"The longest poem of all yet I didn't dare to blink once, because each line outshone the other. I've read this poem a few times and I've been thinking whether I should go with the same critique of "this poem is just a summary of the actual myth, lacking personality or whatsoever". When I read it for the last time, I realized I couldn't say that about this piece, because there's a poetic spirit in it which cannot be found on Google. There's so much effective effective repetition within this piece that it's almost as if all words are intertwined, affecting each other, like the way everything of the universe becomes "one" somehow. This poem is not only a poetic tale, it is also a spiritual journey. I truly enjoyed the narrative of the last part of this poem, very eerie."

I don't usually stop to read long poems...they always seem like a drag to me from the get-go.

The title dragged me in. Even your wording here was ensnaring. Perhaps the word "snare" is subserviant to the poem? Or maybe subliminal. Hmm....

It blows me away how you can illustrate mythology in such a way. That is, you use your own words and yet stay true to the feel of the setting of a place so long ago.

Your writing skills are arcane. Such a good job. :D:D:D

PS Marry me?

Man..I just wanted to give you more comments because you said happy things about the sun on the boards, but I came here and you've touched my feelings, and made my brains work for a while..
and as a BONUS,,guess what ? you used sunlight, sun, and shone, and just when I thought there can't be better, I reached a verse with the words GOLDEN! :] amazing, you are.

Anyhow, I want to tell you, that leaving only few words about how impressed I am, won't do this poem any good, so forgive me...I may talk a bit too much, however I just want you to know that the depth you've reached in this poem is beyond measure, and you amazing HONEStYLY amazing style allows the reader to enjoy each single line! You bring up exciting events, you put question marks, and you make us wait for more hints, and you keep the CAKE for the end, and in other words you just wrap it all up in a way that we could enjoy it from the very 1st word to the very last period..without being bored...no complex weird expressions like Oh my horse on a white velvet exploring the weeds seismically...no You reaaaaally came up with AMAZING descriptions and creative images...and with all your poetic lines you did move my feelings and almost wept here "

Oisin, the poet,
questioned passersby. "Where is my father?
Where is the house that stood beside this river? Where is the rowan tree I planted
as a boy?"

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yes this, was very very touching..and how though I had no idea about what you were talking about (i mean never heard of these before) but I was able 2 grasp everything by reading the whole piece..and I swear I aint kissing asses lol nor complimenting but this is extraordinary and I feel like you can write some of the most interesting novels..

of trees and rocks, of sunlight glinting on water and filtering
through the shivering leaves of oak.
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its not my best line due to the sunnligght..i just loved the image if the oak leaves shivering..i took a deep breath when I read it :)

The sun was too bright. The leaves shook and whispered
"you are late, late, late to come here."

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and i didnt like this one due to the sun either lol, but its just how i had 2 go back 2 the opening of your piece, and wrap up everything Ive read and connect it...was so emotional!

Thank you for writing,
I am stupid for not commenting more often these days..beyond excelllence..worth a nomination..which I no longer have..will have to take the link to my club!

5/5

This is one of those longest epic poems ever written like those of Mahabharata and the Tibetan Epic of King Gesar. I'm not usually into reading lengthy poems for I can't determine the beauty of their diction due to their unusual longer lines but like many others, I sought to determine what makes a good poetry. Having said that, I think that this is a great piece and far beyond commendable especially for the time this poet took to research and ensure this will be an action-packed piece.

Oh my. Sad I read this. Sadder still I never read it before.