Comment from ravim

Excellent

Hi Dean

You put me in a spot, ah with all that blood! No. this is not true. Remember, I had been busy with so many little things - murder, rape, stampede, war, atrocities of all kinds imaginable and unimaginable - I had no time for kids or kid-stuff. I hardly ever sleep (don't tell 'em), and 'am getting old myself. Sorry for the mess; clear it yourself Dean. You won't regret.

God (this is a computer generated response. No signature required)

 Comment Written 07-Dec-2014

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reply by the author on 07-Dec-2014

Hah-hah, thanks, ravim, and I wish that I could clean up the mess mankind has made of our once beautiful world all by myself. The traditional African proverb, "It takes a village to raise a child" has been widely quoted when examining the partnerships required during the maturation of our youth. Our "village" has never been more necessary than it is today. We live in a face-paced, instant information, and pressure-packed world. Today's children are faced with a myriad of both challenges and opportunities. Navigating parenthood can be a daunting undertaking -- partnerships and supports are welcome and necessary to prepare our students for tomorrow.

Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts with me on this poem. I sincerely appreciate that! ~Dean

reply by ravim on 07-Dec-2014

:)

Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell

Excellent

This contest letter to God, is both clever and unfortunately for many, very true. I often wonder as I listen to the news of the latest atrocity, why are we here. The world is being taken over by 'disrespectful' people, evil people. Congratulations on another really well deserved win, Dean. xsx sandra

 Comment Written 07-Dec-2014

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reply by the author on 07-Dec-2014

Exactly, Sandra. me too, and the very reasons you've cited so well is precisely why it is written the way it is.

Thanks so much again! "}

~Dean

Comment from seaglass

Excellent

This is a meaningful piece. I is a puzzle how destruction man is, and looking at history, the human race doesn't appear to learn from mistakes. Thank goods We can have redemption in spite of our stupidity.

 Comment Written 07-Dec-2014

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reply by the author on 07-Dec-2014

Amen to that, seaglass!

Thanks so much for your outstanding comments and review. :}

~Dean

Comment from Jay Squires

Excellent

I always enjoyed the creative content of your poetry, Dean, but this one was special!

The Signature of the poem is the twist, of course. It wasn't expected.

I must say I'm still having a problem with the reference to "mother" in the letter. The Son of God would refer to Jesus, but the way it's written the "mother" would be the mother of God, not of Jesus.

This poem was certainly a winner!

 Comment Written 06-Dec-2014

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reply by the author on 06-Dec-2014

In my church we believe in the holy trinity, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (or Holy Ghost). They are all one in the same. So, since Jesus is the Son of Mary, Mary is, in fact, the son of God. That was my intent for writing it the way I did, Jay.

Thanks very much for the review. You've always been very supportive of my work, and I appreciate it immensely.

~Dean :)

reply by Jay Squires on 06-Dec-2014

Thank you for the explanation. My church, The Assembly of God, also shares that belief. I wasn't thinking of the Holy Trinity.

Comment from Dutchie

Exceptional

OMG Dean. He comitted suicide and writea letter to say goodby??? How sa, and indeed he made a mess of it.
Some people have problems when children are living their own life. Relations are not anymore what they used to be. But life goes on... or not of course... Great write!! Fia

 Comment Written 06-Dec-2014

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reply by the author on 06-Dec-2014

Thanks, Dutchie. I've really enjoyed the diversely interesting responses this write has generated, and yours is certainly no exception.

Thanks so much for reading it, and for the six stars as well. :}

~Dean

Comment from Eric1

Excellent

Hi Dean, well you certainly know how to put your point across don't you, As soon as I saw the bloodstained letter I knew who the author was, this is a great piece of very true writing and I loved the way you presented it, thanks for sharing my friend.

 Comment Written 06-Dec-2014

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reply by the author on 06-Dec-2014

Thanks, Eric, but soon that will be a thing of the past as I am teaching quite a few others how to create such poems and stories.

I very much appreciate your comments.

reply by Eric1 on 07-Dec-2014

it was my pleasure Dean, good luck with the teaching.

Comment from Chikara

Exceptional

This piece is perfection and an inspiration to me; it galvonizes my resolve to speak boldly the things pertaining the Eternal and the truth of their words, that all may understand their true purpose and why they exist on this earth.

You overwhelmingly deserve to, and so have won the contest.

This piece is magnificent and you should feel no small amount of pride in it.

 Comment Written 06-Dec-2014

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reply by the author on 06-Dec-2014

Thank you very much for your exceptional comments and rating, knihTtsuJ. I sincerely appreciate them :}

~Dean

Comment from Dawn Munro

Excellent

Wow! To think I almost missed this with all the issues that have cropped up again tonight! As I've said for other work of yours, I see why this won, Dean - fabulous!!! I don't have any sixes left this week, but this certainly rates one!!! Congratulations on the well-deserved win.

 Comment Written 06-Dec-2014

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reply by the author on 06-Dec-2014

Thanks, Dawn. You've always been so supportive of my oddly unique style, and I am really very grateful for that. I appreciate your congratulatory remarks and your wonderful comments. Thanks again!

~Dean

Comment from Spitfire

Exceptional

I don't know how you did this, but the presentation is mind-boggling. What comes through to me is the disrespect that young people show, and even adults who think violence in the streets is the answer. A post that's hard to beat.

 Comment Written 06-Dec-2014

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reply by the author on 06-Dec-2014

Thanks, Spit, and it wasn't easy to get all of the letters in that font superimposed onto the image. It took a lot of formatting and reworking to make it legible. But, with reviews such as this, and the exceptional rating, it make all the extra efforts worthwhile.

Thanks a bunch! :)

reply by Spitfire on 06-Dec-2014

And you're way in the lead too. Not surprising.

Comment from l.raven

Excellent

OMG this just tore at my heart...because so many today feel this way....like He can't see them anymore...but He does...sooooooooooo very well presented...and very well written...

 Comment Written 06-Dec-2014

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reply by the author on 06-Dec-2014

Thanks, Luff, I am very happy you enjoyed it. It took a lot of effort to make it legible, but I'm glad it turned out okay in the end. I appreciate your comments very much.

reply by l.raven on 06-Dec-2014

you are so very welcome...luff xxoo