I wanted to express how deeply I admire your work, especially your post, A Serenade to the Ghost. It touched a part of me that still lingers, a feeling that would have resonated with me even ten years ago. Your words have a haunting beauty, and I still feel the presence of what you described, as if it’s quietly lingering, both poignant and profound.
There’s something about the way you capture the essence of such deep emotions—it’s powerful and evocative. Thank you for sharing your light with the world. It truly moves me.
I opened my Substack page, and there was your post. Accidental? I think not. It’s magic! Your words seemed to appear exactly when I needed them, and I can’t help but feel a sense of serendipity in it all. Thank you for sharing such a beautiful and profound piece—it truly speaks to my heart.
Thanks, these are also my original creations, I am also a fine art photographer. If you go back to the foreword you’ll see some notes regarding the photographs.
A vulnerable account of the myriad of emotions we get to experience when we take on the beauty of loves entirety. The soul and the body at odds until they make peace. Your images as companion to this piece sets the tone of the movie that played out in my head. Thank you.
I must say, poetry has never been my go-to, but this is quite exquisite. How memory becomes both wound and comfort. Your words caught me and where I'd started to skim, I found myself scrolling back up and reading again. Loved it. Especially that ending that reminds us that even when we're shattered, we're still breathing, still feeling, still beginning again. This is beautifully, hauntingly human. A fantastic piece of work.
Wow, what haunting beauty and profound emotion! This epic journey through love, loss and the lasting presence of memories is painted with such vivid imagery that each stanza captures both the pain and beauty of it all. I love how you explore the spaces in-between each movement, no wonder it won the Special Prize, as it's a testament to the power of poetry. Bravo!
How beautiful that you recognised the blessing in being capable of such profound love. It speaks through your words and shines in your photographs - each one adding another rich layer to the story. Like that perfect final touch that makes everything complete.
Dear G.K. Allum,
I wanted to express how deeply I admire your work, especially your post, A Serenade to the Ghost. It touched a part of me that still lingers, a feeling that would have resonated with me even ten years ago. Your words have a haunting beauty, and I still feel the presence of what you described, as if it’s quietly lingering, both poignant and profound.
There’s something about the way you capture the essence of such deep emotions—it’s powerful and evocative. Thank you for sharing your light with the world. It truly moves me.
Warmly, Heather
What can one say to that? I have no words that would express how much that means and my gratitude. How did you discover this piece?
I opened my Substack page, and there was your post. Accidental? I think not. It’s magic! Your words seemed to appear exactly when I needed them, and I can’t help but feel a sense of serendipity in it all. Thank you for sharing such a beautiful and profound piece—it truly speaks to my heart.
Wonderful, I'll be sharing more regularly. I am glad you found my art.
Admire your work. I also really like the pictures that you choose to put it in the right frame and give it the right mood. Where do you get them from?
I’m curious
Thanks, these are also my original creations, I am also a fine art photographer. If you go back to the foreword you’ll see some notes regarding the photographs.
“Through loss we find a deeper version of ourselves.” Thank you G.K for sharing your sensitive emotions. It hit me hard.
A vulnerable account of the myriad of emotions we get to experience when we take on the beauty of loves entirety. The soul and the body at odds until they make peace. Your images as companion to this piece sets the tone of the movie that played out in my head. Thank you.
No, thank you, I appreciate you coming back to read it in its entirety and then taking the time to share these lovely words.
Breathtaking!
Wow! Thank you
Phenomenal work of art. Absolutely outstanding.
Truly beautiful work! Your verses, like all the best poetry, communicates essential human truth through the lens of a lived experience. Love it
Thank you!
I must say, poetry has never been my go-to, but this is quite exquisite. How memory becomes both wound and comfort. Your words caught me and where I'd started to skim, I found myself scrolling back up and reading again. Loved it. Especially that ending that reminds us that even when we're shattered, we're still breathing, still feeling, still beginning again. This is beautifully, hauntingly human. A fantastic piece of work.
That is so humbling. Thank you, it means a lot.
Yes, I agree with Ashley, the images are everything. And too many amazing lines to quote ~ gorgeous work.
Wow, what haunting beauty and profound emotion! This epic journey through love, loss and the lasting presence of memories is painted with such vivid imagery that each stanza captures both the pain and beauty of it all. I love how you explore the spaces in-between each movement, no wonder it won the Special Prize, as it's a testament to the power of poetry. Bravo!
Thank you, I really am glad you enjoyed it.
How beautiful that you recognised the blessing in being capable of such profound love. It speaks through your words and shines in your photographs - each one adding another rich layer to the story. Like that perfect final touch that makes everything complete.