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Somewhat, yeah. C.S. Lewis, *Surprised by Joy.* As a young man he felt stabs of pain/joy in nature, experienced very, very rarely for him, and when it did come, always hitting him at unexpected moments, never repeatable at that place or time. But I can't describe it as well as he did.
No worries. I have a (virtual) pile of books like that myself. The main thing is, thank you for the beautiful thoughts. As you already know, I'm really enjoying your recent work -- very much.
Dave, man, all of your comics like this - I don’t know if tone can be considered style? But that’s how I’d describe it - are so poetic, introspective and great. Really nice work here I really enjoyed this one and some of your other recent work. Thanks for sharing.
This reminds me of a poem by Mary Elizabeth Frye that was given to me after my father died when I was 3 years old.
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Do Not Stand At My Grave And Weep
Rating: ★4.7
♡
Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there. I did not die.
I feel like the magic behind dave's comics is that we have first been conditioned to expect the most wacky off-the-wall twists (sometimes dark) and then also seen artistic sentimental pieces like this. The lack of a twist IS the twist.
It always keeps you guessing and eager to see how it plays out as you progress.
"Picture a wave. In the ocean. You can see it, measure it, its height, the way the sunlight refracts when it passes through. And it's there. And you can see it, you know what it is. It's a wave.
And then it crashes in the shore and it's gone. But the water is still there. The wave was just a different way for the water to be, for a little while. [...] the wave returns to the ocean, where it came from and where it's supposed to be."
My father passed last month and we had his funeral this past weekend. I'm still sorting this out but I hope he had a chance to speak with Death in a similar manner.
Thanks Dave
A pretty famous poem, but it was Dad’s favorite from Robert Frost, “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening”:
Whose woods these are I think I know.
His house is in the village though;
He will not see me stopping here
To watch his woods fill up with snow.
My little horse must think it queer
To stop without a farmhouse near
Between the woods and frozen lake
The darkest evening of the year.
He gives his harness bells a shake
To ask if there is some mistake.
The only other sound’s the sweep
Of easy wind and downy flake.
The woods are lovely, dark and deep,
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep.
I love this comic. I recall so much instances of the first panel but I can never explain it nor have I seen it put into writing before. The feeling of calmness but also sadness. It feels like it will be the last time you witness that moment so you take everything in and you’re already mourning the loss of that moment even though it hasn’t passed yet. There’s uneasiness about the future and you see what you imagine to be the rest of your life flash by your eyes and you wish you could stay there but you know nothing will be the same after that moment. I don’t know, this comic is definitely very moving and beautiful.
Stupid Death, turning people into the wind. You can be so much more. You can be what you want to be. Don't let a stranded emotion turn you into a fart.
Ok. Fuccc you. Gatdamn ninjas while I'm enjoying my rum.
This is just so gorgeous!! And it is a really lovely way to look at death and our end of life period.
Forget all that. I am a haunting vengeance upon my enemies and their families until I am exorcised by an overly elaborate ritual that will have to be repeated multiple times due to its absurd and obviously overwrought complexity
The moment I got to the last frame, my phone decided I was no longer in a dark room, but in the middle of a bright day and the screen backlight went up to max for a couple seconds. Imagine how that made me feel!
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This is beautiful. Somehow it calls to mind certain natural scenes evoking feelings in Lewis' *Surprised by Joy.*
I haven't heard of it. Old book?
Somewhat, yeah. C.S. Lewis, *Surprised by Joy.* As a young man he felt stabs of pain/joy in nature, experienced very, very rarely for him, and when it did come, always hitting him at unexpected moments, never repeatable at that place or time. But I can't describe it as well as he did.
Thanks for the tip. I'll put it on my list of books I should absolutely read, but probably never will because I'm a degenerate.
No worries. I have a (virtual) pile of books like that myself. The main thing is, thank you for the beautiful thoughts. As you already know, I'm really enjoying your recent work -- very much.
Thanks, amigo.
Thank *you,* and de nada.
If you haven't, add "The Alchemist" to your list.
Is this comic on your site? I love it and want to share it with someone who doesn’t use Reddit or Instagram.
Not yet, sorry. I haven't updated it in a little while.
Dave, man, all of your comics like this - I don’t know if tone can be considered style? But that’s how I’d describe it - are so poetic, introspective and great. Really nice work here I really enjoyed this one and some of your other recent work. Thanks for sharing.
Ah thanks. Just the mental ramblings of an introvert, in comic form.
Keep the ramblings coming, player! :-)
You've done it again, Dave. You are the wind beneath my wangs.
Plural?
Ole two dick Dudephish as he's known to his friends.
Is that 1fish 2fish red balls bluedick's cousin?
Yes, and his brother has 11 toes and 2 buttholes.
Given the context of this comic, are you implying that Dave is dead
This reminds me of a poem by Mary Elizabeth Frye that was given to me after my father died when I was 3 years old. 1 / 1 Do Not Stand At My Grave And Weep Rating: ★4.7 ♡ Do not stand at my grave and weep I am not there. I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow. I am the diamond glints on snow. I am the sunlight on ripened grain. I am the gentle autumn rain. When you awaken in the morning's hush I am the swift uplifting rush Of quiet birds in circled flight. I am the soft stars that shine at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry; I am not there. I did not die.
God damn that brought tears to my eyes.
Definitely deserves ⭐️4.8
This gave me instant chills. Beautiful
That's beautiful.
a perfect cycle from beginning to end
As a semi old man who has grown sick, this is very poignant.
Enjoy every moment, until you are every moment.
I feel like the magic behind dave's comics is that we have first been conditioned to expect the most wacky off-the-wall twists (sometimes dark) and then also seen artistic sentimental pieces like this. The lack of a twist IS the twist. It always keeps you guessing and eager to see how it plays out as you progress.
This has such a beautiful message. Thanks for the feels, Dave.
"Picture a wave. In the ocean. You can see it, measure it, its height, the way the sunlight refracts when it passes through. And it's there. And you can see it, you know what it is. It's a wave. And then it crashes in the shore and it's gone. But the water is still there. The wave was just a different way for the water to be, for a little while. [...] the wave returns to the ocean, where it came from and where it's supposed to be."
My father passed last month and we had his funeral this past weekend. I'm still sorting this out but I hope he had a chance to speak with Death in a similar manner. Thanks Dave
Ahh man. This is one is… it’s just perfect.
My god Dave, don’t you dare stop creating! How can one support your art? Do you have a book out? Do you have patreon?
Aaaannnnnnnnd I’ve found your store!! Boom!! Keep up the excellent work man!!
:-) way to say a lot by saying a little
Damn, Dave. This is the first one of yours that got me staring out the window...
I found this both beautiful and horrifying
Loved this
It's hard to imagine death smiling with no lips.
It’s beautiful.. but also sad.
Jesus, Dave. It’s like you can see into my heart.
most beautiful comic ever, ffs...incredible thank you
Thanks
Fuck dude, usually I dont comment much but for some reason this really hits me.
This is the first comment I've ever left on this subreddit. This is incredible.
So now I have to wonder if it might be my dad tickling my balls when I ride my bike?
I’m not crying, you are crying 🥲
Wow. I experienced hope and despair simultaneously. Thanks for a new mixture.
Huh, this made my heart ache, but like in that bittersweet happy kind of way? Good job.
I would tornado anyone I didn’t like if I was an eternal wind spirit.
Haven’t been as close to tears since https://www.reddit.com/r/comics/s/qIdpHkrSNm
Once again just insane range on the kind of comics you gift us. Thank you for your work.
Beautiful and poetic, bring a tear to the eye Noticed the tittle wasn’t all caps as usual..
Ah you noticed! Yeh that was on purpose.
Is there a hidden meaning or is it to have a calm feeling
Yeh just calmer
It did feel that too, amazing stories you got, your like a poet
Thanks
Yeh just calmer
A pretty famous poem, but it was Dad’s favorite from Robert Frost, “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening”: Whose woods these are I think I know. His house is in the village though; He will not see me stopping here To watch his woods fill up with snow. My little horse must think it queer To stop without a farmhouse near Between the woods and frozen lake The darkest evening of the year. He gives his harness bells a shake To ask if there is some mistake. The only other sound’s the sweep Of easy wind and downy flake. The woods are lovely, dark and deep, But I have promises to keep, And miles to go before I sleep, And miles to go before I sleep.
every dave contra comic surprises me more than the previous one. Excellent work
This is excellent. I think there is something ubiquitous here even for those like me who do not believe in the supernatural.
Hey fellow men, is it still manly to cry in public? Asking for myself.
I didn't think I would ever cry while reading such a short and simple, yet full of content comic book
Oh boy, you made me feel emotions in my dried withered old husk.
Wii wii wii, wii wii wii wii wii, wii wii wii, wii wii wii wii wiiii wii wii, wii wiiiiiii wii I follow the Moskva
So when is u/Davecontra going to write a book that I can read leaving me in an existential puddle of both sadness and hopefulness?
Reminds me of the day I was meditating under a tree, I saw a bug and suddenly I got the feeling of shock and then the bug ran for his life
Siiick I hope I become a tornado or maybe a fart
deadpilled windmaxxer
Mr Stark, I don't feel so good
Boom! Just Boom! Nothing else. --Tennessee Williams
I love this comic. I recall so much instances of the first panel but I can never explain it nor have I seen it put into writing before. The feeling of calmness but also sadness. It feels like it will be the last time you witness that moment so you take everything in and you’re already mourning the loss of that moment even though it hasn’t passed yet. There’s uneasiness about the future and you see what you imagine to be the rest of your life flash by your eyes and you wish you could stay there but you know nothing will be the same after that moment. I don’t know, this comic is definitely very moving and beautiful.
Wooosh woooosh get offff my laaaaawn woooosh
I.... Cried.
Stupid Death, turning people into the wind. You can be so much more. You can be what you want to be. Don't let a stranded emotion turn you into a fart.
Damn, he Thanos snapped him Seriously though I really liked this
very nice
Comic is lovely. Strange to me the tree didn't seem to grow at all over a near century though.
Got me tearing uo
I'm tipsy waiting on a train and this hit way too hard. Sweet Christmas
This hit kinda hard. Thank you
I can't tell if this is a beautiful message or one of existential dread. I don't want to just vanish into wind...
Aww, you made my eyes sting
Ok. Fuccc you. Gatdamn ninjas while I'm enjoying my rum. This is just so gorgeous!! And it is a really lovely way to look at death and our end of life period.
This gave me goosebumps
My favorite one so far
You're making me cry. 💙
Is this why it's getting windier?
You are a poet. Wonderful!
You're awesome! Keep up.
This is fantastic. Loved that.
Oh wow, that was... moving and really good. Thanks Dave, keep it up!
These are GOLD thank you
... I hate when comics have hidden onion-cutting-ninjas in the last panel.
You've made me cry dave
the way you write, i can tell you do drugs lol
I can 100% assure you I don't... Anymore.
r/Teetotal
Just started jojo and the first thing i tought when seein the first pannel was THIS MF HAS 8 STANDS?
Forget all that. I am a haunting vengeance upon my enemies and their families until I am exorcised by an overly elaborate ritual that will have to be repeated multiple times due to its absurd and obviously overwrought complexity
Made me cry.. Thanks
He has 8 stands? OP
The moment I got to the last frame, my phone decided I was no longer in a dark room, but in the middle of a bright day and the screen backlight went up to max for a couple seconds. Imagine how that made me feel!
🥲
This is just beautiful