Audre Lorde
NYS Poet Laureate31 total reviews
Comment from Terry Reilly
I've just read this, Debbie. I'll keep my comments simple.
It's terrific!
(I've just been prompted to use at least 150 characters. I choose to exercise my right to literary delinquency. Sometimes less is more. Best wishes, Terry).
reply by the author on 01-May-2024
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I've just read this, Debbie. I'll keep my comments simple.
It's terrific!
(I've just been prompted to use at least 150 characters. I choose to exercise my right to literary delinquency. Sometimes less is more. Best wishes, Terry).
Comment Written 01-May-2024
reply by the author on 01-May-2024
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Terry, thank you so much! I'd certainly endorse your 'less is more' because you've honoured me with your succinctness! Take care Debbie
Comment from Ginda Simpson
Sending you my very best wishes and congratulations on this poem so deserving of the recognition it has received. Your talent for telling the story of another's life in poetry form is remarkable. Your words informative, entertaining, and inspiring.
reply by the author on 01-May-2024
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Sending you my very best wishes and congratulations on this poem so deserving of the recognition it has received. Your talent for telling the story of another's life in poetry form is remarkable. Your words informative, entertaining, and inspiring.
Comment Written 01-May-2024
reply by the author on 01-May-2024
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Thank you so much for your lovely review, Ginda! Your kindness and support mean a lot to me. Take care Debbie
Comment from dragonpoet
Hi
This is a well written poem about a strong and outspoken person. It is sad that even her mother treated her badly because of her skin color. It is such a story of hope that a person can come out of bad childhoods to become so able to use her art and actions to help others.
I like the quotes from her writing, which is part of you style.
Keep writing and stay healthy.
Have a great rest of the day and week.
Joan
reply by the author on 01-May-2024
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Hi
This is a well written poem about a strong and outspoken person. It is sad that even her mother treated her badly because of her skin color. It is such a story of hope that a person can come out of bad childhoods to become so able to use her art and actions to help others.
I like the quotes from her writing, which is part of you style.
Keep writing and stay healthy.
Have a great rest of the day and week.
Joan
Comment Written 01-May-2024
reply by the author on 01-May-2024
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Thank you so much, Joan, for this kind and well considered review which I greatly appreciate! Take care Debbie
Comment from bob cullen
This gets two A's, Awesome and Amazing. What's worse is you have now created a new hunger, I need to discover more about this lady. Can you tell if there is a biography available?
As poetry, this is perfect, the words flow delightfully, with a metre that reads comfortably.
I just want to know more. I once penned a poem about this lady.
reply by the author on 27-Apr-2024
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This gets two A's, Awesome and Amazing. What's worse is you have now created a new hunger, I need to discover more about this lady. Can you tell if there is a biography available?
As poetry, this is perfect, the words flow delightfully, with a metre that reads comfortably.
I just want to know more. I once penned a poem about this lady.
Comment Written 26-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 27-Apr-2024
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Dear Bob, You're so kind! Doing this for no reward too. It's all very special to me. This woman is amazing! I think she gets rather overshadowed by Maya Angelou but deserves a lot of recognition. As for biographies, I use the internet a lot but, looking through Amazon, I like the look of DIFFERENCE, Audre Lorde's Journey - the life and legacy of a literary activist by Jones G Strow. I was going to say, I could buy it here and post it on but I note it's on Amazon.com.au for much cheaper ($11.99). Thanks so much again. Have a great weekend:) Debbie
Comment from Dimzdale1
Listening to the YouTube audio felt like listening to my eldest sister. A person can mentally find themselves in a bottle filled with the mixtures of life and either choose to scream to break the glass, hope to grow gills to swim within the mix or drown. We choose to aspire or expire with daily choices. I chose to be inspired by this poem where others may choose to be offended. Thank you for your artistry.
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2024
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Listening to the YouTube audio felt like listening to my eldest sister. A person can mentally find themselves in a bottle filled with the mixtures of life and either choose to scream to break the glass, hope to grow gills to swim within the mix or drown. We choose to aspire or expire with daily choices. I chose to be inspired by this poem where others may choose to be offended. Thank you for your artistry.
Comment Written 18-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2024
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Thank you so much for your kind review, especially as you earned nothing for it. Your opinion really matters to me and I'm very grateful for your kind words. I love this woman but Maya Angelou (the post that followed) even more. Take care Debbie
Comment from JSD
Accomplished writing as usual. And such a wonderful, inspiring woman to focus on. I love these more thought-provoking poems that push at the boundaries with aplomb. John x
reply by the author on 06-Apr-2024
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Accomplished writing as usual. And such a wonderful, inspiring woman to focus on. I love these more thought-provoking poems that push at the boundaries with aplomb. John x
Comment Written 06-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 06-Apr-2024
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John, you're the best! Thank you so much! Wonderful to see your name here. Do please, please think of coming back, if only for 3 months. Your many fans await...Love Debbie x
Comment from karenina
An exquisite poem about an exquisite poetess, written by the same!
You are undoubtedly among the most gifted writers I have the pleasure to read, Debbie.
Every line is intentional, well thought out, appealing to the cerebral and emotional...
I've read Adore Lorde and can think of no greater woman to be highlighted in your inimitable bio-poetical magical way!
Karenina
reply by the author on 06-Apr-2024
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An exquisite poem about an exquisite poetess, written by the same!
You are undoubtedly among the most gifted writers I have the pleasure to read, Debbie.
Every line is intentional, well thought out, appealing to the cerebral and emotional...
I've read Adore Lorde and can think of no greater woman to be highlighted in your inimitable bio-poetical magical way!
Karenina
Comment Written 06-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 06-Apr-2024
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Thank you so much, Karenina! I can't tell you how much this lovely review means to me! Debbie
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I meant every word!
Comment from Ulla
Hi Debbie, I'm so glad that you wrote about Audrey Lorde. I will admit that until now, I'd never heard about her. I feel it's a hole in my education and knowledge, but now I do know. I listened to the her speech and it impressed me. Thank you so much for sharing your beautifully written poem with us. Ulla xcx
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2024
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Hi Debbie, I'm so glad that you wrote about Audrey Lorde. I will admit that until now, I'd never heard about her. I feel it's a hole in my education and knowledge, but now I do know. I listened to the her speech and it impressed me. Thank you so much for sharing your beautifully written poem with us. Ulla xcx
Comment Written 04-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2024
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Thank you so much, Ulla, for this kindness and support! I'm delighted that this impressive woman meant something to you. Take care Debbie xo
Comment from Colorado Owl
Your poem introduced me to someone whom I had never heard of before. She sounds amazing. Kudos to you for taking the time to learn about her life and even more time to celebrate her with such a beautiful tribute. Thank you!
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2024
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Your poem introduced me to someone whom I had never heard of before. She sounds amazing. Kudos to you for taking the time to learn about her life and even more time to celebrate her with such a beautiful tribute. Thank you!
Comment Written 04-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2024
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Thank you so much for this honour! Your rating and lovely words are greatly valued. Take care Debbie
Comment from Karen Cherry Threadgill
I had never heard of her. Thank you for introducing me to her. I agree erotic and pornography is the same same thing to most men and is used as a weapon to hold us down and make us less. Karen
reply by the author on 03-Apr-2024
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I had never heard of her. Thank you for introducing me to her. I agree erotic and pornography is the same same thing to most men and is used as a weapon to hold us down and make us less. Karen
Comment Written 03-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 03-Apr-2024
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Thank you so much, Karen, for this very kind review! Do you know, when I was writing this, I honestly thought of you and how her character would resonate with you. I'm so glad it did. Take care, Debbie. PS But she didn't murder anyone to my knowledge:))
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I only kill on the computer and on paper. But I can be vicious.
I always feel better afterwards.Works for me. You do these researched stories so well.:-)