Bludgeon
for an Auschwitz survivor102 total reviews
Comment from Terra Dane
My copy of "Night" is always near on my bookshelf as a reminder.
Bludgeon is an interesting choice, as if to name one an instrument of murder.
I wish more people would read "Night" and infer from it it's deeper meaning, like all great classics it is not merely about Auschwitz, but human indifference to the plight of others, we turn away until the trains come for us. Genius.
reply by the author on 07-Jan-2011
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My copy of "Night" is always near on my bookshelf as a reminder.
Bludgeon is an interesting choice, as if to name one an instrument of murder.
I wish more people would read "Night" and infer from it it's deeper meaning, like all great classics it is not merely about Auschwitz, but human indifference to the plight of others, we turn away until the trains come for us. Genius.
Comment Written 07-Jan-2011
reply by the author on 07-Jan-2011
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I find comfort in your intelligence. Thank you for reading.
Comment from percival86jack
"I read about a boy and his family sent to the concentration camp, Auschwitz" This unimaginable horror still haunts me when I think about it... incredulous!!!
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2011
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"I read about a boy and his family sent to the concentration camp, Auschwitz" This unimaginable horror still haunts me when I think about it... incredulous!!!
Comment Written 07-Jan-2011
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2011
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Thank you Jack. And thank you for reading this.
Comment from Alexander E Poet
I think you did a good job with this,
Excellent beautifully worded, fun to read
good job on this remarkable piece.. Great talent. No typos and nothing to change as far as i can see. Alexander QQ.
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2011
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I think you did a good job with this,
Excellent beautifully worded, fun to read
good job on this remarkable piece.. Great talent. No typos and nothing to change as far as i can see. Alexander QQ.
Comment Written 07-Jan-2011
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2011
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Thank you poet.
Comment from Paula Andrea Pyle
Perfect. These lines have portrayed a wound so raw and pain so deep that the mind can not possibly conceive. I am stayed in horror of the effectualness of this fine poet's delivery.
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2011
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Perfect. These lines have portrayed a wound so raw and pain so deep that the mind can not possibly conceive. I am stayed in horror of the effectualness of this fine poet's delivery.
Comment Written 07-Jan-2011
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2011
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A humbling compliment. Thank you.
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you earned it through your writing...
Comment from fictionwriter
Horror is all that can explain what those people went through. I can't imagine living like that and surviving. I loved this. Well done.
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2011
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Horror is all that can explain what those people went through. I can't imagine living like that and surviving. I loved this. Well done.
Comment Written 07-Jan-2011
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2011
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I thank you sincerely for reading this.
Comment from G.B. Smith
You've created a visual horror beyond most peoples comprehension. Thanks for the excellent portrayal of despair felt throughout all these camps of heinous injustices.
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2011
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You've created a visual horror beyond most peoples comprehension. Thanks for the excellent portrayal of despair felt throughout all these camps of heinous injustices.
Comment Written 07-Jan-2011
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2011
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And thank you for reading this.
Comment from closetpoetjester
Macabre and harrowing. The repeated use of "Bludgeon" made things pretty clear. Injustice DOES rule in these places. I have much empathy for the poor survivors that live with the daily horror. So sad that humans even contemplate doing this to one another.
I hate violence, I hate war and I nearly bailed on this review but this was written in such a heartfelt and pleading way I found myself sympathising from the first line. I won't say this was my favourite part but I feel it was the most poignant line:
"Come thou insensitive mass,
be thee hammer
or human."
A pretty simple plea to the mass: either kill me or let live. Don't make me endure this endless torture.
Very moving. Wish I had a sixer but I don't. Sorry.
Closet xo
reply by the author on 07-Jan-2011
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Macabre and harrowing. The repeated use of "Bludgeon" made things pretty clear. Injustice DOES rule in these places. I have much empathy for the poor survivors that live with the daily horror. So sad that humans even contemplate doing this to one another.
I hate violence, I hate war and I nearly bailed on this review but this was written in such a heartfelt and pleading way I found myself sympathising from the first line. I won't say this was my favourite part but I feel it was the most poignant line:
"Come thou insensitive mass,
be thee hammer
or human."
A pretty simple plea to the mass: either kill me or let live. Don't make me endure this endless torture.
Very moving. Wish I had a sixer but I don't. Sorry.
Closet xo
Comment Written 07-Jan-2011
reply by the author on 07-Jan-2011
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Thank you and You have interpreted it absolutely right on. Cheers.
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I won't say it was a pleasure, the content was a little depressing for me but it is a pleasure to review your great work.
Comment from R. K. Alan
Man's inhumanity to his fellow man knows no bounds. Sad to say, man has changed little of the millennia, and its doubtful much change, if any, will occur in the foreseeable future. Ray aka Krylon
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2011
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Man's inhumanity to his fellow man knows no bounds. Sad to say, man has changed little of the millennia, and its doubtful much change, if any, will occur in the foreseeable future. Ray aka Krylon
Comment Written 07-Jan-2011
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2011
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Ray, unfortunately, I completely agree with you.
Comment from katz meow
Victor, I think this is too deep for me to understand. It leaves me feeling like I'm on the inside looking out into nothingness. A very profound write...Katz
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Victor, I think this is too deep for me to understand. It leaves me feeling like I'm on the inside looking out into nothingness. A very profound write...Katz
Comment Written 07-Jan-2011
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2011
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I think you absolutely do understand this. And at the appropiate level which does not necessarily mean the intellect. One's "chi" or one's gut is better for many things.
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Now I do understand; thank you.
Comment from kimistry101
Very strong poem and your authors notes show such powerful conviction, depth, and despair behind this historically inspired poem. The way you end "Bludgeon" by spacing out the very last line "Come Bludgeon..." apart from the rest of the poem, is very powerful and strikes the reader with such force. Incredible job!
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2011
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Very strong poem and your authors notes show such powerful conviction, depth, and despair behind this historically inspired poem. The way you end "Bludgeon" by spacing out the very last line "Come Bludgeon..." apart from the rest of the poem, is very powerful and strikes the reader with such force. Incredible job!
Comment Written 07-Jan-2011
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2011
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Ms. Kim, I thank you sincerely.
