Comment from ElPoetry001

Excellent

Excellent
Free will is God given, and man cannot legally, or by force, destroy or diminish that right.
Some men, knowing that women can survive, and bear children, using only the sperm of men, without physical interaction, try to prevent women from child bearing.
No sin is greater than to subject women to this genital mutilation, and those that deprive women of the apple will surely die, for they are killing Mother Nature and the future.
We must provide a safe path from Ethiopia so that women may flourish, and redirect the world's view to these acts of terrorism.

 Comment Written 16-May-2014

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reply by the author on 17-May-2014

Thanks a lot for resonating strongly to my poem, and thanks too for considering this work excellent, I am deeply humbled.

Comment from royowen

Excellent

This poem is about the dark side of men, not really about religion it's about manipulation, to force people into a form of captivity, it takes many forms, some a little more,subtle than others, it's not the philosophy, it's humankind, it is always about the condition of the heart! Nice poem, well written, blessings, Roy.

 Comment Written 16-May-2014

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reply by the author on 17-May-2014

Thanks a lot Roy for considering that this poem is well written, I am honored.

Comment from dmt1967

Excellent

This is a very dark poem I like the feel of it though and the picture and black background adds to the dark feeling thank you for sharing

 Comment Written 16-May-2014

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reply by the author on 17-May-2014

Thanks for the five stars and for appreciating this poem. God bless.

Comment from Cedar

Exceptional

This is a very moving poem about a subject that many people didn't know existed, I didn't. Thank you for making us aware of this horrific ritual. I realize that there is nothing that can be done legally outside the boundaries of Ethiopia. But, for those who believe in the power of prayer, we can certainly do that. I would imagine there are many terrible customs and rituals that have been forced on people in various countries throughout our world, for many, many years now. Especially, as you said, in the remote areas. In my opinion, you have shown exceptional courage to have written about a subject that mutilates young women in such a horrible way. God be with all those that have to endure this ritual. Bill

 Comment Written 16-May-2014

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reply by the author on 17-May-2014

Thanks a lot Bill for resonating with the message of this poem so strongly. I didn't know it will have such an impact to the readers. Thank you for the six stars, I am deeply honored and humbled. Female genitalia mutilation is real, please do google on genital mutilation of women in Sudan, Ethiopia and other parts of Africa, the details are all there. God bless, again, thanks a bunch.

Comment from Righteous Riter

Excellent

Good end rhyming. Good internal rhyming with thrust/disgust. Good description that paint a unattractive picture. Good alliteration with trying/to...don't/deny. Good complimentary photo followed by a clear message and helpful authors notes.

 Comment Written 16-May-2014

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reply by the author on 17-May-2014

Thanks a lot my friend for the positive review of this work and the five stars too. God bless.

Comment from Nosha17

Excellent

In backward places, under the guise of religion, women are subjected to such a state of inferiority which is inescapable. Denied education and abducted, the list goes on. Your poem has good choice of words and imagery to highlight this problem. A smooth and enjoyable read and super pic. Faye

 Comment Written 16-May-2014

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reply by the author on 17-May-2014

Thanks for considering this a smooth read, I am honored. God bless.

Comment from Jackarrie

Excellent

Hi I love the message in your well written poem, to think that there are people in this present day thinking it is OK to mutilate young girls. We need more and more people to speak out against this barbaric ritual.

Well written,
Well done
Mary

 Comment Written 16-May-2014

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reply by the author on 17-May-2014

Thanks a lot Mary for considering this well written and well done. I am honored.

Comment from kiwijenny

Excellent

This is the saddest most defiling and mean ritual ....thanks for alerting the world to its travesty with this poem...I love Moonwillows art work
Nassus what can we do...if we could just scream and the travesty be undone I would scream for them all day
I am praying
God bless

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 Comment Written 16-May-2014

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reply by the author on 17-May-2014

Thanks a lot kiwijenny for resonating strongly to the message of the poem. I am praying too, God bless.

Comment from Bryan G

Excellent

This a very moving poem. Your work tastefully deals with a topic that is easy to forget. You have brought me back to the real world where bad things are happening to innocent people. Thank you for speaking out for those who suffer alone.

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 Comment Written 16-May-2014

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reply by the author on 17-May-2014

Thanks a lot Bryan for resonating strongly with the message of the poem. Thanks for the five stars too, God bless.