I don't know HIM personally, but I know OF him. My history as a victim of a heinous crime led me to research the court documents of the more "vocal" posters (RClarke, JPinson, SRiker) - the list is endless. I have more research than time.
Bottom line...you are WELCOME. I'm glad to present a side here that doesn't involve a wambulance because the inmates aren't getting the "VIP" treatment they think they deserve. I go to a hotel and pay for an upgraded suite...I expect VIP treatment. I go to jail for murder(s) - I'm thinking take what you can get.
I am absolutely stunned after reading your poem WOunded MAN. It is an incredible poem. It really, truly is. The title drew me in instantly, and the numbers mixed in with the flowing poetry kept me reading.
Anything that starts with a mention of our DNA deserves praise, especially when it is found in a piece of poetry. And that conveniently-placed hyphen referencing, if I'm not mistaken, the Biblical story of Adam's rib. In one phrase, you have managed to sum up all of science and religion. That can only be a sign of a truly talented writer.
The most resonant line, I found, was: "Hell is the absence of love, living the same day / Over, forever." Hopefully this letter from a perfect stranger will be a tiny break from the hell of that "same day". It's only paper, but we humans try to capture the wonder of the universe & the wonder of our imaginations on paper. Who knows if it will make a difference in the end. But it makes us feel better in the now. And that is really what should count, isn't it?
My only advice would be to keep writing, it would be a wondrous thing if any of your other poems were half as good.
I transcribed your poem HEROISM, and I was very moved by the depth of the concept you brought up in such a short piece. I think the truth of the matter is that life tends to be horridly unfair and people, and despite what people tell themselves, even the people who consider themselves the most "impartial" are built up of different shades of biased perspectives. Love & guns do - I think- I good job in encompassing human nature in general; they are neither entirely good or bad but a strange mix of the two. Needless to say, it was a very well-written & well-thought out poem.
Second, (Gary) Collins claimed to have heard through the prison grapevine, albeit after the stabbing, that Riker had given Jordan the shank to "hit" Stone. Vol. XIV, at 371.
SAH and Hazel. I realize you both are not defending me personally but Thank You for standing up and saying what kind of person Sean Riker is. The hell from his man is undescribable to anyone who doesn't really know him. I am sorry for the pain that Sean has caused you and your family. I know all too well the torment that he reaps on others. Thank you for being the first people in three years since his arrest to stand up on these stupid blogs and so that I am not the only one saying Sean is evil and guilty. Thank you. I hope you and your family find peace.
Please post the documents that you have. Otherwise I will let up a temporary email and you can email them to me and I'll post them.
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Happy Holidays.
Bottom line...you are WELCOME. I'm glad to present a side here that doesn't involve a wambulance because the inmates aren't getting the "VIP" treatment they think they deserve. I go to a hotel and pay for an upgraded suite...I expect VIP treatment. I go to jail for murder(s) - I'm thinking take what you can get.
I respect your posts, whoeveryouwantmetobe.
It is an incredible poem. It really, truly is.
The title drew me in instantly, and the numbers mixed in with the flowing poetry kept me reading.
Anything that starts with a mention of our DNA deserves praise, especially when it is found in a piece of poetry. And that conveniently-placed hyphen referencing, if I'm not mistaken, the Biblical story of Adam's rib. In one phrase, you have managed to sum up all of science and religion. That can only be a sign of a truly talented writer.
The most resonant line, I found, was:
"Hell is the absence of love, living the same day / Over, forever."
Hopefully this letter from a perfect stranger will be a tiny break from the hell of that "same day". It's only paper, but we humans try to capture the wonder of the universe & the wonder of our imaginations on paper. Who knows if it will make a difference in the end. But it makes us feel better in the now. And that is really what should count, isn't it?
My only advice would be to keep writing, it would be a wondrous thing if any of your other poems were half as good.
---CBB (candleships)
First, let me say thank you.
I think the word "haunting" describes it well. It's something that I will remember.
The use of words with double meanings was clever and gave the piece an overall sense of togetherness.
Maybe a little bit more punctuation?
Keep writing
Keep writing :)
---CCB (candleships)
http://ca10.washburnlaw.edu/cases/2007/05/06-1161.htm
Please post the documents that you have. Otherwise I will let up a temporary email and you can email them to me and I'll post them.