American Aggression
An abcedarian36 total reviews
Comment from venusanblue
This is a really good poem. I love how it is cleverly written and making a story of our plight in Iraq. Plus an added bonus of an abcedarian.
Excellent, V,xxx
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2008
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This is a really good poem. I love how it is cleverly written and making a story of our plight in Iraq. Plus an added bonus of an abcedarian.
Excellent, V,xxx
Comment Written 28-Apr-2008
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2008
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Thank you. You are very kind. Thanks for a good review.
Comment from jsturgeon
WOW. I have never read a poem inthat format before. You did an outstanding job in using the leters of the alphabet. That takes some deep thought. Overall, great job. Jeff Sturgeon
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2008
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WOW. I have never read a poem inthat format before. You did an outstanding job in using the leters of the alphabet. That takes some deep thought. Overall, great job. Jeff Sturgeon
Comment Written 28-Apr-2008
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2008
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Thank you; you are most kind. Thanks for the good review.
Comment from starkat
Fabulous job with the abcedarian form. Each of your words was perfectly chosen to paint the entire picture. Superb job. I've never tried this format for worrying about how I'm going to handle the X,Y,Z letters to fit smoothly into a theme. Zenophobic Yearlong Zeitgeist sure hit the nail on the head sending this poem into exceptional status.
A sad poem that speaks to the sad realities experienced during wartime aggression. Your perspective and insights ring true.
Powerful written performance of 26 words...deserves a 'Sixer'..
Well done..
Be well,
starkat
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2008
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Fabulous job with the abcedarian form. Each of your words was perfectly chosen to paint the entire picture. Superb job. I've never tried this format for worrying about how I'm going to handle the X,Y,Z letters to fit smoothly into a theme. Zenophobic Yearlong Zeitgeist sure hit the nail on the head sending this poem into exceptional status.
A sad poem that speaks to the sad realities experienced during wartime aggression. Your perspective and insights ring true.
Powerful written performance of 26 words...deserves a 'Sixer'..
Well done..
Be well,
starkat
Comment Written 28-Apr-2008
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2008
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Thank you. You are ever so generous. Thanks again.
Comment from Charles Keith
Hi Alvin
You are so right with the sentiment you have expressed here. Sadly it seems to me there is a trend away from openmindedness in Europe too. For example I was appalled recently, when the BBC ran a series of documetaries under the group banner of 'White Working Man's Concerns', without a peep of caution from the British Government.
You can imagine the scummy blogs that encouraged on the BBC blog site!!! - talk about giving head to extremists and racists!
All the best
Keith
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2008
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Hi Alvin
You are so right with the sentiment you have expressed here. Sadly it seems to me there is a trend away from openmindedness in Europe too. For example I was appalled recently, when the BBC ran a series of documetaries under the group banner of 'White Working Man's Concerns', without a peep of caution from the British Government.
You can imagine the scummy blogs that encouraged on the BBC blog site!!! - talk about giving head to extremists and racists!
All the best
Keith
Comment Written 28-Apr-2008
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2008
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Yes, I think the English don't have the tradition of criticizing the government that we have here in the US (the stiff upper lip and all that!) Thanks for a great review.
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Heh heh Alvin
I am not so sure about that --- these days bringing down politicians is a favourite pastime of the British Press, and there is nothing the Brits seem to like more than a good 'winge' (Winge - moaning /whineing)
Kind Regards
Keith
Comment from mrsmajor
I have no choice but to give this excellent piece a 6 star rating. I have a tried to write a poem using this form for quite a while, but never have been able to complete one.
It is a difficult form. I am encouraged by reading this one of yours. I am sure I may not make the mark that this one does, but I am inspired to know that it can be done so well.
Your word usage was so well chosen to get your message across.
Thank you very much for showing us this form along with your message.
However, I am not surprised at this effort, I have learned much from the reviews of some of my pieces. Your range of poetic excellence is noted and appreciated.
Stay Well, and enjoy the day...
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2008
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I have no choice but to give this excellent piece a 6 star rating. I have a tried to write a poem using this form for quite a while, but never have been able to complete one.
It is a difficult form. I am encouraged by reading this one of yours. I am sure I may not make the mark that this one does, but I am inspired to know that it can be done so well.
Your word usage was so well chosen to get your message across.
Thank you very much for showing us this form along with your message.
However, I am not surprised at this effort, I have learned much from the reviews of some of my pieces. Your range of poetic excellence is noted and appreciated.
Stay Well, and enjoy the day...
Comment Written 28-Apr-2008
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2008
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I think my best abecedarian is "Sherman." You can find it in my profile. What is basically required for an abecedarian is a wide use of vocabulary. Thanks for the six stars. I am extremely touched.
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You are quite welcome, Alvin, I am going to continue to try my hand at this form. Perhaps (and only pehaps) I can get it together..
Take Care...
Comment from lee_poe
This is certainly a tough form which you've mastered. Well done.
Certainly is a sad subject.
This could not have been an easy line to write!
xenophobic yearlong zeitgeist.
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2008
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This is certainly a tough form which you've mastered. Well done.
Certainly is a sad subject.
This could not have been an easy line to write!
xenophobic yearlong zeitgeist.
Comment Written 28-Apr-2008
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2008
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No, it wasn't. I had to spend hours coming up with that line. Thanks for a good review.
Comment from iamwrite
Alvin, I think you must be the only person who can describe this subject matter in a meaninful, and yet lyrical, way!
I am so impressed with the words, the sentiment, and
the abcedarian form.
This is a fine, strong contest entry. Good luck to you, this is marvelous.
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2008
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Alvin, I think you must be the only person who can describe this subject matter in a meaninful, and yet lyrical, way!
I am so impressed with the words, the sentiment, and
the abcedarian form.
This is a fine, strong contest entry. Good luck to you, this is marvelous.
Comment Written 28-Apr-2008
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2008
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You are far too kind, I fear. Thanks for the great review.
Comment from Judian James
As I just said in my last review, I'm out of sixes, but again, this is superb! It's time to become a fan. I'm missing your pieces to many times. Superb. "soldiers trudge under vituperative warnings; xenophobic yearlong zeitgeist" Superb!.
reply by the author on 08-May-2008
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As I just said in my last review, I'm out of sixes, but again, this is superb! It's time to become a fan. I'm missing your pieces to many times. Superb. "soldiers trudge under vituperative warnings; xenophobic yearlong zeitgeist" Superb!.
Comment Written 01-Mar-2008
reply by the author on 08-May-2008
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That took me AGES to come up with that line. Thanks for noticing that. I truly appreciate it.
Comment from Senyai
Alvin, this poem is something to ponder. I learned many new words. :-) But your sentiment of "war" in general is shared by me and so many. But it isn't just exclusive to American aggression, but aggression anywhere. I thought this write provocative in that your meaning was hidden in clever ways, by elevated speech and words not used every day almost taunting the reader to know more. Even though this was an abcedarian, the way you used your successive words was not a "stretch". What your message was, stayed your primary focus, not the alphabet.
I thought this was succinct and very memorable, Alvin.
Glad I looked this one up.
Take care,
Foxey
reply by the author on 08-May-2008
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Alvin, this poem is something to ponder. I learned many new words. :-) But your sentiment of "war" in general is shared by me and so many. But it isn't just exclusive to American aggression, but aggression anywhere. I thought this write provocative in that your meaning was hidden in clever ways, by elevated speech and words not used every day almost taunting the reader to know more. Even though this was an abcedarian, the way you used your successive words was not a "stretch". What your message was, stayed your primary focus, not the alphabet.
I thought this was succinct and very memorable, Alvin.
Glad I looked this one up.
Take care,
Foxey
Comment Written 15-Feb-2008
reply by the author on 08-May-2008
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Thanks, foxey. I agree, but I right now think the multinational corporations (FOB--Friends of Bush) who run the American government are the most aggressive people in the world. They were going to sell eight ports of ours to people they have told us are our enemies! Talk about greed.
Comment from Seraphim Delphinium
Dear Mr. Ethington,
The poem "American Agression" is exceedingly well composed. I was immediately impressed with it's authenticity upon reading. What a remarkable and original talent you administer to your humble readers.
God bless you, my fine and true poet.
Miss Seraph
reply by the author on 08-May-2008
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Dear Mr. Ethington,
The poem "American Agression" is exceedingly well composed. I was immediately impressed with it's authenticity upon reading. What a remarkable and original talent you administer to your humble readers.
God bless you, my fine and true poet.
Miss Seraph
Comment Written 14-Feb-2008
reply by the author on 08-May-2008
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Thank you so much, Miss Seraph. I have missed you. I had influenza for a while, but I am back. Have you posted something of interest to your humble servant, my dear one?
