Monday, February 25, 2008

Sultry Summer's Evening Comments

Rating: 5.0

A frail…old Negro lady
…Born…in Lincoln's day
Who knew the taste of freedom
Only… when… she passed …away
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Lana Grissom 05 February 2010

wow...that really touched my heart..very vivid, real, and truth 10+

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Naidz Ladia 13 April 2009

this is a revelation of past incidents..this is quiet sad..it ends in tragedy......... the appearance and the expression is very unique, , it is well presented, , naizz

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Sandra Fowler 13 April 2009

The implications of this poem are very profound. One tragic summer evening never to be forgotten. Very touching. Warm regards, Sandra

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Dee Daffodil 13 April 2009

It sickens me to think that incidents such as this actually took place. How diabolical we can be... Hugs, Dee

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Patti Masterman 13 April 2009

Your imagery sent chills, for sure. What a hellish experience this must have been. My imagination cringes and doesn't even want to go there! I suppose many details of this story have been lost; but it is such an important narrative. It explains so much about the screwed up state of the world, past and present. It is important because we need to never forget this part of history (as, alas, your poor Grandmother could not) .

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This is so heart wrenching James and so many of us have to thank our lucky stars we have not known such horror. Your dedication is commendable, and I am sure your Grandmother rests in peace. You have conveyed the story with great sensitivity and skill. Top marks! Karin Anderson

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Sally Plumb 12 April 2009

What an agonising story this is.I hope you are keeping well.

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Seema Chowdhury 12 April 2009

a very nice heartfelt poem. true life is not alway fair some people have to face lots of hardships. may her soul rest in peace.

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Meggie Gultiano 12 April 2009

a sad and touching piece, and i could not help my tears to fall.How cruel that must be. I could not imagined having a relative to have experienced like that. Thank you, James for the sharing.Take care of you.Shalom Hugs, Meggie

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Cindy Kreiner Sera 12 April 2009

Poignantly beautiful but so tragic, my blood froze. How proud you must be knowing of their strength to survive this inhumane period they called a life. OMG-D has man learnt nothing yet?

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Bonnie Collins 11 April 2009

What a beautifull but sad, tribute to your grandmother, and many others who too felt the horrors of a time when all have not quite understood the necessary evil that transpired between two different colors, creatated by the same God, and yet so very painfull to understand why? ? ? Very nicely written, and has such a toucing flow...

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Sonya Florentino 11 April 2009

very painful reading, but it must be read, and not forgotten.. and never should it be repeated...

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Very sad poem especially when we find freedom in death and not in life.A ten may she rest in peace.

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Rosalita Fernandez 11 April 2009

heartbreaking..........but a wonderful piece

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Lynda Robson 11 April 2009

Your Grandmother witnessed a terrible wrongdoing, it breaks my heart to think of the injustices that occurred in America when black people were slaves, a very touching piece James, she was a brave lady, 10 Lynda xx

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Marilyn Lott 11 April 2009

Stories like this are heart breaking. How people can do that to others is beyond understanding. There must be a special place in heaven for folks like your grandma who suffered at others' stupidity and anger. You did a great job telling her story and she would be very proud. In my poem Black History Month I tried to express me feelings about this very thing. '10+! ' Warm Wishes, Marilyn

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Fay Slimm 11 April 2009

Dear friend - - the narrative you have written is at once filled with horror and shame and yet has the dignity of a dear lady who could not forget her experience and thereby find some sort of peace.... your tribute is worthy dear James and your grandmother was obviously worthy to warrant such a fine piece of poetry as this...... may we all hang our heads for injustices which continue to this day...... Fay....

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Linda Winchell 11 April 2009

I want you to know that this poem truly touched my heart deeply! I have a older black women named Magnolia, whom lived as a slave and her parents, and theirs. She told me some horrible stories of how the blacks at that time were treated. Not even considered second class. How sad mankind is in the judgements they make on others. God forgive them, for most of mankind can not! This poem is worth more than a ten Sir James Earley. God Bless and continue to write as you do from your heart to others. Linda

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Sandra Martyres 11 April 2009

You have portrayed the horror of the days od slavery with such candour....a really touching and beautiful poem. A true tribute to a very special black lady.....10++++from me this injustice needs to be righted...

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T S 11 April 2009

These words, I am sure will evoke such emotion in those who will read this fine dedication to your Grandmother..... beautiful words but horrifiying events that most of us just read about in History books... a 10 from me

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