A Picture's Worth a Thousand Poems
Viewing comments for Chapter 26 "The Beast Within"A compilation of pictapoems from my portfolio
45 total reviews
Comment from Ric Myworld
When the beast is already within the walls, it takes more than words and promises to create change and save us from the lust for power. Thanks for another great chapter.
reply by the author on 08-Mar-2014
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When the beast is already within the walls, it takes more than words and promises to create change and save us from the lust for power. Thanks for another great chapter.
Comment Written 07-Mar-2014
reply by the author on 08-Mar-2014
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Thanks for reading it and weighing in, Ric. You're absolutely correct, it takes actions, not words.
Thanks again, my friend.
Comment from write hand blue
As always your presentation is devilishly good. Lol.
Again I read your work at too late an hour.
Nicely composed, with excellent rhyming scheme.
Just wondered what you are doing to poor old Alf, he seems to be dripping blood.
I'm not scared out of my wits with this one. But good anyway.
:) mel.
reply by the author on 08-Mar-2014
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As always your presentation is devilishly good. Lol.
Again I read your work at too late an hour.
Nicely composed, with excellent rhyming scheme.
Just wondered what you are doing to poor old Alf, he seems to be dripping blood.
I'm not scared out of my wits with this one. But good anyway.
:) mel.
Comment Written 07-Mar-2014
reply by the author on 08-Mar-2014
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Thanks, Mel, I appreciate that. This one was more of a rant against those who seem determined to wrest our freedoms of speech, religion and the right to work and be happy away from us than anything else. I'm glad you liked it.
Comment from Gert sherwood
Hi Dean,
First the truth of what is going on in your well rhymed poem spells out the beast we do have in politics.
I like how you said- the beast is taking away the dreams and hopes of man, because the government spending too much of our hard earned money.
'Time to start Starving the Beast.'
Gert
reply by the author on 08-Mar-2014
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Hi Dean,
First the truth of what is going on in your well rhymed poem spells out the beast we do have in politics.
I like how you said- the beast is taking away the dreams and hopes of man, because the government spending too much of our hard earned money.
'Time to start Starving the Beast.'
Gert
Comment Written 07-Mar-2014
reply by the author on 08-Mar-2014
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Yes! You hit the nail on the proverbial head, Gert. It's time for Americans, whatever their particular religious preferences are, to stand up and be counted. We are politically correcting ourselves right out of existence.
Thanks for the awesome review!
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You are welcome Dean
Pleased you liked my review
Take care.
Gert
Comment from Glasstruth
To be corrupt is to be human. The best we can do is balance our temptations, and to think of the harm we might cause. As always, your rhyming is perfect. My favorite are the last two verses. Awesome! Les
reply by the author on 08-Mar-2014
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To be corrupt is to be human. The best we can do is balance our temptations, and to think of the harm we might cause. As always, your rhyming is perfect. My favorite are the last two verses. Awesome! Les
Comment Written 07-Mar-2014
reply by the author on 08-Mar-2014
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Thanks, Les. I appreciate the kind comments and review of this one!
Comment from forestport12
You have a keen awareness of how the human soul can find the darkest part of us and with a little fermentation it takes over as if suddenly it turns dark and terrible. I love exploring those sides with pros. Powerful and real dark, but the hint of a ray of hope, a light that shines without the sun but with the son and sum of all life.
reply by the author on 08-Mar-2014
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You have a keen awareness of how the human soul can find the darkest part of us and with a little fermentation it takes over as if suddenly it turns dark and terrible. I love exploring those sides with pros. Powerful and real dark, but the hint of a ray of hope, a light that shines without the sun but with the son and sum of all life.
Comment Written 07-Mar-2014
reply by the author on 08-Mar-2014
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Wow, thanks for the excellent review, Stan, I'm honored. I'm really glad you liked this one, in addition, I echo your views exactly!
Comment from Phyllis Stewart
Bravo! Here's a virtual ten: **********
Corruption, selfishness, the "me" generation, where anything goes. Morality and tradition are scorned. In my lifetime, and yours, I've seen the world turned upside down. Nothing is right... everything is wrong. It's all backwards. We're dooooomed for sure. We're making Rome look stable.
reply by the author on 08-Mar-2014
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Bravo! Here's a virtual ten: **********
Corruption, selfishness, the "me" generation, where anything goes. Morality and tradition are scorned. In my lifetime, and yours, I've seen the world turned upside down. Nothing is right... everything is wrong. It's all backwards. We're dooooomed for sure. We're making Rome look stable.
Comment Written 07-Mar-2014
reply by the author on 08-Mar-2014
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Hah ha, making Rome look stable...I like that, Phyllis.
You are right too, I'm afraid. Thanks for an awesome review, my friend!
Comment from Bayberry
I agree that all humans are bent towards darkness and don't need much of a push to fall over completely. Your line, "--lusts for power will never be sated" is an apt description of the leanings of too many people, some who have no concept at all of it being any other way. Your vivid and excellent posting gives the reader a lot to think about.
reply by the author on 08-Mar-2014
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I agree that all humans are bent towards darkness and don't need much of a push to fall over completely. Your line, "--lusts for power will never be sated" is an apt description of the leanings of too many people, some who have no concept at all of it being any other way. Your vivid and excellent posting gives the reader a lot to think about.
Comment Written 07-Mar-2014
reply by the author on 08-Mar-2014
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Thanks so much for your kind comments, Bayberry. I am honored that you liked this poem.
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Comment from tbacha58
My God Dean, you have everything to become what you want to in this life. I am amazed by your beautiful skills always, no matter what kind of poem you write, you are always a winner. You express your feelings in such a unique way. That poem is a masterpiece my friend. You are so right in each and every word put down by you. I wish everyone who reads your honest depth, would at least try to tame the devil in each one of them. I am honored to show you my gratitude by offering you some stars to lighten up your faithful thoughts. Much Love Terry xoxo
reply by the author on 09-Mar-2014
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My God Dean, you have everything to become what you want to in this life. I am amazed by your beautiful skills always, no matter what kind of poem you write, you are always a winner. You express your feelings in such a unique way. That poem is a masterpiece my friend. You are so right in each and every word put down by you. I wish everyone who reads your honest depth, would at least try to tame the devil in each one of them. I am honored to show you my gratitude by offering you some stars to lighten up your faithful thoughts. Much Love Terry xoxo
Comment Written 07-Mar-2014
reply by the author on 09-Mar-2014
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Oh Terry, you reviews never fail to brighten up my day, my dear friend. I'm really grateful to have a supporter like yourself. Those of us who write of darker things we see in life are generally viewed as being pessimists or just plain crazy, so we don't receive many compliments such as this.
Thanks so much again for the awesome review!
Comment from GracieAnn
Dean, I'd have to agree with your assessment. The write has engaging rhyme in each quatrain, meaningful thought process, strong farming and money metaphors, and artful presentation analogous to a wolf in reeking sheep's political clothing. Well done. :0 GracieAnn
reply by the author on 08-Mar-2014
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Dean, I'd have to agree with your assessment. The write has engaging rhyme in each quatrain, meaningful thought process, strong farming and money metaphors, and artful presentation analogous to a wolf in reeking sheep's political clothing. Well done. :0 GracieAnn
Comment Written 07-Mar-2014
reply by the author on 08-Mar-2014
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Thank you, Gracie Ann, I glad you picked up on the political aspect of the poem. I think most (if not all) politicians today are greed sucking vermin, monsters roaming Washington in suits. But, that's just my opinion. Dear God...I hope you're not a politician! If you are, I just stuck my foot in my big mouth!
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Dean, I am not, so no worries. LOL
Comment from Tomes Johnston
This is yet another great poem from the author in this piece of writing. This starts off in a very sinister way indeed but I am glad that faith wins out in the end. Well done. This is a fantastic poem.
reply by the author on 07-Mar-2014
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This is yet another great poem from the author in this piece of writing. This starts off in a very sinister way indeed but I am glad that faith wins out in the end. Well done. This is a fantastic poem.
Comment Written 07-Mar-2014
reply by the author on 07-Mar-2014
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Thanks, Tomes, I appreciate that. Sometimes in my writing, I let the "good guy" win for a change. It helps to keep the balance.
Thanks again, my friend!
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Yes. That ending caught me by surprise all right. You are keeping me on my toes. Well done.
Tom.