A Potpourri of Poetic Curiosities
Viewing comments for Chapter 293 "No wall required"A collection of poems showcasing unusual words
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Comment from --Turtle.
A complicated theme addressed in this poem, with reflection on the claim for those who have the luck to be born in the right place, and how that location is protected. Foreign bodies invading, versus, human beings looking to find a safe place to live, and how do you balance the two. Empathy and practicality, safety and sharing, fear and love.
In this poem, the main thread is a comparison with places that need to separate physical borders, build the wall, another brick in a wall. In this example, we get an idea that the wall doesn't have to be a wall, to still find that how sometimes there is a barrier emanating from the human heart.
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2018
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A complicated theme addressed in this poem, with reflection on the claim for those who have the luck to be born in the right place, and how that location is protected. Foreign bodies invading, versus, human beings looking to find a safe place to live, and how do you balance the two. Empathy and practicality, safety and sharing, fear and love.
In this poem, the main thread is a comparison with places that need to separate physical borders, build the wall, another brick in a wall. In this example, we get an idea that the wall doesn't have to be a wall, to still find that how sometimes there is a barrier emanating from the human heart.
Comment Written 28-Oct-2018
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2018
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Many thanks for the thoughtful review, Turtle. You have, as usual, nailed what I was trying to get at. Cheers, Craig
Comment from Gloria ....
Every country has staunch anti-refugeeists, Craig. That said you guys are lucky because you have new fangled water walls. You should forward that suggestion to the POTUS. He's pretty retro in his policies so a water wall might just go with the vintage water beds.
Great job and another new word to promptly forget. :)
Gloria
reply by the author on 21-Oct-2018
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Every country has staunch anti-refugeeists, Craig. That said you guys are lucky because you have new fangled water walls. You should forward that suggestion to the POTUS. He's pretty retro in his policies so a water wall might just go with the vintage water beds.
Great job and another new word to promptly forget. :)
Gloria
Comment Written 21-Oct-2018
reply by the author on 21-Oct-2018
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Thanks muchly, Gloria. I might casually mention it to him next time we're playing golf :) Cheers, Craig
Comment from lyenochka
Interesting construction - wonder why there was a need for the 'trophe' suffix. I like your reference to the "wall" which is really an impossible project. Now our illegal immigrants are simply flying to Canada and easily crossing along the thousands of miles of the northern border.
I agree with you that the countries that can, should take in refugees fleeing from dangerous places. The U.S. is inundated by people who come because they want to take advantage of the social resources available here. States like California had times of being bankrupt.
I care about the people I've come to know who have come illegally, and they have now received citizenship. [Something that the US Government does occasionally after so many years.] If only they had taken advantage of the legal means to come to work in the U.S.! It would have been safer for them and they wouldn't need have lived in fear.
Immigrants to your country have an even more dangerous journey!
reply by the author on 21-Oct-2018
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Interesting construction - wonder why there was a need for the 'trophe' suffix. I like your reference to the "wall" which is really an impossible project. Now our illegal immigrants are simply flying to Canada and easily crossing along the thousands of miles of the northern border.
I agree with you that the countries that can, should take in refugees fleeing from dangerous places. The U.S. is inundated by people who come because they want to take advantage of the social resources available here. States like California had times of being bankrupt.
I care about the people I've come to know who have come illegally, and they have now received citizenship. [Something that the US Government does occasionally after so many years.] If only they had taken advantage of the legal means to come to work in the U.S.! It would have been safer for them and they wouldn't need have lived in fear.
Immigrants to your country have an even more dangerous journey!
Comment Written 20-Oct-2018
reply by the author on 21-Oct-2018
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Thanks very much, Helen. It's not an easy problem. But one gets the impression that here, and I suspect it's not all that different there, many people just don't like to share with people who, by an accident of birth, happened to be born somewhere else. It's not like anyone has any say in where they are born.
Comment from Ulla
Hi Craig, first of all I want to say that I like your poem and you touch on a huge problem. A problem we are well acquainted with here in Europe. I live in Spain, and we have a lot of illegal entries, which sole purpose is to seek a better life. Many are sent back, and rightfully so. Their lives are in no danger and we can't be expected to absorb them all. Syria is a whole different kettle of fish, which I'm not going into here. Would take up several pages. I agree with you in principle. Great word you've incorporated. All best. Ulla:))
reply by the author on 21-Oct-2018
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Hi Craig, first of all I want to say that I like your poem and you touch on a huge problem. A problem we are well acquainted with here in Europe. I live in Spain, and we have a lot of illegal entries, which sole purpose is to seek a better life. Many are sent back, and rightfully so. Their lives are in no danger and we can't be expected to absorb them all. Syria is a whole different kettle of fish, which I'm not going into here. Would take up several pages. I agree with you in principle. Great word you've incorporated. All best. Ulla:))
Comment Written 20-Oct-2018
reply by the author on 21-Oct-2018
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Thanks very much, Ulla. Most grateful, Craig
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
Your limerick makes perfect sense, Craig. Good job on its style. Your message is loud and clear without be preachy. Your notes have valid points, too. You are right. Some control is needed with immigration. But once opposing parties get hold of it, then the issue becomes so 'political.' Thanks for sharing. Jan
reply by the author on 21-Oct-2018
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Your limerick makes perfect sense, Craig. Good job on its style. Your message is loud and clear without be preachy. Your notes have valid points, too. You are right. Some control is needed with immigration. But once opposing parties get hold of it, then the issue becomes so 'political.' Thanks for sharing. Jan
Comment Written 20-Oct-2018
reply by the author on 21-Oct-2018
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Thanks very much, Jan. I appreciate the thoughtful comments. Craig
Comment from Alcreator Litt Dear
No question of crossing borders or neighbouring country's limit in terms of immigations, meaning of immigrants does not apply always on water; well said, well done. Keep Writing -- DR ALCREATOR
reply by the author on 21-Oct-2018
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No question of crossing borders or neighbouring country's limit in terms of immigations, meaning of immigrants does not apply always on water; well said, well done. Keep Writing -- DR ALCREATOR
Comment Written 20-Oct-2018
reply by the author on 21-Oct-2018
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Thanks for reviewing, and for the kind comments.
Comment from BeasPeas
Finally, a voice of sanity regarding immigration and not allowing everyone to come into the country. You should kiss your leaders for having a firm immigration policy and thank your lucky stars you are surrounded by an ocean. The U.S. is being invaded through years of not upholding its own laws already on the books.
Asylum IS granted to legit comers, but no country can take every person in that storms its borders. Anyone who lives in border states will tell you (and I lived in one--California) they simply do not have the resources to provide for such numbers who require health care, housing, education, and other forms of welfare. Corrupt govs have to provide for their own citizens, but they don't, so those people try to relocate to a better place. Who can blame them? Simply put, we cannot withstand such numbers. Marilyn
reply by the author on 21-Oct-2018
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Finally, a voice of sanity regarding immigration and not allowing everyone to come into the country. You should kiss your leaders for having a firm immigration policy and thank your lucky stars you are surrounded by an ocean. The U.S. is being invaded through years of not upholding its own laws already on the books.
Asylum IS granted to legit comers, but no country can take every person in that storms its borders. Anyone who lives in border states will tell you (and I lived in one--California) they simply do not have the resources to provide for such numbers who require health care, housing, education, and other forms of welfare. Corrupt govs have to provide for their own citizens, but they don't, so those people try to relocate to a better place. Who can blame them? Simply put, we cannot withstand such numbers. Marilyn
Comment Written 20-Oct-2018
reply by the author on 21-Oct-2018
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Thanks very much, Marilyn. I appreciate the thoughtful comments. Craig
Comment from Tina Crute
This is a very cleverly crafted poem. Immigration is a hot issue right now, so I like how you didn't get on a soapbox and preach. You simply stayed how immigration is encountered in Australia. You kept it factual and fair and non-political. For that , you deserve 7 stars! I love poetry with a definite rhythm. Somehow it gets the message on my mind easier, lol! Great work! The author's notes...very well put:)
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2018
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This is a very cleverly crafted poem. Immigration is a hot issue right now, so I like how you didn't get on a soapbox and preach. You simply stayed how immigration is encountered in Australia. You kept it factual and fair and non-political. For that , you deserve 7 stars! I love poetry with a definite rhythm. Somehow it gets the message on my mind easier, lol! Great work! The author's notes...very well put:)
Comment Written 20-Oct-2018
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2018
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Thanks very much, Tina, for the great comments. Yes, I tried to keep the poem fairly neutral in tone. The point was to show the meaning of the word, not go on a rant. I'll do that another day lol Cheers, Craig
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I will try to use this word today.
It will make hubby laugh,
and then I will explain.
Yes, you kept the focus
on the word.:)
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written Limerick. We all would love to welcome immigrants that come into our countries legally, but when they want to sneak in, with ill intentions they can just as well turn around and go back where they are coming from.
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2018
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A very well-written Limerick. We all would love to welcome immigrants that come into our countries legally, but when they want to sneak in, with ill intentions they can just as well turn around and go back where they are coming from.
Comment Written 20-Oct-2018
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2018
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If my life, and the life of my family were in danger, if a war that was not my doing threatened to kill the people I love most, I might go where I thought it was safe. And if I couldn't get legal approval, I'd do it "illegally". It is the view of the United Nations that refugees are not criminals. Thanks for reviewing, Sandra.