Contagious Human Suffering
Suffering usually includes an avalanch of people.145 total reviews
Comment from Dave Russell
As I read your poem it seemed to me to be a bursting dam that swept the reader along with the torrent. This piece held my attention from beginning to end though I found it to be quite sad.
reply by the author on 20-Sep-2014
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As I read your poem it seemed to me to be a bursting dam that swept the reader along with the torrent. This piece held my attention from beginning to end though I found it to be quite sad.
Comment Written 20-Sep-2014
reply by the author on 20-Sep-2014
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Thank you Dave, for reading and commenting. livelylinda
Comment from TonyD
Then there are those who suffer in silence and sometimes the pain is felt by those in close contact with the person who is suffering. The important message of the poem comes across loud and clear. People are suffering for various reasons. Then comes the demand "end the suffering".
Well done.
Tony
reply by the author on 20-Sep-2014
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Then there are those who suffer in silence and sometimes the pain is felt by those in close contact with the person who is suffering. The important message of the poem comes across loud and clear. People are suffering for various reasons. Then comes the demand "end the suffering".
Well done.
Tony
Comment Written 20-Sep-2014
reply by the author on 20-Sep-2014
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Thank you, TonyD, for reading and commenting. livelylinda
Comment from michaelcahill
Quite perfectly put. We do try to contain it too. But it is a flood just as you have written it. It all affects someone else and in the end it affects us all. You do have the answer. Wonderful deserving of the win piece. mikey
reply by the author on 20-Sep-2014
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Quite perfectly put. We do try to contain it too. But it is a flood just as you have written it. It all affects someone else and in the end it affects us all. You do have the answer. Wonderful deserving of the win piece. mikey
Comment Written 19-Sep-2014
reply by the author on 20-Sep-2014
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Mikey: thank you for reading and sharing your thoughts with me. livelylinda
Comment from DDLacy
Wow, I was touched by some of the circumstances in your poem we as human beings deal with day to day. The struggle seems to never end but eventually it does. As those comforting words quoted from scripture reminds us that "This too shall past". Life has its ups, and downs until soon it all turns around for us when one day we'll ask ourselves, "How did I get over?" God is how we got over as we are always tested in faith for a season and if God brings you to it, He can certainly can bring you through it. I enjoyed your poem as I reflect on some of the things in my past but praise God, I made it through. Thanks for the share and may God bless!
reply by the author on 20-Sep-2014
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Wow, I was touched by some of the circumstances in your poem we as human beings deal with day to day. The struggle seems to never end but eventually it does. As those comforting words quoted from scripture reminds us that "This too shall past". Life has its ups, and downs until soon it all turns around for us when one day we'll ask ourselves, "How did I get over?" God is how we got over as we are always tested in faith for a season and if God brings you to it, He can certainly can bring you through it. I enjoyed your poem as I reflect on some of the things in my past but praise God, I made it through. Thanks for the share and may God bless!
Comment Written 19-Sep-2014
reply by the author on 20-Sep-2014
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Thank you, DDLacy, for reading and sharing your thoughts with me. livelylinda
Comment from CHIGYSISKI
Definitely a contest winner.Excellently penned.My favorite lines were:
human suffering
domino effect
worldwide, everywhere
one person begins chain of events
'suffer the little children to come unto me'
end the suffering
Well done!
reply by the author on 19-Sep-2014
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Definitely a contest winner.Excellently penned.My favorite lines were:
human suffering
domino effect
worldwide, everywhere
one person begins chain of events
'suffer the little children to come unto me'
end the suffering
Well done!
Comment Written 19-Sep-2014
reply by the author on 19-Sep-2014
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CHIGYSISKI: thank you for reading and commenting. livelylinda
Comment from bob cullen
The message is clear, a single person or circumstance can indeed trigger suffering for many and that is tragic.
But there is another side.
A single person or circumstance can set in motion things of beauty, e.g. a single rain drop can create a flow of water that develops into a stream. Or one person, e.g. Mother Therese can effect an entire city (Calcutta) by their efforts.
Please note, I am not attempting to detract from your poem which provoked reflection and pity. Rather I'm trying to promote the idea that life is not all doom and gloom.
A very good write
reply by the author on 19-Sep-2014
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The message is clear, a single person or circumstance can indeed trigger suffering for many and that is tragic.
But there is another side.
A single person or circumstance can set in motion things of beauty, e.g. a single rain drop can create a flow of water that develops into a stream. Or one person, e.g. Mother Therese can effect an entire city (Calcutta) by their efforts.
Please note, I am not attempting to detract from your poem which provoked reflection and pity. Rather I'm trying to promote the idea that life is not all doom and gloom.
A very good write
Comment Written 19-Sep-2014
reply by the author on 19-Sep-2014
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Thank you, Bob, for reading and commenting. livelylinda
Comment from abbasjoy
A very well written poem with a profound message. It is such a sad thing but an absolute fact, that when one person feels pain, for whatever reason, it is a domino effect and many suffer in the process.
One person's bad choice, never affects that person alone, but inevitably causes many others associated with that person, to feel the aftermath of the effects of that bad choice.
Great job! Deserves a six
reply by the author on 19-Sep-2014
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A very well written poem with a profound message. It is such a sad thing but an absolute fact, that when one person feels pain, for whatever reason, it is a domino effect and many suffer in the process.
One person's bad choice, never affects that person alone, but inevitably causes many others associated with that person, to feel the aftermath of the effects of that bad choice.
Great job! Deserves a six
Comment Written 19-Sep-2014
reply by the author on 19-Sep-2014
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abbasjoy: thank you for reading and sharing your thoughts with me. livelylinda
Comment from 4caresmiles
Your words are definitely true. What a great glimpse of reality.
Well done. It is just too sad that people suffer at the hands of others.
reply by the author on 19-Sep-2014
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Your words are definitely true. What a great glimpse of reality.
Well done. It is just too sad that people suffer at the hands of others.
Comment Written 19-Sep-2014
reply by the author on 19-Sep-2014
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4: thanks for reading and commenting. livelylinda
Comment from harmony13
Excellent Poem! The poem flows and connects well. The author's words are strong, clear and thought provoking. The artwork is perfect and enhances the theme of this poem.
reply by the author on 19-Sep-2014
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Excellent Poem! The poem flows and connects well. The author's words are strong, clear and thought provoking. The artwork is perfect and enhances the theme of this poem.
Comment Written 19-Sep-2014
reply by the author on 19-Sep-2014
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Thank you harmony13 for reading and commenting. livelylinda
Comment from Eric1
Wow Linda, this reads like a daily newspaper in any town or in any city anywhere in this poor broken world of ours, I am not in the least surprised that it is a contest winner my friend, beautifully written!
reply by the author on 19-Sep-2014
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Wow Linda, this reads like a daily newspaper in any town or in any city anywhere in this poor broken world of ours, I am not in the least surprised that it is a contest winner my friend, beautifully written!
Comment Written 19-Sep-2014
reply by the author on 19-Sep-2014
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Thank you for reading, Eric1, and giving me such a wonderful compliment. Thanks also for thinking this piece six star worthy. livelylinda
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You are very welcome Linda.
