Comment from Goodadvicechan

Excellent

I like the picture. The background shows the debris of a collapsed building.

Such situation as reflected in the poem that good things are destroyed and now she can only "cling to torn dreams."

Thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 13-Nov-2023

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reply by the author on 13-Nov-2023

Thank you once more for your kindness! You have to wonder what's left of their lives even if they survive. The heart has been torn out of them. Take care Debbie

Comment from Sally Law

Excellent

Very chilling of the cruel realities of war. It's heartbreaking to see so much of this on the earth today. War robs the children first.

Sending you my best today as always, and best wishes for the upcoming contest.
Sal XOs

 Comment Written 13-Nov-2023

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reply by the author on 13-Nov-2023

Thank you once more, Sally! Your kindness and support are greatly appreciated. Debbie xos

Comment from BethShelby

Excellent

This is a poignant three line poem. It is heartbreaking to realize what these children much be experiencing. You have worded this in a way that tugs at my heartstrings.

 Comment Written 13-Nov-2023

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reply by the author on 13-Nov-2023

Thank you so much, Beth! I really appreciate your kindness and support. Debbie

Comment from zanya

Exceptional

A great title leading to a poem that expresses the true horror of war-impact on next generation- when it is unleashed, wherever it may be on the plane.t

 Comment Written 13-Nov-2023

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reply by the author on 13-Nov-2023

Thank you so much for this very kind review for which I'm honoured and very grateful for your support! Take care Debbie

Comment from Pearl Edwards

Exceptional

Well done with this three line poem Debbie. The alliteration of all the C words adds to the dread and despair of war for those caught up in it. The way she clings to her teddy in front of all that destruction is heartbreaking.
Cheers
Valda

 Comment Written 13-Nov-2023

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reply by the author on 13-Nov-2023

Thank you so much, Valda, for this exceptional review and your thoughtful comments! I really appreciate your kindness here. Take care Debbie

Comment from jake cosmos aller

Excellent

a masterful short anti-war poem. there is so much horrid things going on in the world with two major wars going on and minor wars going on in Sudan, and Myarmar as well.

 Comment Written 13-Nov-2023

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reply by the author on 13-Nov-2023

Thank you so much, Jake! As ever, your support is greatly appreciated. Debbie

Comment from Wendy G

Excellent

Excellent - you say so much in just three lines. I like the alliteration (collateral carnage, an unfortunate reality), I "like" the sense of death (ghostly) and foreboding (chill winds), and I really like the way the child clings to her dreams, as she does to her plush toys, probably her only source of comfort. Best wishes for the contest.
Wendy

 Comment Written 12-Nov-2023

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reply by the author on 13-Nov-2023

Thank you so much, Wendy! Your kind review and thoughtful comments are, as ever, greatly valued. Take care Debbie

Comment from Lea Tonin1

Excellent

Oh my, this one is so poinient and so real strikes a chord with me unbelievably. This must be something from the Ukraine. Because wow, it's crazy all over the world, right? Snap my fingers, we'd all be living in peace If I could I would. Thank you for this very striking poem and for a great picture too.
I'm really strikes home for me. Thank you and such a fine submission have a great night!

 Comment Written 12-Nov-2023

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reply by the author on 13-Nov-2023

Thank you so much, Lea! Your kind review and comments are always greatly appreciated. Debbie

Comment from Raul1

Excellent

It is sad that when a country is at war it is horrific of the war crimes bad people commit. The sentences flow with clarity. Excellent work! Thank you for sharing!

 Comment Written 12-Nov-2023

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reply by the author on 13-Nov-2023

Thank you, Raul! Your kindness here is greatly valued. Take care Debbie

Comment from nomi338

Excellent

This photo is sadly reminiscent of a photo of a young girl clutching her precious doll after a horrendous air raid by the German Air Force during World War II. I guess we will never learn that God does not appreciate our putting his precious little children in harm's way. No matter which name we call him by.

 Comment Written 12-Nov-2023

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reply by the author on 13-Nov-2023

Thank you so much, Nomi! Your stirring and memorable words, as ever, are greatly appreciated. Take care Debbie