Jim Of The Cut Poem by Francesca Johnson

The sincerest piece I've read in a long time. I can see what has gone into it. Something soft and eremitic and sad. S x

Fran, this is deeply touching; and despite an almost impersonal, quasi-objective style, your reader is left with a sense of fondness and admiration for 'Jim'. A lucky man all told, perhaps. t x

Fran, this is deeply touching and sad. Sincerity pours from every word which draws the reader into Jim's world. Top marks and thanks for sharing it my friend. David

Hi Fran: Another very fine addition to your portrait gallery of the Cut! This is classy work you're doing: each of these poems is so different from one another, yet they share the same economical yet clear and powerful brushstrokes, and the same world-savvy and perhaps slightly detached, yet charitable and affectionate perspective. I enjoy your other pieces a great deal, but I find myself truly caught up in the world you are creating and populating in your Cut poems. It's like watching Masters creating his Spoon River Anthology, only much, much better! If I might make so bold to ask, what do you do with your poetry beyond putting it up on PoemHunter? Thanks again for an enjoyable read. By the way, I suggested to several friends that they check out your work, and they came back with the same enthusiasm I feel for your work. Chuck Toll

Friendship extraordinaire! Excellent composition.

Fran you use your pen lightly and skillfully in this warm-hearted piece about Jim and his Parkinsons and the community of river folk who care. How lucky you are to be part of such an old-fashioned network and how beautifully you share your story. Some superb images deserve repeating: 'Jim sits alone in his cottonwool world, a man without a recent memory.' 'He will roll up his sleeves and help clean up the mess left by a failing mind.' It is a pleasure to read such impressive work. love, Allie ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

This beautiful loving poem brought tears to my eyes, Fran. Your observations are so sympathetic yet not at all maudlin. This is one of your typical best. Lovely.

Frannie...These tales of your travels are absolutely awesome! ! The characters (well...friends really) that you meet along the way, are portrayed by you in such a loving and gentle fashion. You could paint even the nastiest curmudgeon to be a Saint! Well done Hugs, Dee

Fran, you have such a keen and empathic eye for detail... there is great sadness in this tale but only I think for the people that can realise it. For Jim, he is probably happy in his 'world'. I'm glad that you see this and paint your pictures with tenderness and care. HG: -) xx