Night vision: a process
Of the unconscious mind
That the poet uses
In order to find
An acceptable first line
Still divested of meaning
Wanting only to sing
These words forward leaning
More words stimulating
Which then will define
Whether the poet’s craft
To make right choices
By listening carefully
To their multiple voices
He is able to mine.
Robert King is a retired lawyer and poet living in California.
Feature Image: “The Night of Enitharmon’s Joy” by William Blake.
Job well done on both! Like Russel, I was particularly drawn to "The Measure". I can't disagree with any of…
I concur with the measure of a man or woman is not by ego-fed ascendancy such as money or social…
Paddy, These poems are lovely. Have they been published in any books or poetry collections that are available for purchase?
These are both excellent poems Paul. I especially enjoyed “The Measure,” and agree with its message 1,000 percent. Nicely done!
Joe, I very much enjoyed both of these masterful translations of two enchanting sonnets by a poet unfamiliar to me.…
More great poetry from Robert King – he certainly has learnt tons of stuff about economy of language from his master, Villa. Love this.