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Writings From the Heart

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A book of Poetry & Writing

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Comment from CHIGYSISKI
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I LIKE THE IMAGERY.I LIKE THE THEME. I DO NOT KNOW FOR CERTAIN IF THERE IS A PLACE CALLED PURGATORY.I GUESS ONLY GOD KNOWS.THE NAME SOUNDS LIKE IT WILL BE NO FUN AS ONE IS PURGED OF ONES SINS AND THEN WHEN THOROUGHLY CHASTISED, MOVED ON TO HEAVEN.HELL FIRE AS DESCRIBED IS PROBABLY BEST IMAGINED NOT TASTED. O FOR GRACE TO MAKE IT STRAIGHT TO HEAVEN!AMEN. LOVELY REFLECTIVE POEM.

 Comment Written 13-Aug-2014


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Comment from Sonaleeka
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Hi,Another mind blowing piece .I really enjoyed every line of this poem.This are awesome lines
Drained of spiritual sensuality to prevail from this path,
What of this journey, cast in the pits of anguish,

God bless!

 Comment Written 13-Aug-2014


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    thank you Sonaleeka for this review
Comment from Giddy Nielsen-Sweep
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You had me totally involved up to the end of line 7, then I thought the next seven lines were a little distracting, a little extreme, and I lost the thread. The final two lines however were very strong, a good ending, Giddy

 Comment Written 12-Aug-2014


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Comment from words
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What a dark write.

So much anguish in each line.

It is interesting viewing life itself as purgatory. I am sure many would agree with you.

d

 Comment Written 12-Aug-2014


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Comment from drivenbackward
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Great poem, Deepwater. Seems like a struggle between good and evil, the good path and sin, yin and yang. But you conveyed it so much better with your writing. Enjoyed.

 Comment Written 12-Aug-2014


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Comment from LIJ Red
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The words are not strange to me, nor the concept of purgatory as a postdeath place of penance. My mind hunts
for a symbolic link...the free verse is fine and the mechanics are fine so, five stars.

 Comment Written 12-Aug-2014


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Comment from Supe
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This is a heavy, compelling piece. It moves smoothly, reeking havoc in its wake. You truly have a talent. Entirely
opposite of the last review I did for you. It is nice to see you are recognized by so many. I prefer lighter, but I enjoyed this. Nice write.

 Comment Written 12-Aug-2014


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Comment from lappmellott
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I liked your poem although I do think it's a little deep for my taste. I do think it's well written and the photograph you chose to accompany it was amazing.

 Comment Written 12-Aug-2014


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Comment from Selina Stambi
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What of this journey, cast in the pits of anguish,
Can we rise as the phoenix?.. that's the million dollar question, isn't it?

The terms you've used are very interesting - purgatory, karma, the phoenix ... from different streams of religious thinking.


Food for thought and points to ponder!

Have a great week,

Sonaliu

 Comment Written 12-Aug-2014


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Comment from Phyllis Stewart
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Right away I was struck by OUR soul... as if the soul of a nation, not an individual. And it's all there: loss of faith, desire for revenge, forgiveness cast aside, etc. You'd think by now, in this supposedly civilized world, we'd have risen a bit higher than we have. Frankly, I hold out no hope for this phoenix to rise from the ashes... too many self-inflicted wounds will lead to death, just as has always happened throughout history.

 Comment Written 12-Aug-2014


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    thank you for the review Phyllis