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Gerald Rames

no quarter, no slack for

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Comment from lucy marie
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This is the first time I've read a work and been moved to listen to the music posted with it.
Usually the words hold their own song. But this was different, it was written in such a way as to ignite curiosity.

That's not to say your words didn't hold magic !! Impossible for a man of your talent.
No ! They left me hungry, motivated to delve a little further.....What Would I find ??

I found the most amazing strength. A pounding beat, inciting a sexual heat....

The perfect pairing

Epic !!

Lucy x

 Comment Written 10-Jan-2013


reply by the author on 10-Jan-2013
    -reallyBigsmile- Lucy....Hey, so good to see you girl -smile- sorry for getting mad...ya know you give the best reviews right? -smile- love ya Michael
reply by lucy marie on 10-Jan-2013
    ;-P x
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2013
    P x to you too girl -smile-
Comment from Jumbo J
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Hi Michael, in that case here I go,I didn't want appear ignorant to a person of interest. And the reason I asked about the name is more evident with the third a forth reading, it's believable!I love eight mile ,the movie, and I guessed I should have twigged with 'snap! Back to reality line' but I never assume anything.my friend you certainly are a talented writer and this had every bit of hard hitting value, as the video condensed into verse. Loved the line 'he climbed in spite with Satan's cain strapped across his back. Really well penned. Kindest wishes James

 Comment Written 10-Jan-2013


reply by the author on 10-Jan-2013
    Thanks James -smile- I wrote this for the video.. was a little worried...its different....but i'm happy with it. -smile- again thank you my friend love Michael
Comment from juliedickson55
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Very poignant poem Michael...well done

I like this:
"framed from the depths of Detroit city

where life is real...not real pretty "
and
"not because he survived

but because he thrived "

 Comment Written 10-Jan-2013


reply by the author on 10-Jan-2013
    Hi Julie -smile- Yes maam...big fan of the under dog. thank you so much for taking the time love Michael
Comment from amada
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Gerald Rames is a man I would take my hat off. This phrase says it all "wouldn't it be wonderful to touch the what if
he wondered... " A work that held me in a spell. For sure, a gem.

 Comment Written 10-Jan-2013


reply by the author on 10-Jan-2013
    lol MY GIRL! WOOOOOOOOO WOOOOOO~! I LOVE YOU!!!
Comment from FLutterodt
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Reconciled, I love this poem particularly this verse 'he climbed in spite with satan's cain strapped across his back
forged a friendship with impossible soon after he kicked its unfriendly ass' Life is can lash us but we have to be determined to climb the ladder of goodness and achievement higher. I hope I have not missed the message of the poem. I also love the music video with it. I am not into rap so much but believe me I love it. It compliments the poem. Well done. PS: is the video/cd on the market to buy?

 Comment Written 10-Jan-2013


reply by the author on 10-Jan-2013
    Good morning -smile- Thank you for enjoying. Yes, maam you got it -smile- I ahh wrote the poem for the video....been wanting to use it. I dont listen to a lot of rap...either, but i've alway's liked this song and the video was filmed in Detroit. Thanks again -smile- love Michael
reply by FLutterodt on 10-Jan-2013
    You wrote the poem for the song? How wonderful. How very wonderful. 'You are an artist indeed'. I honestly love the song, the video, 'the everything'. Did they have to edit any part of it to make it fit the rap or they used it all as originally written?. I am being enlightened. Thanks
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2013
    I dont really know -smile- I dont listen to a lot of rap, but this song...struck me -smile- I'm familiar with the city, and a big fan of the under dog. -smile- love ya-
Comment from Robin Gilmor
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"Not because he survived
But because he thrived." One of your many great lines. I even listened to the video, which I never do! Not my style but I can understand why you like it and found it a bit catchy in parts. You're in depth analysis of Gerald
was interesting and well versed in your usual clever and poetic manner. Very enjoyable my friend. Love, Robin :)

 Comment Written 10-Jan-2013


reply by the author on 10-Jan-2013
    Hi Robin -smile- You did , good for you-smile- yep , wrote the poem for the video...thank you for enjoying love Michael
Comment from robina1978
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This is an excellent poem. Michael. I thought it could almost have been about you. Such great alliteration in it and a whole story this time.

 Comment Written 10-Jan-2013


reply by the author on 10-Jan-2013
    good morning Robina -smile- well, I suppose there's a little bit of me in all my writing, but I wrote this for the video -smile- love Michael
reply by robina1978 on 11-Jan-2013
    Oh , I see.
Comment from Earl of Oxford
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I never heard of Gerald, Michael, and guess he was a famous American.

From your words, he obviously led a full life, but appreas to have retained his consciounce and care for others.

I may be wrong, but did you mean 'Satan's cain', or maybe 'Satan's cane'?

Very nicely done.

Best wishes, Ray xx

 Comment Written 10-Jan-2013


reply by the author on 10-Jan-2013
    Hey Ray ...good morning to you sir -smile- No...I just made him up. Yes I did , thank you for the correction. I wrote this poem...for the video. I ahh lived around their for a while...the video was shot in the "motor city" Thanks for enjoying Ray love Michael
Comment from smudge
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I like this narrative poem. The use of repetition is timely and works well. It has a good rhythm and the use of rhyme is catchy like a lyric.

 Comment Written 10-Jan-2013


reply by the author on 10-Jan-2013
    Good morning -smile- well, thank you so much...very pleased you enjoyed it love Michael
Comment from dancerwriter
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i found this to be rather different- a man professing the faults of another person-his desires and needs, but at the end he survived and wonders if what- after all he has gone through.Guess we all at some time go through that and wonder what if-Unusual work Lesley.j.

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 Comment Written 10-Jan-2013


reply by the author on 10-Jan-2013
    lol...Good morning sunshine -smile- yes it is rather different....purposely. He not professing faults...he is admiring bull dog determination. Enjoy your day...later. Michael