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Sharmila Ganapathy's avatar

Lovely poem!

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augmented man's avatar

Thank you, Sharmila! Your appreciation means the world.

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Caliope Z's avatar

I love how you used the Philosophenweg as a metaphor for reflection and contemplation. It adds such a unique and thoughtful dimension to the poem.

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augmented man's avatar

Thank you, Caliope! Your insight is deeply appreciated.

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Nibelungus's avatar

I keep coming back to this poem. Each time I read it, I uncover something new, a different layer of meaning. It's both heartbreaking and hopeful.

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augmented man's avatar

Grateful for your engagement, Nibelungus. It’s the layers that touch the soul.

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Courtenay Schembri Gray ✰'s avatar

I love Bergman!

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augmented man's avatar

Bergman’s brilliance is timeless. Thank you, Courtenay!

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Courtenay Schembri Gray ✰'s avatar

I particularly enjoy The Seventh Seal!

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augmented man's avatar

The Seventh Seal is a great choice!

It’s amazing how Bergman combines deep thoughts about life and death with the medieval setting. The knight playing chess with Death makes for such a powerful exploration of faith and what it means to be human.

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Courtenay Schembri Gray ✰'s avatar

Precisely!

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