The Forgotten
A protest from J and I.12 total reviews
Comment from lyenochka
This must have been for a blind contest so I never got to see it. But you did a great job! And I really like the personification used, especially in "The blade of a word muse carved us out from the eyes of the beholder."
Congrats on your second place finish!!
reply by the author on 03-Sep-2022
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This must have been for a blind contest so I never got to see it. But you did a great job! And I really like the personification used, especially in "The blade of a word muse carved us out from the eyes of the beholder."
Congrats on your second place finish!!
Comment Written 02-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 03-Sep-2022
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Wow! You mean I got second place, Helen? :) I had forgotten, must be getting old. Thank you.
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See what you've missed? I guess this was back in March or something...
Comment from Yardier
Nicely done, brother. An insightful piece lamenting the cultural shift from clarity of printed thought to grunts, groans and tribal gestures. Not only will language as we have known it disappear, I fear so will the heart and soul of mankind.
Interesting artwork to go with the piece. I've tried to link the image with your thought and come with nothing but the three letters: SBA. Meaning, connection?
All the best, Yard.
reply by the author on 21-Mar-2022
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Nicely done, brother. An insightful piece lamenting the cultural shift from clarity of printed thought to grunts, groans and tribal gestures. Not only will language as we have known it disappear, I fear so will the heart and soul of mankind.
Interesting artwork to go with the piece. I've tried to link the image with your thought and come with nothing but the three letters: SBA. Meaning, connection?
All the best, Yard.
Comment Written 20-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 21-Mar-2022
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Thank you, Yard. :) I couldn't find anything on the computer to go with the flow so I choose that.
Comment from LisaMay
I like this piece - it is abstract yet filled with meaning. My name too would not make 'enny' sense.
Every little thing plays its part in the scheme of things, although perhaps a case could be made for doing away with 'i' as it is so ego-driven.
reply by the author on 07-Mar-2022
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I like this piece - it is abstract yet filled with meaning. My name too would not make 'enny' sense.
Every little thing plays its part in the scheme of things, although perhaps a case could be made for doing away with 'i' as it is so ego-driven.
Comment Written 07-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 07-Mar-2022
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"I" don't know what you mean, Jenny. :) If we forget the I then f would start th?s sentence. (3) Yet, thinking about it, (3 i's) without some letters of the alphabet other letters would be substituted in their place. I'm glad you liked it. (8 more)
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Some other languages get by without 26 letters, and some have sounds that English hasn't got... that Tower of Babel has a lot to answer for.
Comment from Rosemary Everson1
Oh goodness, I hope these letters are not forgotten (j and i). They are significant letters of the alphabet. It is like losing the letter "r". How many names have the letter "r" in their name? Several.
reply by the author on 07-Mar-2022
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Oh goodness, I hope these letters are not forgotten (j and i). They are significant letters of the alphabet. It is like losing the letter "r". How many names have the letter "r" in their name? Several.
Comment Written 07-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 07-Mar-2022
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Well, I have a couple of R's in my name as well as a J. :) We need all of them, for not one should be forgotten
Comment from Pam (respa)
-Very nice artwork and story.
-I appreciate your notes, too.
-You have written the story well,
but I get the feeling there is more
being said that lie between the lines.
-This is just one good example:
We do not want to leave; we are letters from the alphabet.
What once was no longer shall be."
-This is a very good entry; good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2022
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-Very nice artwork and story.
-I appreciate your notes, too.
-You have written the story well,
but I get the feeling there is more
being said that lie between the lines.
-This is just one good example:
We do not want to leave; we are letters from the alphabet.
What once was no longer shall be."
-This is a very good entry; good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 06-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2022
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Thank you, Pam. :) A poet writes a reader read. :) I'm glad that you see.
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You are welcome, and I like your reply. You have a very good way with words!!
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
Excellent entry for the Challenge writing prompt contest. Your story flows nicely and it's engaging.
J and I are important letters, you are right.
Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2022
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Excellent entry for the Challenge writing prompt contest. Your story flows nicely and it's engaging.
J and I are important letters, you are right.
Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 06-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2022
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Thank you, Gypsy. :) I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Comment from Wendy G
Lol. Love your work and also your notes! The lesson is that each letter is important, the same as each person, and each has something to offer! Well done. Best wishes for your entry.
Wendy
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2022
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Lol. Love your work and also your notes! The lesson is that each letter is important, the same as each person, and each has something to offer! Well done. Best wishes for your entry.
Wendy
Comment Written 06-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2022
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Thank you, Wendy. :) Everyone is important.
Comment from Tom Horonzy
I hope you enjoyed parsing this contest as I did. Now I wonder how the next subject might be if the creator says write another piece without any vowels? .........................
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2022
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I hope you enjoyed parsing this contest as I did. Now I wonder how the next subject might be if the creator says write another piece without any vowels? .........................
Comment Written 06-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2022
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Yeah, Tom, I know what you mean. :) I just liked the challenge.
Comment from Briony Gavars
This was such a fun read. The writing was really bouncy for something as oddly somber as this. I also like how writing from the perspective of the letters you weren't allowed to use. At least I think you were? That's all part of the challenge I suppose, hope you do well in the competition.
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2022
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This was such a fun read. The writing was really bouncy for something as oddly somber as this. I also like how writing from the perspective of the letters you weren't allowed to use. At least I think you were? That's all part of the challenge I suppose, hope you do well in the competition.
Comment Written 06-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2022
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Thank you, Briony. :) I'm glad you liked the crazy write.
Comment from Anne Johnston
Well done on this. This contest was a real challenge and I am glad you were brave enough to try it. I looked at the rules and decided it was not worth it.
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2022
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Well done on this. This contest was a real challenge and I am glad you were brave enough to try it. I looked at the rules and decided it was not worth it.
Comment Written 05-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2022
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Thank you, Anne. :) I didn't like the rules, but I love a challenge.
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You are welcome
