A Lasting Peace Without the Tears
Viewing comments for Chapter 8 "When Towers Fall"Simply my feelings towards a lasting one.
26 total reviews
Comment from Donald O. Cassidy
A timely observance of a phenomenal event on American soil, Mike K2.
Your work reflects skill in a sobering poem of significance for dreamers.I note that you reference "illusion" in your poem.
I want to build on that, as related to the evil of terrorism.
Sure, some innocent persons suffered. Survivors were victims as well, many with lingering grief.
A core devil, the perpetrator of evil was a system of warped economic ideology. Leaders obsessed with acquisition of gold and glory pursued riches at the expense of people.
Speaking of vision, sorting out values, terrorists might have benefited from guidance away from heretical religion. A part of the story was that Taliban and Islamic extremists believed they would be rewarded with a bevy of gorgeous women in the next world.. Those in collusion to hijacking those planes were brainwashed to commit suicide in their mission.
Is there not great significance in targeting the World Trade Center? Suppose for a few minutes that those Arabs had witnessed better models of social justice, more progressive government, instead of wanton greed calloused to starving millions around the world.
What is America's best security? It's troubling that nations' exalt military hardware and regimentation as a substantial help.
Don
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2019
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A timely observance of a phenomenal event on American soil, Mike K2.
Your work reflects skill in a sobering poem of significance for dreamers.I note that you reference "illusion" in your poem.
I want to build on that, as related to the evil of terrorism.
Sure, some innocent persons suffered. Survivors were victims as well, many with lingering grief.
A core devil, the perpetrator of evil was a system of warped economic ideology. Leaders obsessed with acquisition of gold and glory pursued riches at the expense of people.
Speaking of vision, sorting out values, terrorists might have benefited from guidance away from heretical religion. A part of the story was that Taliban and Islamic extremists believed they would be rewarded with a bevy of gorgeous women in the next world.. Those in collusion to hijacking those planes were brainwashed to commit suicide in their mission.
Is there not great significance in targeting the World Trade Center? Suppose for a few minutes that those Arabs had witnessed better models of social justice, more progressive government, instead of wanton greed calloused to starving millions around the world.
What is America's best security? It's troubling that nations' exalt military hardware and regimentation as a substantial help.
Don
Comment Written 11-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2019
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I thank you for your review. Not only significance but symbolism as well. It's not about government, but control over many, or a few.
But good governments exist to provide basic fundamentals such as protection, paths to commerce and trying to provide order and morality, if not, you get places like Baltimore were I live, that just as with the aims of the terrorists, are infested with crime and dangerous conditions. Same thing, the acts aren't held accountable and excused.
Comment from JLR
This is a six in every written word inclusive of the authors notes. I cringe each and every year just a little bit more than every other day in our country. I understand your stress of living in one of our Urban cities and what you see, hear, read and experience each and everyday. I made a conscious decision after 9/11 to plan in retirement as far away from a major city as I could without giving up on needed services as aged. On 9/11 I lived in San Francisco, we thought we would be the next target.
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2019
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This is a six in every written word inclusive of the authors notes. I cringe each and every year just a little bit more than every other day in our country. I understand your stress of living in one of our Urban cities and what you see, hear, read and experience each and everyday. I made a conscious decision after 9/11 to plan in retirement as far away from a major city as I could without giving up on needed services as aged. On 9/11 I lived in San Francisco, we thought we would be the next target.
Comment Written 11-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2019
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I completely understand you sentiments. Thank you very much for taking the time out to review this.
Comment from royowen
Well done Mike, a great poem. Articulate with great imagery, the free verse, is deeply moving with superb language, and a greatly appreciated work of art. The towers stood again in us all. Let's hope the like of this day, will never been seen again. Well done my friend. Grace to you, Mike, blessings, Roy
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2019
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Well done Mike, a great poem. Articulate with great imagery, the free verse, is deeply moving with superb language, and a greatly appreciated work of art. The towers stood again in us all. Let's hope the like of this day, will never been seen again. Well done my friend. Grace to you, Mike, blessings, Roy
Comment Written 11-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2019
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Thank you very much. I pray that our nation is protected and people always stand tall.
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Well done
Comment from Alcreator Litt Dear
This speaks the historic fall of the towers and depicts the devastation and remembering the 9/11 terrorist attack and appeals all leaders of all countries must realize terrorists are an evil to wipe out; well said, well done.
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2019
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This speaks the historic fall of the towers and depicts the devastation and remembering the 9/11 terrorist attack and appeals all leaders of all countries must realize terrorists are an evil to wipe out; well said, well done.
Comment Written 11-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2019
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I thank you very much for reviewing this.
Comment from Betty517
The fact that planes are no long flying.
Did you mean no longer flying? This piece is so full of emotion I thought you were there! This is very well written and astounds me with it's passion. Great read.
Betty
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2011
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The fact that planes are no long flying.
Did you mean no longer flying? This piece is so full of emotion I thought you were there! This is very well written and astounds me with it's passion. Great read.
Betty
Comment Written 14-Sep-2011
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2011
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Yes I did and being a flattened graphics piece, went through hell and fixed it. You made a great SPAG catch, which I thank you for as well the compliments and this review. Mike
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You are so welcome. Betty
Comment from jpafford
Oh my gosh!! This was magnificent ...so well written and that photo captures the heart for sure...a superb choice to match up your work and together - a masterpiece! This has to be one of the best I've ever read. I wish I had a 6...no two 6s ..to give you.
Extremely well done!
congrats
Joanne
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2011
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Oh my gosh!! This was magnificent ...so well written and that photo captures the heart for sure...a superb choice to match up your work and together - a masterpiece! This has to be one of the best I've ever read. I wish I had a 6...no two 6s ..to give you.
Extremely well done!
congrats
Joanne
Comment Written 14-Sep-2011
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2011
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I did suggest to FanStory with all the wonderful poetry here, they have to alot more sixers to give away. It always the thought that counts and I am extremely flattered in this review. I thank you for it and the compliments. Mike
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I totally agree...my 4 were gone in a day. Joanne
Comment from Chris Tee
This is phenomenal work we have here my friend and this deserves the highest accolade here at fanStory from us, the reviewers old sport.
Well done with this splendid piece of poetic art you composed here Mike.
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2011
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This is phenomenal work we have here my friend and this deserves the highest accolade here at fanStory from us, the reviewers old sport.
Well done with this splendid piece of poetic art you composed here Mike.
Comment Written 14-Sep-2011
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2011
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With a review like this, it's a shame the site doesn't allow a seven to be given out once a week. LOL I love this review and thank you for it, the genereous rating as well the compliments. Mike
Comment from WilliamDeen
The tragedy of 9-11 will forever be in our minds. The heartache won't be erased. Our security as a nation has been diminished. Your poem has a nice rhyming scheme and the cadence is smooth.
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2011
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The tragedy of 9-11 will forever be in our minds. The heartache won't be erased. Our security as a nation has been diminished. Your poem has a nice rhyming scheme and the cadence is smooth.
Comment Written 13-Sep-2011
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2011
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I agree with all that you say, except in reference to security because many terrorist attempts have been thwarted. I pray too, everyday some terrorist doesn't slip through the cracks. Now adays we have to be vigilant that security measures a plied with common sense and doesn't overly burden us and are fair.
I thank you for your compliments and this review. Mike
Comment from Jean Lutz
Thank you for a somber tribute both in words and art. I can't remember if you read my poem that I posted probably about a year ago "We are landing in Gander"? It was based on the book by Jim Defede "The Day The World Came to Town" 9/11 in Gander, Newfoundland. I think you would enjoy the Christopher Award winning book which is probably available in your public library.
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2011
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Thank you for a somber tribute both in words and art. I can't remember if you read my poem that I posted probably about a year ago "We are landing in Gander"? It was based on the book by Jim Defede "The Day The World Came to Town" 9/11 in Gander, Newfoundland. I think you would enjoy the Christopher Award winning book which is probably available in your public library.
Comment Written 13-Sep-2011
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2011
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I will keep this review in mind when I visit the library as the poem sounds interesting. I thank you for reviewing this and the compliment.
Comment from c_lucas
Thank you for this very well written, documented poetry and images. 9/11 need not to have happened, but did because government agencies would not work together.
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2011
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Thank you for this very well written, documented poetry and images. 9/11 need not to have happened, but did because government agencies would not work together.
Comment Written 13-Sep-2011
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2011
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I have been caught between agencies before and it takes a bit of effort and creativity to get them to work toghter. In many ways, the various floor sweepers all seemed to miss pieces of straw that caught fire. Unfortunately it takes something like this to bring common sense into the picture. I thank you for your compliments and this review. Mike
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You're welcome, Mike. Charlie
