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The Beanstalk and Jack Open in new Window. [E]
A variation on the tale. Winner Fantasy Unraveled Contest, May 2021. Two HMs 2021 Quills.
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Rated: E | (5.0)
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Greetings, sir,

This is an elegant and picturesque retelling of the old fairytale. I was expecting a story and found instead a careful blank verse poem, epic but at the same time perfectly natural and realistic, if such an enormous beanstalk were to grow.

If you know anything about me by now, you might be aware I’m a fan of *Think* *DragonHead* *DragonHeadB*, and I couldn’t help being reminded of this 10th Anniversary cover art  Open in new Window. of their debut album Night Visions with your description of the boy rising to the tops of the clouds. There is much metaphor to be appreciated in that thought and visual. (In fact, it applies to the original cover art as well, since there was initially a dense fog which cleared to reveal the true heights.)

We see the only giants Jack tackles are perhaps his own, as he probably wonders if he’ll ever get back down to home but continues upwards anyway. You’ve used excellent poetic vocabulary and even paused to add a subtle note on the big old word “cumulonimbus.” And the final thematic “moral” which wraps it up is something universal and relatable. Jack will have that view in his heart for the rest of his life (if he does get back down… *Laugh*)

We are reminded how sometimes, a passion is not to be pursued mostly for the fame and glory, but rather because one enjoys what they’re doing and feels they are creating something of lasting beauty and impact. I’m sure you didn’t set out to win four awards with this poem; you thought it would be something enjoyable and meaningful. Congratulations on the recognition this fine work has received.

Take care, thanks for sharing, and keep writing *HeartT*


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