When Thanks isn't Enough
Freedon isn't free, they paid for it42 total reviews
Comment from thoughtgame2
Great way to explain your pain sir. Thank you very much for that vivid and chronological correct piece of information. But I must say from my own place and time .If we knew better back then we would be able to do better now. Live and learn. Thank you...for your truth.
reply by the author on 20-Jan-2023
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Great way to explain your pain sir. Thank you very much for that vivid and chronological correct piece of information. But I must say from my own place and time .If we knew better back then we would be able to do better now. Live and learn. Thank you...for your truth.
Comment Written 20-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 20-Jan-2023
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May I ask why you only rated the 4 stars? You don?t explain what you found wrong.
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I actually thought I hit 5...it's definitely a five...all day long.
Comment from Ricky1024
I do think I reviewed this quite a while ago.
Earl before we really started reviewing each other as regularly as today.
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My dad didn't die in any of the two wars and neither did my grandpop.
He wa in World War I.
Grandfather Bill Lickfield died in 60 too from the third heart attack.
He was a stocky but strong man also German and killed seven Germans.
While Dad was a little different lean and taller in the Korean War and then World War II and unfortunately after even a 26-year career on four Destroyers this Naval chief petty officer let the bottle take him down in 1972.
Thanks for sharing this and have a Blessed Day.
Doctor Ricky
reply by the author on 19-Jan-2023
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I do think I reviewed this quite a while ago.
Earl before we really started reviewing each other as regularly as today.
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My dad didn't die in any of the two wars and neither did my grandpop.
He wa in World War I.
Grandfather Bill Lickfield died in 60 too from the third heart attack.
He was a stocky but strong man also German and killed seven Germans.
While Dad was a little different lean and taller in the Korean War and then World War II and unfortunately after even a 26-year career on four Destroyers this Naval chief petty officer let the bottle take him down in 1972.
Thanks for sharing this and have a Blessed Day.
Doctor Ricky
Comment Written 19-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 19-Jan-2023
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Doctor Ricky, this was an original poem for the contest. I appreciate you reading and reviewing my poem.
Comment from royowen
I was amazed when the deaths sustained in the American Civil War, was a tad greater than every other theatre of war, Americans killing Americans, mind you, the young men who died in these wars wasn't their fault, beautifully written blessings Roy
reply by the author on 19-Jan-2023
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I was amazed when the deaths sustained in the American Civil War, was a tad greater than every other theatre of war, Americans killing Americans, mind you, the young men who died in these wars wasn't their fault, beautifully written blessings Roy
Comment Written 19-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 19-Jan-2023
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Thank you very much Roy. I appreciate you taking the time to read and review my poem.
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Well done
Comment from John Ciarmello
So much truth in this, Earl. We thank all of them for their service and their ultimate sacrifice. They are the closest men and women to a living God. No one in my eyes comes closer. Beautifully done! Best, JohnC
reply by the author on 19-Jan-2023
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So much truth in this, Earl. We thank all of them for their service and their ultimate sacrifice. They are the closest men and women to a living God. No one in my eyes comes closer. Beautifully done! Best, JohnC
Comment Written 18-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 19-Jan-2023
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Thank you very much John. I appreciate you taking the time to read and review my poem.
Comment from barbara.wilkey
Thank you for sharing this poem with us. Yes, we must never forget, but it seems our government and many have forgotten what sacrifice was made for our freedom and it dwindles away. I see this poem won awards. It should have. Congratulations.
reply by the author on 19-Jan-2023
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Thank you for sharing this poem with us. Yes, we must never forget, but it seems our government and many have forgotten what sacrifice was made for our freedom and it dwindles away. I see this poem won awards. It should have. Congratulations.
Comment Written 18-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 19-Jan-2023
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Thank you very much. I appreciate you taking the time to read and review my poem.
Comment from susand3022
Hi Earl,
Well, you won the contest, so you obviously know how good this poem is.
There was one point that my mind stumbled when I was reading it though. The line, "The south would turn traitor," seems too short within the other lines. It would read better with a couple of additional syllables. Using something like "Was when the south would turn traitor," would smooth it right out.
The other thing I would suggest is changing the font color to something light. The military green background, which I like very much, makes the black a little more difficult on the older eyes. The bold helps, but it's still dark on dark. Perhaps the yellow from the camo would work better. Anyway, just a suggestion for those of us going blind because we're here too much. lol
It was a wonderful poem.
Susan :)
reply by the author on 19-Jan-2023
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Hi Earl,
Well, you won the contest, so you obviously know how good this poem is.
There was one point that my mind stumbled when I was reading it though. The line, "The south would turn traitor," seems too short within the other lines. It would read better with a couple of additional syllables. Using something like "Was when the south would turn traitor," would smooth it right out.
The other thing I would suggest is changing the font color to something light. The military green background, which I like very much, makes the black a little more difficult on the older eyes. The bold helps, but it's still dark on dark. Perhaps the yellow from the camo would work better. Anyway, just a suggestion for those of us going blind because we're here too much. lol
It was a wonderful poem.
Susan :)
Comment Written 18-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 19-Jan-2023
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Thank you very much Susan. I appreciate you taking the time to read and review my poem.
Comment from JT traveller
Oh yes, the soldiers sacrificed a lot for us. Wonderfully composed poem with a clear and strong message. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. Thankyou for sharing such a heartfelt tale.
reply by the author on 19-Jan-2023
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Oh yes, the soldiers sacrificed a lot for us. Wonderfully composed poem with a clear and strong message. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. Thankyou for sharing such a heartfelt tale.
Comment Written 18-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 19-Jan-2023
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Thank you very much. I appreciate you taking the time to read and review my poem.
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My pleasure. Have a lovely evening.
Comment from Moonbeams Musings 55
This is a great poem well written and presents the topic with a perfectly matched photo. The stark reality of the headstones along with your words brings the truth of freedom is NOT free. Thank you for sharing!
reply by the author on 19-Jan-2023
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This is a great poem well written and presents the topic with a perfectly matched photo. The stark reality of the headstones along with your words brings the truth of freedom is NOT free. Thank you for sharing!
Comment Written 18-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 19-Jan-2023
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Thank you very much. I appreciate you taking the time to read and review my poem.
Comment from Pam Lonsdale
I just wish they didn't have to do it at all, but that's a discussion for another day.
You have done a nice job of outlining a few of the many conflicts our armed forces have faced over generations of time.
I like your reference to "a garden of stone" - my trip to Arlington several years ago really highlighted what you're referring to.
We honor them.
Congratulations on your win for this contest.
Pam
reply by the author on 19-Jan-2023
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I just wish they didn't have to do it at all, but that's a discussion for another day.
You have done a nice job of outlining a few of the many conflicts our armed forces have faced over generations of time.
I like your reference to "a garden of stone" - my trip to Arlington several years ago really highlighted what you're referring to.
We honor them.
Congratulations on your win for this contest.
Pam
Comment Written 18-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 19-Jan-2023
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Thank you very much Pam. I appreciate you taking the time to read and review my poem.
Comment from jenintorre
Congratulations on winning the contest. It is so well deserved. Your poem is such a heartfelt and sincere tribute to all the armed forces and with excellent artwork and presentation. Take care. Jen.
reply by the author on 19-Jan-2023
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Congratulations on winning the contest. It is so well deserved. Your poem is such a heartfelt and sincere tribute to all the armed forces and with excellent artwork and presentation. Take care. Jen.
Comment Written 18-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 19-Jan-2023
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Thank you very much for the six stars Jen. I appreciate you taking the time to read and review my poem.