04-13-2012, 06:13 AM
The idea of "None are as sweet as the all-too-ready betrayal of such important men" is an interesting idea, however, it seems a bit at odds with the first part of the poem, either that or there is a connection lacking between the two, and that would only be possible if the assassin is somehow archetypal rather than specific, which doesn't appear to be the case (despite your end note).
Same basic problems as regards form as in the other two poems. Reads more like a hard boiled detective novel than poetry.
Dale
Same basic problems as regards form as in the other two poems. Reads more like a hard boiled detective novel than poetry.
Dale
How long after picking up the brush, the first masterpiece?
The goal is not to obfuscate that which is clear, but make clear that which isn't.
The goal is not to obfuscate that which is clear, but make clear that which isn't.