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Jonathan Potter's avatar

Nicely done, Brian. I so relate to this poem right now. And I love your reading and the ambient sounds. Perfect!

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Brian Funke's avatar

Thanks Jonathan. Bird sound in the background makes a mediocre reading sound divine!

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Ann Collins's avatar

Some good layers in this poem: ground, trees, sky. Sleeping and waking. I’m not familiar with this poet, but I enjoy his realism and stream of consciousness. This promises to be an interesting discussion in the chat.

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Brian Funke's avatar

Agreed, see ya there!

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Paul Wittenberger's avatar

Harrison also wrote Legends of the Fall

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Mark Rico's avatar

"... waking

to the improbable ache of confused

dreams ..."

Been there many times. Maybe I'll have to take my own Rose-dog out for an early walk. But who am I kidding. I barely make it to work on time.

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Brian Funke's avatar

Take the evening stroll…

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Mark Rico's avatar

Done deal.

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Weston Parker's avatar

Thanks for that Brian. I've read a few of his novels, very good prose, often very much like poetry.

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Brian Funke's avatar

Do you have a memorable one? I’ve only read his poetry but would love a recommendation!

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Weston Parker's avatar

I've read "True North", "Sundog". and "Dead Man's Float". He's just a really good crafter of prose.

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Paul Wittenberger's avatar

Legends of the Fall

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