eye fallen in love with a city of great culture, and your ending couplet ... sublime. An excellent piece of poetry, my good man, and a wonderful video as well for its accompaniment.
I Like this alot. Thats a syperb collection of words to go with a brilliant colelction of images.
Nice places to be at.
I like the Kingfsher reference, not because of the "obviosity" ( Love my own personal word mechanics. Heh!) of it being a bird,, bit the refewrence to pocketing silver.
This to me is the art of painting with words. And not many do it.
very cute.
Very pleasant to listen to.
The audio quality of this is superior as well. That makes a great difference.
The surprise for me was seeing a kingfisher, fishing, in the middle of a city... I soon started playing in my mind with the notion of pick-pockets and so forth, in a city of dandy dressers... I like the ultimate ambiguity of the opening lines of the poem.
Usually I rely on the microphone on my camera, since I tend to do straight to camera pieces. I did use a better quality mic for this, so I'm interested to hear your comment about the audio quality. Thank you.
I totally love this! I like the style you did this in as well. Both the poetic language and graphic style! It is rare one can find such photos to use as such a perfect chronology of the art! 5*'s/fav my dear friend!
What a fantastic response, thank you! Most of the photos are from the few I took during the days I spent in Florence. I finished the poem when I got home, from jottings, impressions. I wish I had the chance to take a specific series of shots to accompany the poem, but hey, I do what I can with what I have. Again, thank you. Great to hear from you.
Unusually for me, the last two lines were the first that I wrote. I nearly always continue a poem from where I started, the rest taking the shape from the opening. Thanks Lo.
I think the images did well to illustrate -- your words sculpting a frenzy of firenze that made me want to catch my breath before I could absorb another molecule of impression! 5* and fav.
I found it hard sometimes, pressed in on all sides by the residue of ego, of certitude. Some fantastic creations, though, by extraordinary people. Thanks Liz.
I did catch the view from this and remember when we were there we camped in a campground on a hillside. It must have been 1970. Thanks for taking me back.
Ah, Florence. Was there for a wedding last October. Funny you should refer to the Ponte Vecchio. It always draws me - its history says something to do with - even in the darkest hours someone sees some light. 5*s Fav.
Thanks Rowan. This is the poem I mentioned to you some time ago, in response to a piece you wrote about a trip to Italy. I'm glad you like it. Cheers!
Belissimo !
vonspre 2 years ago
I love how you added the art and sculptures to this, it's also a favorite visual candy of mine as well.
Very descriptive, extremely deep.
Like I was there myself.
SriCassiopeia 2 years ago
Great to have your company! I'm delighted you enjoyed your visit here. Thanks Sri.
dashpoet 2 years ago
Absolutely beautiful!
fywssVisualArtTV 2 years ago
Lovely to hear, thank you.
dashpoet 2 years ago
Excellent! I love it!
88yp88yp 2 years ago
Great, thank you, I'm glad to share my poetry this way.
dashpoet 2 years ago
I love Italy. Especially Firenze. Lovely work.
InspireJessi 2 years ago
A place of great beauty and appreciation, thank you.
dashpoet 2 years ago
excellent!! 5 stars!! :-)!!
yustforfunonly 2 years ago
Thanks so much for the smiley, stars, 'n' all. Always good to hear from you... Cheers!
dashpoet 2 years ago
Ahhh, Firenze! Nothing like the smell of the Arne in the hot summer evening...
you capture the essence so well Mark...
onemantwodogs 2 years ago
Thank you oneman. I guess twodogs could teach us a lot about the smell of the river! This was a poem written from a 'sketch' book of jottings, impressions of moments, emotional responses, noted during my stay. I'm glad I have managed to pull them together into something approaching a finished work.
dashpoet 2 years ago
Like the city...Brilliant!
6celery8 2 years ago
It is a fantastic place, full of wonders. Thanks for listening and commenting, 6celery8
dashpoet 2 years ago
I'm slayed.
You've slain me.
Obstreperously effusive ? Perhaps ! Sincere, though.
I've never been to Florence. But you just took me there.
SPLENDID !!!! Truly............ thank you.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
anglicansag 2 years ago
Drop dead gorgeous comment! Thank you, anglicansag, great to hear from you.
dashpoet 2 years ago
I like this poem. Your impression of firenze ...
yipyip2020yip 2 years ago 2
Thanks yipyip. Long live cultural exchange!
dashpoet 2 years ago
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PaulBradford13 2 years ago
Ah, my subscription box lets me down once again. I've just noticed Mark that i have a back log of your videos to watch! Not necessarily a bad thing :) I felt a little leap of the heart at the line: "File away Medici stone, reveal the men long dusty gone." I really can't think of anything to say other than: this is my favourite of your poems to date. So wonderfully celebratory. Faved.
George
ExaggeratedElegy 2 years ago 2
It is, as I am discovering, impossible to keep up with all that everyone produces. Unless, I guess, YouTube is your life. Even then, there would always be more to see, more to miss. I'm delighted that you found time to watch this, particularly given your comment about 'favourite'. Thanks again George.
dashpoet 2 years ago
Wonderful with wisps of melancholy. The past is ever present but preserved--not evolving (that's where I think the melancholy lies).The dust of ages can't
conceal the celestial creativity and artistic triumphs of "ancient" Florence. A simultaneous awe of the past and sigh that the will and talent which created it is lost either by choice or default.Resting on laurels, laurels resting--contrasts
illumined by the lustrous Florentine sun. Joyful, wistful experience of then and now.
Bittersweet?
superdooperstupor 2 years ago
Bittersweet indeed. You have described well my sentiment, my experience of Florence. I would add my disquiet at the display, at least the depiction, of cruelty and dominance in so much of the art. Brilliantly conceived and created though it is, ultimately I found it oppressive. I was glad to be able to step up and out for a breather! Thank you for taking time with this, it's good to read your take on things.
dashpoet 2 years ago
This is an absolutely lovely piece, Mark. Beautiful descriptions portrayed in wonderfully written, lyrical lines. It is like a mosaic and a collage both at the same time, its meter breathes, and is vibrant as is the city itself. Your wordcraft crisp and lively with excellent usage, descriptive imagery, and delightful interpretation of the heart of the citys rich history. This is penned with ...
harleynanda 2 years ago
(cont'd) ... the élan of an artistic and perceptive eye fallen in love with a city of great culture, and your ending couplet ... sublime. An excellent piece of poetry, my good man, and a wonderful video as well for its accompaniment.
harleynanda 2 years ago
Such a positive note from you, such thoughtful comment, sets me up for another day! Thank you.
dashpoet 2 years ago
wonderful. how bizarre. I'll be in Florence myself in three weeks time!
TheDisexists 2 years ago
Certainly a city of inspiration, marked by some extraordinary people over the years. Have a great trip!
dashpoet 2 years ago
Cheers. I've decided that your poem will be the only pre-travel research I do for this city!!
TheDisexists 2 years ago
It's all there for the looking - enjoy!
dashpoet 2 years ago
it,s so good to listen to your firenze and watch your firenze dear mark. wonderful rhythm, rhymes... lovely song of firenze, thank you *****
gugulia 2 years ago
I am happy that I have managed to give an impression of Florence, as I found it. A striking city indeed. Thanks gugulia.
dashpoet 2 years ago
I Like this alot. Thats a syperb collection of words to go with a brilliant colelction of images.
Nice places to be at.
I like the Kingfsher reference, not because of the "obviosity" ( Love my own personal word mechanics. Heh!) of it being a bird,, bit the refewrence to pocketing silver.
This to me is the art of painting with words. And not many do it.
very cute.
Very pleasant to listen to.
The audio quality of this is superior as well. That makes a great difference.
ChineseCalligraphy 2 years ago
The surprise for me was seeing a kingfisher, fishing, in the middle of a city... I soon started playing in my mind with the notion of pick-pockets and so forth, in a city of dandy dressers... I like the ultimate ambiguity of the opening lines of the poem.
Usually I rely on the microphone on my camera, since I tend to do straight to camera pieces. I did use a better quality mic for this, so I'm interested to hear your comment about the audio quality. Thank you.
dashpoet 2 years ago
I totally love this! I like the style you did this in as well. Both the poetic language and graphic style! It is rare one can find such photos to use as such a perfect chronology of the art! 5*'s/fav my dear friend!
RayneDrops4Ever 2 years ago
What a fantastic response, thank you! Most of the photos are from the few I took during the days I spent in Florence. I finished the poem when I got home, from jottings, impressions. I wish I had the chance to take a specific series of shots to accompany the poem, but hey, I do what I can with what I have. Again, thank you. Great to hear from you.
dashpoet 2 years ago
I MORE THAN LOVE THIS ONE! i am stuck to my chair ( i 'll explain if this phrase is not clear! true it's translated from the French!
violetparme 2 years ago
Perhaps 'Glued to my seat'? Although I like the sound of 'Stuck to my chair'... thanks for such a passionate response!
dashpoet 2 years ago
Reminded me of going there! Most enjoyed Dash! Cheers Mark!
EdMuirton 2 years ago
Carbon neutral! Cheers Ed.
dashpoet 2 years ago
How visual and novel your words, your expressions!! "...more than a several of cyprus .." "a world war or two"
Brilliant!
You are gracious to share your exceptional talents Dashpoet. Thank you.
You inspire me.
Angelo
ASAngelo 2 years ago
Fantastic to think that my words travel so well, and are received in such good order. Thanks Angelo.
dashpoet 2 years ago
Really nice writing. Love that last line.
tinySpectacle 2 years ago
Unusually for me, the last two lines were the first that I wrote. I nearly always continue a poem from where I started, the rest taking the shape from the opening. Thanks Lo.
dashpoet 2 years ago
Nice piece of work, really flows like calm river on a sunny breezy day.
I felt like I was on a gondola, an this cultural river was navigating me through it.
Aegialeus 2 years ago
A beautiful way to describe your experience of this, thank you.
dashpoet 2 years ago
Beautiful... glad you posted this 5*/fave
DavidRandallCurtis 2 years ago
Thank you David, me too!
dashpoet 2 years ago
Thank you for sharing. This is beautiful!
BahenaD 2 years ago
Great! Thank you. I'm glad you like it.
dashpoet 2 years ago
Very nice, it is something I will listen to again and again!
Jgrand1958 2 years ago
Fantastic! Thank you.
dashpoet 2 years ago
Nice. Beautiful pictures.
EllyMcCormack 2 years ago
Thanks Elly, it certainly is a very photogenic city, just a bit relentlessly so!
dashpoet 2 years ago
I think the images did well to illustrate -- your words sculpting a frenzy of firenze that made me want to catch my breath before I could absorb another molecule of impression! 5* and fav.
liz1060 2 years ago
I found it hard sometimes, pressed in on all sides by the residue of ego, of certitude. Some fantastic creations, though, by extraordinary people. Thanks Liz.
dashpoet 2 years ago
I did catch the view from this and remember when we were there we camped in a campground on a hillside. It must have been 1970. Thanks for taking me back.
Idlinfarm 2 years ago
Delighted to so do, thank you.
dashpoet 2 years ago
Ah, Florence. Was there for a wedding last October. Funny you should refer to the Ponte Vecchio. It always draws me - its history says something to do with - even in the darkest hours someone sees some light. 5*s Fav.
PoetLina 2 years ago
A fantastic city, but I did find it somewhat oppressive: I needed the break in the hills, a chance to refresh before diving back in.
dashpoet 2 years ago
Excellent, some great imagery and sound; I liked, Duomo domes Brunelleschi thrall/
which ceilings take you to the ground Thank you for sharing this piece, 5*.
RowanFortuneWood 2 years ago
Thanks Rowan. This is the poem I mentioned to you some time ago, in response to a piece you wrote about a trip to Italy. I'm glad you like it. Cheers!
dashpoet 2 years ago
Enjoyed your poem Mark. Thank you
bigeeezy 2 years ago
Great, I'm glad. Thank you.
dashpoet 2 years ago
Nice poem, I can feel the history.
Maybe one day I will leave North America =P
ozjthomas 2 years ago
... but where to start?! Glad you enjoyed this taster anyway. Thanks.
dashpoet 2 years ago
Excellent. :) I went there when I was about 14, was very impressed, though got pinched quite a bit. lol
Loreleila 2 years ago
Ouch! Men, eh?
dashpoet 2 years ago