April Musings - 15. Bearing Witness

21 minutes ago, Mikiesboy said:

Val, this obviously touched you, meant something, because it comes through this poem like a bright light. Very nicely done. 

Thanks, Tim.  I'm glad the emotion came through. The interview was difficult to watch, but very powerful.  

2 minutes ago, aditus said:

When I visited Dachau I almost couldn't breathe. Just thinking about what has happened their, what these barracks have seen, was incomprehensible, depressing. Never again! 'Sing to our children' made me cry, as I can see that is exactly what mothers would say. A great poem, Val! 

  Thanks so much, Adi.  I can't even imagine visiting a concentration camp.  I'm not sure I could handle it.  "Sing to our children" made me cry, too, as did listening to the song and the watching the emotions of those who sang it.  Thanks for the comment! 

26 minutes ago, Headstall said:

It's hard to have faith when you face an example of an uncaring world. But it is faith, from whatever source we can find, that helps us through horrors so we can honor those who are victims of vicious cruelty. This was astonishing, Val. It's powerful and succinct, and stands alone, even without knowing the inspiration for it.  Just beautiful... Gary....    

Thanks so much, Gary.     

8 minutes ago, Parker Owens said:

I love the dialogue, the prayer and response in this. It is a very powerful poem. 

Thank you, Parker.  It really moved me and I'm glad that came across.  Thanks for reading and leaving a comment.  

59 minutes ago, Emi GS said:

I have never sung of Lord Kriahna, but I can say any devotional song like that can give enormous solace from all the miseries of the world. I loved Kriahna for his 'Leelas'. I even wished that he would born for me as a true mate.  And your poem filled so much happiness to my heart. I was floating with it. Thank you so much for sharing with us Val. Love you...

 

~Emi. 

Thank you so much for your kind words, Emi.  I was very interested in your opinion and I'm glad the poem worked for you.   

11 minutes ago, William King said:

 

Thanks for sharing, William.

On 6/9/2017 at 8:46 AM, William King said:

I am a child of the sixties and I have spent an emotional time in an ashram chanting - it really is a spiritual experience, much like any religious experience - the little extract above is full of that same emotion - for me, although perhaps not for everyone. My partner says listening to that "horrible" music makes him want to kill himself. I just smile, turn the volume down or move into another room!

Somehow I missed seeing this, so apologies for late response.  I'm not familiar with that chanting, so thank you for sharing.