For Humanity's Sake
Chain Poem: Not someday. Not tomorrow. Today...47 total reviews
Comment from rjuselius
this is a profound piece of poetry dear Mrs.kt! how to change the course of humanity and humankind. we are capable of circulating good will and in my opinion love conquers all.
Thanks for sharing!
Blessings and a hearty hug!
Rebekka x
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2018
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this is a profound piece of poetry dear Mrs.kt! how to change the course of humanity and humankind. we are capable of circulating good will and in my opinion love conquers all.
Thanks for sharing!
Blessings and a hearty hug!
Rebekka x
Comment Written 30-Oct-2018
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2018
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Hello Rebekka,
So very pleased you enjoyed and my words resonated with you!
Thank you for your excellent rating and thoughtful review!
Blessings and a hearty hug to you as well!
diane
Comment from dragonpoet
Yes we do need to learn from our past. Learn what hatred causes. Then maybe war would abate and so would all violence as we finally learn to accept each other as only other human beings. It is the only way the humanity can be saved. I like the mono rhyme in the last stanza. It lends it more strength.
Keep writing
Joan
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2018
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Yes we do need to learn from our past. Learn what hatred causes. Then maybe war would abate and so would all violence as we finally learn to accept each other as only other human beings. It is the only way the humanity can be saved. I like the mono rhyme in the last stanza. It lends it more strength.
Keep writing
Joan
Comment Written 30-Oct-2018
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2018
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Hello Joan!
I am honored by your excellent rating and thoughtful review.
Sometimes mankind is very stubborn when it comes to learning from the past...
So pleased my words resonated with you...
Thank you!
diane
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You are most kindly welcome. Diane.
Joan
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You are most kindly welcome. Diane.
Joan
Comment from evesayshi
In my opinion, this is a message that needs telling and retelling, and you have done that so beautifully, with dramatic appeal and clarity, in fluid and even rhyming rhythm. I so agree with you, but as you so readily declare, good will must be accomplished by conscious effort. I wish you the best of luck in the contest...
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2018
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In my opinion, this is a message that needs telling and retelling, and you have done that so beautifully, with dramatic appeal and clarity, in fluid and even rhyming rhythm. I so agree with you, but as you so readily declare, good will must be accomplished by conscious effort. I wish you the best of luck in the contest...
Comment Written 30-Oct-2018
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2018
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Hello Eve,
I am honored by your exceptional rating and thoughtful review.
Most of all, I am honored that my words - as sobering as they are - resonate with you.
Thank you for your best wishes as well. The Chain format was/is really challenging but rewarding to attempt!
Always,
diane
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You are very welcome indeed, Diane - yes, it absolutely did and does resonate with me, today and always - thank you for sharing...Eve
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You are most welcome, Eve.
diane
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Have a wonderful Sunday, Diane...Eve
Comment from Sharon Haiste
I think this is a good entry for the Chain Rhyme contest.
You have managed to stay within the structure of the Chain Rhyme and yet deliver a powerful message.
Well done and good luck to you with the competition.
Sharon
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2018
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I think this is a good entry for the Chain Rhyme contest.
You have managed to stay within the structure of the Chain Rhyme and yet deliver a powerful message.
Well done and good luck to you with the competition.
Sharon
Comment Written 30-Oct-2018
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2018
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Hello Sharon!
So pleased you enjoyed!
This one was tricky!
Thank you for your excellent rating and review!
diane
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
Love your sentiments here Diane and in particular the line: 'malignant actions pregnant with dark lies', a magical line that has such depth, we have a melting pot of people and we should celebrate our differences, a poignant write, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2018
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Love your sentiments here Diane and in particular the line: 'malignant actions pregnant with dark lies', a magical line that has such depth, we have a melting pot of people and we should celebrate our differences, a poignant write, love Dolly x
Comment Written 30-Oct-2018
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2018
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Thank you ever so much, Christine!
I am pleased my words resonated with you!
I loved the challenge of this format and its prescribed requirements.
Now...if only I was brave enough to tackle a Shakespearean sonnet; I fear mine are abysmal...
Thank you again!
diane
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You would make mincemeat of a Shakespearean Sonnet Diane, this would be no problem for you! I will look out for it! Love Dolly (Christine)
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Oh, Dolly!
Smile for my day...
I have one ready; I just have to work up my courage to post it!
diane
Comment from Pantygynt
I have reviewed several of these chains recently and I was particularly impressed here by the trisyllabic rhyme you have inceted into the mono-rhyming fourth quatrain. Vanity, inanity, profanity and humanity all stemming from sanity inthe third quatrain. That is clever rhyming indeed.
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2018
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I have reviewed several of these chains recently and I was particularly impressed here by the trisyllabic rhyme you have inceted into the mono-rhyming fourth quatrain. Vanity, inanity, profanity and humanity all stemming from sanity inthe third quatrain. That is clever rhyming indeed.
Comment Written 30-Oct-2018
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2018
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Many thanks, Jim.
I was hoping that you would stop by.
Thank you for your excellent rating and complimentary review.
This offering was quite an exciting challenge for me to attempt: new form, prescribed format, and rhyming required. So pleased you noticed solemn endeavor to follow not only the requirements of the contest's prompt, but to also offer a meaningful message as well...
Thank you again!
diane
Comment from RGstar
Virtual Six
Oh, I wish I had a six star.
So much wisdom and hope within your words. Hope that all hate does not reach its destination, and we stand in solidarity of love and hope.
Thank you, dear author, for writing this. My next work at the end of the week depicts a little so.
My very best.
RGstar
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2018
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Virtual Six
Oh, I wish I had a six star.
So much wisdom and hope within your words. Hope that all hate does not reach its destination, and we stand in solidarity of love and hope.
Thank you, dear author, for writing this. My next work at the end of the week depicts a little so.
My very best.
RGstar
Comment Written 30-Oct-2018
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2018
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Hello Roy!
I am honored by your "Virtual Six" stars!
So pleased you enjoyed and that my words resonated with you. I look forward to your next poetic offering.
Thank you for your excellent rating and thoughtful review...
diane
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MY pleasure, dear author
Comment from Debbie Pope
Wow! I seriously could not have written under those restrictions. Your poem flows with grace and power. I love your word choice--particularly, "unbridled," "malignant," "pregnant," "vanity," "inanity." I could go on. These strong words give this piece thoughtfulness and polish.
Nice, timely piece.
You have a great morning.
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2018
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Wow! I seriously could not have written under those restrictions. Your poem flows with grace and power. I love your word choice--particularly, "unbridled," "malignant," "pregnant," "vanity," "inanity." I could go on. These strong words give this piece thoughtfulness and polish.
Nice, timely piece.
You have a great morning.
Comment Written 30-Oct-2018
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2018
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Hello Debbie!
I am honored by your exceptional rating and complimentary review. First time penning a Chain Poem. I loved the challenge of the parameters and the rhyming requirements. Really tests one's ability to combine message with form.
So pleased my words resonated with you!
Thank you so much!
diane
Comment from Sanku
this is a very relevant topic. yOu open the newspaper or switch on TV , the dominant motif is hate .Like a German nurse who admitted to killing 100 patients...
And the hatred and mistrust is fanned by the politicians to grab power...
Love and peace seem to be pipe dreams..
Thanks for the warning.
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2018
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this is a very relevant topic. yOu open the newspaper or switch on TV , the dominant motif is hate .Like a German nurse who admitted to killing 100 patients...
And the hatred and mistrust is fanned by the politicians to grab power...
Love and peace seem to be pipe dreams..
Thanks for the warning.
Comment Written 30-Oct-2018
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2018
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Hello Sanku!
So very pleased my words resonated with you!
Thank you for your excellent rating and thoughtful review!
diane
Comment from Mustang Patty
Hi, Diane,
A chain rhyme speaking to the current events is before me, and all I can do is cheer. It is senseless to post troops along the border. These people mean us absolutely no harm - I'm sickened.
My prayers are for things to be resolved favorably. I can't imagine our country - America - the shining place of freedom - turning away folks who only want to better their lives.
~MP~
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2018
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Hi, Diane,
A chain rhyme speaking to the current events is before me, and all I can do is cheer. It is senseless to post troops along the border. These people mean us absolutely no harm - I'm sickened.
My prayers are for things to be resolved favorably. I can't imagine our country - America - the shining place of freedom - turning away folks who only want to better their lives.
~MP~
Comment Written 30-Oct-2018
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2018
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Thank you, Patty!
I am honored by your exceptional rating and thoughtful review.
And I am equally honored that my words resonated with you.
Thank you ever so much!
diane
