I find myself thanking you again Amoraten! New readers and compliments on here make me so happy it's a little sad.
It is true that some of the language I use is obscure, and some would say that it is annoying. I'm a lover of words, and my favourite ones are often times the most obscure. Sometimes I like a word so much, whether it be the meaning or even the sound of it, I mould a poem around that word. Eccentric, but exciting.
Lapis Lazuli has a fascinating history and a massive influence on western culture, I had to write about it. I believe some Afghan or Persian merchants travelled from the Middle East to Venice to trade a single rock of it - a testament to how valuable it was, considering how long it must have taken them. I think from what I researched, is that the rock is from a single valley in Afghanistan. I'm glad you liked it and understood!
If you ever do create a poetry thread, I'd be thrilled to read some.
14-Sep-2012 17:05:06