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Comment from Aussie
Tough talking but true. Guns in the hands of cops or citizens without sense, kill innocents. You have written a story/poem that is real for today; just because evil reigns supreme and can do what it likes - we who understand the white side of life are horrified at the deeds carried out. Love came down at Christmas, have we all forgotten Him who first loved us? Jesus hasn't forsaken us, we have forsaken Him.
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Tough talking but true. Guns in the hands of cops or citizens without sense, kill innocents. You have written a story/poem that is real for today; just because evil reigns supreme and can do what it likes - we who understand the white side of life are horrified at the deeds carried out. Love came down at Christmas, have we all forgotten Him who first loved us? Jesus hasn't forsaken us, we have forsaken Him.
Comment Written 07-Nov-2017
Comment from Rubylou
Hello Mike,
I read through your piece twice because I didn't want to miss any word or emotional impact.
The use of colors for opposing perspectives is powerful.
The message is ,OH so true and in my own opinion, scary... yet so very true and prophetic I wager to say.
Rubylou
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Hello Mike,
I read through your piece twice because I didn't want to miss any word or emotional impact.
The use of colors for opposing perspectives is powerful.
The message is ,OH so true and in my own opinion, scary... yet so very true and prophetic I wager to say.
Rubylou
Comment Written 07-Nov-2017
Comment from Bill Schott
This poem, Not No Reason, is bizarre in its design, yet heady and insightful with the dual perspective leapfrogging through the page. You present the moving target of blame, rationalization, condemnation, justification, overreaction, and apathy. It's a powerful and timely poetic notation on the current season of mass killing. Good stuff!
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This poem, Not No Reason, is bizarre in its design, yet heady and insightful with the dual perspective leapfrogging through the page. You present the moving target of blame, rationalization, condemnation, justification, overreaction, and apathy. It's a powerful and timely poetic notation on the current season of mass killing. Good stuff!
Comment Written 07-Nov-2017
Comment from victortouche
Hello, Mr. Cahill.
victortouche here.
Well, I must say this is, uh,
hmmm...very everything, I think.
Actually, I was kind of afraid
to think. In case I was next for derision,
or explanation via sarcasm of the
developing mind af a sociopath.
I think this is soo far ahead of my
thinking, that it pushes my envelope.
Now, no offense, but...I don't run
into people that push my envelope,
at least intellectually. I mean,
I have opened a few forbidden doors
of the mind, and thought myself
kind of avant guarde in a way.
I know. I keep my narcissistic pool
close by. This is innovative, I think.
And although it rambles massively,
constantly, I'm afraid it somehow makes
complete sense at the same time.
It reminds me of Colombine school massacre
somehow. And why people just couldn't understand how a kid could go bonkers and kill and kill. Well...
try incessant bullying, belittling, threatening,
intimidation. Self respect cannot devlope and then neither can it develope for others.
Everyone can snap. Please. It's just that not everyone
believes they CAN be subjected to total brutality.
When U back someone into a corner, there is nowhere for them to go but through U.
Whew,
Don't make me shiver like this again.
victortouche
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Hello, Mr. Cahill.
victortouche here.
Well, I must say this is, uh,
hmmm...very everything, I think.
Actually, I was kind of afraid
to think. In case I was next for derision,
or explanation via sarcasm of the
developing mind af a sociopath.
I think this is soo far ahead of my
thinking, that it pushes my envelope.
Now, no offense, but...I don't run
into people that push my envelope,
at least intellectually. I mean,
I have opened a few forbidden doors
of the mind, and thought myself
kind of avant guarde in a way.
I know. I keep my narcissistic pool
close by. This is innovative, I think.
And although it rambles massively,
constantly, I'm afraid it somehow makes
complete sense at the same time.
It reminds me of Colombine school massacre
somehow. And why people just couldn't understand how a kid could go bonkers and kill and kill. Well...
try incessant bullying, belittling, threatening,
intimidation. Self respect cannot devlope and then neither can it develope for others.
Everyone can snap. Please. It's just that not everyone
believes they CAN be subjected to total brutality.
When U back someone into a corner, there is nowhere for them to go but through U.
Whew,
Don't make me shiver like this again.
victortouche
Comment Written 07-Nov-2017
Comment from duchessofdrumborg
"Not No Reason", is an extremely well-written and deftly descriptive piece. This talented poet's work was a pleasure to both read and review. I look forward to seeing your next post.
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"Not No Reason", is an extremely well-written and deftly descriptive piece. This talented poet's work was a pleasure to both read and review. I look forward to seeing your next post.
Comment Written 06-Nov-2017
Comment from DonandVicki
I feel the pain in your words and I can tell that you have put a lot of time effort and feeling into this work. The words and the image that you used ignite the imagination.
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I feel the pain in your words and I can tell that you have put a lot of time effort and feeling into this work. The words and the image that you used ignite the imagination.
Comment Written 06-Nov-2017
Comment from davisr (Rhonda)
Quite a lot of bite in this poem. You show two sides to one demented human being.
I think you hit well on both ends of the issue, not pulling any punches or cutting any curves.
The appearance of the poem made it easy to tell who was delivering the message, and you got into the heads of all involved.
Hard subject these day, my friend, but you gave us a lot to think about.
Take care,
Rhonda
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Quite a lot of bite in this poem. You show two sides to one demented human being.
I think you hit well on both ends of the issue, not pulling any punches or cutting any curves.
The appearance of the poem made it easy to tell who was delivering the message, and you got into the heads of all involved.
Hard subject these day, my friend, but you gave us a lot to think about.
Take care,
Rhonda
Comment Written 06-Nov-2017
Comment from Brigitte Elko
I am at a loss for words! That doesn't happen often. This extreme power of words tells many tales. Excuses for behaviors, prolific language, descriptions so real they cause pain, and the horrors of terrors ....you got me. One has to like this because it is thoughts that many have had but had not the courage to express so eloquently. Hats of to you, friend. You exposed the rawness!
Fan Friend,
brigitte
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I am at a loss for words! That doesn't happen often. This extreme power of words tells many tales. Excuses for behaviors, prolific language, descriptions so real they cause pain, and the horrors of terrors ....you got me. One has to like this because it is thoughts that many have had but had not the courage to express so eloquently. Hats of to you, friend. You exposed the rawness!
Fan Friend,
brigitte
Comment Written 06-Nov-2017
Comment from dmt1967
I think this poem is sad but true. Bullies are the worst and, as a kid, I always wanted to kill my tormentors. I never did it though. I like the poem and the way you tackle hard topics. Thank you for sharing.
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I think this poem is sad but true. Bullies are the worst and, as a kid, I always wanted to kill my tormentors. I never did it though. I like the poem and the way you tackle hard topics. Thank you for sharing.
Comment Written 06-Nov-2017
Comment from nomi338
There is a reason for reminders such as "do unto others." The number of mass murderers who have done so as retribution for the pains inflicted upon them when they were helpless are probably uncounted. I am told that even Hitler was abused as a child. When you act cruelly toward someone you view as a weakling easy to abuse and dominate, you could be breeding the next mass murderer. I'm just saying.
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There is a reason for reminders such as "do unto others." The number of mass murderers who have done so as retribution for the pains inflicted upon them when they were helpless are probably uncounted. I am told that even Hitler was abused as a child. When you act cruelly toward someone you view as a weakling easy to abuse and dominate, you could be breeding the next mass murderer. I'm just saying.
Comment Written 06-Nov-2017