The poem read by the poet herself at the Society of Classical Poets’ in-person Poetry Symposium held in Naperville, Illinois on September 5-6, 2025:
Video created by Andrew Benson Brown.
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Thank you, Russel, my consistently concise friend.
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Roy, again you have aptly captured one of life’s great truths. Thanks for the nice morning read.
I love your reference to the Louisa May Alcott quote!
I appreciate your comment, Sephen.
Beautiful poem, Cynthia, and a splendid presentation by ABB! I especially love the images of “crowned king by size, like Saul” and the pumpkins with those vines like giant veins. I very much enjoyed watching this video and revisiting this poem!
Thank you, Brian; I’m highly pleased that you like it. I agree that Andrew did an exceptional job on the video, as he always does.
So very beautiful! Thank you, ABB and Cynthia.
Thank you, Susan!
Beautiful. I particularly enjoyed the hugely unexpected image and presence of King Saul – very apt!
Thank you, James! Yes, the story of Saul being crowned king because of his height is quite a memorable one.