tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690603320508472274.post8779872808357464305..comments2023-07-09T15:24:09.491+01:00Comments on Pete Marshall: A Hidden TruthMarshyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08029232967141290634noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690603320508472274.post-25238713838108990552011-02-24T04:03:53.510+00:002011-02-24T04:03:53.510+00:00The play of predator and prey that is so easily ex...The play of predator and prey that is so easily extrapolated to the human experience. A dark reality written in perfect form.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690603320508472274.post-78672382063268686642011-02-24T01:58:34.636+00:002011-02-24T01:58:34.636+00:00"A wolf would sniff and paw the ground
whilst..."A wolf would sniff and paw the ground<br />whilst others rushed and run around<br />and licked her lips at fat to chew<br />upon the backs of those she knew"<br /><br />That stanza simply rocked!<br />Nice job Pete.Heather Grace Stewarthttp://heathergracestewart.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690603320508472274.post-85322903222436459692011-02-23T23:56:26.244+00:002011-02-23T23:56:26.244+00:00you do the Dark Side well, Pete...
Great One Sho...you do the Dark Side well, Pete... <br /><br />Great One Shot man<br /><br />Luke @ WordSaladLuke Praterhttp://lukepraterswordsalad.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690603320508472274.post-56885617442478140082011-02-23T20:34:56.755+00:002011-02-23T20:34:56.755+00:00I just had one of those moments when I thought &qu...I just had one of those moments when I thought "bugger I wish I'd written that." Excellent metaphor. Great flow.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690603320508472274.post-62880555625632662492011-02-23T15:42:04.477+00:002011-02-23T15:42:04.477+00:00Anthropocentricity at its best!
Nice One Shot, Pe...Anthropocentricity at its best!<br /><br />Nice One Shot, Pete!Bubbahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16927345716112968689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690603320508472274.post-21476012558122543932011-02-23T13:24:20.522+00:002011-02-23T13:24:20.522+00:00our paraallels are sometimes frightening...wheneve...our paraallels are sometimes frightening...whenever I relate man / animal, I smile at the Love bird...they seem to have the right idea...thanks, Pete<br /><br />Peace, hp<br /><br />a thought<br />http://hpicasso.blogspot.com/2011/02/peers.htmlknot eyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14238403848734436106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690603320508472274.post-39310814873261235132011-02-23T10:16:06.265+00:002011-02-23T10:16:06.265+00:00vamped..yes? Strong, visual-- a great cadence to ...vamped..yes? Strong, visual-- a great cadence to this poem. Thanks! xxxjJenne' R. Andrews https://www.blogger.com/profile/15744946229300234443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690603320508472274.post-61231926328622731572011-02-23T06:57:30.086+00:002011-02-23T06:57:30.086+00:00Hi Pete
Sometimes we have all the animals in our ...Hi Pete<br /><br />Sometimes we have all the animals in our primal instinct and choose to hide it among layers of words and masks... you with each one of your living creature, brought out the animal to feel, to realise, to think about... we are all wearing masks and hoping not to shatter, revealing the reality in us... I enjoyed reading this and could really find all that we are...<br /><br /><br />ॐ नमः शिवाय<br />Om Namah Shivaya<br />http://shadowdancingwithmind.blogspot.com/2011/02/whispers-tanka-and-search-for-being.html<br />Connect with me at Twitter @VerseEveryDayShashidhar Sharmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10752054354309206121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690603320508472274.post-33859003745076951342011-02-23T06:16:45.606+00:002011-02-23T06:16:45.606+00:00Has actually set me thinking!
We being human are ...Has actually set me thinking!<br /><br />We being human are exhibiting all of those typical species specific brutalities and even beyond and much more!<br /><br />Raw and true!<br />Hugs xxOliviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11755748082674775369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690603320508472274.post-397255034909510442011-02-23T01:53:30.943+00:002011-02-23T01:53:30.943+00:00Superb, Pete!! Some really stunning metaphors!!
I...Superb, Pete!! Some really stunning metaphors!! <br />It could be normal in the animal kingdom.. but we humans cannot be pardoned for such deeds (hidden truths as they may be).. and I can bet we know all many such creatures..<br />whheeww.. <br /><br />A brilliant write!!!Kavitahttp://kavisionz.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690603320508472274.post-23608356169904563082011-02-23T01:38:59.807+00:002011-02-23T01:38:59.807+00:00Very solid rhythm, and strong imagery.
And clear....Very solid rhythm, and strong imagery.<br /><br />And clear. I love clear!!<br /><br />Lady NyoAsobimehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15661326504398833746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690603320508472274.post-40044270228123600962011-02-23T01:01:28.439+00:002011-02-23T01:01:28.439+00:00That first stanza especially really hits home. A c...That first stanza especially really hits home. A compelling and dark look at a face of the 'social thread' that strangles more than it ties together. Excellent dark vision that sees all too clearly.hedgewitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13090696134322515899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690603320508472274.post-23424967123354666952011-02-23T00:51:59.294+00:002011-02-23T00:51:59.294+00:00we are but animals with souls...or is it the other...we are but animals with souls...or is it the other way around??? ;) Nice one, Pete.shewritingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690603320508472274.post-61733669869697783532011-02-23T00:18:44.916+00:002011-02-23T00:18:44.916+00:00wow. it's a jungle out there :)wow. it's a jungle out there :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05088944123595868347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690603320508472274.post-77548174462035339642011-02-22T23:28:55.103+00:002011-02-22T23:28:55.103+00:00This has a lovely rhythm and strong images - I enj...This has a lovely rhythm and strong images - I enjoyed reading it very muchAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690603320508472274.post-67152147574436120442011-02-22T23:10:32.019+00:002011-02-22T23:10:32.019+00:00I guess if people can do it so can the animal king...I guess if people can do it so can the animal kingdom...<br /><br />Excellent Pete!!!moondustwriterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09848554806751678968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690603320508472274.post-75599103942883033532011-02-22T22:54:04.284+00:002011-02-22T22:54:04.284+00:00Brutal animals and brutal truths. I really loved t...Brutal animals and brutal truths. I really loved this. I wonder what happens when the spider, the cuckoo, bat, and the wolf all meet in the night. I wouldn't want to be there -- Definitely out of my comfort zone. <br /><br />This poem is why I like my goldfish.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690603320508472274.post-17261190574576614162011-02-22T22:30:16.996+00:002011-02-22T22:30:16.996+00:00hummm yes thought provoking and greatly 'metap...hummm yes thought provoking and greatly 'metaphored'in fauna... me liked<br />:)Dulcehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08109609856487463466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690603320508472274.post-2777381465801400132011-02-22T21:37:57.134+00:002011-02-22T21:37:57.134+00:00Great poem, Pete. Food for Thought and survival a...Great poem, Pete. Food for Thought and survival at a species cost. Apt metaphor for the times, I think. Hope you guys are feeling better. I fear I'm coming down with it. I should have knocked wood. YUK.<br />I admire how you turn everything into really good poems. Thanks, GayBeachannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08638256396472533685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690603320508472274.post-80018873859826205962011-02-22T20:59:10.990+00:002011-02-22T20:59:10.990+00:00I think I know these animals too..mostly disguised...I think I know these animals too..mostly disguised as shrews in my world though. Tight write Pete xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690603320508472274.post-34352613335281437412011-02-22T20:55:28.837+00:002011-02-22T20:55:28.837+00:00Delicious and dark...I love this :-)Delicious and dark...I love this :-)Diana Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11333180217795290780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690603320508472274.post-34293139282421248312011-02-22T18:26:14.935+00:002011-02-22T18:26:14.935+00:00lots of hidden truth in this...seems i know all th...lots of hidden truth in this...seems i know all those "animals".. good write!Claudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03011763027311966186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690603320508472274.post-19610444506760146692011-02-22T16:24:27.177+00:002011-02-22T16:24:27.177+00:00Beautiful. I loved it :)
You are a talented manBeautiful. I loved it :) <br />You are a talented manKirie Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09087431712681489127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690603320508472274.post-58452967513774201232011-02-22T16:16:56.544+00:002011-02-22T16:16:56.544+00:00Pete, this could be straight out of Blake's no...Pete, this could be straight out of Blake's notebook - it's that damn good. To be honest, as I read it, I was swearing under my breath, because you wrote each line and I didn't.Kerry O'Connorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00720862912375945249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690603320508472274.post-67503306701921331862011-02-22T15:31:56.724+00:002011-02-22T15:31:56.724+00:00whew quite the journey there animal to animal, and...whew quite the journey there animal to animal, and i guess at times we can all rather fit the animal...Brian Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722940075884718007noreply@blogger.com