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Portia's avatar

In art, there's nothing like "too personal." Throw that spear, Franco.

Franco Amati's avatar

thanks Portia :)

Ria Galliano's avatar

Well personally I really liked this one. A little bit of ambiguity or unconventional word choices can add flavor even if it makes things more enigmatic. I love that you admit to not even being sure about the meaning of your own work in retrospect. Writers should never be to certain even when self reflecting. Great analysis

Franco Amati's avatar

Thanks Ria. Glad you liked this.

Vee Barrett's avatar

Love the last couple of lines about the glass chest. Beauty in fragility. Powerful imagery Franco. I can see almost see and feel that volcanic rock being scratched up against a foot.

Franco Amati's avatar

thank u Vee :)

Nevena Pascaleva's avatar

Anything you write, however senseless, can touch someone's heart. Somewhere.

Franco Amati's avatar

thank you Nevena ❤️

Michelle Milliken's avatar

You've shared many spears with us, Substack friend!

Franco Amati's avatar

thank you for appreciating them :)

Nora O’Dowd's avatar

Exactly!

Franco Amati's avatar

thank you Nora :)

Sandy's avatar

Always a joy to read your work.

Franco Amati's avatar

thank you Sandy ❤️

Haus of Weis's avatar

Wow, I really love your style!

Franco Amati's avatar

thank you 🙏 😊

Connie Lynn White Writes's avatar

LOL: You don't know why you used "vesicular" -- that's true inspiration! I loved this poem. Yes, the spears. Let's shoot for that.

Franco Amati's avatar

thank you Connie ♥️

Lara's avatar

This is one feels powerful with a touch of vulnerability.

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thank you Lara ❤️

MogLokson's avatar

Now you got me thinking of all the pitted things.

Franco Amati's avatar

ohh I know.

SG's avatar

Not sure what else to say except that it's often the case that your words tend to grab me by the neck and throw me. Keep at it Franco.

Franco Amati's avatar

Thanks SG :)

Carole Roseland's avatar

Blisters are also vesicular, due to constant irritation, inflammation or an infection. Interesting word.

Franco Amati's avatar

thanks Carole. yes definitely. which I'm sure some writing can be irritating as well :P

Grace Drigo's avatar

It’s ok. In life, we continue to exist alongside the many things that don’t make sense. 🩵

Franco Amati's avatar

thank you Grace :)