Byron & Dickinson Fire

She was created of earth's lusty marrow,

 lived amidst chimera and heather fields

  breathing Byron essence & Dickinson fire,

there was madness in the poetry of her life

   an atmosphere favorably self-aware 

      mundane was ne'er her cup of fancy

In death, she was found to be quite lucid

'tween exiled days and windswept expanses

   of untrodden woodlands & lone seascapes,

perchance glimpse her twilit ambiance

  whispering beyond breezes of conclusive

   horizons void of derived worldly silhouettes

“She walks in beauty, like the night
Of cloudless climes and starry skies;
And all that's best of dark and bright
Meet in her aspect and her eyes...” 
― George Gordon Byron

Reviews

[Vria P Crow]

FIRST IMPRESSIONS

The title lured me in because I am Emily Dickenson fan and familiar with her backstory. I relate to her in many ways for I use to be a shy girl, hiding in my own home away from reality. In contrast, I am not as familiar with Byron. College courses barely touched upon him. I know little about his background. For instance, Edgar Allan Poe was inspired by Byron; he wanted to model after him as a charming womanizer. However I think we both know that Poe was a sloppy drunk. His poetry and prose is beautiful in his fantasy or delusions. But I digress.

FORMAT AND CONTENT

The contrast between Emily Dickenson and Byron is woven exquisitely. They are both romantic poets but write in a different way. Byron is more confident and stoic while Dickenson is timid and gentle. There is a bittersweet sadness in how her death is depicted because she suffered from agoraphobia; the fear of leaving the house. Beautiful Emily died with her art and escapism; her intelligence overwhelmed her, I think. Her mind was documented with pieces of scribbled paper she dispersed throughout her home, hiding them in odd places. I wish I had the opportunity to meet her because her work has been edited in different editions.

The writer has been successful at giving a wonderful tribute to these two classic poets. Given the quote from Byron, I plan on reading more of him because his words are calming; he sets up a serene atmosphere for women. I am beginning to understand why ladies fancied him.

CLOSING THOUGHTS

This is probably one of my favorites because I am biased. I adore Emily Dickenson and she has helped me through some difficult times in my life. Thank you for sharing!

sincerely,
ria

[1VJ]

Much appreciate your thoughts here, lots of interesting tidbits in your review, thanks so much Ria!

[Vria P Crow]

You are very welcome! I am tempted to offer a further analysis to the poem itself because it was wonderfully written. You have depicted her well.

[Lyn Anderson]

This is lovely, with a classical feel that still remains in touch with the modern. I love the use of amidst to add that certain je ne sais quoi to the phrasing. An interesting perspective, and summed up nicely by the oh so knowledgeable and talented Jacob.

[1VJ]

Thanks so much KL, yes, Jacob is a very astute and tuned-in reader, but then again so are you.

[Lyn Anderson]

The best readers and reviewers do it for the love of poetry and friendship, and don't worry about views and points. :)

[1VJ]

It seems you're in the minority, technically speaking. :)

[B-poet]

A wonderful tribute to one of the greatest poets that ever lived. Great work. A valiant and endearing write! :)

[1VJ]

Valiant, I like that, thanks B-poet! :)

[Lisa Lindsey]

This is gorgeous classic poetry that took me back to another time and place. In death do poets and their muses live on in the fires of their creations - we might even "perchance glimpse her in twilit ambiance, whispering among breezes..." I can't even describe how much I love that line, indeed the whole poem. Great work. Paloma.

[1VJ]

I'm enthralled by your critique, thank you Lisa.

[Ken Simm.]

What a concept! I am envious. There is an old album by Hotlegs (the precursor of 10cc) that is called 'You don't like it because you didn't think of it first'. I understand that thinking now.
A beautifully formed piece that fits the concept so well and yet takes the reader further into the romantic idyll.

[1VJ]

Music to a poet's ears, thanks so much Ken.

[Miss Sharon]

Oh so very beautifully written! With the grace and ambience of the classic poets. I so much appreciate reading this kind of poetry...where one can actually understand the poets meaning. Bravo! ~Sharon

[1VJ]

Much appreciated Sharon! Thank you.

[Sami Khalil]

So good and so wonderful. You write amazingly and fantastically. ...:)))

[1VJ]

Many thanks Sami! :)

[Sami Khalil]

Many welcomes.....:)))))

[Lorry]

Words from another era, yet they still have the power they have always wielded, transporting us back to breathless days of delight and wonder. I wonder if in 2250 there will be many works of art with lols and selfies. Wonderfully captured, truly beautiful words.

[1VJ]

Thrilled you enjoyed this one Nemo, thanks so much.

[Lorry]

You're welcome :)

[Woody]

incredible write, Paloma. the Cafe is that much richer to have you. what a lovely tribute this is!
you know you might think me biased but the poem above the pic is as good as the one underneeth.

[1VJ]

What an endearing thing to say, thanks so much Woody!

[Pryde Foltz]

How amazing is this write ... a-one poetry:)

[1VJ]

You're too kind Pryde. :)