Beautifully penned, Fia. Fantastic storytelling my friend, I dig the 40’s vibe as well. Incredible start to this story, very interesting write so far. Appreciate you.

Damian

Very engaging. And yeah I also enjoy the 40s vibe.
Great ink

Excellent. You bring this to life.

What is the ‘Fantasia’ Flower? Are we to find out about this, or am I supposed to know?

You would certainly think Vivian would presuppose that Mr. Hooker might expect substantial incentive to carry her off for the purpose of finding a flower, regardless of her alluring appearance. She’s asking quite a lot here – expertise, transportation, financial collateral. What is she offering as enticement? I get the impression that Mr. Hooker is European? (His father was a knighted Botanist?) That suggests he comes from money, though Botanists don’t make any. He must have been independently wealthy. Botany was a hobby.

As you proceed with your tale, don’t forget that there is a war raging in Europe. Britian is being bombarded by blitzkriegs and at the verge of collapse. France has fallen to the Germans. The US will be involved within the year. It’s not a time of luxury and leisure unless you happen to live in Berlin. The depression began in 1929 and lasted until the war in 1941. All travel overseas is suspect and risky. You would expect someone like Darrius to be involved with the war as most of the male population his age.

The writing is crisp, Fia. I like it. Raiders of the Lost Ark was staged during this time period. One of my favorites!

xoxoxo

Hoi hoi
Hope this finds you well.

I don’t know if you did hear one of the cooperations I posted on DUP, of a DUP member and myself?
What you describe here is the essence of making music purely for fun.
Count to 4 and hammer away. Noise wonderful, tuning the guitar an option.

Thank you so much for making and posting this wonderful poem.
Kind regards, Gus

Beautifully penned, Fia. Into the book it belongs! I loved this write my friend, you know how much I love a write that has music in it, especially when were talking about the importance of the bass guitar. Appreciate you.

Damian

The strings are attached to the soul.

Very much enjoyed this one. Great ink

I love the electric bass.
I go way back on that love with
Jack Casady who was with
Jefferson Airplane and Hot Tuna.
Others too of course.
They always said of Jack that
“he carries it” meaning that he’s the heart of the band and sets the tone.

BIG BASS LIKE …. ALWAYS

Reminds me that Tom Petty quote “I did it because I had no choice’. Some of us poets just are built to write.

Great ink

Superb work. You nailed it.

Creativity is the proverbial finger…Nice.

What Nick said is pretty spot on. We write because to do otherwise destroys us to some degree. We give it the middle finger because that’s all we can do. Point out the hypocrisy, the hatred, the corruption & the willful blindness in the only means open to us. Somebody asked me recently “Yeah, but aren’t you just preaching to the choir?” I’m always mindful of the fact that words are a wave…once released, who knows where they’ll stop? So yeah, keep bringing it, my friend

Powerfully penned, Brenda. Incredible write my friend. Appreciate you.

Damian

I’m pleased to read you once again, Brenda. If only you weren’t so haunted though. I understand the loss of identity myself, so big hugs..
Seems like you lost someone too, and for that, I’m sorry. Here’s a little extra light, mixed with love. 🩷✨

Powerfully penned, Brenda. It’s because of our past that we are who we are now my friend. I’ve been making peace with my past, and trying to move forward towards the light. I can relate to this write. Appreciate you.

Damian