Centaur
The sinking of a Hospital Ship in 1943.33 total reviews
Comment from barkingdog
This poem is so very sad. To think that all of those caring nurses and doctors would be shot down when clearly marked with a cross, doesn't make any sense. It was just sheer heartlessness. And then you say in your notes that he only was punished with a four year jail sentence. No justice in that at all.
Your poem had very nice tempo and good rhyme. Thank you for sharing it.
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2012
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This poem is so very sad. To think that all of those caring nurses and doctors would be shot down when clearly marked with a cross, doesn't make any sense. It was just sheer heartlessness. And then you say in your notes that he only was punished with a four year jail sentence. No justice in that at all.
Your poem had very nice tempo and good rhyme. Thank you for sharing it.
Comment Written 18-Apr-2012
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2012
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barking dog? (Chuckle) thanks so much for reading, glad you were interested enough to read it. She was sunk close to where I live. Blessings, K.
Comment from Cobalt Blue
I remember reading about this. Horrible. The Japanese were taught to ignore the Red Cross as they figured that by eliminating the medics it would cause more deaths among the enemy. Logical but cruel and illegal. Your poem tells the tale well. Good job!
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reply by the author on 18-Apr-2012
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I remember reading about this. Horrible. The Japanese were taught to ignore the Red Cross as they figured that by eliminating the medics it would cause more deaths among the enemy. Logical but cruel and illegal. Your poem tells the tale well. Good job!
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Comment Written 18-Apr-2012
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2012
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Thank you friend; cruelty seemed part of war. Your explanation opened my thoughts - Centaur was sunk close to my home. Blessings, K.
Comment from Sarah_Goldwell
This is an excellent poem. It is well written well edited and well presented. The words are meaningful and the poem has a good rhyme and meter
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reply by the author on 18-Apr-2012
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This is an excellent poem. It is well written well edited and well presented. The words are meaningful and the poem has a good rhyme and meter
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Comment Written 18-Apr-2012
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2012
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Sarah, Thanks for reading, glad you dropped in. Blessings, K.