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HORRIBLE CIRCUTANSES ...
A dark Night Heavy snow was Covered. My Hands and feet were frozen like a ice, I was ok off my both gloves because I couldn't stand alone the cold. Severe shivering inside and outside of the my body. .I was entered the loins and walked slowly to keep some kind of moisture soaking in the body.The place and time I was entered had an eerie feel to it.I could hear my footsteps were ouder with every step I took.Silence- A thousand people in the world are shouting around us, one can easily remain as a single human being only there. But silent situations are created to test the human being. In one's mind, all courage becomes a question mark- makes it !! It is the brute nature of peace.I was entered the dark room. No outside air came in. Here and there, many dead bodies were placed on upside he seats. There was no movement. The noise of the silence was very loud.One by one I was passed the corpses that were placed. There was a kind of tension in my mind. Only on my eyelids moved. The head did not move. In God's creation, every human being is unique. The same in features and the same in appearance. One with dark complexion, one with solid body, long nose, beautiful eyes, slim body, One by one with a thick moustache, one with long hair, and one with a shaved head on one side, the corpses were placed in such a manner that I was passed by one by one, increasing my morale.How everything would have been outside.Come here and be like this.My chest was pounding. I could see only one similarity in the sittings. The head part of all was swollen and it presented a slightly terrifying sight.I watched and took each step.. I could not resist the cold and the tension of the situation and suddenly sat still, my wristwatch, is on the wires, made a sound "Dinkkkkk".Suddenly three corpses opened their eyes. Sharp eyes fell on me and I froze for a second. I was idn't get up. Words didn't join. Their bodies didn't move at all. But their eyes were fixed on me like daggers. Unable to bear the intensity of the gaze, my eyelids was fell down and they are closed their eyes again.Throat was dry.I needed water.But I didn't have it.No one to ask around,no human traffic.I was drowned in saliva.I thought for a moment. To deal with such situations, it is only possible if I go through them. I was looked closely at what was in front of me. "It is a right to face you in your own way." I thought for a moment. To deal with such situations, it is only possible if I am go through them. I was looked closely at what was in front of me. "It is right to face you in your own way."Eyes were losed...my world went dark suddenly a polite voice..."Thank you for Traveling with Great Western Railways you reached your destiny".I was oke up startled. "Sir, have we reached the alighting station? Good luck, have you woken up?"After thanking that Automated Announcer sister, I was ook off the OVER EAR BLUETOOTH HEADPHONES stuck in my ears and kept them in my bag
By MURUGESAN PONRAJ2 years ago in Critique
Seven Year Disappear.
"The Seven Year Disappear" is a non linear, performance art play that deals with a mother, Miriam (Cynthia Nixon) and her son, business partner (Taylor Trensch). Nixon is a famous artist who has left her son Naphtali for seven years only to return leaving him confused. The illusion of Bi-Polar disorder surfaces as both mother and son struggle with mental disorders and substance abuse. Writer Jordan Seavey has created a body of work in which the audience decides what the play is really about... the journey here is the thing; and quite a journey it is!
By Robert M Massimi. ( Broadway Bob).2 years ago in Critique
A sad story of a clergyman
Clergyman murdered and then set ablaze by his assistant in Osun Nwekpa chigozie 27 Feb 2024 9:24 Clergyman murdered and then set ablaze by his assistant in Osun The Shepherd In-Charge of CCC Grace of Comfort Parish, Obaloran Quarters, in Ile-Ife Osun state, Most Superior Evangelist Olagbaju Moris Gbade Fadehan, was allegedly murdered by his serving assistant, Evangelist Olalekan Ogundipe, in the church premises on Monday evening, February 26.
By Nwekpa chigozie 2 years ago in Critique
Marley & Me
Who remembers the movie 'Marley & Me' that came out years ago but can be found on other outlets if looking for this movie. My grandniece bought me the novel and it had a special attachment called 'Marley & Me' Pictures to Chew On. This is strictly a picture book from scenes from the movie and they are the most poignant moments from the movie. The pictures are vivid and beautiful for I have looked at this little book many times over the years. I just looked at again and now I am re-reading the novel and will critique it as well.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
A new proposal
Community comrades, I would like to try something different this week. Me, not you, you can go about your business in whatever way you please, of course. But I would like to read differently this week. I have written previously about my somewhat challengingly conscientious vocal reading habits, and in Reply All, my response to Vocal's solicitation of our aspirations for 2024, I laid out my plans for readjusting these reading habits to manage my own capacity, as well as to free up more time for engaging with writers new to me. This largely involved letting go of the pressure to read everything anyone I had subscribed to writes, de-prioritising those creators with whom a one sided relationship is the prevailing norm. I am on no high horse here, understand, I am both an imperfect reciprocator (though I try) and an inconsistent community adventurer. Miraculously, my piece about reading LESS on Vocal did not place in that challenge!
By Hannah Moore2 years ago in Critique
Marcelo in the Real World
'Marcelo in the Real World' is a youth novel written by Francisco X. Stork. This is the story of Marcelo who is on the Autism Spectrum with Asperger's Syndrome. Marcelo is a teenager who likes horses and likes to help others. His father wants him to work one summer in his law firm to see what the real world is like. Marcelo does learn several lessons at his time at the firm.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
Red Queen
"Red Queen' is a novel written by Victoria Aveyard. This is a futuristic fantasy story of two worlds one the comprises of people known as 'Reds' and the other 'Silvers'. The Reds are poor and the Silvers are rich. One day the main character of Mare is chosen somehow to work for the Silvers and many things start happen. This is a story that could define loyalty to family and friends and the desire to help in any way one can.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
My Name is Maria Isobel
This is the story of a little girl named Maria Isobel who is quite proud of her name and family. Maria Isobel is starting a new school and her teacher changes her name to Mary for there are several Maria's already in the class. This is a good book to teach about heritage and self. The illustrations are pencil sketches that are quite vivid and shows the emotions of the Maria and the other characters.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
The Magic Finger
Here is a story that will show you how to learn how to control the feeling of anger. 'The Magic Finger' written by Roald Dahl and drawn by Quentin Blake is the story of a little girl with a peculiar power to change things. This little girl when she gets angry points her finger and things happen. The pictures are pencil drawings and quite illustrative in showing what the words say.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
The Battlefield Ghost
'The Battlefield Ghost' a youth novel written by Margery Cuyler and illustrated by Arthur Howard is based on a true historical fact. This is the story of a brother and sister John and Lisa who just moved into a run-down old house that had been built at the time of the Revolutionary War, but one day they each feel an invisible hand touch them. Do you believe in ghosts? This story could change your mind.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
American Born Chinese
'American Born Chinese' is a graphic novel written by Gene Luch Yang. This is the story of how a boy named Jin Wang and how he learns when his cousin Chin-Kee comes to visit he has a lot to learn about himself and family. The pictures throughout the novel are quite vivid and interesting to view. As the back cover says we all just want 'To fit in." This is what the story is about.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
