A Picture's Worth a Thousand Poems
Viewing comments for Chapter 23 "Silent Sentinels"A compilation of pictapoems from my portfolio
75 total reviews
Comment from Alan K Pease
I am terribly afraid you may be right and we have been guilty of premeditated murder of the "noble savage" of Indian lore in the 1700's by giving them blankets infected with smallpox.
I agree that this in the most dangerous for a truly new virus is easily created by man is capable of outpacing the people who can control and destroy them. The technology is not that difficult and with the aid of a rogue viral geneticist can tailor them to specific groups that carry a specific gene.. This is why the CDC (Center for Disease control uses research to develop dangerous strains to produce prototype vaccines which can be easily manufactured and reacts so quickly to new outbreaks of flu or anything else. Then there are diseases that act more generally and might lead to a catastrophe that you describe. There are the superbugs too. Scary world isn't it. More scary than nuclear weapons and their scary enough. Imagine a hacker getting into the CDC to get information.
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2014
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I am terribly afraid you may be right and we have been guilty of premeditated murder of the "noble savage" of Indian lore in the 1700's by giving them blankets infected with smallpox.
I agree that this in the most dangerous for a truly new virus is easily created by man is capable of outpacing the people who can control and destroy them. The technology is not that difficult and with the aid of a rogue viral geneticist can tailor them to specific groups that carry a specific gene.. This is why the CDC (Center for Disease control uses research to develop dangerous strains to produce prototype vaccines which can be easily manufactured and reacts so quickly to new outbreaks of flu or anything else. Then there are diseases that act more generally and might lead to a catastrophe that you describe. There are the superbugs too. Scary world isn't it. More scary than nuclear weapons and their scary enough. Imagine a hacker getting into the CDC to get information.
Comment Written 12-Feb-2014
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2014
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Thanks for the detailed review, Alan, it was great!
Comment from dmt1967
This is a frightening poem my friend I heard if we have another war it will be a chemical war it will kill thousands of innocent people lets hope man sees sense before this happens thank you for sharing
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2014
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This is a frightening poem my friend I heard if we have another war it will be a chemical war it will kill thousands of innocent people lets hope man sees sense before this happens thank you for sharing
Comment Written 12-Feb-2014
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2014
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As with any war, innocents are always the ones who suffer.
Thanks for the fabulous review, my friend!
Comment from Jean Lutz
Chilling proclamation. First told in Leviticus. Now echoing in your soul. For me "by playing God; we will be burned" is the key.
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2014
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Chilling proclamation. First told in Leviticus. Now echoing in your soul. For me "by playing God; we will be burned" is the key.
Comment Written 12-Feb-2014
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2014
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Thanks, Jean, and that's my point exactly. I appreciate your thoughts...
Comment from Sylvia Page
Well researched information Will our doomed species never learn? By playing God; we will be burned Creating strains, organic death.
A good amount of history relates to this type of horrible germ warfare. No one is safe in an unsafe world. Well done!
Cheers
Sylvia
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2014
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Well researched information Will our doomed species never learn? By playing God; we will be burned Creating strains, organic death.
A good amount of history relates to this type of horrible germ warfare. No one is safe in an unsafe world. Well done!
Cheers
Sylvia
Comment Written 12-Feb-2014
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2014
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Thank you for such an excellent review, Sylvia!
Comment from Katzintx
First, wicked nightmare stuff. Dark is not a word deep enough to express the angst infused in this work .Well done!
Second, your pattern is strong with rhyme supporting the stanza's.
Third, word choice is good in the development of a dark theme.
Fourth ..wish I had not read it before bed...
LOL
Katz
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2014
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First, wicked nightmare stuff. Dark is not a word deep enough to express the angst infused in this work .Well done!
Second, your pattern is strong with rhyme supporting the stanza's.
Third, word choice is good in the development of a dark theme.
Fourth ..wish I had not read it before bed...
LOL
Katz
Comment Written 12-Feb-2014
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2014
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Hah, sorry about the bedtime thing, Katzntx. However, I'm happy that you read it, regardless of the time of day.
Much appreciated!
Comment from GE Parson
My Friend Dean,
This is a eye opening history lesson. I had no idea that germ warfare was so prevalent in time past. Also I never associated germ warfare with the plagues God used oft times against Israel as corrective measures when they disobeyed Him. Good observation!
Your Friend, Jerry
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2014
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My Friend Dean,
This is a eye opening history lesson. I had no idea that germ warfare was so prevalent in time past. Also I never associated germ warfare with the plagues God used oft times against Israel as corrective measures when they disobeyed Him. Good observation!
Your Friend, Jerry
Comment Written 12-Feb-2014
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2014
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Thanks, Jerry. When I began researching for this, I had no idea, either.
I really appreciate the excellent review...
Comment from Ridley Williams
Hey Dean, long time no "see", so to speak...had a few health challenges I'm working through...anyway, I couldn't agree with you more, we could dose the world a thousand times over with the stock piles our nations posses. You deeply, dark verse makes its point in your usual, stunning fashion, nicely done. We can only pray and trust to dumb luck that some nut doesn't let a "bug" go by accident or otherwise...here's to dumb luck....Cheers! Nice reminder on the wire we all walk...later, Bill
reply by the author on 11-Feb-2014
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Hey Dean, long time no "see", so to speak...had a few health challenges I'm working through...anyway, I couldn't agree with you more, we could dose the world a thousand times over with the stock piles our nations posses. You deeply, dark verse makes its point in your usual, stunning fashion, nicely done. We can only pray and trust to dumb luck that some nut doesn't let a "bug" go by accident or otherwise...here's to dumb luck....Cheers! Nice reminder on the wire we all walk...later, Bill
Comment Written 11-Feb-2014
reply by the author on 11-Feb-2014
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Thanks for the wonderful review, Bill. And feel better, ya' hear?
Comment from EmberSnowcat
Wow. Absolutely fantastic. You words struck a different type of fear in my heart. I love the comparison to Pandora's box. You words, your emotion on the subject and just the flow of the poetry itself was amazing Dean. Silent Sentinels is so praise worthy. You are a magnificent author of stories and with this poem, you have once again proved that your talent lies anywhere that leads to writing. Excellent job!
reply by the author on 11-Feb-2014
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Wow. Absolutely fantastic. You words struck a different type of fear in my heart. I love the comparison to Pandora's box. You words, your emotion on the subject and just the flow of the poetry itself was amazing Dean. Silent Sentinels is so praise worthy. You are a magnificent author of stories and with this poem, you have once again proved that your talent lies anywhere that leads to writing. Excellent job!
Comment Written 11-Feb-2014
reply by the author on 11-Feb-2014
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Thanks a bunch, ES. Now I feel all warm & fuzzy inside, based upon your glowing review (LOL).
Seriously, I do appreciate it, and I'm very glad you enjoyed it!
Comment from GWHARGIS
This was a very sobering poem. I wish it were a work of fiction, but alas, as your author notes say, it is happening all around. Too dismal to think about. I will just review the piece as a creative work. The rhyming and thee flow were great. I enjoyed the musical backdrop. It was peaceful and yet with the poem it was a peace of a different kind. Nicely done.
reply by the author on 11-Feb-2014
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This was a very sobering poem. I wish it were a work of fiction, but alas, as your author notes say, it is happening all around. Too dismal to think about. I will just review the piece as a creative work. The rhyming and thee flow were great. I enjoyed the musical backdrop. It was peaceful and yet with the poem it was a peace of a different kind. Nicely done.
Comment Written 11-Feb-2014
reply by the author on 11-Feb-2014
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Thanks very much, GW, and you're right, it is a very terrifying topic, for sure!
Comment from Kimberly216
This piece is sophisticated with its choice of words. The topic is compelling and not often spoken of but has a high need to be recognized. Absolutely provokes the psychological aspect of such horror.
reply by the author on 11-Feb-2014
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This piece is sophisticated with its choice of words. The topic is compelling and not often spoken of but has a high need to be recognized. Absolutely provokes the psychological aspect of such horror.
Comment Written 11-Feb-2014
reply by the author on 11-Feb-2014
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Thanks very much for the excellent review, Kimberly!