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There's a certain appeal to his style, FYS. I found that I could not like

one of his poems but continue on to the next without a problem.  Usually, I find myself not continuing after reading a couple poems in a single volume I do not like.  Reading Collins is like conversing with a friend -- sometimes you disagree but you still speak to one another...

posted by saul_relative on May 9, 2008 at 9:42 AM | link to this | reply

I FINALLY bought this book.

Totally worth the money.  Collins does not disappoint.

posted by FineYoungSinger on May 8, 2008 at 11:37 AM | link to this | reply

And that is as it should be, Azur.

posted by saul_relative on October 2, 2007 at 12:03 AM | link to this | reply

I like these kind of posts

always makes me go away and find out more.

posted by Azur on October 1, 2007 at 11:44 AM | link to this | reply

Thanks, riri...

posted by saul_relative on October 1, 2007 at 11:29 AM | link to this | reply

posted by riri0322 on October 1, 2007 at 10:32 AM | link to this | reply

And you are the reason I write, OTA. Affirmation of one's work is the

trigger, the stimulus.  Very few write for their own amusement.  And I am a firm believer in sharing the wealth.  Poetry is a very non-lucrative form, even if the poets are heaped with accolades and attain a degree of prestige.  So if affirmation is the trigger, if a simple word or line of praise initiates another great poem (or painting, novel, video game, screenplay, etc.), I will gladly give it.  Thank you, OTA, for your kind words are also a trigger...

posted by saul_relative on September 29, 2007 at 11:56 AM | link to this | reply

Saul, I like this blog. You make me want to go to the bookstore and check these guys out. ~Peace, OTA

posted by OTA. on September 29, 2007 at 4:07 AM | link to this | reply

Thanks, 7stars...

posted by saul_relative on September 26, 2007 at 10:31 AM | link to this | reply

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posted by star4sky5 on September 25, 2007 at 10:34 PM | link to this | reply

He's not too bad, FineYoungSinger, but he isn't one of my favorites.

posted by saul_relative on September 25, 2007 at 5:56 PM | link to this | reply

Thanks, afzal...

posted by saul_relative on September 25, 2007 at 5:54 PM | link to this | reply

I Love Collins.

one of my all-time fave American poets.

posted by FineYoungSinger on September 25, 2007 at 5:52 AM | link to this | reply

Thanks for sharing !

posted by afzal50 on September 25, 2007 at 12:35 AM | link to this | reply