Dorsimbra is an early 20th Century form. Do you like this one?

Question

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YOU CAN’T GET THERE

FROM HERE

Maps cannot show where the road doesn’t go,

To places mistaken for paradise,

Oasis of spaces, lofty plateaus,

Of valueless vanity sacrifice,

Faces collide,

Fratricide follows,

And wallows in pride,

Having lied and gotten away with it,

I try to deny that I asked God why,

And wished every time, to hear a reply,

I’ve said all the words and read all the books,

Maps cannot show where the road doesn’t go.

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Answer 1

This is a very difficult form to master. You have done so perfectly. The form is classic, but the message belongs to the poet. There is a great deal of irony in this poem. I hope those who love the beauty and power of the word will read the poem several times and then study it.

Answer 2

wonderful...absolutely wonderful

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Answer 3

My God, how I love the Classics!

Answer 4

As to form, I cannot comment for it's a study I have not mastered

but as to content, I will say, YOU have mastered it therein.

Asking God for wisdom and the way not found in words or books

only to be left taking one floundering step at a time....and that

is our journey.

Loved it, ma

Answer 5

I love this!

It's fun to read aloud and a challenge for the mouth muscles.

(Especially with not much caffiene yet.)

Answer 6

Never mind the poem. s**y L*****n, eh? I'll buy the negatives.

Answer 7

L4 hooked me and the rest

was well worth the ride.

Answer 8

Yep, I like this one.  There is no map of the roads of our minds.

Answer 9

I love it.  An astounding read and ride.