The Mother and the Wall

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This is an excellent piece of poetry, my friend. In my opinion, this work resonates with the idea that we have to climb our obstacles--but not only that, climb over those 'abstractions' in order to gain our real selves. I found solace in this along with the anger. like splinters of the wooden hammer handle she intends to break the wall down, stone by goddamned stone. I felt like I was the character who was suffocating because my darkness came from the inexperience of darkness---she had to climb in order to hear silence and experience emptiness in order to find herself......................it scares people.

I'll stop rambling.

Re: The Mother and the Wall (Score: 1 ) by Ramonez on Friday, July 15, 2011 (23:07:13)

Your 'ramble' issn't a ramble at all-- it's a great comment, and love your take on this: "because my darkness came from the inexperience of darkness" Thank you.


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what is the significance of the wall? the mother in mourning
is she to climb the wall of grief?

Re: The Mother and the Wall (Score: 1 ) by Ramonez on Friday, July 15, 2011 (23:02:39)

Spot on Alana. However, I guess what I was trying to say is that it's not so easy, especially if you've never been in a situation like this, or if people who haven't either tell you to 'get over it' (not in such a direct way, of course). Step by step, stone by stone, I think. But I have a shitty feeling that, as soon as the first 'wall' is broken down, another one will magically spring up. I don't think it's possible to ever get over the loss of a child/children. Ever.

Thank you for taking the time.
R


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A fine, wrenching piece of endless perseverance - despite the odds, against her, she carries on. Beautiful, Mary Ann

Re: The Mother and the Wall (Score: 1 ) by Ramonez on Friday, July 15, 2011 (22:58:40)

Hey, Mary Ann. Thank you. So good to see your name. Your book is stunning. I'm going for thirds; too much to take in (in a good way).


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I don't think Ive read anything of yours before until today. I like my poetry dark and you delivered.Well done.

Re: The Mother and the Wall (Score: 1 ) by Ramonez on Friday, July 15, 2011 (22:57:09)

Cheers, Iridium. Yes, I always tend to lean a bit towards the dark side myself. No idea why. Not that kind of person, really. Anyway, thank you for reading. Your comment is much appreciated.


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Ramonez, he black dress works the poem for me.

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Re: The Mother and the Wall (Score: 1 ) by Ramonez on Monday, July 18, 2011 (02:19:10)

Cheers, mate. It kinda felt right while writing. I'm chuffed now.


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Superb poem Ramon...reminded me of the deep meaning behind Nietzsche's "What doesn't kill one makes him stronger."
Cheers...Harry