CSP: A Collection of Poems
Viewing comments for Chapter 110 "Those Lost Years"A collection of poetry
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Comment from RColleen
Definitely a time in our history we should never forget. Such confusion! You described it beautifully. How do we grasp the things we did during that time? Yup, I'm still wrangling with it myself! Loved it!
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Definitely a time in our history we should never forget. Such confusion! You described it beautifully. How do we grasp the things we did during that time? Yup, I'm still wrangling with it myself! Loved it!
Comment Written 07-Jan-2009
reply by the author on 07-Jan-2009
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A major cultural shift in every way. This was my little bit on my thinking at the time and how it still affects me. Thank you very much for your review and great comments. Sue
Comment from Poetic Friend
Wow, this is so dramatic and thought-provoking! You are correct, there are still many unanswered questions in regard to the Vietnam War. You did an excellent job with posing the neverending questions. Maybe one day someone can answered them...
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Wow, this is so dramatic and thought-provoking! You are correct, there are still many unanswered questions in regard to the Vietnam War. You did an excellent job with posing the neverending questions. Maybe one day someone can answered them...
Comment Written 07-Jan-2009
reply by the author on 07-Jan-2009
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Dear Poetic Friend, thank you for reading and reviewing this work. Your comments are very much appreciated! Sue
Comment from teafor2
Sixteezkid--As a veteran of Vietnam (68/69) I
can appreciate your intermixture of "...allit-
eration, sprinkle of rhyme and dramatic repeti-
tion..." to poetically explain your unsophisti-
cated position on the aforementioned events. I
along with other naifs/soldiers did as we were
ordered, not unlike soldiers serving in all the
branches of the military as we breathe. The art-
work used poignantly bring back some painful mem-
ories and bittersweet feelings of "Those Lost
Years." Thanks for reminding me of how lucky I
was/am. teafor2
reply by the author on 07-Jan-2009
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Sixteezkid--As a veteran of Vietnam (68/69) I
can appreciate your intermixture of "...allit-
eration, sprinkle of rhyme and dramatic repeti-
tion..." to poetically explain your unsophisti-
cated position on the aforementioned events. I
along with other naifs/soldiers did as we were
ordered, not unlike soldiers serving in all the
branches of the military as we breathe. The art-
work used poignantly bring back some painful mem-
ories and bittersweet feelings of "Those Lost
Years." Thanks for reminding me of how lucky I
was/am. teafor2
Comment Written 07-Jan-2009
reply by the author on 07-Jan-2009
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Yes, I will never forget my first visit to the Wall. I was in my 30's by then. Had children. Thought I was just going to visit a beautiful monument to all those soldiers. When I got up to that wall, without warning I broke down and just wept...and wept.
The enormity of it all. To see where someone had placed a soldier's combat boots by his name, a letter. And all those names. They were only kids. Took me all those years to have emotions about the war and those times. So glad I went. Hope it doesn't bother you that I wrote this. It's just something from my heart I wanted to share.
Sue
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I enjoy reading all types of poetry at all levels, and find
the poems written from inner feelings, private views and
personal experiences are the ones which provoke genuine
emotions. I also believe the conscience won't allow certain
opinions to go unexpressed. Moreover, your work was the
catharsis I needed (it brought back my "...Lost Years").
Thanks again. teafor2
Comment from Signaler
Dear Sixteenkid, I was about the same age back then. I couldn't figure it all out either. War never makes sense, but you poem touched a spot in my soul I thought was long buried. A great poem in my mind.
Keep Your Angel On Your Shoulder
As Always, Signaler
reply by the author on 07-Jan-2009
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Dear Sixteenkid, I was about the same age back then. I couldn't figure it all out either. War never makes sense, but you poem touched a spot in my soul I thought was long buried. A great poem in my mind.
Keep Your Angel On Your Shoulder
As Always, Signaler
Comment Written 07-Jan-2009
reply by the author on 07-Jan-2009
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Signaler, thanks for sharing that about yourself. Was kind of a release to write about it. Thank you for your review and kind words. Sue
Comment from Jendowoz
I think you are not alone Sixteezkid in your feelings here. I am from the same era and also 53 and you and I felt similar even in different countries on the other side of the world. The words you chose were spot on and the picture adds to the poem's emphasis well.
reply by the author on 07-Jan-2009
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I think you are not alone Sixteezkid in your feelings here. I am from the same era and also 53 and you and I felt similar even in different countries on the other side of the world. The words you chose were spot on and the picture adds to the poem's emphasis well.
Comment Written 07-Jan-2009
reply by the author on 07-Jan-2009
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Thank you for sharing your feelings about it, also. Thank you for your very kind review and words. Sue
Comment from ArayaBlue
Wow, this is a great poem! I remember some of these happenings myself. I have a B'day coming up this month and will be 52 years of age. I remember wanting to go to Woodstock at 12 and meet Jimmy but all the adults looked at me and laughed. I'm like, "What the heck you all laughing at"? I didn't think it was funny, but anyway - lol
I love this piece and you have stuck to the requirements! And things haven't changed much. I don't know if that is good or bad, but maybe its just evolution. Thanks for the memories!
Araya
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Wow, this is a great poem! I remember some of these happenings myself. I have a B'day coming up this month and will be 52 years of age. I remember wanting to go to Woodstock at 12 and meet Jimmy but all the adults looked at me and laughed. I'm like, "What the heck you all laughing at"? I didn't think it was funny, but anyway - lol
I love this piece and you have stuck to the requirements! And things haven't changed much. I don't know if that is good or bad, but maybe its just evolution. Thanks for the memories!
Araya
Comment Written 07-Jan-2009
reply by the author on 07-Jan-2009
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Well, the unique aspect of those times (that are different than now), is the sadness of when the soldiers came home. They were so isolated from all sides. Terrible. Protestors mocked them and older people couldn't find it in them to say they were heroes. They were abandoned. Always broke my heart. Thank you very much for your review. With regards, Sue
Comment from raimie
A wonderful piece. You are truly the voise of your generation. My Dad was a vietnam vet, he constantly played that song, 1-2-3-4 what are we fighting for. I can still here it reverbing in my ears. He cam back from vietnam some what broken and disillusioned ,but never less proud to be an american.
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A wonderful piece. You are truly the voise of your generation. My Dad was a vietnam vet, he constantly played that song, 1-2-3-4 what are we fighting for. I can still here it reverbing in my ears. He cam back from vietnam some what broken and disillusioned ,but never less proud to be an american.
Comment Written 07-Jan-2009
reply by the author on 07-Jan-2009
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raime, thank you SO much for sharing this story. I know that song like the back of my hand! HA! So glad your father could come back and still hold his head up high and be a proud American, not matter what. Thank you very much for your review. Sue
Comment from Alexander E Poet
It was a stange time and its happen again today. This An excruciating and powerful piece of poetry I love the closing, you captured it very well, your talent shows well in this one well done. There were no errors. Or No typos. Nothing I Would change. I look forward to your next poem
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It was a stange time and its happen again today. This An excruciating and powerful piece of poetry I love the closing, you captured it very well, your talent shows well in this one well done. There were no errors. Or No typos. Nothing I Would change. I look forward to your next poem
Comment Written 07-Jan-2009
reply by the author on 07-Jan-2009
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BRQQLYN, yes...it's happening again today. And my children are questioning so much, as they should. Thank you for your most generous review and lovely compliments. Much appreciated...Sue
Comment from Judian James
You did very well with this challenge Sue. This particular contest I think is quite contrary! You chose an interesting time in our history to document through your memories. well done. Happy New Year!! Where've you been?
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You did very well with this challenge Sue. This particular contest I think is quite contrary! You chose an interesting time in our history to document through your memories. well done. Happy New Year!! Where've you been?
Comment Written 07-Jan-2009
reply by the author on 07-Jan-2009
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I've been here every day. The question is, where have YOU been? Haven't seen any of your work on my fan list. Will be over for a visit today. Thanks very much for your review! Hope you had a great Holiday. Sue
Comment from earthlybeing
It was a hard time. Married to a Vietnam vet and I can tell you they went to serve most cause they did it for their country and they were never prepared or properly thanked. It was a sad time and is still hard for them to deal with. Thanks, Jeanette
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It was a hard time. Married to a Vietnam vet and I can tell you they went to serve most cause they did it for their country and they were never prepared or properly thanked. It was a sad time and is still hard for them to deal with. Thanks, Jeanette
Comment Written 07-Jan-2009
reply by the author on 07-Jan-2009
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Yes, I can remember well those long-hung faces of our soldiers coming home. They didn't talk about anything. They felt so much shame, yet didn't know why. No, they won't ever get over it. Very weird times. Thank you for reading and for your very kind review. Sue