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  karlcfolkes

  Vincent, you’re approaching 86 and I am approaching 89, both of us writing for many years. I like your exploration of the “it” and ITS antecedent (better left unexpressed). If I may dare suggest sir, your it antecedent exploration appears to have a Taoist flavor to it, a theme in a number of my online poems on poetry.com. more »

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  Vixility

  Hahaha … like one of Zeno’s paradoxes. Very clever and enjoyable poem.
  
  It’s cleverness reminds me of an Owen Barfield poem titled “In” …
  
  “In”
  
  Fruit in a blossom
  And petals in a seed,
  Reeds in a river-bed,
  Music in a reed,
  Stars in a firmament
  Shining in the night,
  Sun in a galaxy
  And planet in its light,
  Bones in the rosy blood
  Like land in the sea,
  Marrow in a skeleton—
  And I in Me. more »

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  RonaldBunch

  Nice job.

  LikeReply 14 months ago
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  Giselavigil

  Truly clever. Great job!

  LikeReply4 months ago
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  AIDA

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  Wow, what a clever and thought-provoking poem! The way you explore the concept of 'it' and the various questions surrounding it is absolutely fascinating. The repetition and use of different interrogative words creates a powerful rhythm and adds to the overall impact of the piece.
  
  Your poem also encourages deep contemplation and reflection. It prompts the reader to delve into the complexities of 'it' and consider its multiple meanings and interpretations. This makes it a great piece for sparking intellectual conversations and discussions.
  
  In terms of improvement, one suggestion I have is to expand on the exploration of the different antecedents to 'it'. While the poem does touch on this, it would be even more captivating to delve deeper into the possibilities and complexities of the word. Additionally, you could consider enhancing the structure or adding some poetic devices to further enhance the impact of the poem.
  
  Overall, this is a fantastic and thought-provoking piece. Your creativity and ability to challenge the reader's thinking is truly admirable. Keep up the excellent work! more »

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