From a heartbreaking and: From a heartbreaking and traumatic childhood, you sifted through what most people would moan about and struck gold. A humorous, touching and teachable moment, skillfully penned. Applauding your ability to see the light in the darkness, the gift in the pain.
This really pulled at my: This really pulled at my heart, I also lost my Cocker Spaniel, and still grieve for him. So few words that cover so much heartbreak. sue.
‘Elevator’ is a misleading word to use.: 'Elevator' is a misleading word to use. Of course it 'elevates' if you're going up, but you're not elevated if you're going down. (Let me clarify, I'm not referring to anything sexual here). Anyway, I feel we should have a new term for it. I've given it some thought and come up with 'up and down box'. What do you think?
I liked this alot. takes: I liked this alot. takes courage to seek new things and new paths in life. yet the familar also holds its own allure. which to choose? sometimes not so easy to know
This poem can serve as a lesson to us all.: This poem can serve as a lesson to us all. Losing $70,000 gambling seems unimaginable to me. Would you know what he was playing? Was it blackjack or craps? If it was the roulette wheel, I understand what happened. When will people learn? They should NEVER bet on red! Take it from Wesley Snipes...ALWAYS BET ON BLACK!!
I love where you went with: I love where you went with this!
The first draft was enthrallingly beautiful, but after a bit of polishing, some white space and sonorous pacing to provide breathing room for your little bursts of brilliance, or "pixels of light" as you superbly called them, and an engaging cadence to carry your perceptions to a striking conclusion, I can only say: amazing!
Never doubt your innate gift and your extraordinary value here.
I'm deeply moved and humbled by your very supportive words. Brightest blessings.
If you have a serious interest..: If you have a serious interest in autopsies, send me a private message. I'm a member of The Autopsy Club, a club for those of us who feel anybody can perform an autopsy, not just those with medical training. Our next meeting is Friday, we'd love it if you can attend. It's open Mike night!
I wanted to tell you : I wanted to tell you
I'll make it clear
You can overcome your fear
My lovely wife, when we first met
Was as scared of the dark as you can get
Then she saw me naked
She no longer has that fright
The only problem is
Now she's scared of the light!
There is a possible image: There is a possible image there of smoke rising, of incense rising, of the sacrifice of praise that rises as a sweet smelling savour and as the sunlight strikes through the tendrils the worship is received and communion is completed.