tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925421712367848826.post426801187105416428..comments2023-10-02T16:21:04.111-04:00Comments on Scarlet Verses: A world away from hereScarlethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03330793338813508704noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925421712367848826.post-64447492839308781202013-05-20T23:53:07.789-04:002013-05-20T23:53:07.789-04:00The grace of the writing is palpable - but what ma...The grace of the writing is palpable - but what made me re-read the poem is the technique, the slashes within lines that suggest alternate readings. I'm not sure how you meant these, but the suggestion of divergent readings is such an amazing play on the language, that I had to point it out. Beautiful work.Semaphorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16945917520773585129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925421712367848826.post-29793992696472470892013-05-20T12:19:37.793-04:002013-05-20T12:19:37.793-04:00I long to have this kind of world that can separat...I long to have this kind of world that can separate me temporarily from my problems and worries.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925421712367848826.post-85344382748565530312013-05-20T00:39:07.443-04:002013-05-20T00:39:07.443-04:00Very well said! Its a matter of choice, typically ...Very well said! Its a matter of choice, typically of to be or not to be, to do or not do, wherever it is, whoever you are!TCPChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01735466017293465064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925421712367848826.post-25542732064173445632013-05-19T23:17:28.671-04:002013-05-19T23:17:28.671-04:00I like your juxtaposition of lives in Canada, on t...I like your juxtaposition of lives in Canada, on the one hand, and in the Philippines, on the other. Like you, I am not pleased with the results of the elections. We are really having a difficult time changing the system. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925421712367848826.post-49705637916978403752013-05-19T22:53:18.955-04:002013-05-19T22:53:18.955-04:00This leaves me frustrated about nothing in the wor...This leaves me frustrated about nothing in the world being pure or fair. I could feel your reluctant acceptance, but I got stuck in my everyday outrage. I had been thinking today about religion and politics being the result of the needs of many to submit to the needs of the few to dominate. All this science, all this power, all these luxuries big and small yet children still go hungry.Wyeth Baileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14362260758559640980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925421712367848826.post-18869751984131430392013-05-19T16:10:53.301-04:002013-05-19T16:10:53.301-04:00"the world spins / my heart bleeds / motherla... "the world spins / my heart bleeds / motherland"<br /><br />This ties it all nicely. Says it all. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925421712367848826.post-46800160261859374002013-05-19T13:30:09.632-04:002013-05-19T13:30:09.632-04:00Grace, I enjoyed all the sensory details you inclu...Grace, I enjoyed all the sensory details you included in this...tantalizing my sense of taste, smell...all of them. I felt like I was there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925421712367848826.post-65121657695992369712013-05-19T12:47:09.526-04:002013-05-19T12:47:09.526-04:00"cast away
like papaya see..."cast away<br /> like papaya seeds on dry blackened soil -"<br />strong imagery--sweet, moist vs. arid; life-producing vs. barren. Your whole piece is a wonderful presentation of contrasts on different levels.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925421712367848826.post-21412826162077235152013-05-19T09:44:45.699-04:002013-05-19T09:44:45.699-04:00Fantastic! Love the contrasts in this.Fantastic! Love the contrasts in this.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925421712367848826.post-82096339778718701682013-05-19T09:11:02.186-04:002013-05-19T09:11:02.186-04:00This is wonderful Heaven, really puts me in the mo...This is wonderful Heaven, really puts me in the mood for travelling myself, once in a lifetime experiences are so special, I guess that's what makes them once in a lifetime. Outcasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03400755239612162157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925421712367848826.post-46171453875856451922013-05-19T08:17:22.444-04:002013-05-19T08:17:22.444-04:00the contrast makes our weigth seem so much lighter...the contrast makes our weigth seem so much lighter.Janine Bolléehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09857073674960699155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925421712367848826.post-74397948758720183762013-05-19T07:51:20.251-04:002013-05-19T07:51:20.251-04:00There is bribery and corruption enormous gap betwe...There is bribery and corruption enormous gap between the mega rich and the poor and so many curtailments of personal freedom...having said this my neighbours who have a dirt floor laugh sing and seem to enjoy their simple lives much more than my other neighbours here in the west.<br />We are missing a dimension that they have retained...I call it real wealth. I cannot conceive not having a connection and contact with them. I have been away for 7 months the longest for years The money we spend on manicures and lattes could educate a family for 2 years. Our freedoms have not brought us happiness. We are obscene, self indulgent and the waste we generate is disgraceful!rallentandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06980559347805844568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925421712367848826.post-81000810325419224612013-05-19T01:22:29.070-04:002013-05-19T01:22:29.070-04:00Grace, you socked it straight to my heart. When th...Grace, you socked it straight to my heart. When the choice is survival, to make it for another day - the pain of your line "the world spins / my heart bleeds / motherland". I felt it. It does hurt, the imbalances created by greed and power resulting in such terrible poverty. A fantastic write, straight to the heart.Sherry Blue Skyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10769154286598233146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925421712367848826.post-83041456575943789912013-05-18T23:49:31.921-04:002013-05-18T23:49:31.921-04:00The last three full stanzas are my favorites.The last three full stanzas are my favorites.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925421712367848826.post-67736653832490048592013-05-18T23:22:07.049-04:002013-05-18T23:22:07.049-04:00Some places one almost needs to be schooled in the...Some places one almost needs to be schooled in the etiquette of bribery and corruption to get along, but those of us who who cling to innocence, should make sure we also cling to one another. Your words are much appreciated Grace.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09589253190731511955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925421712367848826.post-88739937700729058062013-05-18T22:38:53.369-04:002013-05-18T22:38:53.369-04:00A very creative verse, how you connect the dots......A very creative verse, how you connect the dots... what brings us together...thinking about the same issues we all face regardless of where we live. I think there is a collective feeling of "what can we do to change things?" all over the world but how is the next question. Loved how you tackled this prompt with such a strong poetic voice.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925421712367848826.post-77131036132962974362013-05-18T22:08:08.259-04:002013-05-18T22:08:08.259-04:00Politics is one that is way out. Our recent one (M...Politics is one that is way out. Our recent one (May 05,2013) was worked up to a frenzy where the social media and cyberspace were fully utilized and abused even.It got frightening, rightly so! Nicely Grace!<br /><br />Hankkaykualahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03240206222973305395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925421712367848826.post-64783677791990672172013-05-18T21:19:16.615-04:002013-05-18T21:19:16.615-04:00Walking in someone else's shoes ... how else t...Walking in someone else's shoes ... how else to judge? Here. There. Far away. Touching the shore or not, after the boat. I really believe in Democracy which has so much more to offer than the vote, but starts there. I am not sure what events are behind your poem, but it haunts me with its disappointment and sense of helplessness. Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05723639294340760325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925421712367848826.post-49457207965213350162013-05-18T20:23:03.809-04:002013-05-18T20:23:03.809-04:00...the idea to gain freedom in voting is indeed wi......the idea to gain freedom in voting is indeed wise... too bad only few these days can live up to the challenge of being wise enough in applying it... for most they think election day is just a mere holiday... a rather duplicate of April fools day... ha... kelvin s.m.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08116213800655914273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925421712367848826.post-52101569356265284262013-05-18T20:18:04.822-04:002013-05-18T20:18:04.822-04:00wow, this is really fine, i read it five times and...wow, this is really fine, i read it five times and found something new each time. marvelous.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925421712367848826.post-18327355305919471222013-05-18T20:03:41.028-04:002013-05-18T20:03:41.028-04:00Yeah those at the top are the crop that would see ...Yeah those at the top are the crop that would see all flop just so another dollar in their pocket could flop, sad but true.Pat Hatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07745293224202430152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925421712367848826.post-22202265692731106172013-05-18T19:35:55.830-04:002013-05-18T19:35:55.830-04:00My eldest son said afterwards, how ashamed he was ...My eldest son said afterwards, how ashamed he was of the results like we didn't learn anything as a people ~ I am thankful for the freedom to vote, because we fought for this one too, but sadly we have not used it well ~ Thanks for the lovely challenge Kelvin and have a lovely weekend ~ Scarlethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03330793338813508704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925421712367848826.post-37558202039370987792013-05-18T19:14:18.058-04:002013-05-18T19:14:18.058-04:00...what can you expect Grace? ...you are not alone......what can you expect Grace? ...you are not alone with your rants & agonies... i had same issues back here at my end too... sad to think how both the world & people are getting worser in almost everything generation after generation... exercise your power & right to vote was widely advertised but, how pathetic, not all could get the real essence behind it... why we're doing this... and why we shouldn't do that... people have chosen to be ignorant even if they were all fully aware of the truth for they believed nothing would change in a world dominated by alligators & pigs.... the thought alone made it more impossible to achieve change... you said you are disappointed with the result of elections here...well i am more disappointed too... sobra... feeling ko nag-aksaya lng ako ng time bumoto... nagastusan pa ako pauwi ng province... haaay.... without a change in heart... there will def no decent change to effect in the world... you really poured out your heart in this Grace... your words speak for you... smiles... you have great details well layered here... loved it...kelvin s.m.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08116213800655914273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925421712367848826.post-18220961112065687722013-05-18T18:51:39.049-04:002013-05-18T18:51:39.049-04:00Thanks Dezzy ~ Thanks Dezzy ~ Scarlethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03330793338813508704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925421712367848826.post-3131819365843188692013-05-18T18:51:25.252-04:002013-05-18T18:51:25.252-04:00Thank you Claudia ~ Thank you Claudia ~ Scarlethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03330793338813508704noreply@blogger.com