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Comment from jlsavell
Good evening Michael,
As you know,I haven't been on the site much lately to review. I realize I must take advantage of giving out my sixes for the week. Your poem is first.
This is a wonderful tribute to an exceptional writer and a strong woman.
I have been a fan of Ingrid for a very long time and though I have not reviewed her latest works, I have read them and I gave caught many of your reference points to her story.
She truly has an admirer in you and I must say, I admire her too. Greatly. I read her bio and reflect on mine and realize I could never hold a candle to her strength, her balls, her fierceness, and her fortitude.
For you to dedicate this to all women is quite generous on your part. I know there are women of all races, size and education level whom have changed the landscape of the world and atmosphere of a woman's place and abilities. Women whom have taken ashes and painted an exquisite charcoal sketch of real life and its challenges. But there are just as many out there whom I would like to shake the marbles from their brains.
Your choice of music is exceptional and relational to your work. Your arrangement of lines and careful placement of words serve the strength and dignity of this work well.
Your poetry brings with it a newness and effervescence to a new generation and form of poetry. Free form expression and or free writing is what I term your style of work. It's often appears to be an assimilation of conscious streaming channeled through blood, sweat and tears. Truly expressive, unique, and unmatched.
I hope Ingrid finds this work, for it is truly a heartfelt dedication to her and her talent. To say honorable is not enough, for, personally, I know how busy you are away from fanstory and to find time to give your loyal and encouraging support to another writer is not only generous but truly altruistic.
Beautiful work my wonderful friend. Absolutely, undeniably, and wholeheartedly.
Much love to you and yours.
Jimi
reply by the author on 07-Sep-2015
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Good evening Michael,
As you know,I haven't been on the site much lately to review. I realize I must take advantage of giving out my sixes for the week. Your poem is first.
This is a wonderful tribute to an exceptional writer and a strong woman.
I have been a fan of Ingrid for a very long time and though I have not reviewed her latest works, I have read them and I gave caught many of your reference points to her story.
She truly has an admirer in you and I must say, I admire her too. Greatly. I read her bio and reflect on mine and realize I could never hold a candle to her strength, her balls, her fierceness, and her fortitude.
For you to dedicate this to all women is quite generous on your part. I know there are women of all races, size and education level whom have changed the landscape of the world and atmosphere of a woman's place and abilities. Women whom have taken ashes and painted an exquisite charcoal sketch of real life and its challenges. But there are just as many out there whom I would like to shake the marbles from their brains.
Your choice of music is exceptional and relational to your work. Your arrangement of lines and careful placement of words serve the strength and dignity of this work well.
Your poetry brings with it a newness and effervescence to a new generation and form of poetry. Free form expression and or free writing is what I term your style of work. It's often appears to be an assimilation of conscious streaming channeled through blood, sweat and tears. Truly expressive, unique, and unmatched.
I hope Ingrid finds this work, for it is truly a heartfelt dedication to her and her talent. To say honorable is not enough, for, personally, I know how busy you are away from fanstory and to find time to give your loyal and encouraging support to another writer is not only generous but truly altruistic.
Beautiful work my wonderful friend. Absolutely, undeniably, and wholeheartedly.
Much love to you and yours.
Jimi
Comment Written 05-Sep-2015
reply by the author on 07-Sep-2015
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Hello Jimi...-smile-...prettiest thing that ever graced land.. thank you so much you always make me feel like Elvis. Ah you know a while ago I'd a said "of course she likes it"
but I think I'm starting to believe her....-smile-...Ingrid is a great writer and has the means and drive to make a solid mark out there....but her people skills suck, plane and simple...-wink- yea yea I'll be sure to write another real soon....love Michael
Comment from l.raven
HI Michael...many moons ago men thought they ruled the work place...and women had to put up with a lot to survive...today women hold as much seniority as men...and demand more respect...Ingrid had a minis in her life before she got there...and in time...she showed them she had a talent for her job...and was to be respected...as it should be...words so unique to you baby...a wonderful poem...and the picture perrrrfect...a great video...love Linda xxoo
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2015
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HI Michael...many moons ago men thought they ruled the work place...and women had to put up with a lot to survive...today women hold as much seniority as men...and demand more respect...Ingrid had a minis in her life before she got there...and in time...she showed them she had a talent for her job...and was to be respected...as it should be...words so unique to you baby...a wonderful poem...and the picture perrrrfect...a great video...love Linda xxoo
Comment Written 30-Aug-2015
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2015
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ah well its better anyway I think...way better. Hello you Beautiful Woman...-smile-...Yes, quite a remarkable story is hers. I don't read a lot of stories...but I remember her from when I first came, so I guess I was drawn to know more...I'm glad I did, I feel like I know her lil' better now. Quite a personal story told with great strength of honesty. But you've reading along and I know you can relate to a lot of the ah negative air toward women in some cases and places at that time...more than I could ever understand completely...being of the male species. -smile- thank you Linda ...love you Michael
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it is remarkable Michael...but sad as it is ...she doesn't stand alone... been on that side myself...my boss made me feel like we go out... I may lose my job...but his wife and I were good friends...and yes I did enlighten her...he never asked again...and never seem mad...I guess he felt he gave it a try...and it didn't work...but from what I know...they are still together...you are always so welcome you...talk at ya soon...love ya back...xxoo
Comment from kiwijenny
kings against dumb blonds
makes a meal McDonald's fast
food for thought once...before
I see a Burger King reference for those who want it their way
Sorry I am reviewing the first thought that pops in my head. It's mad for a fun reviewing I can tell you
God bless
reply by the author on 29-Aug-2015
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kings against dumb blonds
makes a meal McDonald's fast
food for thought once...before
I see a Burger King reference for those who want it their way
Sorry I am reviewing the first thought that pops in my head. It's mad for a fun reviewing I can tell you
God bless
Comment Written 29-Aug-2015
reply by the author on 29-Aug-2015
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exactly that's what made them change their policy...a dumb blond in the drive through...she just wouldn't shut up...-headshake-...so they said here here have it your way, throwing her crap in sack and pitching it toward the rolled down hole in her auto.....-smile- Jenny ........................forget it. love Michael
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On our Mac Donald's they had a HIRING CLOSERS sign but the C was on the door . Most of the day it said hiring losers ...ha ha ha they all applied
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you should have taken a snapshot...a historical photo of Americas hoodwink.
capturing her people read that and walk in anyway for the application for a job that wont even pay their rent. While their employer pockets billions every year. excuse me I'm going to throw up-
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Well you better make sure it's a happy meal...they come with their own barf bags :o}
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I haven't had a happy meal since my last communion with God. though I do go for their health food...chocolate chip Frappe'...large...-wink-
Comment from MM lives on :)
Hey Michael/ great to review your work once again and be back on the scene. Women can be the life or death of you. This Viking has had his share lately of the nefarious kind. Dig the McD metaphor and the kings - blondes reference. It works well as always.
GREAT ONE!
CS
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2015
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Hey Michael/ great to review your work once again and be back on the scene. Women can be the life or death of you. This Viking has had his share lately of the nefarious kind. Dig the McD metaphor and the kings - blondes reference. It works well as always.
GREAT ONE!
CS
Comment Written 27-Aug-2015
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2015
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Hello Thor...-smile- very good to you King. ahh good glad to hear it...you've been missed. love Michael
Comment from dmt1967
This is a well written poem my friend. It is written with such passion and love as well. A poem for woman is a nice idea. I like the picture and the words of this poem. Thank you for sharing.
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2015
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This is a well written poem my friend. It is written with such passion and love as well. A poem for woman is a nice idea. I like the picture and the words of this poem. Thank you for sharing.
Comment Written 27-Aug-2015
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2015
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Hey there...-smile-...um yea I do...who she is, was...her spirit. ah not real found of her temper though...-wink- read her book you'll fall too.....love Michael
Comment from Benjamin Valencia
Hi, I have to respectfully admit that I could not understand the meaning of your poem. The sentence structure of your poem as far as rhythm was uneven; the words of which I could not understand the message. What's with the mustard seed? You need to explain and show this. You might want to check your video. When I clicked to play it in the hopes of understanding your message, the prompt read that it was unavailable. Take care and cheers.
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reply by the author on 27-Aug-2015
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Hi, I have to respectfully admit that I could not understand the meaning of your poem. The sentence structure of your poem as far as rhythm was uneven; the words of which I could not understand the message. What's with the mustard seed? You need to explain and show this. You might want to check your video. When I clicked to play it in the hopes of understanding your message, the prompt read that it was unavailable. Take care and cheers.
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Comment Written 26-Aug-2015
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2015
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Ben Ben...where ya been regrets friend...missed you...-smile-...no...? you don't understand again...? Okay why don't you hop up here and I'll try to explain. C'mon up...there you go. Its a weird ya know I've been doing this for so long now that poetry has become a um....in the moment surrender ya know...? its ah hard to explain..it ah its taken on spiritual sabbatical instantly...on call..but but...ya got ta fall ya know....? deep deep down..-headshake- yep...and the words come..from...? -shouldershrug-...who knows buddy...looking at this now...I think it means dumb blonds are sometimes brunette. Hope that helps....love Michael
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
Ingrid
by reconciled
I like your dedication to women. I find the first stanza funny for some reason. The video is good, I've never heard Beth Heart before, she is a cool singer. Well done!
author notes, check it out -....dedicated to all woman (women)...
reply by the author on 26-Aug-2015
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Ingrid
by reconciled
I like your dedication to women. I find the first stanza funny for some reason. The video is good, I've never heard Beth Heart before, she is a cool singer. Well done!
author notes, check it out -....dedicated to all woman (women)...
Comment Written 26-Aug-2015
reply by the author on 26-Aug-2015
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well thank you, I have always had a great respect and admiration for women. hm...funny...so did slave owners at one time. Thanks...I heard the song a while ago, reading Ingrid reminded me of it...-smile- yes Beth Hart...she's a song writer, and a heck of a blues singer. I watched an interview with her...where she says once people would say why don't you write uplifting lyrics, why always so real....and she said she had to think about it for a long time...and realized her writing was her prayers. -headtilt-...anyway its yours now....love Michael
Comment from Scarbrems
Hello, Reconciled,
Having just lately met you in the forums, I though I ough to see what you write. I have to be honest, I'm not a poetry expert, so this isn't going to be a dazzling review filled with pearls of wisdom, but here's my two pence, for what it is worth:
I liked the strength of the opening, 'Kings against dumb blonds'. A powerful starting line. Some great word-play - 'mustered seed'. 'Sit back down stares audience', is a good bit of imagery for what happens when the 'dumb blond' speaks to an audience of 'kings'. I'm assuming I have understood correctly here, in that this refers to women fighting to be heard in the workplace?
Anyway, like I said, not the best person on poetry, but I liked it. Nice style.
reply by the author on 26-Aug-2015
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Hello, Reconciled,
Having just lately met you in the forums, I though I ough to see what you write. I have to be honest, I'm not a poetry expert, so this isn't going to be a dazzling review filled with pearls of wisdom, but here's my two pence, for what it is worth:
I liked the strength of the opening, 'Kings against dumb blonds'. A powerful starting line. Some great word-play - 'mustered seed'. 'Sit back down stares audience', is a good bit of imagery for what happens when the 'dumb blond' speaks to an audience of 'kings'. I'm assuming I have understood correctly here, in that this refers to women fighting to be heard in the workplace?
Anyway, like I said, not the best person on poetry, but I liked it. Nice style.
Comment Written 26-Aug-2015
reply by the author on 26-Aug-2015
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Hi Sarkems...-smile-...yes and I'm happy to have met you. Oh don't worry about people love to give a hard time and Ed sixes...-shouldershrug-...I'm used to it.
Really I wrote this for Ingrid...I don't think she thinks I respect her...but I do. Her book...and I hate this part..."ball busters"...is a sort of docu-account of her life and the woman's movement in general. Its a great story that I recommend worth the read...-smile-...well "dumb blond" I use because it was the sentiment that surrounded her and I suppose all women who dared to step out of the kitchen at that time. yes...you've basically got the gist....but the best parts in her book...-wink-...thank you so much for stopping by....love Michael
Comment from robina1978
Excellent artwork that complements your poem perfectly. I smiled about blonds versus kings, and the MacDonald. A lovely written free verse for all women and specially Spiritual Echo.
reply by the author on 26-Aug-2015
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Excellent artwork that complements your poem perfectly. I smiled about blonds versus kings, and the MacDonald. A lovely written free verse for all women and specially Spiritual Echo.
Comment Written 26-Aug-2015
reply by the author on 26-Aug-2015
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yea some blonds are dumb enough to kick your ass...its embarrassing...-headshake-...haha...thank you sister...love you Michael
Comment from sweetwoodjax
this is an excellent write, Michael, you did an excellent job writing this tercet poem the strength that woman possesses even though it may be hidden beneath a soft beauty
reply by the author on 26-Aug-2015
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this is an excellent write, Michael, you did an excellent job writing this tercet poem the strength that woman possesses even though it may be hidden beneath a soft beauty
Comment Written 26-Aug-2015
reply by the author on 26-Aug-2015
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Thank you Pam how true are you....-smile- very pleased you approve of my tribute to women and one distinct Spiritual Echo. love Michael