Tears in Barcelona
A pointless attack18 total reviews
Comment from damommy
Good thing the police took them out. A few less to worry about, but more will come right behind them.
This is certainly a crazy world, and a scary one. All we can do is keep faith in God and pray.
reply by the author on 23-Aug-2017
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Good thing the police took them out. A few less to worry about, but more will come right behind them.
This is certainly a crazy world, and a scary one. All we can do is keep faith in God and pray.
Comment Written 22-Aug-2017
reply by the author on 23-Aug-2017
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Thanks for your review, Yvonne. Yes, unfortunately more will come...
Comment from Sis Cat
Maria, this is a powerful poem on a devastating territory attack in Barcelona. When I first heard the news, I thought of you. It is good hearing your response. I also thought of my two vacations to Barcelona and how I had walked La Rambla. Your words are stark, speaking eloquently on how the attack tore mothers from their children and friends from each other. One of the victims, a San Franciscan, came from our area as the attack affected tourists from thirty-six nations. You also spoke how the attack achieved nothing but tears. All of the attackers are dead or captured now and we must somehow reassemble shattered lives which cannot be glued together.
Thank you for sharing your powerful poem. Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Barcelona and those who traveled and died or were injured there.
reply by the author on 22-Aug-2017
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Maria, this is a powerful poem on a devastating territory attack in Barcelona. When I first heard the news, I thought of you. It is good hearing your response. I also thought of my two vacations to Barcelona and how I had walked La Rambla. Your words are stark, speaking eloquently on how the attack tore mothers from their children and friends from each other. One of the victims, a San Franciscan, came from our area as the attack affected tourists from thirty-six nations. You also spoke how the attack achieved nothing but tears. All of the attackers are dead or captured now and we must somehow reassemble shattered lives which cannot be glued together.
Thank you for sharing your powerful poem. Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Barcelona and those who traveled and died or were injured there.
Comment Written 22-Aug-2017
reply by the author on 22-Aug-2017
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Thanks for your kind review, Andre. This was indeed a tough topic to write about.
Comment from robyn corum
MJ,
I think you've touched on a brilliant point. What on earth is achieved by these events? They make no big announcements, they don't convert anyone to a new side. They just spread hate and sadness. I don't get it - but then, I don't think any sane mind can get it. --sigh--
Thanks for this poem of respect. Nicely done.
reply by the author on 22-Aug-2017
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MJ,
I think you've touched on a brilliant point. What on earth is achieved by these events? They make no big announcements, they don't convert anyone to a new side. They just spread hate and sadness. I don't get it - but then, I don't think any sane mind can get it. --sigh--
Thanks for this poem of respect. Nicely done.
Comment Written 22-Aug-2017
reply by the author on 22-Aug-2017
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Thank YOU for reading and for your kind review.
Comment from humpwhistle
To some, I'm afraid, breaking hearts is an achievement.
Why else perpetrate such mayhem?
There is always a point--heinous as it may be.
I abhor terrorism, but we are mistaken if we deem it pointless.
One man's opinion.
Peace, Lee
reply by the author on 22-Aug-2017
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To some, I'm afraid, breaking hearts is an achievement.
Why else perpetrate such mayhem?
There is always a point--heinous as it may be.
I abhor terrorism, but we are mistaken if we deem it pointless.
One man's opinion.
Peace, Lee
Comment Written 22-Aug-2017
reply by the author on 22-Aug-2017
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Pointless from my perspective, not theirs. I agree.
Thanks for reading.
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If we remain blind to the terrorist perspective, we can't combat it. Condemning terrorism is all well and good. But to stop it, we have to understand it.
Comment from Teri7
This is a very well written poem about the senseless act of people like that. So much sadness and death for no reason. You used very good heartfelt words in tis poem. The picture you used went perfect with this. It almost looked as if the clouds were getting ready to pour tears onto the streets! Blessings, Teri
reply by the author on 22-Aug-2017
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This is a very well written poem about the senseless act of people like that. So much sadness and death for no reason. You used very good heartfelt words in tis poem. The picture you used went perfect with this. It almost looked as if the clouds were getting ready to pour tears onto the streets! Blessings, Teri
Comment Written 22-Aug-2017
reply by the author on 22-Aug-2017
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Thanks for your review, Teri. You're right about the picture. I thought the same when I chose it.
Comment from tfawcus
These random acts against innocent people unknown to the perpetrators are beyond all comprehension. Such pointless tragedies. You bring this home to us with your empathetic poem. I think that the fact that you address it to the killer makes it even more powerful.
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reply by the author on 22-Aug-2017
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These random acts against innocent people unknown to the perpetrators are beyond all comprehension. Such pointless tragedies. You bring this home to us with your empathetic poem. I think that the fact that you address it to the killer makes it even more powerful.
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Comment Written 22-Aug-2017
reply by the author on 22-Aug-2017
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Thanks for your review.
Comment from Jake P.
Great poem. Though I know little about poetry, I could feel the emotion in your words.
Our continued battle with terrorists who spread their hate around the world paints a bleak picture. I cannot understand how violence and hate toward innocent people can satisfy the anger and hurt in the hearts of the terrorists.
You've conveyed the feelings of many of us in your poem.
reply by the author on 22-Aug-2017
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Great poem. Though I know little about poetry, I could feel the emotion in your words.
Our continued battle with terrorists who spread their hate around the world paints a bleak picture. I cannot understand how violence and hate toward innocent people can satisfy the anger and hurt in the hearts of the terrorists.
You've conveyed the feelings of many of us in your poem.
Comment Written 22-Aug-2017
reply by the author on 22-Aug-2017
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I know nothing about poetry myself...
Thanks for reading and for the generous rating.
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written heartfelt poem about the terror attack in Barcelona. The senseless terrorist attacks seem to be getting worse rather than stopping. It is sad that there are so many innocent people that have to die for another's cause.
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reply by the author on 22-Aug-2017
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A very well-written heartfelt poem about the terror attack in Barcelona. The senseless terrorist attacks seem to be getting worse rather than stopping. It is sad that there are so many innocent people that have to die for another's cause.
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Comment Written 22-Aug-2017
reply by the author on 22-Aug-2017
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Thanks for your review, Sandra.
