Exquisite Corpse and Other Collaborations - 4. Common Ground

wonderfully done @MacGreg Sir and @Freerider

what a great way to tackle an important topic

i think it also proved that this form works well.  can't wait to see what's next

Human compassion is seriously deficient, ant even the most minor levels. You Mac, and @Freerider did a wonderful job putting it all out there. 

I’d definitely say this collaboration was noteworthy..

Well done. 

On 2/6/2018 at 12:36 PM, MichaelS36 said:

I'd have to say you did .. very nice. Both of you!

Thanks, Mike. Freerider and I were happy with the results. This kind of collaboration seems to work, even between strangers.

On 2/6/2018 at 1:32 PM, Parker Owens said:

An interesting result on a compelling topic. These stanzas contain some very great truths. Indeed an exquisite poem. 

Thank you, Parker. I'm enjoying this project. When Freerider and I first discussed collaborating, it was around Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Hence, the topic of this poem. The message contained stands true any day of the year. Cheers

On 2/6/2018 at 1:44 PM, BlindAmbition said:

A good collaboration on an interesting topic. Love this series Mac Sir. Very original and unique. I applaud you taking the challenge @Freerider

Glad you're enjoying it, jp. I am, too. It's been interesting and fun, and I plan to do more ahead.   

On 2/6/2018 at 3:58 PM, deville said:

In a world that’s suffering from ‘compassion fatigue ‘ ,  this collaboration certainly is thought provoking and uplifting . 

So true, deville. We chose this topic around Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, but it's relevant every day, in my opinion. Thanks for your comment. Cheers

On 2/6/2018 at 5:18 PM, Mikiesboy said:

oh this is such a wonderful poem ..  and as deville said, compassion is lacking in our world and this should be posted everywhere.  truly wonderful!  

Thanks, tim. you know firsthand how the Exquisite Corpse poems work. Freerider and I enjoyed putting this one together. It is a message for everyone, isn't it?

On 2/7/2018 at 6:25 AM, mollyhousemouse said:

wonderfully done @MacGreg Sir and @Freerider

what a great way to tackle an important topic

i think it also proved that this form works well.  can't wait to see what's next

Thank you, molly... There's a lot more to say on this topic, and we'd all do well to discuss it repeatedly. Compassion is a limited resource right now. Thanks for your continued support on this project.  

On 2/7/2018 at 7:37 PM, Defiance19 said:

Human compassion is seriously deficient, ant even the most minor levels. You Mac, and @Freerider did a wonderful job putting it all out there. 

I’d definitely say this collaboration was noteworthy..

Well done. 

If we continue to put the word out, maybe compassion won't be such an endangered emotion. Thanks for the comments, Def. I appreciate it. 

7 minutes ago, MacGreg said:

Thanks, tim. you know firsthand how the Exquisite Corpse poems work. Freerider and I enjoyed putting this one together. It is a message for everyone, isn't it?

i do know Sir. i also know about compassion .. i know from time to time i lack it. But i also know i cannot stay in that place. If i'm hurt or angry, my compassion can go out the window. But i cannot stay there. The horror of what i've thought or done will flood back to me, and i have to reach out, apologize if necessary, but most importantly, talk.  

We all make mistakes but talking and listening with a compassionate heart can help us resolve most anything.  

9 hours ago, MacGreg said:

Thanks, Mike. Freerider and I were happy with the results. This kind of collaboration seems to work, even between strangers.

It certainly looks that way. It's an interesting experience I'm sure. And you've come up with some wonderful poems.