Cold Wind Blowing
The winds of war14 total reviews
Comment from bob cullen
This deserves a six in every sense. It's accurate, it's graphic, it's horrible and it's true. It portrays the Anzac as he was. Brave, Courageous and in too many cases Dead.
A brilliant depiction of our heroic soldiers.
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2024
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This deserves a six in every sense. It's accurate, it's graphic, it's horrible and it's true. It portrays the Anzac as he was. Brave, Courageous and in too many cases Dead.
A brilliant depiction of our heroic soldiers.
Comment Written 30-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2024
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Hello Bob, Many thanks for reading. The British were in charge of our troops and landed them on the wrong beach! No wonder they were slaughtered by the Turks who had the advantage. Blessings, Kay.
Comment from GoWiSt
Good complementary picture art choice.
Interesting same-word end-start line structure.
Yes, Gallipoli was a horrible war theatre, where so many young men (boys) tragically lost their lives and prospects. Imagine what they could have gone on to be if they had lived. Such a huge loss.
This is a well penned tributary poem. May those lost souls rest in peace.
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2024
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Good complementary picture art choice.
Interesting same-word end-start line structure.
Yes, Gallipoli was a horrible war theatre, where so many young men (boys) tragically lost their lives and prospects. Imagine what they could have gone on to be if they had lived. Such a huge loss.
This is a well penned tributary poem. May those lost souls rest in peace.
Comment Written 30-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2024
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Hello new friend. Thanks for reading. The main reason our men were slaughtered, the British landed them on the wrong beach! It should never happened. Cheers, Kay.
Comment from Shirley Ann Bunyan
It's a tough subject to take on but you do it admirably with your well-formed loop poem, documenting the fear and anguish suffered by all the young men caught up with this war.
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2024
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It's a tough subject to take on but you do it admirably with your well-formed loop poem, documenting the fear and anguish suffered by all the young men caught up with this war.
Comment Written 29-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2024
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Hello Shirley, Thanks for reading. Glad you liked my subject. Loops are not easy to write. K xx
Comment from gansach
This is another wonderful War and History poem in the Loop-style. It presents a graphic picture of the Battle at Gallipoli, all the young lives lost and how we remember their sacrifice. It also tells the tragic tale of today's losses--still wars are fought, but today the violence has sadly extended to include everyone. Good effort! Best wishes!
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2024
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This is another wonderful War and History poem in the Loop-style. It presents a graphic picture of the Battle at Gallipoli, all the young lives lost and how we remember their sacrifice. It also tells the tragic tale of today's losses--still wars are fought, but today the violence has sadly extended to include everyone. Good effort! Best wishes!
Comment Written 29-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2024
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Gansach, Thanks for reading. It seems the whole world is at war. Blessings, Kay.
Comment from Bill Schott
This loop poem, Cold Wind Blowing, presented with eleven quatrains of the proper formatting, recognizes, in memoriam, the sacrifices of forces so long ago and on distant shores.
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2024
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This loop poem, Cold Wind Blowing, presented with eleven quatrains of the proper formatting, recognizes, in memoriam, the sacrifices of forces so long ago and on distant shores.
Comment Written 29-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2024
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Hello Bill, Gallipoli was a disaster caused by the British who landed our men on the wrong beach! Thanks for reading friend. Kay xx
Comment from Michael Ludwinder
I thought this was well written. I like how you had the repetition of "men" transitioning to "boys". For me that emphasized how young these kids were that were sent into battle. Doing so highlights the senseless loss of life. Your poem does a great job of sharing hope for a future free from the horrors of war. Nicely done!
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2024
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I thought this was well written. I like how you had the repetition of "men" transitioning to "boys". For me that emphasized how young these kids were that were sent into battle. Doing so highlights the senseless loss of life. Your poem does a great job of sharing hope for a future free from the horrors of war. Nicely done!
Comment Written 29-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2024
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Hi Michael, The British were in control, they landed our troops on the wrong beach. The Aussies became cannon fodder. K xx
Comment from Shirley E Kennedy
Hi Aussie,
A poignant and true assessment of war in times both past and present.
Sadly so many lives are lost and even infants and children are silenced by death.
A timely reminder to remember the fallen and offer recognition and appreciation for their sacrifice.
Blessings
Shirley
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2024
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Hi Aussie,
A poignant and true assessment of war in times both past and present.
Sadly so many lives are lost and even infants and children are silenced by death.
A timely reminder to remember the fallen and offer recognition and appreciation for their sacrifice.
Blessings
Shirley
Comment Written 29-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2024
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Hi Shirley, Thanks for reading. The British were in control of our men and sadly, they landed them on the wrong beach. The Aussies became cannon fodder. Blessings, Kay xx
Comment from Pearl Edwards
You describe the reality of war in your well written Quatrain Loop poem K. You're really showing what ANZAC day means, the memories, the wars still going on and the thanks we owe. Another lovely tribute K.
Cheers
Valda
reply by the author on 20-Apr-2024
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You describe the reality of war in your well written Quatrain Loop poem K. You're really showing what ANZAC day means, the memories, the wars still going on and the thanks we owe. Another lovely tribute K.
Cheers
Valda
Comment Written 20-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 20-Apr-2024
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Hello Valda, Many thanks for reading. A day the nation mourns all the fallen. It hasn't stopped raining here! K xx
Comment from lyenochka
Thank you for honoring the veterans who served. And you show the humanity of the enemy, the Turks who were equally frightened. But wars have not ceased and like you end the poem, the violence continues even in our cities and schools.
reply by the author on 20-Apr-2024
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Thank you for honoring the veterans who served. And you show the humanity of the enemy, the Turks who were equally frightened. But wars have not ceased and like you end the poem, the violence continues even in our cities and schools.
Comment Written 19-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 20-Apr-2024
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Hello Lena, We live in a melting pot of turmoil. And it isn't getting any better. The rich get richer and the poor, poorer. I hope you are safe and well. Love, Kay.
Comment from Wendy G
Another clever Loop poem Kay, and a very vivid one, particularly relevant for outr Anzac Day coming up very soon. Yes, in those times the horrors of war were restricted to war zones, but now with guns in every home in some countries the fear and horror is everywhere, and constant. Men have never learned that weapons do not solve anything! Well written.
Wendy
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2024
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Another clever Loop poem Kay, and a very vivid one, particularly relevant for outr Anzac Day coming up very soon. Yes, in those times the horrors of war were restricted to war zones, but now with guns in every home in some countries the fear and horror is everywhere, and constant. Men have never learned that weapons do not solve anything! Well written.
Wendy
Comment Written 19-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2024
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The Yanks need their dummy. You can't do without guns. Now, their way of life is drifting to Oz. Thanks, Wendy. I wish the rain would take a hike! K xx
