Eclipse of Humanity
Has it come to this? Have we allowed it to?55 total reviews
Comment from thaities, Rebecca V.
This poem sounds like the thoughts of many that the new norms are not wanted and are abhorred. It's like people cannot accept the loneliness of the isolation and the lockdown. You described these feelings and emotions very well.
reply by the author on 03-Jul-2020
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This poem sounds like the thoughts of many that the new norms are not wanted and are abhorred. It's like people cannot accept the loneliness of the isolation and the lockdown. You described these feelings and emotions very well.
Comment Written 01-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 03-Jul-2020
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Abhorred is such a fitting word though I hate that it can even be applied... Thanx so much for stopping in on this one, Rebecca -- so good to hear from you!! :) This one was a bit melancholic, I suppose... I think the whole situation affects everyone differently and some days are good and some are 'downers', but it's the difference in the youth and the children that bothers me the most, I think. :/ :( You keep takin' good care of you over there, my lady, and keep looking for the sunshine! ;) Yvette
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I see the same feelings in Thailand. It must be a worldwide effect.
I agree with you fully about the effect this is having on the rebellious youth and the innocent children. I feel so very sorry for all who suffer. Mostly the infants and toddlers are completely happy.
Comment from Iza Deleanu
I think it comes to that, Technological progress equals emotional regress. We become wolves to each other. I think you capture this very well in this stanza: "Removed from all that makes it whole -
a healing touch and friendly smile -
the soul seeks solace in death's arms,
surrend'ring to estrangement's guile" Thank you for sharing and good luck with the contest.
reply by the author on 03-Jul-2020
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I think it comes to that, Technological progress equals emotional regress. We become wolves to each other. I think you capture this very well in this stanza: "Removed from all that makes it whole -
a healing touch and friendly smile -
the soul seeks solace in death's arms,
surrend'ring to estrangement's guile" Thank you for sharing and good luck with the contest.
Comment Written 01-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 03-Jul-2020
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Sadly, I believe your wolves are very real out there... Thanx so much for stopping in on this one, Iza -- love that smile there!! :) This one was a bit melancholic, I suppose... I think the whole situation affects everyone differently and some days are good and some are 'downers', but it's the difference in the youth and the children that bothers me the most, I think. :/ :( You keep takin' good care of you, my lady, and keep looking for the sunshine! ;) Yvette
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
Has it come to this? Have we allowed it to?
Eclipse of Humanity
by Y. M. Roger
Hello, Yvette,
What's going on? You sound really down. Are you okay?
I get yearning for social closeness. Maybe missing fellowship...or just your friends. I miss my other kids and granddaughters. I live with my youngest daughter, her husband, and my grandson. I am grateful for them. I don't get lonely. But I lived alone for many years after my divorce.
The presentation is gorgeous. The mood melancholic. I was sick last week and didn't sleep for almost a week...it was bad but today I feel normal again.
Take care my friend.
reply by the author on 03-Jul-2020
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Has it come to this? Have we allowed it to?
Eclipse of Humanity
by Y. M. Roger
Hello, Yvette,
What's going on? You sound really down. Are you okay?
I get yearning for social closeness. Maybe missing fellowship...or just your friends. I miss my other kids and granddaughters. I live with my youngest daughter, her husband, and my grandson. I am grateful for them. I don't get lonely. But I lived alone for many years after my divorce.
The presentation is gorgeous. The mood melancholic. I was sick last week and didn't sleep for almost a week...it was bad but today I feel normal again.
Take care my friend.
Comment Written 01-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 03-Jul-2020
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Naaah, I'm good... no worries!! ;) Thanx so much for stopping in on this one, Gypsy -- and I'm so glad to hear you're feeling better!! :) Yeah, this one was a bit melancholic, I suppose... I think the whole situation affects everyone differently and some days are good and some are 'downers', but it's the difference in the youth and the children that bothers me the most, I think. :/ :( You keep takin' good care of you, my lady, and keep looking for the sunshine! ;) Yvette
Comment from June Sargent
A truly powerful piece that captures the hopelessness that some feel in the midst of the pandemic, protests, and general chaos. Suppressed fear and anger are now manifesting themselves - eclipsing hope and faith. Dark times indeed...
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A truly powerful piece that captures the hopelessness that some feel in the midst of the pandemic, protests, and general chaos. Suppressed fear and anger are now manifesting themselves - eclipsing hope and faith. Dark times indeed...
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Comment Written 01-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 03-Jul-2020
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Thanx so much for stopping in on this one, June -- think the whole situation affects everyone differently and some days are good and some are 'downers', but it's the difference in the youth and the children that bothers me the most, I think. You keep takin' good care of you, my lady, and keep looking for the sunshine! ;) Yvette
Comment from Susan X Smith
I like the rhythm and rhyme of this poem and it is an excellent contest entry. It appears to be about the restrictions we are currently facing in society. I guess I have been lucky because I have been enjoying all my many zoom meetings, and being single I was used to a somewhat solitary life, so I am not feeling the situation to be quite as dismal as the poem suggests, although I may well be deluding myself. Thanks for sharing.
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reply by the author on 03-Jul-2020
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I like the rhythm and rhyme of this poem and it is an excellent contest entry. It appears to be about the restrictions we are currently facing in society. I guess I have been lucky because I have been enjoying all my many zoom meetings, and being single I was used to a somewhat solitary life, so I am not feeling the situation to be quite as dismal as the poem suggests, although I may well be deluding myself. Thanks for sharing.
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Comment Written 01-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 03-Jul-2020
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Thanx so much for stopping in on this one -- you are right that the whole situation affects everyone differently and some days are good and some are 'downers', but it's the difference in the young children that bothers me the most, I think. You keep takin' good care up there and look for the sunshine as it's never a delusion! ;) Yvette
