Life Goes On...
A contest entry15 total reviews
Comment from Sharon Davis
This piece raises a thought provoking issue, highlighting the cultural insensitivities that exist, often unbeknownst to the individual who expresses such insensitivity.
A good piece for the contest.
reply by the author on 27-May-2021
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This piece raises a thought provoking issue, highlighting the cultural insensitivities that exist, often unbeknownst to the individual who expresses such insensitivity.
A good piece for the contest.
Comment Written 26-May-2021
reply by the author on 27-May-2021
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Thank you so much Sharon for reading, reviewing and you fantastic comments.
Comment from humpwhistle
It is said we fear that which we don't understand, and that fear gets turned into hostility. I'm not sure I buy any of that, exempt that racism is often driven by fear. Ignorance of other cultures is one thing. Hatred is another. People fear what they perceive as threats. I don't understand why eating bear meat should threaten anyone--but the bears.
Violent racists are those who are afraid they'll lose position or status if they down keep other people down. But you know that.
Every time it appears we're making progress with race relations, some idiot stokes the fires anew.
Well written.
Best of luck. Peace, Lee
The world is full of hatred and anger, is it not time to stop and listen to each other and to the voice of nature.--Do you mean it is 'now' time , , ,?
reply by the author on 27-May-2021
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It is said we fear that which we don't understand, and that fear gets turned into hostility. I'm not sure I buy any of that, exempt that racism is often driven by fear. Ignorance of other cultures is one thing. Hatred is another. People fear what they perceive as threats. I don't understand why eating bear meat should threaten anyone--but the bears.
Violent racists are those who are afraid they'll lose position or status if they down keep other people down. But you know that.
Every time it appears we're making progress with race relations, some idiot stokes the fires anew.
Well written.
Best of luck. Peace, Lee
The world is full of hatred and anger, is it not time to stop and listen to each other and to the voice of nature.--Do you mean it is 'now' time , , ,?
Comment Written 26-May-2021
reply by the author on 27-May-2021
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Thank you so much Lee for reading, reviewing and your amazingly, fantastic comments. What you wrote is so very true. Oh, thank you for the suggestion but I did intend to write 'not'. Peace.
Comment from robyn corum
Alie,
I strongly agree with all that you've said here. Though, honestly, I may be one of the ones who growled bout some of your food choices! hahaha We are all so different - I know people up North can't IMAGINE eating okra, but it's a staple (and treasure) here. People instinctively curl their noses at things they don't understand. If I ever did that, I hope you know I was talking about the idea of eating things that were so foreign, and not saying anything about you or your heritage. Forgive me!
Notes:
1.) I have met many people who have said those things and I wonder how society allows such ignorance or in some cases stupidity.
--> This confused me. It seems to refer back to the lines stated in the previous paragraph - that we all bleed the same but are different and unique individuals. Is that the part you think is stupid and ignorant? Confused.
OR - are you referring to what people say about the things you eat? Might need to make it clearer?
2.) Please double-check the contest requirements. I think you are supposed to be describing one particular individual in a group of people and not relating memories. Not sure. Worth checking.
Thanks and good luck!
reply by the author on 27-May-2021
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Alie,
I strongly agree with all that you've said here. Though, honestly, I may be one of the ones who growled bout some of your food choices! hahaha We are all so different - I know people up North can't IMAGINE eating okra, but it's a staple (and treasure) here. People instinctively curl their noses at things they don't understand. If I ever did that, I hope you know I was talking about the idea of eating things that were so foreign, and not saying anything about you or your heritage. Forgive me!
Notes:
1.) I have met many people who have said those things and I wonder how society allows such ignorance or in some cases stupidity.
--> This confused me. It seems to refer back to the lines stated in the previous paragraph - that we all bleed the same but are different and unique individuals. Is that the part you think is stupid and ignorant? Confused.
OR - are you referring to what people say about the things you eat? Might need to make it clearer?
2.) Please double-check the contest requirements. I think you are supposed to be describing one particular individual in a group of people and not relating memories. Not sure. Worth checking.
Thanks and good luck!
Comment Written 26-May-2021
reply by the author on 27-May-2021
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Thank you so much Robyn for reading, reviewing and your great comments. I will correct those things in a moment. By the way, lol, I love okra and grits, you are right okra is truly a southern thing but grits are like cream of wheat which I liked with butter and salt/pepper.
Comment from Kerry L Batchelder
Yes it is time to listen to the voice of others and the voice of nature. To accept one another with our differences would be utopia. We have too much hatred, too much judgement, too much selfishness. I love your poem and cute illustration which really sets the stage. Perfect!
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reply by the author on 27-May-2021
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Yes it is time to listen to the voice of others and the voice of nature. To accept one another with our differences would be utopia. We have too much hatred, too much judgement, too much selfishness. I love your poem and cute illustration which really sets the stage. Perfect!
This rating does not count towards story rating or author rank.
The highest and the lowest rating are not included in calculations.
Comment Written 26-May-2021
reply by the author on 27-May-2021
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Thank you so very much Kerry for reading, reviewing and your amazing comments.
Comment from papa55mike
It's funny how young children don't see the color of their skin or any deficiency in others. But as we grow older and hear the hatred that's passed down through many generations, our mind begins to fill. What a wonderfully written piece.
Good luck in the contest!
Have a great day, and God bless.
mike
reply by the author on 27-May-2021
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It's funny how young children don't see the color of their skin or any deficiency in others. But as we grow older and hear the hatred that's passed down through many generations, our mind begins to fill. What a wonderfully written piece.
Good luck in the contest!
Have a great day, and God bless.
mike
Comment Written 26-May-2021
reply by the author on 27-May-2021
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Thank you so much Mike for reading, reviewing and your fabulous comments, Blessings.
