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| Reviewed by Kathy Armijo |
11/9/2009 |
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I'm thinking old age must be setting in. It took a few readings for me to understand what you said. My take on it reminds me of the old fire and brimstone preachers who spoke with forked tongues. Yet, in spite of all of this garble, I hope to have a better understanding of His word and go forth and let my life be an example of goodness. But, then, again, some may use me as an example of what NOT to be.
Still I think that I am the consumate
"white pages that an illiterate soul tried to wrote to posterity or
perhaps for a blind analphabetic man that understood it ... less."
God bless you. Kathy |
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| Reviewed by E T Waldron |
11/9/2009 |
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| well dear bro Edvard, I guess you told Him! No one could ever argue with you,you're "too damn smart" ,Ma always said!;-) |
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| Reviewed by richard cederberg |
11/9/2009 |
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What a thought process brother Edvard.
An arcane flow of logical eloquence.
I told you, you are one of the few who
get better with age. If you were a bottle of
wine you'd be out of my price range.
But I'd still wanna pilfer it and drink it. (-:
Thanks for the note.
richard |
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| Reviewed by J'nia Fowler |
11/9/2009 |
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| Well put. Colorful images of mans foolishness are well highlighted. Hugs, J'nia |
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| Reviewed by Jerry Bolton |
11/9/2009 |
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Cannot argue with anything you have said. I have said much the same thing, although not as eloquent as this is. There is a saying II have always kinda liked and it is, "If God didn't exist man would have had to invent Him." What I take from that saying is that man needs rules, otherwise we will run amok. Look at what is happening in today's climate, there seems to be no real punishment for so much crime and terrorism. Still, like man is wont to do we carry the God thing much too far, and He becomes a petty, vengeful god. Ah, I know that isn't what you meant you poem to be, I just get carried away sometimes. Great poetry, George . . .
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| Reviewed by Walt Hardester |
11/8/2009 |
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"Ludicrous words is the weapon of the snake oil charlatans"
Funny how you posted this before I posted "WWJW" But by golly if they don't compliment each other. We must be on the same page today, Georg.
~W~ |
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| Reviewed by Liana Margiva |
11/8/2009 |
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| EXCELLENT!!!!!!!!!!!!! Liana Margiva |
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| Reviewed by Patrick Granfors |
11/7/2009 |
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| Ya know Billy Mays died last summer. But you can still buy a Sham Wow if you need one. Patrick |
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| Reviewed by Christine Alwin |
11/7/2009 |
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Is that up and down or down and up?...great write, masterful Georg!
Christine |
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| Reviewed by Rose Rideout |
11/7/2009 |
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So much truth within your words Georg. Great write as usual.
Newfie Hugs, Rose |
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| Reviewed by Felix Perry |
11/7/2009 |
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Hmnnnn lots to contemplate and ponder in this eloquent tirade that says so much with true wisdom.
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| Reviewed by Marcia Miller-Twiford |
11/7/2009 |
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Point taken. Excellent write Georg. The end stanza is dynamite.
Love,
Marcia |
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| Reviewed by Amber Moonstone |
11/7/2009 |
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Georg, First let me tell you, that this is by far your best constructed poem I have read from you.
Secondly, due to the nature of my profession, I immediately saw in my head John Lithgow delivering his fire and brimstone speech in the movie "Foot Loose" (1984) He was speaking of the evil of dancing, and why it was not allowed in their town. Of course the reason behind it was the fact that he never got over the death of his son that died in a car accident coming home from a dance. So my perception of your poem is that deeper meanings are transmitted from your words.
Very well done, my dear Sioux Wounded Warrior!
Much peace, love, and light,
Amber "V" |
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| Reviewed by Joyce Bell |
11/7/2009 |
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| VENTING IS GREAT!....ISN'T IT? IT'S BEEN GOING ON FOREVER GEORG AND IT WILL CONTINUE TO GO ON. HELL, FIRE AND DAMNATION...YOU KNOW. WE ALL SAY THE SAME THINGS...JUST IN DIFFERENT WAYS SO, THE OLD CLICHE' ; IT'S NOT WHAT YOU SAY BUT HOW, APPLIES HERE. BUT IN ANY CASE...IT IS DONE SO WELL...AND ENJOYED. THANKS FOR SHARING AND BLESSINGS. JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS |
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| Reviewed by Peter Schlosser |
11/7/2009 |
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| "where tollbooths only accept tears made with helplessness"--That's one of the classics! Nicely done. If I could just cash in my tears for an EZ Pass, I could ride the tollways for a lifetime. |
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| Reviewed by Mark Lichterman |
11/7/2009 |
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Georg, in comparison to this, my simplistic poetry takes on the resemblance of the babbling of a child. Your words, so intellectually chosen and so strongly placed side by side with your other words absolutely stuns and leaves me breathless. Though I am non-religious, I feel the strength of your biblical reference.
Your friend; Mark |
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| Reviewed by Eugene Williams |
11/7/2009 |
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| James Joyce would smile I did good job wonderfuly crafted |
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| Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner |
11/7/2009 |
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Excellent, Georg, very well penned. Same could be said for politicians, what the image reminded me of, smiling through their (lying) gold teeth ... shame.
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla. |
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| Reviewed by JASMIN HORST SEILER |
11/7/2009 |
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| It so much reminds me of a saying Osho wrote, "Only -blind- people believe in the light. Those who have eyes don't believe in light, they simply see it. Your dictionary my dear canary is most impressive!!! ha Hugs! Jasmin Horst |
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| Reviewed by larry linville |
11/7/2009 |
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| Such well chosen words to express a great truth. I especially, as a preacher, loved what you said about preachers. |
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| Reviewed by Mr. Ed |
11/7/2009 |
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Quite a rant here, brother, and yet,
we forge ahead on an incredible path,
where tollbooths only accept tears,
made with helplessness. |
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| Reviewed by Maggie Elizabeth |
11/7/2009 |
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I could never quite reconcile the notion of the "fire and brimstone" affirmations of those charlatans who declare that if you don't follow the "right" path, Almighty God will damn you to an eternity of burning in hell - but he loves you - and he can't handle money.
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| Reviewed by Romantic Poetess Victoria L. McColley |
11/7/2009 |
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Humble me…Humble me….and I am
Your masterful pen knocks on the doors of diversity’s perceptions,
And in this the varied truths we encounter along the way
This…our perfect souls are in an imperfect world…
Oh Georg…hurt me no more! I Love Thesaurus :)
Hey..is that the grin of the mad hatter?
The Green Goblin? The Cheshire Cat?
& The Joker combined into one?
Peace, Love & Inspirations
Vickie
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| Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan |
11/7/2009 |
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| i like this! well done! |
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| Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado |
11/7/2009 |
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Nothing silly about THIS write, Georg; food for thought, perhaps? In any event, still a good write; well done, (((my friend)))!
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in America, Karen Lynn in Texas. :) |
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