Lisa

[billy]

i think you misunderstood me when i said art is indefensible, i meant that no matter what we're told, a poem or painting etc, only works for someone if it works. if it doesn't work for someone then all the explanations in the world won't make it work, i think we normally imprint the poem in our minds and that's how we always see it despite what the poet may tell us. let's also remember that the poet may say anything he wishes truth or untruth, (and i see no reason why yours isn't or can't be truthful. ) i always try and read a poem while keeping it at arms length from the poet, the writing has to make me connect if there is to be a connection with the poet. does that make sense, i'm not sure it does but it's he only way i can explain it.