A Season of Discontent
Those faces in the crowd.19 total reviews
Comment from Mary Vigasin
well written thoughts of the 200,000. Somehow the numbers seem to not hit the public. We seem not to mourn the lost.
The families left behind are left to mourn alone.
reply by the author on 27-Sep-2020
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well written thoughts of the 200,000. Somehow the numbers seem to not hit the public. We seem not to mourn the lost.
The families left behind are left to mourn alone.
Comment Written 27-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 27-Sep-2020
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And so it seems, dear poet, some families are left to mourn alone...their loved ones are just a cold number.
Comment from thaities, Rebecca V.
This is a sad story of grief and sorrow. Death allows much sorrow, but death should not be allowed to overwhelm and overshadow the rest of our life. Memories are cherished, death shelved.
reply by the author on 27-Sep-2020
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This is a sad story of grief and sorrow. Death allows much sorrow, but death should not be allowed to overwhelm and overshadow the rest of our life. Memories are cherished, death shelved.
Comment Written 27-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 27-Sep-2020
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Thank you for reading my work,Haities. I think that they are all angels now. it's comforting.
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You're very welcome!
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
Numbers are just that, numbers. But give those numbers, faces, families, homes, and suddenly those numbers become something so much more. To visualise a field of faces, all dead, that is a horrific picture. Wars, viruses, death, it has to stop. This was very well written, Amada, and makes me feel small just reading it. I do hope they are all resting peacefully in God's presence now. Warm hugs, my friend. Sandra xx
reply by the author on 27-Sep-2020
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Numbers are just that, numbers. But give those numbers, faces, families, homes, and suddenly those numbers become something so much more. To visualise a field of faces, all dead, that is a horrific picture. Wars, viruses, death, it has to stop. This was very well written, Amada, and makes me feel small just reading it. I do hope they are all resting peacefully in God's presence now. Warm hugs, my friend. Sandra xx
Comment Written 27-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 27-Sep-2020
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Hi Sandra, thank you for reading my work and for your beautiful heart. Those persons are all angels right now. Have a blessed Sunday, dear friend.
Comment from Sanku
It is the same everywhere .In India since the denominator is so large the percentage does not appear to be alarming.But 100 000 is large and as you said each of them has a face and personality...A very touching writing.
reply by the author on 27-Sep-2020
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It is the same everywhere .In India since the denominator is so large the percentage does not appear to be alarming.But 100 000 is large and as you said each of them has a face and personality...A very touching writing.
Comment Written 27-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 27-Sep-2020
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Thank you for your thoughtful comments, Lovely to hear about India, a very colorful place. Maybe some day I could go...
Comment from Joan E.
Thank your for sharing your mourning and ability to relate to the magnitude of the loss with your husband's help with visualizing a jampacked, football stadium and your own memories of visiting the Vietnam Memorial Wall. I appreciate your allowing us to better comprehend the concept of "rest in peace". Sighs- Joan
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Thank your for sharing your mourning and ability to relate to the magnitude of the loss with your husband's help with visualizing a jampacked, football stadium and your own memories of visiting the Vietnam Memorial Wall. I appreciate your allowing us to better comprehend the concept of "rest in peace". Sighs- Joan
Comment Written 26-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 27-Sep-2020
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Thank you for reading this work about those innocent lives lost in the shadows of chaos. Blessing to you and your family, noble friend of many years...
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I relished your acknowledging our "noble" friendship of many years". Big hugs- Joan
Comment from equestrik
This is such a tender write full of compassion for those who have lost their battles as they fought to live. This is a tough time in the history of man. Your compassionate heart is beautiful.
reply by the author on 27-Sep-2020
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This is such a tender write full of compassion for those who have lost their battles as they fought to live. This is a tough time in the history of man. Your compassionate heart is beautiful.
Comment Written 26-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 27-Sep-2020
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Thank you for reading my short essay about feeling sad about those innocent corona victims.
Comment from Mastery
I do understand, Nancy. It is so tragic. When I read about the makeshift morgues in New York /City, I wanted to cry. I feel so helpless an dyet I know there is nothing we can do but wait for God to send us a vaccine or something. Meanwhile, the clock and the numbers keep ticking away. Bless you and your hubby, Nan. Bob
reply by the author on 26-Sep-2020
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I do understand, Nancy. It is so tragic. When I read about the makeshift morgues in New York /City, I wanted to cry. I feel so helpless an dyet I know there is nothing we can do but wait for God to send us a vaccine or something. Meanwhile, the clock and the numbers keep ticking away. Bless you and your hubby, Nan. Bob
Comment Written 26-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 26-Sep-2020
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Thank you, Bob. May they rest in peace.
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Yes. Bob
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Yes. Bob
Comment from juliaSjames
Such a sad and touching write, dear Amada. It's hard to relate to large numbers. But as you so eloquently describe, each number is a human being, a member of our tribe here on Earth.
Thank you for sharing the depths of your loving heart.
Stay safe my friend
Blessings Julia
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reply by the author on 26-Sep-2020
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Such a sad and touching write, dear Amada. It's hard to relate to large numbers. But as you so eloquently describe, each number is a human being, a member of our tribe here on Earth.
Thank you for sharing the depths of your loving heart.
Stay safe my friend
Blessings Julia
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Comment Written 26-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 26-Sep-2020
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Thank you for reading this post, and for your blessings, Julia.
Comment from Cass Carlton
Yes, I felt the same when I visited the same memorial back in 1995. It was on my one and only trip overseas from Australia. The atmosphere there was sombre and still. Two ladies from the group I was with asked a guide to direct them to their nephew's name on the wall. Which he did. We watched from a decent distance, but joined them in silent prayer as they stood beside their loved one's name and asked a blessing upon his soul.
It was the most moving experience of the whole trip, one I'll never forget.
Thank you for reminding me. cheers Cass
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Yes, I felt the same when I visited the same memorial back in 1995. It was on my one and only trip overseas from Australia. The atmosphere there was sombre and still. Two ladies from the group I was with asked a guide to direct them to their nephew's name on the wall. Which he did. We watched from a decent distance, but joined them in silent prayer as they stood beside their loved one's name and asked a blessing upon his soul.
It was the most moving experience of the whole trip, one I'll never forget.
Thank you for reminding me. cheers Cass
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Comment Written 26-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 26-Sep-2020
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Hi Cass, I am so happy my work here brought sweet memories. Yes, my visit was something that stays in my mind. Thank you for your lines.