[Jim Moonan]

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That a poet executes a form flawlessly or meter impeccably is an afterthought to me. I hone in on the pulse of the poem, hoping to absorb something vital I can take with me. Of course, I've come to recognize that in good poetry often the two come hand in hand. There's something so jewel-like about a good poem that I consider them possessions. I keep them in a safe place where I can find them when I need them. I'm always looking for them.

My point is, a poem that is written in an antiquated style and diction and adopts outdated mores/norms must be, almost by definition, relegated to the shelf of obsolescence, existing more as a curiosity than as an important poem that sheds light. It is still admired, still of value, but only to a small slice of readers.

Welcome to the Sphere, N. I look forward to reading more of your work. A rough landing, maybe, but keep your composure and settle in. Hopefully you'll find what you're looking for in the robust dialog that is Eratosphere.

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