NO Reverence
Destroying Their Future30 total reviews
Comment from dragonpoet
This is a well written and very philosophical poem about the reason why some young people fall into drugs and murder. It is a societal problem that takes hope from them. It is sad that anyone kills someone. It should not be part of the world, for whatever reason.
Keep writing and stay healthy.
Congrats on having the top ranked poem for last year.
Happy New Year.
Joan
reply by the author on 04-Jan-2023
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This is a well written and very philosophical poem about the reason why some young people fall into drugs and murder. It is a societal problem that takes hope from them. It is sad that anyone kills someone. It should not be part of the world, for whatever reason.
Keep writing and stay healthy.
Congrats on having the top ranked poem for last year.
Happy New Year.
Joan
Comment Written 04-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 04-Jan-2023
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Happy New Year! Thanks for your comments and review/well-wishes!
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You're welcome on both accounts and thank you.
Joan
Comment from WalkerMan
Sadly, Socialists and harder left Communists, whatever they call themselves to deceive the public, are against faith in God because they fear ANY rival for dominance of the populace. In the United States, Canada, and many other countries originally respectful of faith, respect for life, and the freedoms once prevalent, now are using schools at all levels, the now corrupt "news" media, all aspects of the entertainment media, big tech, leftist politics, and other paths into our lives to suppress faith and replace it with lack of principles, hatred of anyone who is different in any way, false claims of coming world destruction based on pseudo-science, amplification of any event (such as the Covid pandemic) to magnify fear, and growing despair mitigated only by government action such as handouts to make people more dependent and thus controllable. That is the cause of the atrocities we see all over, and worst where the infiltration of such Evil is most evident.
It will take a prolonged effort by the remaining people of faith and sensible principles to reverse the downward spiral the whole world now is experiencing; and it must begin here, as no other nation has the power to do so effectively. Otherwise, chaos will reign.
You clearly described how people suffer in areas where corrupt governance is most prevalent. Overcoming that must begin at the grass roots level, such as school boards, then work up into higher political levels. Those who are not up to that task should at least speak out in support of the ones who can, and then vote for them. This cannot be delayed, else the waning opportunity will vanish.
Your well-written post sounds an alarm that needs to be heeded.
Superb, and aptly illustrated.
reply by the author on 28-Dec-2022
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Sadly, Socialists and harder left Communists, whatever they call themselves to deceive the public, are against faith in God because they fear ANY rival for dominance of the populace. In the United States, Canada, and many other countries originally respectful of faith, respect for life, and the freedoms once prevalent, now are using schools at all levels, the now corrupt "news" media, all aspects of the entertainment media, big tech, leftist politics, and other paths into our lives to suppress faith and replace it with lack of principles, hatred of anyone who is different in any way, false claims of coming world destruction based on pseudo-science, amplification of any event (such as the Covid pandemic) to magnify fear, and growing despair mitigated only by government action such as handouts to make people more dependent and thus controllable. That is the cause of the atrocities we see all over, and worst where the infiltration of such Evil is most evident.
It will take a prolonged effort by the remaining people of faith and sensible principles to reverse the downward spiral the whole world now is experiencing; and it must begin here, as no other nation has the power to do so effectively. Otherwise, chaos will reign.
You clearly described how people suffer in areas where corrupt governance is most prevalent. Overcoming that must begin at the grass roots level, such as school boards, then work up into higher political levels. Those who are not up to that task should at least speak out in support of the ones who can, and then vote for them. This cannot be delayed, else the waning opportunity will vanish.
Your well-written post sounds an alarm that needs to be heeded.
Superb, and aptly illustrated.
Comment Written 28-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 28-Dec-2022
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Thank you for your comments and exceptional rating.
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You are most welcome, Sandra.
Comment from Cindy Decker 2
Sandra,
Congratulations on your all-time best ranking!
Your profound poem opines of the injustice of black on black crime, I phenomenon I only know about from the news. You talk about it in beautiful, metaphorical terms;
I understand why it ranks as number 1 poem.
Good luck with all of your beautiful writing, Sandra.
Blessings,
Cindy
reply by the author on 17-Dec-2022
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Sandra,
Congratulations on your all-time best ranking!
Your profound poem opines of the injustice of black on black crime, I phenomenon I only know about from the news. You talk about it in beautiful, metaphorical terms;
I understand why it ranks as number 1 poem.
Good luck with all of your beautiful writing, Sandra.
Blessings,
Cindy
Comment Written 17-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 17-Dec-2022
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Thank you for your comments and rating.
Comment from Jumbo J
Hi Sandra,
firstly... how nothing seems to change where anger and hate fester. Twenty years, or now... or then; yes, nothing changes, only the participants of despair and a rudderless life for whatever reason, or whatever excuse?
For me personally, I love when you bring the stark-hard truth to page. It hits the gut with a thud and echoes with a reverberation of not only sadness in its knowing, but a hopelessness in its change.
This poem comes out swinging from the start, and keep swinging roundhouses 'til the end with its knockout finality.
Set up beautifully with the powerful statement 'Two young men were brutally slaughtered'.
The very powerful nuance within the free verse painted a firm scene that enters the soul through the pores of one's being.
Hell is not a destiny, nor is heaven. We fail to see it lives here on this physical plain with us... right here, right now. The distance and gaps being created by a stacked society will always allow the disparity of the minority.
To tell you the truth Sandra, there is no way I could separate any of this brilliant free verse as a standout, or a favorite passage... because it is the whole that allows its perfection of description... something that swirls and lingers in one's mind's eye... sits in the pit of a desperate stomach hoping that something may change... praying.
Powerful... hard-hitting... bare truth that leaves one naked in response.
All the very best in this free verse contest Sandra... I loved reading every bit of your magic delivery... as sad as may have been... and hey)))))) twenty years has passed and nothing has really been delivered to alter the circumstances in which this ignorance thrives.
With our thoughts we create...
the power of change.
Kindest regards, James.
reply by the author on 16-Dec-2022
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Hi Sandra,
firstly... how nothing seems to change where anger and hate fester. Twenty years, or now... or then; yes, nothing changes, only the participants of despair and a rudderless life for whatever reason, or whatever excuse?
For me personally, I love when you bring the stark-hard truth to page. It hits the gut with a thud and echoes with a reverberation of not only sadness in its knowing, but a hopelessness in its change.
This poem comes out swinging from the start, and keep swinging roundhouses 'til the end with its knockout finality.
Set up beautifully with the powerful statement 'Two young men were brutally slaughtered'.
The very powerful nuance within the free verse painted a firm scene that enters the soul through the pores of one's being.
Hell is not a destiny, nor is heaven. We fail to see it lives here on this physical plain with us... right here, right now. The distance and gaps being created by a stacked society will always allow the disparity of the minority.
To tell you the truth Sandra, there is no way I could separate any of this brilliant free verse as a standout, or a favorite passage... because it is the whole that allows its perfection of description... something that swirls and lingers in one's mind's eye... sits in the pit of a desperate stomach hoping that something may change... praying.
Powerful... hard-hitting... bare truth that leaves one naked in response.
All the very best in this free verse contest Sandra... I loved reading every bit of your magic delivery... as sad as may have been... and hey)))))) twenty years has passed and nothing has really been delivered to alter the circumstances in which this ignorance thrives.
With our thoughts we create...
the power of change.
Kindest regards, James.
Comment Written 16-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 16-Dec-2022
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Hey James,
How are you. I have missed you on the site. Are you okay? Yes, this poem made me feel as you did when I first wrote it. I knew the families of all three boys involved in the opening lines. I write from my experiences and that's what makes my poems so raw. They are based on real life. Thank you for your comments and review.
Comment from Wayne Fowler
Very nice poem. Good work.
You write of terrible, nearly un-explainable tragedy.
Of course, when gangs are involved all sense and logic flee.
A hundred years from now history books will be replete with bafflement.
Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 16-Dec-2022
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Very nice poem. Good work.
You write of terrible, nearly un-explainable tragedy.
Of course, when gangs are involved all sense and logic flee.
A hundred years from now history books will be replete with bafflement.
Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 16-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 16-Dec-2022
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Thanks, Wayne, for your review.
Comment from Mario PIERRE
Very raw and non-apologetic. Your poem is like a painful breath in the wake of all the violence and hatred around us. I liked the imagery. Good luck for the contest.
reply by the author on 16-Dec-2022
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Very raw and non-apologetic. Your poem is like a painful breath in the wake of all the violence and hatred around us. I liked the imagery. Good luck for the contest.
Comment Written 16-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 16-Dec-2022
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Mario, thanks for your review. "Painful breath" needs to be put in a poem.
Comment from Wendy G
It is a horror scenario. You speak with appropriate outrage for what is happening too frequently, and this lack of value of life is shameful. Why is it so hard to learn to live with respect for others, why so hard to manage anger, why so easy to blame others - family, upbringing, schooling, political system .... Where has personal responsibility gone, and when and why? Well written, best wishes for your enttry. My only other comment is that the small orange font is hard to read against the black, although I can see that the presentation in that way is strong, and corresponds with your words.
Wendy
reply by the author on 15-Dec-2022
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It is a horror scenario. You speak with appropriate outrage for what is happening too frequently, and this lack of value of life is shameful. Why is it so hard to learn to live with respect for others, why so hard to manage anger, why so easy to blame others - family, upbringing, schooling, political system .... Where has personal responsibility gone, and when and why? Well written, best wishes for your enttry. My only other comment is that the small orange font is hard to read against the black, although I can see that the presentation in that way is strong, and corresponds with your words.
Wendy
Comment Written 15-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 15-Dec-2022
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Thanks for the review. I will make the font larger.
Comment from judiverse
It is sad to hear on the TV news the stories of these happenings. So many times, innocent people, even children, get killed in the gunfire. Those who do the killings don't have any respect human life, and if they are caught they don't take any blame. There are so many agencies to help these young offenders, but they don't take advantage. Great description of them as walking dead consumed by fiery flames. Strongly worded and powerful. Best of luck in the contest. judi
reply by the author on 14-Dec-2022
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It is sad to hear on the TV news the stories of these happenings. So many times, innocent people, even children, get killed in the gunfire. Those who do the killings don't have any respect human life, and if they are caught they don't take any blame. There are so many agencies to help these young offenders, but they don't take advantage. Great description of them as walking dead consumed by fiery flames. Strongly worded and powerful. Best of luck in the contest. judi
Comment Written 14-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 14-Dec-2022
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Thanks for your comments and rating.
Comment from estory
I think it's a powerful poem full of emotional language and images that confronts the violence in the black community. You call it out here, admonish it for the self inflicted wound it drives home in these communities. It is a prayer for change. Asking people to value life and respect it. Give peace a chance. I liked the honest imagery, and the frustrated tone we all feel in dealing with gun violence in America today. estory
reply by the author on 14-Dec-2022
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I think it's a powerful poem full of emotional language and images that confronts the violence in the black community. You call it out here, admonish it for the self inflicted wound it drives home in these communities. It is a prayer for change. Asking people to value life and respect it. Give peace a chance. I liked the honest imagery, and the frustrated tone we all feel in dealing with gun violence in America today. estory
Comment Written 14-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 14-Dec-2022
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Thank you for your comments and rating. I agree.
Comment from Ginda Simpson
You create a commentary that is sad but true. Your words taken from a palette of grays, with which you paint the scene and the senseless loss of life accurately. Beautifully written.
reply by the author on 14-Dec-2022
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You create a commentary that is sad but true. Your words taken from a palette of grays, with which you paint the scene and the senseless loss of life accurately. Beautifully written.
Comment Written 14-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 14-Dec-2022
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Thank you for the exceptional rating on my poem. How I wish it wasn't accurate.
