Re: A moment, homeward by ecargo	25-Jan-06/5:55 PM
It's a good piece. Well written and has some good stuff too. I was taken aback by the 'crows'. I had never pictured 'crows' with snow, as we have hoardes of them here where its pretty hot. The last verse is beautiful. Reminded of the 'solitary reaper' - william wordsworth.
Re: a comment on A Schizophrenic by amanda_dcosta	25-Jan-06/5:46 PM
That's a new one. :-)
Re: a comment on A Schizophrenic by amanda_dcosta	25-Jan-06/5:44 PM
There are exceptions to every story. Fanatics roam the world. Even then, this is the only place I know and can speak from how I see it. It's not that everyday we hear of religious violence. Moreover I prefer to thank God for small mercies and acknowledge that he is indeed giving me a fair amount of freedom in practicing my religion.
Re: a comment on A Schizophrenic by amanda_dcosta	25-Jan-06/10:40 AM
Just claim insanity. The govt should help you from then on. I know cases where thieves and murders claim insanity putting the shrinks and lawyers in a fix. You could try that. but not until you've paid my 100 bucks.
Re: a comment on A Schizophrenic by amanda_dcosta	25-Jan-06/10:28 AM
How about a Fraizer from India..... over the phones.... I could get you connected. that would be a 100 bucks brotha.
Re: A Sheep’s Wish by Dovina	25-Jan-06/10:23 AM
This piece is written well, although there's times of break in flow and idea. Maybe with a bit of rearrangement of words you could do better.
Re: a comment on A Schizophrenic by amanda_dcosta	25-Jan-06/10:17 AM
15 at that time. And now..... do you need/want another round of consultation. I could try getting you a discount.
Re: a comment on A Schizophrenic by amanda_dcosta	25-Jan-06/10:10 AM
Poor victims like you. No wonder he became the best. I should'ave warned you earlier. Sorry!
Re: a comment on A Schizophrenic by amanda_dcosta	25-Jan-06/10:06 AM
Zodiac,Here in India we are one billion people, and even a small minority could mean about a million people. So Christians do occupy a large portion, enough to engulf you in your neighbourhood. Both, in Kerala and here in Goa, there's a huge Christian population that I don't see sadhus walking about on my way to work (infact a huge miraculous church is right opposite the institute), or even hear a single muslim call over a loud speaker. Believe it or not, that's not how we see it here, though its painted like that across the seas. India is very tolerant to religions, and you would be surprised to find the world's largest christian retreat centre here in India, in my state - Kerala, and pretty close to where my home is. What we call it here, though, is 'unity in diversity'. So there's no such thing as a non-christian country. Its more like a multi-religious country. Maybe I could take your tip and turn this into a piece of art someday. Thanks.
Re: a comment on A Schizophrenic by amanda_dcosta	25-Jan-06/9:51 AM
Did you check out his journals and see if he became rich? Your name could do wonders.
Re: A Book's Plight by amanda_dcosta	25-Jan-06/9:22 AM
Well, this was more like- done at the spur of the moment. I thought of something and got connected and one to one the piece seemed to flow. Too simple and kiddish - but then, makes me also feel nostalgic about a lot of things gone by, stories that the book of my life would tell.
Re: a comment on A Schizophrenic by amanda_dcosta	25-Jan-06/9:17 AM
That was a psychologist. Try having a round with a psychiatrist.
Re: a comment on A Schizophrenic by amanda_dcosta	25-Jan-06/5:31 AM
Ha ha ha..... Shrink he is! He says that its because of me he's landed up here. While I say that I'm his bystander, and that he's the patient who claims to be a doc. All the same, he's the one who signed me onto this site, posting my first poem here. I suppose he plans to study characters like you (through my membership) and then present a paper on his study. Look out for your name in the International journals of Psychiatry. You could be famous. Think about it....your path to fame.......
Re: Insanity by Lifeboatman	25-Jan-06/12:17 AM
Poetry-wise, this might be good (still, I'm not saying it is), but matter-wise, it stinks!
Re: a comment on When God is Needed No More by ALChemy	24-Jan-06/10:56 PM
You been to Shimla, or to India for that matter?
Re: a comment on When God is Needed No More by ALChemy	24-Jan-06/10:54 PM
I've been to Shimla last year and shivered terribly even with the umpteen amount of clothing and sitting near the heaters. Didn't even venture out into the knee deep snow, to keep myself alive..... and still returned with a lung infection.... can't think how one can tolerate cold for long. I still love the snow, though.
Re: I Remembered, Upon Waking by Alizarin_Crimson	24-Jan-06/8:02 PM
The poem is well written... though it gave me the idea of Dr. Jeckyl and Mr. Hyde. Well written and a good theme.
Re: a comment on When God is Needed No More by ALChemy	24-Jan-06/7:57 PM
Alaska? What's up with you in Alaska.... in winter? Huh, I'm feeling chill here with a mild mild winter, and to hear of someone going to Alaska freezes me. Or is is that cold as I imagine it to be?
Re: a comment on A Schizophrenic by amanda_dcosta	24-Jan-06/7:44 PM
Lol. ha ha ha. My previous statement was put as a tease, though not entirely wrong. I live in the hospital campus, at the side of the hospital. My husband is a psychiatrist, and I am surrounded by about 15 others who work next door. We live in the resident doctors' hostel, this place known as 'the Institute of psychiatry and Human Behaviour' and not called a Mental Hospital. See.... I don't know anyone personally, but am trying to know them indirectly.
Re: a comment on A Schizophrenic by amanda_dcosta	24-Jan-06/10:41 AM
Guess what, zodiac....... I live in a Mental Hospital surrounded by schizophrenia, bipolar affective disorder, depression, OCD, anxiety, alcoholism, substance used disorders, etc. Trust me.... I know more about schizophrenia than you'll ever know. ;-)