Why Do You Hate?
A Wrapped Refrain43 total reviews
Comment from nelliesellie
I love the picture. I love the poem. It speaks of both sides of the war. Both sides can feel the heat of anger and fear. Precious lives are lost. Families are destroyed. It is better to have peace. Neither side was wrong until the killing started. Great work. Good luck with the contest.
reply by the author on 04-Jul-2014
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I love the picture. I love the poem. It speaks of both sides of the war. Both sides can feel the heat of anger and fear. Precious lives are lost. Families are destroyed. It is better to have peace. Neither side was wrong until the killing started. Great work. Good luck with the contest.
Comment Written 03-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 04-Jul-2014
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Thanks for the great review. near miss in the contest unfortunately.
Steve
Comment from Adri7enne
It's a hard thin line, between helping and interfering. Sigh! The chaos of the world is a reflection of chaotic individual thinking. I like the way you've shown the two perspectives.
Good luck in the contest, Steve.
reply by the author on 03-Jul-2014
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It's a hard thin line, between helping and interfering. Sigh! The chaos of the world is a reflection of chaotic individual thinking. I like the way you've shown the two perspectives.
Good luck in the contest, Steve.
Comment Written 02-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 03-Jul-2014
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Thanks for the kind words - yes, I was trying to achieve a balance between the two perspectives.
Steve
Comment from Donna McNaughton
What a powerful statement. You took "do as I say, not as I do" to another level.
Great job adhering to meter, rhyme, and wrap constraints. You weaved them all in with ease and without forcing any lines.
No matter how you slice it, two wrongs still don't make a right.
reply by the author on 03-Jul-2014
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What a powerful statement. You took "do as I say, not as I do" to another level.
Great job adhering to meter, rhyme, and wrap constraints. You weaved them all in with ease and without forcing any lines.
No matter how you slice it, two wrongs still don't make a right.
Comment Written 02-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 03-Jul-2014
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Donna, thanks so much for the lind words and thoughtful review.
Steve
Comment from Righteous Riter
Good use of the aabb rhyme scheme. Good end rhyming. Good perfect rhyming with gate/hate. Good description and alliteration. Good rhythm and flow. Good complimentary photo followed by a clear message.
reply by the author on 03-Jul-2014
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Good use of the aabb rhyme scheme. Good end rhyming. Good perfect rhyming with gate/hate. Good description and alliteration. Good rhythm and flow. Good complimentary photo followed by a clear message.
Comment Written 02-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 03-Jul-2014
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Thank you!
Comment from Karen B.
A very well written piece that shows both sides of the story from your viewpoint. I hardly think we can be blamed for their hatred, that seems to come naturally. I just pray our president's sending of more troops yesterday isn't the beginning of even more American lives lost for them. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 03-Jul-2014
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A very well written piece that shows both sides of the story from your viewpoint. I hardly think we can be blamed for their hatred, that seems to come naturally. I just pray our president's sending of more troops yesterday isn't the beginning of even more American lives lost for them. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 01-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 03-Jul-2014
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Thanks, Karen.
Yes, I really just wanted to present both perspectives.
Steve
Comment from c_lucas
That definitely showing both sides of the coin. This is very well written with a interesting flow of words, making for a very good read.
reply by the author on 03-Jul-2014
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That definitely showing both sides of the coin. This is very well written with a interesting flow of words, making for a very good read.
Comment Written 01-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 03-Jul-2014
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Thanks, Charlie.
Steve
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You're welcome, Steve. Charlie
Comment from Carole Rosa
Steve, I honor you for writing this poem. It doesn't make any sense. Why DO they hate? They didn't appreciate a thing that our men did to help them, or the protection and money that came from the United States. Very touching and thought provoking. Carole
reply by the author on 03-Jul-2014
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Steve, I honor you for writing this poem. It doesn't make any sense. Why DO they hate? They didn't appreciate a thing that our men did to help them, or the protection and money that came from the United States. Very touching and thought provoking. Carole
Comment Written 30-Jun-2014
reply by the author on 03-Jul-2014
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Thanks, Carole.
Steve
Comment from Irish Rain
Oh wow. This is a very deep subject, a very emotionally true stance. I love this, looking honestly at both sides...there is ALWAYS both sides to consider, but most only vaguely see their own. Most excellent! Blessings tonight...Judy
reply by the author on 03-Jul-2014
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Oh wow. This is a very deep subject, a very emotionally true stance. I love this, looking honestly at both sides...there is ALWAYS both sides to consider, but most only vaguely see their own. Most excellent! Blessings tonight...Judy
Comment Written 30-Jun-2014
reply by the author on 03-Jul-2014
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Hey, Judy - I always thought you must be Jo.
Thanks for the great review and the six stars - you picked my intention precisely.
Steve
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loved this...voted for this...hope you win!
Comment from seaglass
This is very true and you have great courage to speak up about. Our promises like out swords have two edges. We more often make thing worse than better
reply by the author on 03-Jul-2014
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This is very true and you have great courage to speak up about. Our promises like out swords have two edges. We more often make thing worse than better
Comment Written 30-Jun-2014
reply by the author on 03-Jul-2014
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Thanks for the kind review and the six stars.
Steve
Comment from jgirlie152
This one is excellent, for our country actually went into another country and began this war which turned out to be the worst thing we could have done. Please read my "War In Irag" which I wrote some time ago, when the worst was happening.
I believe we both see this terrible war in the same way.
Joan
reply by the author on 03-Jul-2014
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This one is excellent, for our country actually went into another country and began this war which turned out to be the worst thing we could have done. Please read my "War In Irag" which I wrote some time ago, when the worst was happening.
I believe we both see this terrible war in the same way.
Joan
Comment Written 30-Jun-2014
reply by the author on 03-Jul-2014
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Thanks, Joan. I haven't read your piece yet, but I will take a look.
The chaos in the aftermath of the war is continuing...
Steve
