I Heard America Call My Name
Contest Entry: Dialogue Poem: America - WWII91 total reviews
Comment from Jan Anderegg
When you said read the author's notes first, you weren't kidding, were you! Wow. This is awesome. I truly wish I had a six-star review left to award this exceptional piece.
It was an honor, as the mother of two American soldiers to read this.
It was an honor as the mother of four children whose great-grandmother was Japanese, to read this.
Thank you so much.
Jan
reply by the author on 07-Sep-2008
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When you said read the author's notes first, you weren't kidding, were you! Wow. This is awesome. I truly wish I had a six-star review left to award this exceptional piece.
It was an honor, as the mother of two American soldiers to read this.
It was an honor as the mother of four children whose great-grandmother was Japanese, to read this.
Thank you so much.
Jan
Comment Written 06-Sep-2008
reply by the author on 07-Sep-2008
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Hello Jan! I so enjoyed writing this piece. Thank you for your thoughtful and exceptional review! The American soldier is based on my uncle's experience. Those were terrible times...diane
Comment from fastdigits
One of the most beautiful and
poiniant writings I have read in
a long, long time. The juxtaposition
of your creation, one young American,
one young Japaneese youth, their
feelings, their love for the same country
done with sensitivity and an honest approach giving
both sides of an eposide in history.
A vivid story told with a quiet emotion and
passion leaving it up to the reader to form
his own feelings of this period in history.
Well done
reply by the author on 07-Sep-2008
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One of the most beautiful and
poiniant writings I have read in
a long, long time. The juxtaposition
of your creation, one young American,
one young Japaneese youth, their
feelings, their love for the same country
done with sensitivity and an honest approach giving
both sides of an eposide in history.
A vivid story told with a quiet emotion and
passion leaving it up to the reader to form
his own feelings of this period in history.
Well done
Comment Written 06-Sep-2008
reply by the author on 07-Sep-2008
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Hello Friend: I am deeply honored and humbled by your thoughtful and kind review. This was such a moving piece to write...diane
Comment from HornHighYo
Very well-written, thought-provoking piece. This was clearly well-researched. You did a great job demonstrating both viewpoints. I didn't see any grammatical or spelling errors and have no suggestions to better it. Thanks for sharing and good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 08-Sep-2008
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Very well-written, thought-provoking piece. This was clearly well-researched. You did a great job demonstrating both viewpoints. I didn't see any grammatical or spelling errors and have no suggestions to better it. Thanks for sharing and good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 06-Sep-2008
reply by the author on 08-Sep-2008
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Hello! So pleased you stopped by and enjoyed your visit! diane
Comment from Martie
Hello Mrs. KT
I must tell you that I got chills reading this. I hardly know what to say. You have taken two different poignant subjects, and used the one to show how huge the other one was. A sad sad thing for this country's citizens to have given and received. Thank you for writing it.
reply by the author on 08-Sep-2008
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Hello Mrs. KT
I must tell you that I got chills reading this. I hardly know what to say. You have taken two different poignant subjects, and used the one to show how huge the other one was. A sad sad thing for this country's citizens to have given and received. Thank you for writing it.
Comment Written 06-Sep-2008
reply by the author on 08-Sep-2008
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Ah, Martie! I am so pleased you enjoyed this offering. Such a terrible time in our country...Thank you! diane
Comment from JDhigherstate
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this piece of work, and was impressed by the amount of thought, personal touches and research you had put into making it so detailed without being over complicated. Thank you for sharing. Thought provoking material reminding us to be grateful of now, for there have been sadder times for many.
reply by the author on 08-Sep-2008
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I thoroughly enjoyed reading this piece of work, and was impressed by the amount of thought, personal touches and research you had put into making it so detailed without being over complicated. Thank you for sharing. Thought provoking material reminding us to be grateful of now, for there have been sadder times for many.
Comment Written 06-Sep-2008
reply by the author on 08-Sep-2008
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Hello! This was indeed a terrible time for all Americans. Thank you so much for stopping by and your kind review! diane
Comment from Juleeann
Wow, I thought this was an excellent piece. I so appreciate all the author notes, as well. I simply enjoyed every word. Carry on, God bless, and good luck in the contest.
Juleeann
reply by the author on 08-Sep-2008
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Wow, I thought this was an excellent piece. I so appreciate all the author notes, as well. I simply enjoyed every word. Carry on, God bless, and good luck in the contest.
Juleeann
Comment Written 06-Sep-2008
reply by the author on 08-Sep-2008
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Hello Again! So pleased you enjoyed! This was a terrible time in our country - one that must never be forgotten! diane
Comment from penelope
This is fantabulous, Mrs. K.T. What a lovely name you have! I must admit I avoided reading it because of the title. I should have known better though - this is so sad, so poignant and so thought-provoking. Can you imagine having to endure such horrors at any age, but at twenty-one or younger?? I had heard of the mass hysteria against the Japanese during the Second World War but wasn't aware of such torture and horrors. So, both sides suffered. Yes, I know that. War rarely makes sense. Very interesting format. I've never seen a poem like this before. I wrote an anti-war poem several months ago but I'm reluctant to post it in case it's taken the wrong way. Well done. Penelope
reply by the author on 08-Sep-2008
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This is fantabulous, Mrs. K.T. What a lovely name you have! I must admit I avoided reading it because of the title. I should have known better though - this is so sad, so poignant and so thought-provoking. Can you imagine having to endure such horrors at any age, but at twenty-one or younger?? I had heard of the mass hysteria against the Japanese during the Second World War but wasn't aware of such torture and horrors. So, both sides suffered. Yes, I know that. War rarely makes sense. Very interesting format. I've never seen a poem like this before. I wrote an anti-war poem several months ago but I'm reluctant to post it in case it's taken the wrong way. Well done. Penelope
Comment Written 06-Sep-2008
reply by the author on 08-Sep-2008
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Hello Penelope! I am afraid that I merely touched on the surface of the horrors so many endured. Thank you so much for stopping by and your kind review! diane
Comment from FrankieT
KT, this was truly an excellently written piece which demonstrated a sound understanding of both situations and the commonalities shared, both good but more importantly bad. Great stuff! :o)
FrankieT
reply by the author on 08-Sep-2008
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KT, this was truly an excellently written piece which demonstrated a sound understanding of both situations and the commonalities shared, both good but more importantly bad. Great stuff! :o)
FrankieT
Comment Written 06-Sep-2008
reply by the author on 08-Sep-2008
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Aw, Frankie! I am so pleased you enjoyed my offering. I truly enjoyed creating and penning this piece. Thank you so much for your review and rating! diane
Comment from melcraft1993
You've given this piece a lot of time with what appears to be a resounding amount of research and created a beautiful piece. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 08-Sep-2008
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You've given this piece a lot of time with what appears to be a resounding amount of research and created a beautiful piece. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 06-Sep-2008
reply by the author on 08-Sep-2008
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And thank you for reading! So pleased you stopped by and enjoyed! diane
Comment from schlosslaw_2000
A superbly constructed poem whose juxtapositions evoke deep feelings. The poem will do well in the contest. The author's note are very enlightening as well. Well done indeed. Larry
reply by the author on 08-Sep-2008
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A superbly constructed poem whose juxtapositions evoke deep feelings. The poem will do well in the contest. The author's note are very enlightening as well. Well done indeed. Larry
Comment Written 06-Sep-2008
reply by the author on 08-Sep-2008
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Hello Larry! So very honored and humbled by your exceptional review. Am pleased you enjoyed! diane