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- "I thought as well and realize that I mention area by state specifically out of morbid humor, my brand of satire, that is really what is going on.I mean in the poem that America suffers itself for Ohio to 'not exist', (for people who don't want to exist?).Then there are Detroit-like places,where people actually Do Not (seem to) exist.Some places are shrouded in darkness so thick it is as though they were abandoned by life itself, are not funded or watched, and become something sick and half-living which refuses to turn into a real ghost town.The Great Lakes left me feeling it was not a a place people should be.It was also a place with a whole lot of copper and steel, (like Liberia), now Detroit's self-crippling car industry makes sense.Native American (Mississippian) folklore had many of it's places marked as inhabited by a mythical dragon of hostile temperament which hoards copper and said to live in the water-table itself - Å’ "
Posted by Ortolan on "Propheceit " by Ortolan
- "Thank you for the response. Very interesting. There is a lot to absorb, naturally, bearing the subject. There are those who walk above the surface and those who tread upon it. Touching the surface means feeling it. Once the textured weight of that versatility is felt, - memory's sensation is set in motion. We'll never forget. As for building on unstable, tainted or sacred land, it is never wise, as we've learned. It disrupts the sanctity of nature. Thusly, writing their own demise, perhaps a slow destruction of misfortune. Mythically speaking it makes for fantastical fiction. However, there is truth hidden behind all fiction, and it feeds upon the flesh. Beyond a mere survey, the reveal comes from seasons spent. Only then can respect be obtained. - Pondering still, blue angel"
Posted by blue angel on "Propheceit " by Ortolan
- "If any death/destruction goes with a nation it is the people who go before and after it.I don't know if anyone has ever said that before but I'm saying it now. Respect for the founders or the future isn't negated here, nature is here too in myself and doesn't alter course when judged by human.Man and woman are equally feeble as they are powerful which is not much in the greater scheme of the universe, though by attribute of self we may believe to behold our perceptions. I may have mentioned that some either lacked the insight or the care to survey the land properly, or simply said it was good to build on places known as bad ground, such as Liberia ,freed slaves colony was built on a huge metal mine and there are vampire legends that go back to before the cannibal wars there for instance, back to Bathory who sent first miners there, mythical it seems.The world is huge, and spans a time further than any of anyone can live.None of us will even see 1% of the surface on foot in a life we won't remember if we love it enough to return.The world will remove me from it when it is done with me also.Quick is my hope but however it sees fit to hasten doom.I feel and believe strongly, and also know that doomsday is a highly personal thing, mythologized even for people who don't write their own myth.The darker truths once shell is cracked need be made to a mosaic of sorts, or whatever will pacify the sharp edges from being seen for what they are, and they are necessary. Å’"
Posted by Ortolan on "Propheceit " by Ortolan
- "I meant to say America is a drop in the bucket, like life is for a mortal being, and a nation is also a mortal entity as is a planet.I am aware of the truths, it is the repetition on purpose that brings about the eventual and inevitable destruction and renewal of all things. Å’"
Posted by Ortolan on "Propheceit " by Ortolan
- "What I'm getting at: Is there more to your poem, than 'Death/punishment to America'? If not then I'm puzzled by that conception. Also, I just want to say that 'politics and religion' do NOT represent 'America' (her symbolism). Freedom and Peace to ALL, is what she represents, and highly respecting the Sacred Holy Lands. Power-tripped corruption is a byproduct of greed, on all accounts. If no one else is brave enough to ponder this, surely I am. Fear does not flow through my veins, in the flesh or cyber-waved. Open minded communication is key to understanding, especially through the mind of a poet. - blue angel"
Posted by blue angel on "Propheceit " by Ortolan
- "It's just that I have stepped above seedy organized corruption to gaze upon Earth; our planetary Mother, as a divine gift. Being careful not to be hindered in spirit, and thought by Man's agenda. Your clairvoyant ambiguity comes forth heated in tone, because I believe you're close to the fire (metaphorically speaking). A thought provoker, but I would like a clearer, perhaps less poetic, understanding of your message's meaning. I enjoy cryptic poetry, however, repetitive devices can have a sharp edge. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Respectively, blue angel "
Posted by blue angel on "Propheceit " by Ortolan
- "Maybe intelligence is wasted on the intelligent...but your manner of describing such conceptualizations are poetic enough to deserve an open measure of consideration I'd say.Thanks for the look. Å’"
Posted by Ortolan on "Propheceit " by Ortolan
- "We'll continue to toss our pennies into the wishing well, by fate Nature consumes all things back into her bosom along with Man's symbolic heart. "
Posted by blue angel on "Propheceit " by Ortolan
- "That sounds the grisly reminder of a Statue of Liberty buried in apocalyptic sands.In the event of evolutionary retrogression, guess we should hope they will melt down their pennies before rending her skirt. - Å’"
Posted by Ortolan on "Propheceit " by Ortolan
- "All eyes gaze upon her beauty, alas, drunken by her indivisible nature, insecure by bold hands that reach within the unlimited bounds of their mind's poverty. Tugging still at her skirt of trodden grace with hands grimed in self engrossed thirst. Defacing her with a parched heart borne by lands once fashioned by such Godly eyes . And so she weeps. America forbearer of comfort to all who seek shelter from tyrant oppressors, travail on. - Thought provoker, - blue angel"
Posted by blue angel on "Propheceit " by Ortolan
- "I don't know who or what pissed you off but this with reading again and again. I feel the anger and disgust in every word. Love it"
Posted by Damien on "Insipid Dominion" by Ortolan
- "this made me think how difficult it is to create something truly original when every building block is gleaned from something familiar or already known in order to create the new , an endless recycling of words and ideas to make sense of or describe a novel concept...where do ideas come from , are we creators or conduits of a greater whole..."
Posted by kinkifrog on "Mindsear" by Ortolan
- "I've got three books actually.Hopefully I'll get one published in this lifetime.Thanks Heinz."
Posted by Ortolan on "Cursed Immortal" by Ortolan
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