Comment from Lance S. Loria

Excellent

Very nice tribute poem for Christ Church terrorist attack. Simple 5-7-5 with a clear message of support. Very nice poem. Nice of you to write and post it.

 Comment Written 23-Mar-2019

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reply by the author on 24-Mar-2019

Thank you.

Melissa

Comment from poetwatch

Excellent

I saw the death on the tv screen and felt the pain, the fear, and anger that it was meant to reveal. Pictures such as those we saw should not have been aired for that just gives the terrorist fame and many will make their own video killing people.

 Comment Written 18-Mar-2019

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reply by the author on 24-Mar-2019

Thank you very much, Jose!!

Melissa

Comment from AngelineMelin

Excellent

Hello, desperately sad and my heart goes out to the families of the victims. Lovely sentiment, and one that shows solidarity and conviction in its simplicity, thanks for sharing, A.

 Comment Written 16-Mar-2019

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reply by the author on 24-Mar-2019

I really appreciate your review, Angeline!!

Melissa

Comment from Sally Law

Excellent

Me, too! May I stand with you today, dear Melissa? I am deeply grieved by this and disturbed. My prayers are with New Zealand this day. Their loss is overwhelming.
All my best,
Sally

 Comment Written 16-Mar-2019

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reply by the author on 16-Mar-2019

Thanks so much, Sal. It is very disturbing to hear of such horrific actions!!! Wherever they occur, it is a brutal reminder of the hatred that is in some people.

Melissa

Comment from Y. M. Roger

Excellent

A beautiful offering of solidarity, Melissa -- prayers around the world will definitely be the beginning of a balm for this tragedy..... you state that appeal so well here. :)

 Comment Written 16-Mar-2019

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reply by the author on 16-Mar-2019

Thanks so much, Yvette. It is very disturbing to hear of such horrific actions!!! Wherever they occur, it is a brutal reminder of the hatred that is in some people.

Melissa

Comment from Sandra du Plessis

Excellent

A very well-written 5-7-5 in honor of the victims of christchurch who were attacked and killed by a gunman. It is very hard to accept that we cannot even go to our place of worship without having to fear for our lives.

 Comment Written 16-Mar-2019

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reply by the author on 16-Mar-2019

Thanks so much, Sandra. It is very disturbing to hear of such horrific actions!!! Wherever they occur, it is a brutal reminder of the hatred that is in some people.

Melissa

Comment from Pam (respa)

Excellent

-Very nice image and
thoughtful of you to
share this poem, Melissa.
-We are standing with them.
-I don't know if you are
familiar with kiwisteveh on
FS, but he is a New Zealander.
-His wife is an artist/photographer,
and he writes poetry and some prose.
-He posed a very nice piece
called "Shattered," if you haven't seen it.

 Comment Written 16-Mar-2019

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reply by the author on 16-Mar-2019

Thanks so much, Pam. Yes, I read it and it prompted me to write this one... It is very disturbing to hear of such horrific actions!!! Wherever they occur, it is a brutal reminder of the hatred that is in some people.

Melissa

reply by Pam (respa) on 16-Mar-2019

You are welcome, Melissa, and thank you for your poem. It is a disturbing and horrific pattern in our world that hopefully one day will stop.

Comment from Mustang Patty

Excellent

Hi, Melissa,

Thank you for posting a tribute to the lost souls in New Zealand. It is difficult to hear of yet another tragedy. The hatred needs to stop. Too many innocent are paying the price of the evil done by others.

Prayers have been sent all day,

~patty~

 Comment Written 16-Mar-2019

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reply by the author on 16-Mar-2019

Thanks so much, Patty. It is very disturbing to hear of such horrific actions!!! Wherever they occur, it is a brutal reminder of the hatred that is in some people.

Melissa

Comment from kiwijenny

Excellent

Thank you soooo much. The brutality of this has the world reeling,,,
I am so disgusted that someone did this .. knowing people aren't armed ...they were praying
Thank you for your message. It means a lot
God bless

 Comment Written 15-Mar-2019

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reply by the author on 16-Mar-2019

Thanks so much, Jenny. It is very disturbing to hear of such horrific actions!!! Wherever they occur, it is a brutal reminder of the hatred that is in some people.

Melissa

Comment from Mark D. R.

Excellent

Tragic circumstances that just occurred. Good job memorializing this event. No one think such an event would happen in NZ. Here in America, it has happened too often.

We should all stand up to these extremists.

 Comment Written 15-Mar-2019

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reply by the author on 16-Mar-2019

Thanks so much, Mark. It is very disturbing to hear of such horrific actions!!! Wherever they occur, it is a brutal reminder of the hatred that is in some people.

Melissa