Maralinga (Field of Thunder)
Atomic bomb tests in Australia.15 total reviews
Comment from patmedium
Terrible miscarriage of justice, this one. Happened in other places, too. Same as the British government knew of cigs and lung cancer way back in the fifties, but they were earning too much in taxes from smokers to let the cat out of the bag. xxx
reply by the author on 19-Nov-2010
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Terrible miscarriage of justice, this one. Happened in other places, too. Same as the British government knew of cigs and lung cancer way back in the fifties, but they were earning too much in taxes from smokers to let the cat out of the bag. xxx
Comment Written 18-Nov-2010
reply by the author on 19-Nov-2010
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And they still scoop the cream off the sales of fags here. Thank you Pattycake, for reading and hope all is well? Love, Kay.
Comment from adewpearl
Such horrible tests were conducted in the U.S. too - not something our countries should be proud to share, huh? You tell this horrific story in excellent poetic form, Kay - some people would like to sweep this kind of history under the carpet, but I believe it's so important to remind people of it, and you do it while using the required words from the contest challenge, which is quite remarkable!! Brooke
reply by the author on 19-Nov-2010
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Such horrible tests were conducted in the U.S. too - not something our countries should be proud to share, huh? You tell this horrific story in excellent poetic form, Kay - some people would like to sweep this kind of history under the carpet, but I believe it's so important to remind people of it, and you do it while using the required words from the contest challenge, which is quite remarkable!! Brooke
Comment Written 18-Nov-2010
reply by the author on 19-Nov-2010
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Thank you my friend Brooke; a story that needs to be told. Not a happy poem but it came together well for the contest. Love, Kay.
Comment from Robin Moynihan
Wow, what a powerful poem that really makes not only the reader think, but MAD as well! Ecc 8:9"Man has dominated man to his injury" hugs...robin
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2010
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Wow, what a powerful poem that really makes not only the reader think, but MAD as well! Ecc 8:9"Man has dominated man to his injury" hugs...robin
Comment Written 18-Nov-2010
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2010
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Hey, Robin, Thanks so much for the six star rating! So pleased that you enjoyed the poem and the strong message. Bless you, Kay.
Comment from the old guy
Well done, and so sad. What a crazy world we've built. I have three grown children (all in thier 40's) who are just now begining to understand. Now I have 3 small grandchildren and I wonder what their world will be like!
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2010
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Well done, and so sad. What a crazy world we've built. I have three grown children (all in thier 40's) who are just now begining to understand. Now I have 3 small grandchildren and I wonder what their world will be like!
Comment Written 17-Nov-2010
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2010
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Indeed, what will their world be like? I wish we could turn back time. I don't like this crazy, irresponsible world. Thanks my friend, for reading. Bless you, Kay.
Comment from Nanette Mary
Hullo Aussie ....
This is certainly an informative poem and one that is thought-provoking at the same time. You have good rhyming throughout and your Notes at the end provide information of which I was not previously aware.
As you so rightly say - the lies are told by those who are nowhere near the danger zone ... and the ordinary soldiers and people living in the area are the ones to pay the price in the end.
Thank you for sharing this with us.
Love from ..... Nanette Mary.
reply by the author on 17-Nov-2010
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Hullo Aussie ....
This is certainly an informative poem and one that is thought-provoking at the same time. You have good rhyming throughout and your Notes at the end provide information of which I was not previously aware.
As you so rightly say - the lies are told by those who are nowhere near the danger zone ... and the ordinary soldiers and people living in the area are the ones to pay the price in the end.
Thank you for sharing this with us.
Love from ..... Nanette Mary.
Comment Written 17-Nov-2010
reply by the author on 17-Nov-2010
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Nanette Mary, Thank you for reading. I try to inform people outside of Australia on events that have happened and are still happening. OZ has its wonders and also its downside. Blessings, Kay.
Comment from cheyennewy
Hi Kay,
I didn't know the atom bomb was tested in Australia. I found your author's notes to be interesting and they make impact on this poem. You have an engaging rhyme and used the provided words well. I would have never noticed them if I didn't know they were there. An excellent theme for this accomplished poem. Well done and good luck in the contest....blessings, Mazza
reply by the author on 17-Nov-2010
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Hi Kay,
I didn't know the atom bomb was tested in Australia. I found your author's notes to be interesting and they make impact on this poem. You have an engaging rhyme and used the provided words well. I would have never noticed them if I didn't know they were there. An excellent theme for this accomplished poem. Well done and good luck in the contest....blessings, Mazza
Comment Written 17-Nov-2010
reply by the author on 17-Nov-2010
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Hello Mazza, Thanks my friend. No, guess a lot of people don't know the story; our people are still fighting for compensation. Blessings, Kace.
Comment from Alexander E Poet
I Thought this was and amazing poem I like the imagery in this poem nice visuals, I love the story its tells and the inward thinking, great message Nice write I love what i found, i like the poetry of it. Well done No errors no mistakes, Alexander
reply by the author on 17-Nov-2010
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I Thought this was and amazing poem I like the imagery in this poem nice visuals, I love the story its tells and the inward thinking, great message Nice write I love what i found, i like the poetry of it. Well done No errors no mistakes, Alexander
Comment Written 17-Nov-2010
reply by the author on 17-Nov-2010
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Hello Alexander, Thank you for reading about the dreadful occurance in Oz. Our people are still waiting for compensation. Blessings, Kay.
Comment from fionageorge
What a great use of those words to tell this story of the A-bomb tests and the terrible after effects, especially for the soldiers and the aborigines. This is just a great write, and a story that needs to be brought to the attention of others, to keep it alive, and pray God, this will never happen again.
Thanks for sharing and good luck in the contest.
Warmest regards, Marijke
reply by the author on 17-Nov-2010
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What a great use of those words to tell this story of the A-bomb tests and the terrible after effects, especially for the soldiers and the aborigines. This is just a great write, and a story that needs to be brought to the attention of others, to keep it alive, and pray God, this will never happen again.
Thanks for sharing and good luck in the contest.
Warmest regards, Marijke
Comment Written 17-Nov-2010
reply by the author on 17-Nov-2010
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Thank you my friend; glad you liked the story, even though it was horrific. Our people still wait for compensation. Blessings, Kay.
Comment from Giddy Nielsen-Sweep
We all know the pain caused by Maralinga, but only the traditional owners know the full pain and heartache. They must now face the difficult challenge of moving on with their lives despite adversity.
Giddy
reply by the author on 17-Nov-2010
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We all know the pain caused by Maralinga, but only the traditional owners know the full pain and heartache. They must now face the difficult challenge of moving on with their lives despite adversity.
Giddy
Comment Written 17-Nov-2010
reply by the author on 17-Nov-2010
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Giddy, thanks for reading. The tribal people are still dying from cancer. Still waiting for compensation from UK. Let us hope this foolhardy event never happens again. Bless you, Kay.
Comment from Loyd C. Taylor, Sr
Hello Kay and that was a very powerful and explosive poem, great work. You did a fantastic job incorporating the words and I wsih you the best in the contest. Loyd
reply by the author on 17-Nov-2010
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Hello Kay and that was a very powerful and explosive poem, great work. You did a fantastic job incorporating the words and I wsih you the best in the contest. Loyd
Comment Written 16-Nov-2010
reply by the author on 17-Nov-2010
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Hello Loyd, Thank you for reading. I wanted the truth out there. Our people are still waiting for compensation. Bless you, Kay.
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You are very welcome, LOyd
