IainMcLean's comments

Firstly, the poems that I left unread are not completely unread. These I left unopened because the first lines didn't grab me for content or because they lacked (in my opinion) any poetic form. I chose this poem "The leaves are falling" because of it's beautiful simplicity and symmetry and what I interpret as a metaphor for a life nearing its end, at peace with the natural world of which, (all grand statements aside), we are an inseperable part. Neat. more »

Nice to see the Iambic tetrameter. The beat of our hearts and language (The power of Wordsworth), adds a sort of cheeriness of tone as we stride towards our fate. Also the freshness from writing first draft in one go at 2am. Love "the permanance of all that's lost / In everything you've found". Congrats. more »