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Viewing comments for Chapter 128 "an Gorta Mór"All of my poems of release.
5 total reviews
Comment from Eliza M
You have woven a wonderful taste of Irish history and culture into this poem Jaq. A beautiful country plagued with religious and political issues. This has a personal resonance with me, as my father is from Ireland.
A powerful and poignant piece. Liz.x
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2012
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You have woven a wonderful taste of Irish history and culture into this poem Jaq. A beautiful country plagued with religious and political issues. This has a personal resonance with me, as my father is from Ireland.
A powerful and poignant piece. Liz.x
Comment Written 25-Nov-2012
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2012
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So glad you enjoyed it Liz, thanks for reviewing :) Jaq xxx
Comment from Spike the second
Hi Jaq
Great poem Jaq but I feel I cannot comment too much on the Protestant-Catholic issue as we know they both have atrocities they have to own up to. As for Irish spreading wide and far, that is still happening not for wearing green, but for the wastefulness of their government (luckily ours had enough money in the bank). Now the young Irish are spreading far and wide again as they have done many many times since the potato famine. It's a shame but Ireland hasn't much to offer (money wise) it's young people, we haven't much more but at least we are not thousands of miles away from their beautiful home and they can come here anytime, passport free.
Blessings
Spike
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2012
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Hi Jaq
Great poem Jaq but I feel I cannot comment too much on the Protestant-Catholic issue as we know they both have atrocities they have to own up to. As for Irish spreading wide and far, that is still happening not for wearing green, but for the wastefulness of their government (luckily ours had enough money in the bank). Now the young Irish are spreading far and wide again as they have done many many times since the potato famine. It's a shame but Ireland hasn't much to offer (money wise) it's young people, we haven't much more but at least we are not thousands of miles away from their beautiful home and they can come here anytime, passport free.
Blessings
Spike
Comment Written 24-Nov-2012
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2012
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There is a lot of work still to be done Spike, thanks for the review mate :) Jaq x
Comment from Maureen's Pen
Sad times indeed though your poem gives the reader a deeper understanding of that time. Historical and powerful as well.
Thanks for sharing an excellent work.
Happy Thanksgiving.
Maureen
reply by the author on 23-Nov-2012
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Sad times indeed though your poem gives the reader a deeper understanding of that time. Historical and powerful as well.
Thanks for sharing an excellent work.
Happy Thanksgiving.
Maureen
Comment Written 22-Nov-2012
reply by the author on 23-Nov-2012
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Hope you had a lovely Thanksgiving Maureen and thank you for your wonderful review. :) Jaq x
Comment from Benjamin Valencia
Hello Jaq Cee. Enjoyed your poem. It has a solid historical background involving the divide between protestants and catholics. I remember seeing the orange roofs of homes. From a Spanish cultural perspective, people would have interpreted a people using a common color to paint thier roof as a way to ward off the angel of death or something like that. In addition to your poem, I really enjoyed your choice of words for the poem. Great rhythm. Good luck and cheers.
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2012
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Hello Jaq Cee. Enjoyed your poem. It has a solid historical background involving the divide between protestants and catholics. I remember seeing the orange roofs of homes. From a Spanish cultural perspective, people would have interpreted a people using a common color to paint thier roof as a way to ward off the angel of death or something like that. In addition to your poem, I really enjoyed your choice of words for the poem. Great rhythm. Good luck and cheers.
Comment Written 22-Nov-2012
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2012
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Thank you so much for your very kind appraisal Benjamin, so much appreciated. :) Jaq x
Comment from Treischel
Beautifully penned poem on the tragic Irish historical event that changes the lives of millions with far flung consequences. This free verse flows eloquently. Beautifully structured. It smoothly flows and paints the canvas of remembrance in a lovely cadence, supported with superb artwork. I often wonder what the outcome would have been, if the Irish had been as well armed, financed, and organized in their rebellion as the Scotts were.
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2012
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Beautifully penned poem on the tragic Irish historical event that changes the lives of millions with far flung consequences. This free verse flows eloquently. Beautifully structured. It smoothly flows and paints the canvas of remembrance in a lovely cadence, supported with superb artwork. I often wonder what the outcome would have been, if the Irish had been as well armed, financed, and organized in their rebellion as the Scotts were.
Comment Written 22-Nov-2012
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2012
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Thank you so much Treischel for your wonderful review. I'm sure things would have been very different if there had been a 'level playing field'. :) Jaq x