I am enjoying your style as I read the poems you added to the Garden! I liked this one as I could also identify your bolded lines as quotes. It is wonderful how you blended them in your poem in a meaningful way. Awesome.
There is a lot to ponder in your ponderings. I liked the idea of reading Grapes of Wrath with relaxation and enjoyment. The last verse is hopeful and I appreciated the use of the quote.
I was drawn to think about the third verse. Was the name of the poem "As I lay dying" or was the speaker imagining dying.... I liked the idea of being the only one not crying...but having regrets. I think you are missing a word " what I was never able..." Drop the comma here too.
I think you need a semi colon or period after "rises" in the last verse as I see you are using punctuation in a regular way. A comma after "paradise".
The free verse style suits this theme and content. I could enter into the vision as it seems contemplative in its imagery. The use of some repeated sounds like long i, d, short a add to to the flow and soundscape. Thanks for sharing your gift.
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