Revisiting John Donne
Thanks so much for the background of this compelling poem.
It's so compelling that the imagery of water evokes grief but also "the first nothing", the watery darkness and chaos before the light of creation and any good being.
That's a great observation --- thank you!
It also suggests a watery womb, from which, being "re-begot," he emerges not into light, but into more darkness.
I continue to learn so much from this substack and both your work here. I hope you are getting and enjoying a bit of a break :-)
Thanks for the kind words and the good wishes. It has been nice to catch our breath for a bit, and fun to revisit some of these older posts.
Thanks so much for the background of this compelling poem.
It's so compelling that the imagery of water evokes grief but also "the first nothing", the watery darkness and chaos before the light of creation and any good being.
That's a great observation --- thank you!
It also suggests a watery womb, from which, being "re-begot," he emerges not into light, but into more darkness.
I continue to learn so much from this substack and both your work here. I hope you are getting and enjoying a bit of a break :-)
Thanks for the kind words and the good wishes. It has been nice to catch our breath for a bit, and fun to revisit some of these older posts.