Comments for Via Negativa

Comment on Peripatetic by I follow whatever I see / of myself in sleep— * – Via Negativa

I follow whatever I see / of myself in sleep— * – Via Negativa — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 20:30:13 +0000

[…] The way wends down these southern streets,where houses with their wraparound porchesstand next to each other, though there might not be any movement behind the curtains. It’s a raresight these days: a pair of old-timers on rocking chairs taking the air, trading notes on the weather or whose child finally finished school or if we are infor another wet winter. Once, I followed myselfto the shore—a windy night, sky of blackest blue—and looked east. At least, that’s what I thoughtI was supposed to do: bring this simmeringheartsickness to this place at the edge of water,fold and crease it into shape. Send it awaywith proper ceremony. Wish it well.* – “Peripatetic” […]

Comment on Ode to the Sound Machine by Taija

Taija — Tue, 03 Nov 2026 23:07:33 +0000

I read the spec-sheet opening as the whole trick: white noise vs pink, frequency, and then I believe the shore and the sand in the sheets. What setting do you actually use when you can’t sleep?

Comment on Home Remedy by Poetry Blog Digest 2026, Week 44 – Via Negativa

Poetry Blog Digest 2026, Week 44 – Via Negativa — Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:01:52 +0000

[…] Luisa A. Igloria, Home Remedy […]

Comment on Entr’acte by Poetry Blog Digest 2026, Week 43 – Via Negativa

Poetry Blog Digest 2026, Week 43 – Via Negativa — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 23:28:09 +0000

[…] Luisa A. Igloria, Entr’acte […]

Comment on Holy mist by Dave Bonta

Dave Bonta — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 16:09:24 +0000

In reply to Dan Schwerin. Thanks so much! That means a lot coming from you. I'm glad it works.

Comment on Holy mist by Dan Schwerin

Dan Schwerin — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:11:26 +0000

Beautiful erasure poem, Dave. The juxtaposition with the diary and the images and the gentleness. wow. aAdeep bow.

Comment on The Students are Writing Signs by theoblivionscepter

theoblivionscepter — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:24:58 +0000

I really like this poem!!!

Comment on Prayer Against Approaching Zero by Julia Johnson

Julia Johnson — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:38:41 +0000

Wow! I love this!

Comment on Inventories of the Missing and Not Yet Used Up by Poetry Blog Digest 2026, Week 41 – Via Negativa

Poetry Blog Digest 2026, Week 41 – Via Negativa — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 21:38:33 +0000

[…] Luisa A. Igloria, Inventories of the Missing and Not Yet Used Up […]

Comment on Poetry Blog Digest 2026, Week 36 by Denise O'Hagan

Denise O'Hagan — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 05:46:43 +0000

Inspiring to read this. Thank you for sharing your thoughts, interpretations and of course the poetry!