A Photographic Journey
An American Tragedy55 total reviews
Comment from marinaluv
Suspenseful and after reading the author's note, devastating. This seems to be very eclectic writing, perfect for this kind of subject matter. Beautifully written, my mind clings to every single line. The imagery is impeccable, thank you so much for sharing.
reply by the author on 15-May-2018
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Suspenseful and after reading the author's note, devastating. This seems to be very eclectic writing, perfect for this kind of subject matter. Beautifully written, my mind clings to every single line. The imagery is impeccable, thank you so much for sharing.
Comment Written 15-May-2018
reply by the author on 15-May-2018
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It is a biographical write done within the constraints of poetry. Eclectic is an excellent word. I'm honored by your wonderful review. Impeccable is not a word I have come across and I'm speechless. Thanks kiddo. yours, diana
Comment from Gloria ....
Hey, Johnny Carson was one of my favourite all time comedians for a very long time. He was in fact the king, in my opinion. Was Rick as humorous? Sorry Di I just got caught up in the moment, what a terribly tragedy to drive over a cliff there and how awful for Johnny to have to bury his son. :(
Excellent post and many thanks for sharing that part of your life tragic as it is.
Gloria
reply by the author on 15-May-2018
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Hey, Johnny Carson was one of my favourite all time comedians for a very long time. He was in fact the king, in my opinion. Was Rick as humorous? Sorry Di I just got caught up in the moment, what a terribly tragedy to drive over a cliff there and how awful for Johnny to have to bury his son. :(
Excellent post and many thanks for sharing that part of your life tragic as it is.
Gloria
Comment Written 15-May-2018
reply by the author on 15-May-2018
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Disembodied reviews (in my unsolicited opinion) rob the writer of connection. The immersive experience is a joy. So, YaY! The whole Carson family and extended family were hilarious .... must have been the corn fed roots. Dinner's at John's were crazy ... we would be on the floor at the end exhausted from laughing (or maybe it was the wine.) Even the spouses (me & Alex) held our own. Yours, diana
Comment from Sharon Haiste
Your tragic story is very well told in your verse.
Well written, well said.
So sorry for your loss.
Thank you for sharing this haunting piece with us.
Sharon
reply by the author on 15-May-2018
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Your tragic story is very well told in your verse.
Well written, well said.
So sorry for your loss.
Thank you for sharing this haunting piece with us.
Sharon
Comment Written 15-May-2018
reply by the author on 15-May-2018
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Thanks so much Sharon and thank you for your condolences. Yours, diana
Comment from Boogienights
I'm sorry that this happened and that you were a part of the story. I never heard of this before but I usually don't study on the lives of entertainers and their families. This was a very well told story with an emotional impact. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 15-May-2018
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I'm sorry that this happened and that you were a part of the story. I never heard of this before but I usually don't study on the lives of entertainers and their families. This was a very well told story with an emotional impact. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 14-May-2018
reply by the author on 15-May-2018
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I wouldn't and don't keep up with the lives of celebrities so I get it. This was a moment in time that happened to take me with it for the ride. Thanks kiddo... yours, diana
Comment from ciliverde
What a sad story, but this is the best way to write about it - a sort of epic poem about his final journey and your being woken up in the night to find out what happened. Interesting that "Both wear a mask -- a grim and somber face" - the masks being their grim expressions.
"June Twenty-First at dusk
Rick arrived at Morrow Bay" - I think this should be Morro Bay, if you are talking about San Luis Obispo.
Your ending lines are very well done also. Such a sad tale, but it has got to be good to write about it.
Carol
reply by the author on 14-May-2018
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What a sad story, but this is the best way to write about it - a sort of epic poem about his final journey and your being woken up in the night to find out what happened. Interesting that "Both wear a mask -- a grim and somber face" - the masks being their grim expressions.
"June Twenty-First at dusk
Rick arrived at Morrow Bay" - I think this should be Morro Bay, if you are talking about San Luis Obispo.
Your ending lines are very well done also. Such a sad tale, but it has got to be good to write about it.
Carol
Comment Written 14-May-2018
reply by the author on 14-May-2018
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Thanks ever so much for reminding me it is Morro... much appreciated. What is the matter with me I knew that. thanks again. yours, diana
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It was just a little nitpicking on my part. I live in southern California myself, we were up in that area in January.
Comment from Cindy McIntyre
Wow. That is such a heart-wrenching poem/story. Your details of the event are so vivid and emotion-provoking. I appreciated your additional information in the author's notes. People don't often realize that even those on TV have "real" lives behind the scenes. This is a very poignant read! So sorry for your loss.
reply by the author on 14-May-2018
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Wow. That is such a heart-wrenching poem/story. Your details of the event are so vivid and emotion-provoking. I appreciated your additional information in the author's notes. People don't often realize that even those on TV have "real" lives behind the scenes. This is a very poignant read! So sorry for your loss.
Comment Written 14-May-2018
reply by the author on 14-May-2018
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Boy Cindy truer words... It is hard to grieve in public... John and I banded together. His other two sons (Cory and Chris) His wife Alex and I were his front line. A strange taste of the other side was crazy. Thanks so much yours, diana
Comment from victor 66
I am sorry for your loss. I hope expressing grief in this poem helps you in some way with Rick being gone. All I can tell you, as you get older as I have, you find so many people in your life passing. All I can say is, we deal with it as best we can. I wish you well.
reply by the author on 14-May-2018
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I am sorry for your loss. I hope expressing grief in this poem helps you in some way with Rick being gone. All I can tell you, as you get older as I have, you find so many people in your life passing. All I can say is, we deal with it as best we can. I wish you well.
Comment Written 14-May-2018
reply by the author on 14-May-2018
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I hear you loud and clear victor66.. always a pleasure to read your review. yours, diana
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You are quite welcome, Diana.
Comment from mermaids
Your poem is sad and your words bring your loss to life. In poetry we can capture life events that impact us. Yes, a parent should not have to bury a child. Many can relate to your words.
reply by the author on 14-May-2018
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Your poem is sad and your words bring your loss to life. In poetry we can capture life events that impact us. Yes, a parent should not have to bury a child. Many can relate to your words.
Comment Written 14-May-2018
reply by the author on 14-May-2018
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Hey mermaids... truer words were never spoken... yours, diana
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
A very sad story and a well written piece. I can't imagine what this must have been like for you and I am sorry for your loss, best wishes, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 14-May-2018
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A very sad story and a well written piece. I can't imagine what this must have been like for you and I am sorry for your loss, best wishes, love Dolly x
Comment Written 14-May-2018
reply by the author on 14-May-2018
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Thanks Dolly,
Thanks also for indulging my indulgence. yours, diana
Comment from lyenochka
Amazing story, Diana. I'm impressed that Johnny Carson made that effort to contact you. Your description of the event is really well done - exactly how I'd feel upon being woken at 4 am.
Some grammar points:
"it's haunting tone won't stop." (its) for possessive form.
"these centuries are insistent" (sentries) I think you mean guards not 100 years.
"about to change someones life." (someone's)
reply by the author on 14-May-2018
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Amazing story, Diana. I'm impressed that Johnny Carson made that effort to contact you. Your description of the event is really well done - exactly how I'd feel upon being woken at 4 am.
Some grammar points:
"it's haunting tone won't stop." (its) for possessive form.
"these centuries are insistent" (sentries) I think you mean guards not 100 years.
"about to change someones life." (someone's)
Comment Written 14-May-2018
reply by the author on 14-May-2018
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Hey Iyenochka... Thanks for your help it is always welcome and appreciated You had my back. yours, dian
