March 18th 2011

[brianedwards]

Poem deleted at Brian's request.

[clarabow]

I don't know if you want comments or not to these poetic diary like thoughts? But the writing is beautiful and poignant. I am glad you are writing this Brian and I know it it not just for you but for all those who have a face but not the voice, I am sure you write for many.

[brianedwards]

Thanks Claire, your words are appreciated. People can comment on them as they wish, or not.

B.

[David]

I don't think I'll comment on them any more, but you should know that I'm reading them, and they're very affecting.

Cheers

David

[oggiesnr]

Thank you for posting these, be well and remain safe.

Stephen

[gavin]

your not dead

[brianedwards]

your not dead

your = you're

Thanks for all the looks people.

B.

[gavin]

i found your crit on the american poet laureate

one of the best reads in a long time;

all good

[John G]

Nice stuff Brian -

It's the thought of taking turns to vomit, of keeping daily charts of hair loss and lesions, comparing our reddening skin like excited sunbathers worshipping their fiery god, of measuring our tumours how we once measured sunflowers

excellent

[Suzanne]

Brian,
Quite a quandary i find myself in. I completely enjoy reading these, excellent balance of emotion and objectivity...
And i feel a bit guilty for enjoying reading your struggle as it is so fresh.

Metaphors i have used (rather flippantly) have become your reality
and with that comes a deeper undertanding
of what tthe power of the written word- what it is and what it isn't.

Keep your head up, going forward. I will keep reading.

Suzanne

[brianedwards]

Objective? No such thing

Thanks Suzanne.

And thanks to you too John.

B.