Writings From the Heart
Viewing comments for Chapter 44 "What good is a man"A book of Poetry & Writing
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Comment from ExperiencingLiphe
I think the line that struck me the most was: His mind lost in translation of unspoken words. Wow! That is amazing and I think we can all agree
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I think the line that struck me the most was: His mind lost in translation of unspoken words. Wow! That is amazing and I think we can all agree
Comment Written 04-Aug-2014
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Thank you
Comment from Drew Delaney
This is really a great poem. There is real depth to this writing. The picture adds to the quality of pain the writer is attempting to describe. I find it brilliant and yet with so few words. Well done.
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This is really a great poem. There is real depth to this writing. The picture adds to the quality of pain the writer is attempting to describe. I find it brilliant and yet with so few words. Well done.
Comment Written 04-Aug-2014
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Thank you Drew
Comment from nomi338
Indeed what good is any man without the ennobling grace of the God who created man? We have not the grace, the creativity or the talent to adequately express the qualities that make the world a desirable place to live in. Without God's grace no man is worth anything. This is a well written piece that makes one question his own worth and motivations. Well done.
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Indeed what good is any man without the ennobling grace of the God who created man? We have not the grace, the creativity or the talent to adequately express the qualities that make the world a desirable place to live in. Without God's grace no man is worth anything. This is a well written piece that makes one question his own worth and motivations. Well done.
Comment Written 04-Aug-2014
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Thank you nomi
Comment from c_lucas
A man without love and respect for self cannot not be loved and respected by others. This is very well written with a smooth flow of words, making for a very interesting read.
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A man without love and respect for self cannot not be loved and respected by others. This is very well written with a smooth flow of words, making for a very interesting read.
Comment Written 04-Aug-2014
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Thank you Mr C
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You're welcome.
Comment from Dean Kuch
Looking at life and living and pondering it from this perspective, I would have to answer, 'Not very much good at all.'
Well done.
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Looking at life and living and pondering it from this perspective, I would have to answer, 'Not very much good at all.'
Well done.
Comment Written 04-Aug-2014
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thank you Dean
Comment from Max Edon
I found this poem to be very disturbing. Did you intend for it to be so dark? The picture went well with this poem. 'What good is a man?'
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I found this poem to be very disturbing. Did you intend for it to be so dark? The picture went well with this poem. 'What good is a man?'
Comment Written 04-Aug-2014
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I write this and leave it open to the readers mind
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You are welcome. Thanks for sharing your poetry
Comment from royowen
The bible says, " what profits a man if he gains the whole world and loses his soul" I guess you could almost be saying this, but this is more like a person who is institutionalised or incarcerated, I like you short poem which contains so much in so little,well done, blessings, Roy.
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The bible says, " what profits a man if he gains the whole world and loses his soul" I guess you could almost be saying this, but this is more like a person who is institutionalised or incarcerated, I like you short poem which contains so much in so little,well done, blessings, Roy.
Comment Written 04-Aug-2014
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Roy thank you for reading
Comment from mjac777
I think you mean that man is diminished when he denies his spiritual side.
Last line maybe - he is so spiritual he has no survival skills?
Line 2 -he is so pure that people mistrust his pure motives?
Sounds like you are in torment over being spiritual in today's money grubbing, immoral world.
That is what I got out of it - I think.....lol
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I think you mean that man is diminished when he denies his spiritual side.
Last line maybe - he is so spiritual he has no survival skills?
Line 2 -he is so pure that people mistrust his pure motives?
Sounds like you are in torment over being spiritual in today's money grubbing, immoral world.
That is what I got out of it - I think.....lol
Comment Written 04-Aug-2014
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lol this one is up to the readers
Gary
Comment from Acquired Taste
I read this several times and then felt you may be leaving it up to the reader to find their own interpretation vs announcing what is your intent. I took it to mean he may have any worldly possession, but if he is not confident in himself, loves deeply with his heart, and gives his soul to greed - what good is he? AT=/
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I read this several times and then felt you may be leaving it up to the reader to find their own interpretation vs announcing what is your intent. I took it to mean he may have any worldly possession, but if he is not confident in himself, loves deeply with his heart, and gives his soul to greed - what good is he? AT=/
Comment Written 04-Aug-2014
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thank you for the read yes I leave it up to you
Comment from Zinnia48
This is a quite powerful commentary on part of the human condition. You defined the conflict quite eloquently. And the picture is a stunning representation of your words. thank you! Caroline
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This is a quite powerful commentary on part of the human condition. You defined the conflict quite eloquently. And the picture is a stunning representation of your words. thank you! Caroline
Comment Written 04-Aug-2014
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thank you for this
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Certainly--I love reading your work. Caroline