yep, discussions are most interesting with more than one opinion.
I'm glad to hear such a positive review, because this gives example to other discussions as to the subjectivity of a poem.
I liked this poem so much better when I read it than when I heard it spoken (from someone that had to be a very nervous person whom is possibly rather private otherwise) that I became curious as to the take of other poets here.
We seem to mostly all agree that creating such a piece under pressure would be intimidating and some poets would fare better than others in those circumstances.
I think having our own challenge will be eye opening. how does one commemorate such an event and truly do it honor? I have complete respect for any Poet willing to step up a display themselves to pretty much the entire world. just the thought makes me shiver with fear.
I don't consider myself very well read when it comes to poetry, a little dabbling here and there, but I can't spout off styles and Poets and eras like others can. I'm kinda open minded about what defines poetry, and it's very interesting to see the varying levels of reaction here.
the one thing that strikes me the most is perhaps the very matter that we are celebrating as we inaugurate a man who will be one of the most vital figures in our lives as a nation. our freedom to express our opinions, to disagree with people, even those in power, is part of our vitality here as a community but also, and more importantly, as a free nation.
anyway, rambling aside, I'm glad to have a place to have these discussions and I think the contest will not only be fun, but also beneficial as a community of poets who respect the right for all who wish to attempt to be poets.
