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Abram Newcomer's avatar

This is so beautiful! I absolutely love Biblical allusions, especially when they are brief and obscure. The honey in the lamb that Samson killed is such an interesting image... it's typically surrounded by the sin of how Samson deceived his parents, making this image even more striking here.

Also, the fact that Christ's breath is "sweeter far than honey," relating to both Psalm 19 and Psalm 119 (Mem) depictions of the word of God. Christ is the Word of God, he speaks with a double-edged sword (Revelation). A word that is a sword to his enemies is honey to his people.

And lastly, "a hive in highest summer" is just a winner of a line. I love those sounds.

Well done and thank you; I'd be very proud of this poem.

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Kate Bluett's avatar

Thank you so much!

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Jody L. Collins's avatar

Oh my....... I think this is the loveliest poem I've read in a looooong time. Thank you for this.

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Thomas McKendry's avatar

"I drink of him, and I am filled with honey;...a hive in highest summer," the connection of these two images was a wonderful sensation, picturing oneself as the hive and the light of Christ the bees and honey is so unique, I love it! Great writing Kate. :) also the first line gave me distinct Shakespeare vibes, so I was already sold by then.

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Kate Bluett's avatar

Thank you!

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Claire Adderholt's avatar

This is lovely. Filled with lucid, luminous imagery

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Kate Bluett's avatar

Thank you!

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