Thank you, everybody, for your kind and thoughtful comments on this simple poem.
Dr Wilbur, your comments mean a lot to me, and I shall treasure them. "Special", yes, I see the problem. "Another purpose", perhaps; or double purpose; yes, double purpose. In future I can say offhandedly that Water Bearer incorporates the suggestions of R Wilbur and RS Gwynn!
Prof Gwynn, thanks so much for your observation on the parable.
(I've been reading your brilliant, moving "Body Bags" sonnets, by the way, and have posted them on the "Mastery" board; I hope you have no objection.)
Very best wishes,
David
[This message has been edited by David Anthony (edited February 08, 2003).]
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