Thank you so much, Carolyn!

You're welcome, John!

Thank you very much, Jane! xx

I don't think I ever thought about it before--just seeing the unicorns in old paintings and tapestries--so thank you!

You're very welcome! 💙

"the singular pain-pining for myself"-- a cry from the heart, Gary!

You're very welcome! 😊

"draped in marble and consequence"--I love that--actually the whole poem!

"I feel the face of desire wizen" stands out. I think I felt what you said about you're not sure if the narrator is frustrated or wants annihilation. Or maybe needing to push the needle to feel anything at all.

Oh, keep them coming, Rachel! Snails, ants, whatever. I love the way this one flows (with the parenthetical phrase) to the Amen at the end.

Oh! That sting of rejection! Brilliant, Sue. 💙

Such a powerful poem, Paul, and a great title, too!

A subtle assessment of the myth--it makes me want to cry.