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Kassi Wilson's avatar

Love your work, for some reason your poetry style reminds me of Rainer Maria Rilke.

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Brian Funke's avatar

Just curious, do you have some Rilke favorites. I bought a collection last month, after memorizing “already the ripening barberries are red”…

That’s probably why this poem had that flavor.

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Kassi Wilson's avatar

His book, Love Poems to God. Is what I’m most familiar with.

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Brian Funke's avatar

That’s some high praise. Thanks! 🙂

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Cynthia's avatar

Ohh so very lovely Brian. The end was a surprise and so beautiful! 😍❤️

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Brian Funke's avatar

Thanks Cynthia. A good turn in a poem is key, I’m glad it worked for you!

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Carole Roseland's avatar

Just lovely.

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Brian Funke's avatar

Thanks!

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Troy Putney's avatar

This is such a beautiful poem, with each colorful stage bringing us closer to who we always were.

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Brian Funke's avatar

The intended interpretation 🧡

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Nathan Slake's avatar

Simply gorgeous, Brian. Perfect!

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Brian Funke's avatar

Thanks Nathan! I should write a spring themed one for you down in the south!

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Nathan Slake's avatar

That you should. ;)

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LeeAnn Pickrell's avatar

I love the movement of this poem

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Brian Funke's avatar

Thanks!

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Prairie's Poetry's avatar

Evocative! My imagination took flight. Thank you!

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Brian Funke's avatar

Thanks!

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Neil Barker's avatar

I like how you start each part of the poem with Autumn, Yellow, Orange, and then Red. Very nice imagery and context, Brian.

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Brian Funke's avatar

Thanks Neil, I appreciate you reading!

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Neil Barker's avatar

You're welcome, Brian - really enjoyed this poem.

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The Sea in Me    (Síodhna)'s avatar

Love this Brian. I was there, turning with them. ⚡

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Brian Funke's avatar

Excellent! Thanks for checking it out!

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Jason McBride's avatar

Every line here feels perfect. Pierces the heart. Thank you for sharing this beauty today, Brian!

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Brian Funke's avatar

I’m glad I did, thanks Jason!

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Weston Parker's avatar

Nothing like a good job of chronicling the inevitable, thanks.

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Brian Funke's avatar

Thanks Weston! I always appreciate you reading.

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David Donoghue's avatar

Really interesting form and structure. Delightful writing as always.

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