First of all, please allow me to express my deep relief that not all the berries were gone. But lovely little vignette about how dragons and humans share needs, and in this world, can work together. It does beg the mystery of where the ripened berries went, and I would love to read that account as well.
I also fear for the sanctity of the hidden valley of berries, and could see a coming struggle to protect the trove of berries for dragon and respectful humans both.
In general, a nice little anecdote that produces just enough details for a visualization of the scene, though it certainly appears to be part of a larger world building (or lens itself readily to such)
Lovely writing that is minimalist, yet evokes strong images, capturing the sorrow, dread, and despair of death and loss in the slave trade. Having been to the Smithsonian African American History museum, this poem took me back to the feelings I had in the dimly lit lowest level of the museum seeing artifacts from slave ships. Most people likely associate water with freedom and joy, but this poem does a good job of highlighting the far darker connotations the water's edge can have, but without being overly maudlin. Well done.
As practicing Christian (will leave denomination out of it for the moment) the question is easy for me, but unlike many Christians in my country (United States, though United feels somewhat optimistic these days) I see tremendous value in Muhammad (sp? I've seen many for the prophet) and the teachings of the Quran. As a Christian, spending eternity with one or the other is an easy choice for me to say Jesus, but if it was instead a choice of dinner and an evening's conversation, I would say Muhammad as I think I have more to learn in a short setting from him.
I am one who sees Jesus as fully God and fully man, and a believer in the Trinity. But I also believe that God has moved in the world in various ways at various times to bring His message to people in different settings. Muhammad was God's chosen prophet to bring His message to the people of that area in a way they would embrace and thereby endure. Pope Francis recently said on a visit to Southeast Asia that there were many ways for a person to enter the Kingdom of Heaven and I agree with that.
One thing to note is that all religions, no matter the divinity upon which they are formed, are also constructs of man, who is fallible. I know of now religion that has had a spotless record of humans acting flawlessly in God's name. So, it is with that knowledge one must look at the scope of any faith. But for Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, all three have more good attributes and contributions over the millennia, than negative outcomes. But, for those that suffered at the hands of people clothing their actions in faith (be it Crusades, abuse, terrorism, or hatred), I understand how they may disagree with my assessment.
All in all, I think the essay above is cogent and respectful of these faiths while rationally sharing the author's personal perspective and outlook. I am sure some will read it and be outraged, but that outrage would be more born of their own outlook, than the words contained above.
A nice treatment of the whole upending expectations based on stereotypes story. The mental state of the narrator comes through and colors her interpretation of what is going on around her. But, she learns and is open, which is refreshing, and I like how the song lyrics were used as a key to her dawning realization. I mean, it looks like you might be one of us....
Ok, this is low key Disney or Dreamworks tear-jerker material. Awesome way it tugs on the heart strings and love the development of the theme that fits the holiday season so well. The path through the woods in the picture is the path Joey and Amy took and the lights around them shine as hope and love, even though Joey didn't think they were for him.
Short but wonderfully captures how so many people struggle during the holidays, Christmas time in particular. But it also has the kernel of hope, which is a key theme in the season, linked to Christian beliefs that transcend religion. The one who has hope, the one who has love, lives differently than the one who does not.
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