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Hi! I want to thank you for leaving such an insightful comment on my poem, 'Psychology.' Also, I have really enjoyed your writing on 'The Storyteller.' I could not possibly agree with you more when you state 'Qualification is defined in terms of the enchantment of the observer, not on pieces of paper signed by college professors who have culled and lulled words into conformity.' When you write, 'We can all write our own story, the question is will we?' It reminds me of something angelou Maya once wrote, “There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” I look forward to reading more of your writing. Have a wonderful weekend.

~Camille

Re: The Storyteller (Score: 1 ) by spence on Tuesday, October 27, 2009 (07:27:28)

Hi Cammile- thanks for dropping by. I enjoyed your poem immensley- I like anything that asks questions of so called established methodology. I think the world in general could do with remembering that reality changes in our perception with each new discovery- therfore rigid thinking is almost useless when it comes to things that are relatively unknown- such as the human mind.
I suppose that is what the storyteller is about- asking questions and challenging authority, take care, spence


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Just wanted to leave you a note and let you know I was here!

Have a GREAT day!


Steph

Re: The Storyteller (Score: 1 ) by spence on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 (04:47:44)

hey- thank you very much- you have a great day too, spence


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Enjoyed this very much, Lee. Your thoughtful words are so true, and not just for those of us who write, true as life itself. I've enjoyed your self-portrait on your page many times, too. About you and the tear-away kids and your dedication to their welfare, just never stopped by to leave a comment. I just wanted to say thank you this time, and let you know how much I enjoyed reading your page and this part about the storyteller. Best wishes, Mary Ann

Spence, This is a wonderful piece and it tells so much about you. I need not tell you that you are a very thoughtful man and in an age where very little thought goes into anything, where much is done on the spur of the moment with little thought to consequences, you are unique. I know you hold little if no faith in fate, you would probably be surprised that I do not either . Although I am a women of faith it has little to do with the other. You are a great story teller as I can see in your writings and what you write here only confirms it.. I admire greatly your loyalty to the underdog and your perseverance and honesty in the face of bureaucratic depravity.
And that being said I would love to one day read the rest of your book when it is finished . You have piqed my curiosity and I always love a good story... A freind of pen I hope... Melly

Re: The Storyteller (Score: 1 ) by spence on Friday, September 12, 2008 (15:33:03)

Hi Melly- a friend indeed. Thank you for this wonderful comment. I'm beyond flattered and I hope that you know that the faith that I do have will never diminish- it only grows stronger. Although I'm still not sure what that means. I do know that I have a burning passion to write wrongs and hope to make a positive change without contributing to the chaos that causes the wrongs in the first place. No one of us can 'right' the wrongs- we can only do that for ourselves. Some of my work may appear to be very anti-religious and it is- insofar as religious institutions that I feel contribute to the evil of this world by segregating and condemning others. I have nothing, but respect for people who hold religious faith. I admire their hearts and their courage in a world that mocks them as it falls headlong into the darkest prophecies of all. I believe that we have a choice of heaven or hell as most faiths do- I just believe that this choice will be realised upon this earth- and after that I do not know- nor pretend to understand. I'm more concerned with this place first- I have faith that humanity can and will be able to save itself with peace, love, understanding and acceptance. Thank you again for taking the time to read this- and as soon as I have a first draft I will send it your way in the hope of your honest opinion. I'm 100,000 words into the first part, (of 3- I hope), and trying to add a few plotlines before I complete it- my poetry has taken a bit of a back seat at the moment! take care, spence


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Re: The Storyteller (Score: 1 ) by Melly on Friday, September 12, 2008 (15:57:17)

Spence . My friend.. We are definitely on the same page....your fate will be decided right here . you won't go wait in line some where for someone to tell you how you did and send you to another line to wait... What you do here is what you are.. I am looking for the same things in this life as you are . trying to find the best way to use my voice to bring about peace and love in this world and give a helping hand to as many people as I can along the way.. i have found that people relate to God and the hope of salvation through him,and with this, good must be done and a heart must change to offer hope, love and peace when folks get this far they are on their way to helping others less fortunate and that's the mind set I want people to have. I have faith in people. I expect the best of people and am often disappointed but sometimes wonderfully surprised.. I will await your book with anticipation ... Melly Blessings


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I'd just like to say it's my honor to be your digital friend

crisp insight is so f(*@#in rare

Re: The Storyteller (Score: 1 ) by spence on Wednesday, February 13, 2008 (08:01:27)

I'm honoured myself. Thanks for taking the time to come by here man. Very much appreciated- look forward to sharing words and thoughts with you, spence


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kudos, my friend...let's change the whole world, okay!!!

Spence
does this make sense? Yes it makes sense. It makes perfect sense. Each of us has a story to tell. Are we going to figure out what our story is our selves or simply let it happen. Are we going to depend on someone to tell us what that story is or how it should be or are we going to make it our own. There is no structure or format. There is no plan to find that will bring us to our journey. Each of us should listen to our own hearts and hear the path that it takes us.
I have been afraid for so long that I have always let destiny happen. Only it hasn't been destiny happening. It hasn't been anything. Why I waited till now to try and fly I don't know why but I have never been more happy.
Spence I think you are on to something. This is very good stuff. It's refreshing noble and authentic. I can't wait to read more of what you have written. Here's to the journey..Cheers. Michelle

Re: The Storyteller (Score: 1 ) by spence on Wednesday, November 21, 2007 (04:23:31)

No matter what happens with this book it was worth writing for this comment alone. If not another person in the world gets it I will be happy because of your understanding. I think the whole thing will be finished in something like a month- tops. You'll be the first person I send it too- I promise you that much! Thank you michelle- your words are precious, take care- love to you and yours, spence


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This is the draft introduction to a book I'm working on. I only have one question for anyone who reads it- Does it make sense to you?