Apocalypse
Viewing comments for Chapter 13 "Apocalypse pt. 13"A poetic expression of the end times
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Comment from Anne Johnston
"On the other side of the world it seems an old churchbell still rings
on Sunday mornings and one remembers what it was like
to sing a hymn in the light of the stained glass windows"
Nostalgia - what the world once was like and how it has changed. Very well-written.
Sorry about your father, but glad you are able to help with his care.
reply by the author on 02-Oct-2021
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"On the other side of the world it seems an old churchbell still rings
on Sunday mornings and one remembers what it was like
to sing a hymn in the light of the stained glass windows"
Nostalgia - what the world once was like and how it has changed. Very well-written.
Sorry about your father, but glad you are able to help with his care.
Comment Written 02-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 02-Oct-2021
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Thanks for the excellent review and its always great to hear specifically what works so well. You got what I was trying to create here. estory
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You are welcome
Comment from Paul McFarland
Great description of our present situation. I really like the ending. Hope your dad will be okay.
When people walk over the Brooklyn Bridge in search of a better life,
They only find what they left behind - just more sorrow and strife.
reply by the author on 02-Oct-2021
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Great description of our present situation. I really like the ending. Hope your dad will be okay.
When people walk over the Brooklyn Bridge in search of a better life,
They only find what they left behind - just more sorrow and strife.
Comment Written 01-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 02-Oct-2021
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Thanks for the excellent review and the hopes for my dad. That Brooklyn Bridge image comes from that moment after nine eleven when people had to walk out of the city. A moment of destruction, giving way to the steps to the next world. estory
Comment from BethShelby
This free verse poetry is excellent but a bit a eerie. Since I've not read the other chapters to your Apocalypse, I'm not sure exactly where this is going. New Yorkers crossing the Brooklyn bridge and leaving a silent city behind sounds ominus. I'm wondering what it is that has happened or if this is a picture of what you imagine for our future.
I'm sorry your father has had a stroke and I know his care will take a lot of your time. I hope it goes well.
reply by the author on 02-Oct-2021
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This free verse poetry is excellent but a bit a eerie. Since I've not read the other chapters to your Apocalypse, I'm not sure exactly where this is going. New Yorkers crossing the Brooklyn bridge and leaving a silent city behind sounds ominus. I'm wondering what it is that has happened or if this is a picture of what you imagine for our future.
I'm sorry your father has had a stroke and I know his care will take a lot of your time. I hope it goes well.
Comment Written 01-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 02-Oct-2021
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Thanks so much for the excellent review and your words of support for the piece and for my dad. I wanted to create a sense of regret for leaving a world fading away, and trepidation for what is coming. That image of the Brooklyn Bridge came from nine eleven when people had to walk out of the city. A moment of destruction leading to the next chapter. estory
Comment from Raffaelina Lowcock
It does appear that you have captured the mood you have sought. I feel the lovely atmosphere of the music you mention and the delight accompanying the mood.
It is quite nostalgic and enfolds the scene as they are leaving.
So sorry about your father.
Ralf
reply by the author on 02-Oct-2021
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It does appear that you have captured the mood you have sought. I feel the lovely atmosphere of the music you mention and the delight accompanying the mood.
It is quite nostalgic and enfolds the scene as they are leaving.
So sorry about your father.
Ralf
Comment Written 01-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 02-Oct-2021
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Thanks for the excellent review and your wonderful words of support for the piece and for my dad. You got what I was trying to create. estory
Comment from Irish Rain
Just perfect. My husband and I often discuss this. We don't know what's coming, but we fully recognize what we're losing. We are blessed to have had the best of times. I love this piece. It IS nostalgic feeling. So sorry to hear about your father, I pray all will be well. God bless.
reply by the author on 02-Oct-2021
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Just perfect. My husband and I often discuss this. We don't know what's coming, but we fully recognize what we're losing. We are blessed to have had the best of times. I love this piece. It IS nostalgic feeling. So sorry to hear about your father, I pray all will be well. God bless.
Comment Written 30-Sep-2021
reply by the author on 02-Oct-2021
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Thanks again for the exceptional review and all your continued support. I appreciate it. estory
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You are most welcome!!
Comment from royowen
For some reason this reminded me of New York where the old tenements from the times of migration housed the unfortunate who stayed instead of moving on, certainly we've crossed the Brooklyn Bridge, and wandered the peaceful Roosevelt Island. Beautifully written and nostalgic, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 02-Oct-2021
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For some reason this reminded me of New York where the old tenements from the times of migration housed the unfortunate who stayed instead of moving on, certainly we've crossed the Brooklyn Bridge, and wandered the peaceful Roosevelt Island. Beautifully written and nostalgic, blessings Roy
Comment Written 30-Sep-2021
reply by the author on 02-Oct-2021
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Thanks for the excellent review and your perspective on the piece. That Brooklyn Bridge image actually was stuck in my head from nine eleven, when people had to walk out of the city when the towers went down. A moment of destruction, leading to the next chapter estory
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Well done
Comment from Mary Shifman
Well, this is a poignant and reflective poem predicting a desolate and barren future. I have thought of this possibility often. I used to enjoy reading dystopian novels, but no longer. I've seen things in the past year and a half that I never thought I'd see in my lifetime. For the first time in my life, I'm glad I don't have children because I fear that the world they would inherit would be a much different place. As you said, the world isn't perfect but it's got its pluses. Your poem says it so much better-I don't know why I'm going on about it.
I'm sorry to hear about your father and hope that he is on his way to a speedy recovery.
reply by the author on 02-Oct-2021
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Well, this is a poignant and reflective poem predicting a desolate and barren future. I have thought of this possibility often. I used to enjoy reading dystopian novels, but no longer. I've seen things in the past year and a half that I never thought I'd see in my lifetime. For the first time in my life, I'm glad I don't have children because I fear that the world they would inherit would be a much different place. As you said, the world isn't perfect but it's got its pluses. Your poem says it so much better-I don't know why I'm going on about it.
I'm sorry to hear about your father and hope that he is on his way to a speedy recovery.
Comment Written 30-Sep-2021
reply by the author on 02-Oct-2021
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Thanks for the excellent review and your interesting perspective on the poem. The world has its moments, its memories, its moment of joys. We are sorry to leave them behind. But out of the end of one thing, comes the start of another. Keep reading the series. estory
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You are very welcome. I will keep reading
Comment from kiwigirl2821
This is a poem of intent. The journey isn't understood or even expected, but the anticipation is heartbreaking and methinks looked forward to. I'm so sorry to hear about your dad. I sincerely hope he regains all that he has lost. xoxo Kiwi
reply by the author on 02-Oct-2021
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This is a poem of intent. The journey isn't understood or even expected, but the anticipation is heartbreaking and methinks looked forward to. I'm so sorry to hear about your dad. I sincerely hope he regains all that he has lost. xoxo Kiwi
Comment Written 30-Sep-2021
reply by the author on 02-Oct-2021
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Thanks again for the exceptional review and all the continued support. I appreciate it. estory
Comment from Ulla
And I think, estory, you've captured that very well. People are seeking out what they know best, the sense of holding onto something that is familiar and comforting. I really like your free style poem. The sense of loss is very stark. All the best. Ulla:)))
reply by the author on 02-Oct-2021
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And I think, estory, you've captured that very well. People are seeking out what they know best, the sense of holding onto something that is familiar and comforting. I really like your free style poem. The sense of loss is very stark. All the best. Ulla:)))
Comment Written 30-Sep-2021
reply by the author on 02-Oct-2021
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Thanks so much for the excellent review and your continued support for my work. I think you got exactly what I was trying to do here. estory
Comment from Dr. Nad
In this poem you have brought together the past through good memories, the present through current experiences and the pending through the biblical promises. Thanks for Bringing everything together with hope for the future. #EmbraceTheLoveFromAbove
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In this poem you have brought together the past through good memories, the present through current experiences and the pending through the biblical promises. Thanks for Bringing everything together with hope for the future. #EmbraceTheLoveFromAbove
Comment Written 30-Sep-2021
reply by the author on 02-Oct-2021
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Thanks for the excellent review and for your interesting comments on the piece. you are the only one who read in that glimmer of hope that is in this piece. estory
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You are welcome. Aren't we blessed with the Hope found in Christ?
