Hello, Jim,
I deeply appreciate your generous words, and I’m truly glad my feedback helped open a new window for you to view your poem through.
Your exploration of the nature of thought and its existence beyond the corporeal is fascinating. While your original may have leaned toward a more nihilistic view, I see it less as a dismissal of meaning and more as an inquiry into the unknown—a space where poetry thrives.
As for your point about others possibly feeling intimidated to offer differing takes—let me say this outright: Eratosphere has always thrived on diverse perspectives, and I wouldn’t want that to change. So, I’m glad to see that quite a few others have also jumped in with helpful critiques! It’s always great to see different angles and interpretations come together to enrich a piece.
Again, good luck with realizing your vision for the poem—I’m sure you’ll get there sooner or later!
Cheers,
...Alex
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