IN THE BELLY OF THE CITY (poem) by Peter E Adotey Addo on AuthorsDen

Reviewed on April 7, 2003

ain't that the truth. you broke it all the way down to the ground here, poet. as it has been since the dawn of humanity, urbanization demands human sacrifice.

Reviewed by Trey Bienville (Reader)

Reviewed on February 1, 2003

Beyond the grit factor, this is simply the "Truth" as they don't teach it in church. People turing blind eyes to what Christ really stood for & reeked of in the first place!

Reviewed by richard poor

Reviewed on September 20, 2002

i like this....but i think you have only scratched its surface...

Reviewed by Marilyn Seray

Reviewed on May 18, 2002

Astounding...

Reviewed by Jo Janoski

Reviewed on May 13, 2002

Outstanding!

Reviewed by fare good (Reader)

Reviewed on March 25, 2002

This is so well written, an so true. Only the chosen will identify. The loving heart, the caring hands, the bleeding heart.

Reviewed by Lori Moore

Reviewed on March 10, 2002

This wonderful work presents a tremendous challenge... Great poetry!

Reviewed by E T Waldron

Reviewed on March 7, 2002

A potent take notice piece......

Reviewed by Victoria Murray

Reviewed on February 4, 2002

Nicely stated!
Victoria

Reviewed by Hanley Harding (Reader)

Reviewed on February 3, 2002

Well said, direct, and powerful... Hanley

Reviewed by Christy French

Reviewed on February 1, 2002

Talk about putting things into perspective in an eloquent fashion! Wonderfully written!

Reviewed by Regina Pounds

Reviewed on January 31, 2002

Astute!

Thank you, Peter.

Gina

Reviewed by Jeremy Vaeni

Reviewed on January 31, 2002

This is what happens when we think we can apply thought to problems that require insight. Well done.

Reviewed by Joann Muszynski (Reader)

Reviewed on January 30, 2002

A great write about a subject more people would rather turn their heads on and ignore the fact that it is real. Well done.

Reviewed by Caryn Day-Suarez

Reviewed on January 29, 2002

True, raw and powerful! I live in the big city too (but in the burbs). You have captured it my friend. I'm on to read more!

Reviewed by Deanna Jones (Reader)

Reviewed on January 29, 2002

This one actually made me think. Excellent write.

Reviewed by Afrika Abney

Reviewed on January 29, 2002

I love your use of imagery and language in this piece. Great job. Look forward to seeing more of your work.

Reviewed by Trixie Love

Reviewed on December 27, 2001

Hello Peter,
This is an excellent write.
Also thank you for reading, commenting and
rating my story..

Happy New Year!
Trixie Love

Reviewed by Charles Mann (Reader)

Reviewed on December 25, 2001

True words are spoken here Peter, a great job,,,
Thank you for the holiday wishes and your kind words,,May your holidays be filled with pace and love,,,Charlie

Reviewed by Janet Caldwell

Reviewed on December 24, 2001

Stark & gritty, I like it! Janet

Reviewed by Sandi Schraut

Reviewed on November 18, 2001

nameless nomads that phrase describes the himeless very well love this poem with its grit and truth