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Sorry, No Huck Finn
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Sorry, No Huck Finn |
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ecrivan Member Elite
since 2001-12-10
Posts 3923my own state 
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I also tread occasionally upon writers block my creative juices, preserved and well in stock picking snippits of characters here and there is handy writing to meet some reader expectations is less dandy. I know now how to draw an audience to read what's here And there are certain elements that readers find dear I will continue to write on topics that please but at certain points my allergies erupt and I must sneeze. Such is the case in weaving tales about the antics of Huck Finn who I followed with delight when my knee reached my chin, now as an adult, I am aware of some controversy surrounding his tales am leary about writing poetry where hints of white versus black is entailed. The issue is the caricature of slaves in minstral shows which removes my desire to write poetry or prose, whites would paint themselves black and imitate slaves that happened the same time Huck Finn took the stage. [This message has been edited by ecrivan (03-08-2002 11:36 PM).] |
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Silver Streak Member Elite
since 2002-01-02
Posts 3625FL, USA |
ecrivan, 'tis a sensitive subject for a touch Although when a kid boy Huck Finn was such That a lot of mischief that boy Huck did Was pure just boy stuff and now much is hid. A shame sensitivity often shades Other knowledge there that was also made And unless we look at truth's shining light More slavery may soon be someone's plight. Thanks for the brave mention.  ((ecrivan)) -newell Sharing God's Love through perfectlovepoetry.com |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (smiles) BRAVO!!! Oh my gosh, I know just how you feel, sweet friend, I have loved Dr. Seuss and other authors and today they are heroes to me and I always love to write to present my honor to them! (big hugggsssss) We all love you so much, sweet friend, this is excellent, Tom Sawyer is one of my faves too! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Martin, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Did you see the PBS special recently (I believe it's been around before also) on Mark Twain. I thought it quite well done. Enjoying this mucho...! jwesley |
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ecrivan Member Elite
since 2001-12-10
Posts 3923my own state |
no haven't seen the special but it probably suggests what i hinted at here for this poem  |
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