tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1819558801520044413.post3487930377176192249..comments2024-03-28T07:16:28.694-07:00Comments on Imagine: "Je Who?" This Time Paris Dr. Pearl Ketover Prilik (PKP)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15506538737806033824noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1819558801520044413.post-91030185532589473522015-06-13T05:22:07.943-07:002015-06-13T05:22:07.943-07:00I'm not sure why I continue to be shocked when...I'm not sure why I continue to be shocked when these events happen--but I am. Well written.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1819558801520044413.post-26501829773157070242015-01-14T04:01:15.914-08:002015-01-14T04:01:15.914-08:00Strong and sad events with the character avoiding ...Strong and sad events with the character avoiding them being more than just in Paris. The words are very vivid and draw the reader in.Gen Giggles https://www.blogger.com/profile/13744815023509063722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1819558801520044413.post-35800323915586406712015-01-12T00:15:21.464-08:002015-01-12T00:15:21.464-08:00I think indifference, denial and self absorption h...I think indifference, denial and self absorption have been jolted almost out of existence by recent events here. Even "vacationers" and tourists intent on enjoyment could not fail to be moved by the upswell of resolve which is evident in so many ways.vivinfrancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07388722600118753457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1819558801520044413.post-33895924943604045352015-01-11T23:07:51.865-08:002015-01-11T23:07:51.865-08:00Yes, the edited version, with reference to a littl...Yes, the edited version, with reference to a little more of what might be happening around her, does I think make your intention clearer. Though the 'inky blood' was always an indication, and a great image in this context.Rosemary Nissen-Wadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05913841031559499568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1819558801520044413.post-18788615971929088732015-01-11T16:49:59.578-08:002015-01-11T16:49:59.578-08:00The lack was not yours, Pearl, only mine in the re...The lack was not yours, Pearl, only mine in the reading. Your explanation sent me back to read it again and yes, self-absorption is the problem in today's world, where we are inundated with tragedy. However, what has happened in France has truly impressed me - the solidarity and humanity in its response to tragedy is first class. Sherry Blue Skyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10769154286598233146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1819558801520044413.post-19512143364072405942015-01-11T14:58:08.858-08:002015-01-11T14:58:08.858-08:00Having said that... after receiving many comments ...Having said that... after receiving many comments I did go back and edit the poem after posting as my intention to illustrate the chill of indifference and denial and self absorption was obviously not as accessible as I would have liked. Thank you for stopping by and commenting.Dr. Pearl Ketover Prilik (PKP)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15506538737806033824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1819558801520044413.post-14846806566912969922015-01-11T14:57:18.093-08:002015-01-11T14:57:18.093-08:00Oh Mary ... I believe that you read the poem as in...Oh Mary ... I believe that you read the poem as intended and thank you for your reply. Nevertheless, I edited the poem after posting as my intention to illustrate the chill of indifference and denial and self absorption was obviously not as accessible as I would have liked. Thank you for stopping by and commenting.Dr. Pearl Ketover Prilik (PKP)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15506538737806033824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1819558801520044413.post-15171278422816286532015-01-11T14:56:23.343-08:002015-01-11T14:56:23.343-08:00Oh Sherry - Apologies for any perceived insensitit...Oh Sherry - Apologies for any perceived insensitity on a day when hearts break. I realized I and this poem were in trouble when I read your comment.I edited the poem after posting as my intention to illustrate the chill of indifference and denial and self absorption was obviously not as accessible as I would have liked. Hope this comes closer to my thoughts. Thank you for stopping and commenting.Dr. Pearl Ketover Prilik (PKP)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15506538737806033824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1819558801520044413.post-76894335547226535492015-01-11T14:54:36.624-08:002015-01-11T14:54:36.624-08:00Yes Bjorn - even a princess needs to see. I have ...Yes Bjorn - even a princess needs to see. I have edited the poem after posting as my intention to illustrate the chill of indifference and denial and self absorption was obviously not as accessible as I would have liked. Thank you for stopping by and commenting.Dr. Pearl Ketover Prilik (PKP)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15506538737806033824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1819558801520044413.post-133997720220250372015-01-11T14:53:30.122-08:002015-01-11T14:53:30.122-08:00Ah Susan - I edited the poem after posting as my i...Ah Susan - I edited the poem after posting as my intention to illustrate the chill of indifference and denial and self absorption was obviously not as accessible as I would have liked. Thank you for stopping by and commenting. Dr. Pearl Ketover Prilik (PKP)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15506538737806033824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1819558801520044413.post-65939147657989371032015-01-11T14:52:13.222-08:002015-01-11T14:52:13.222-08:00Yes, absolutely and that was my point. However, I...Yes, absolutely and that was my point. However, I think it was a bit oblique and have edited a bit so that the point of danger in indifference and denial is more accessible. Thank you Nurit. Dr. Pearl Ketover Prilik (PKP)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15506538737806033824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1819558801520044413.post-45757684739983768592015-01-11T14:50:21.790-08:002015-01-11T14:50:21.790-08:00Jae Rose -that is an lovely interpretation and fra...Jae Rose -that is an lovely interpretation and frankly on re-reading it did seem that that was the intent of the poem - however it was not :( ... therefore I have done some editing and think that my intention is a bit more clear this time around. Thank you for stopping by and commenting. Dr. Pearl Ketover Prilik (PKP)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15506538737806033824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1819558801520044413.post-82015655161928706822015-01-11T14:48:55.491-08:002015-01-11T14:48:55.491-08:00Yes true, - I did a bit of editing on this one - I...Yes true, - I did a bit of editing on this one - I think that the focus of the 'mindless vacationer' the compromised soul of an indifferent individual was not as clear as it might have been. Dr. Pearl Ketover Prilik (PKP)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15506538737806033824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1819558801520044413.post-4613582391266944082015-01-11T14:47:48.289-08:002015-01-11T14:47:48.289-08:00Aw thank you R.K. - Lovely when you enjoy somethin...Aw thank you R.K. - Lovely when you enjoy something that I've written. Dr. Pearl Ketover Prilik (PKP)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15506538737806033824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1819558801520044413.post-46095348988151564672015-01-11T14:47:22.596-08:002015-01-11T14:47:22.596-08:00Thank you Rosemary - I did go back and edit this p...Thank you Rosemary - I did go back and edit this poem so that the reference is stronger. (I believe). Dr. Pearl Ketover Prilik (PKP)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15506538737806033824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1819558801520044413.post-81971859170185887672015-01-11T14:22:02.183-08:002015-01-11T14:22:02.183-08:00Yes! Nice work.
ZQYes! Nice work.<br />ZQZQhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08521836993023109556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1819558801520044413.post-50089483994777458272015-01-11T14:11:16.852-08:002015-01-11T14:11:16.852-08:00I could picture her too, and got the message - all...I could picture her too, and got the message - all the while thankful to know that in the real Paris at present it would be impossible to remain unaware, with those inspiring crowds filling the streets.Rosemary Nissen-Wadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05913841031559499568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1819558801520044413.post-6870242408923192982015-01-11T14:04:56.814-08:002015-01-11T14:04:56.814-08:00Paris has seen so much in its time, so much more t...Paris has seen so much in its time, so much more than this shameful act. The city and the French people have emerged stronger every time: What else can you expect from the city of love? Old Egghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14727444489103758018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1819558801520044413.post-32244521637053020962015-01-11T13:42:30.621-08:002015-01-11T13:42:30.621-08:00Far from a failure Pearl metaphor or not I could c...Far from a failure Pearl metaphor or not I could clearly picture that young woman making Paris shine for her...that is the best way to tackle terrorism of any kindJae Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11509244123008832611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1819558801520044413.post-10850744631943406112015-01-11T12:58:58.700-08:002015-01-11T12:58:58.700-08:00Oh no! Apologies as I added in a note at the end o...Oh no! Apologies as I added in a note at the end of the poem - the "vacationer" is meant to be metaphoric for mindless self absorption which is truly horrific <br /> Dr. Pearl Ketover Prilik (PKP)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15506538737806033824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1819558801520044413.post-69604646883161135282015-01-11T12:57:44.433-08:002015-01-11T12:57:44.433-08:00I didn't need the end note. The title gives th...I didn't need the end note. The title gives the context and her stepping over the sign. I loved the Audrey Hepburn reference.❤️Barbara Ehrentreuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06317588534441254146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1819558801520044413.post-61980781288679377332015-01-11T12:32:37.456-08:002015-01-11T12:32:37.456-08:00Powerful and thought-provoking poem, Pearl. Histo...Powerful and thought-provoking poem, Pearl. History has taught us how dangerous indifference and denial can be.Nurit Israelihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09940584161382939885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1819558801520044413.post-85555022632773318512015-01-11T12:09:18.637-08:002015-01-11T12:09:18.637-08:00As if the city of lights could live without touris...As if the city of lights could live without tourism one hour of one day ...and it can, really, the merry-go-round has a hold button. This poem flows so beautifully, though, why did it have to trip over a Charlie?Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05723639294340760325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1819558801520044413.post-87349435199093092522015-01-11T11:33:04.055-08:002015-01-11T11:33:04.055-08:00Hopefully not too many of those on vacation in Par...Hopefully not too many of those on vacation in Paris this week will have remained immune to what was going on around them and what was/is at stake.Gabriellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09968615376035959259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1819558801520044413.post-57084247465449931842015-01-11T09:32:33.984-08:002015-01-11T09:32:33.984-08:00This is an interesting perspective, at this partic...This is an interesting perspective, at this particular time. I can see a young person, wanting to pursue what she had traveled to find......an intriguing read, Pearl.Sherry Blue Skyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10769154286598233146noreply@blogger.com