tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7383322099457754397.post7090709342012774806..comments2023-12-11T02:29:36.539-08:00Comments on Black-Listed Magazine: Mono by Mike MerazBlack-Listed Magazinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16926221066405665935noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7383322099457754397.post-35176847472480923562009-12-27T08:42:14.468-08:002009-12-27T08:42:14.468-08:00Strong piece. I knew a guy a lot like Mono. Smal...Strong piece. I knew a guy a lot like Mono. Smalltime dealer, ended up killing himself. Probably screwed some people pretty good, but the only dealings I ever had with him- fixing the floor in a leaky bathroom- he kept his word, paid me more than we'd agreed on. Most of us aren't just one thing.Mark Reephttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07928808493620257146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7383322099457754397.post-90927151680396904752009-11-15T18:24:00.044-08:002009-11-15T18:24:00.044-08:00I've witnessed addiction consume so many good ...I've witnessed addiction consume so many good people. Gripping story, hits close to home.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02545942173624791244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7383322099457754397.post-81699803054268404392009-11-13T21:38:58.913-08:002009-11-13T21:38:58.913-08:00I often find the most lost and perceived unsavoury...I often find the most lost and perceived unsavoury characters are the ones who will reach out to you and give you their last £ or $ or listen when others turn away. Great poem Mike.marianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7383322099457754397.post-3014951769507127152009-11-13T21:32:11.518-08:002009-11-13T21:32:11.518-08:00The fresh, clear honesty of the writing moved me. ...The fresh, clear honesty of the writing moved me. I even squirmed. The acceptance of people who are unsavory- and even missing them, is poignant. I have also been the "bad news" person that others have told me they missed. This story illuminates both sides, and grabbed me. Great short story.<br /><br />Joseph HargravesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com