I Heard America Call My Name
Contest Entry: Dialogue Poem: America - WWII91 total reviews
Comment from ExperiencingLiphe
Talk about History class. Just so you know, I NEVER paid attention in that class. I always seemed to get distracted. However, I seemed to follow right along with your poem. Wonderful job and good luck in the contest
reply by the author on 05-Sep-2008
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Talk about History class. Just so you know, I NEVER paid attention in that class. I always seemed to get distracted. However, I seemed to follow right along with your poem. Wonderful job and good luck in the contest
Comment Written 05-Sep-2008
reply by the author on 05-Sep-2008
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Oh...so you were one of THOSE kids!!! So pleased you stopped by and enjoyed! Thank you! diane
Comment from kassey
Excellent poem in a completely new style for me. Very clever to do it as a narration and truly shows that there are at least two sides in a war. very well written and an interesting read as well. Good luck in the contest Kay
reply by the author on 17-Sep-2008
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Excellent poem in a completely new style for me. Very clever to do it as a narration and truly shows that there are at least two sides in a war. very well written and an interesting read as well. Good luck in the contest Kay
Comment Written 05-Sep-2008
reply by the author on 17-Sep-2008
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Hello! So pleased you enjoyed. This was a really interestng format to employ to express thoughts I've had for years...diane
Comment from P1
an epic piece. this was a
well written poem, story that
came from your heart. original
in its structure and great use
of the contest words provided
good luck with it. hugs lynda.
reply by the author on 17-Sep-2008
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an epic piece. this was a
well written poem, story that
came from your heart. original
in its structure and great use
of the contest words provided
good luck with it. hugs lynda.
Comment Written 05-Sep-2008
reply by the author on 17-Sep-2008
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Hello lynda! So pleased you enjoyed. Have always wanted to pen a poem of this nature...Take Care...diane
Comment from G.B. Smith
OK now Mrs. KT, you've gone an done it now. This is remarkable and unique to the Fanstory norm. It is well thought out and crafted. To date in my opinion one your very best.
Bear
reply by the author on 17-Sep-2008
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OK now Mrs. KT, you've gone an done it now. This is remarkable and unique to the Fanstory norm. It is well thought out and crafted. To date in my opinion one your very best.
Bear
Comment Written 05-Sep-2008
reply by the author on 17-Sep-2008
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Aw Bear...Much appreciation for your heartfelt words. So pleased you enjoyed! diane
Comment from Tywelchlin
This was an excellent poem about a great subject. It shows the true meaning of patriotism and a moment in American history which displayed true heroism. Thank you for sharing
reply by the author on 05-Sep-2008
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This was an excellent poem about a great subject. It shows the true meaning of patriotism and a moment in American history which displayed true heroism. Thank you for sharing
Comment Written 05-Sep-2008
reply by the author on 05-Sep-2008
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Much appreciation, Friend. So pleased you stopped by. diane
Comment from peggysis64
Wish you the best of luck in this contest. This is very well written, the approach from two different views is an excellent choice. Allows us all to see the difference in interpretation and treatment during a period of war.
reply by the author on 05-Sep-2008
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Wish you the best of luck in this contest. This is very well written, the approach from two different views is an excellent choice. Allows us all to see the difference in interpretation and treatment during a period of war.
Comment Written 05-Sep-2008
reply by the author on 05-Sep-2008
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Hello Friend! Much appreciation for your kind review. Thank you! diane
Comment from chaswriter
I was lucky to have been born in Japan after the war and not involved in the internment camps. My family followed the Hirabayashi v. United States case though the Supreme Court and were extremely disappointed it the Court's ruling. It was a sorrowful time in American History. Thanks for exposing this situation in your wonderful poem. Charlie
reply by the author on 05-Sep-2008
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I was lucky to have been born in Japan after the war and not involved in the internment camps. My family followed the Hirabayashi v. United States case though the Supreme Court and were extremely disappointed it the Court's ruling. It was a sorrowful time in American History. Thanks for exposing this situation in your wonderful poem. Charlie
Comment Written 05-Sep-2008
reply by the author on 05-Sep-2008
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Hello Charlie: Yes, it certainly was a terrible time. This poem is based upon my the experiences of my uncle, Sargent William Kenel who did indeed suffer at the hands of his Japanese captors, but was killed by the missile of an American submarine as he and 1700 other POWS were being transported to Manila on an unmarked Japanese warship. "What Price Courage" might be of interest to you - in my portfolio. Thank you for your thoughtful review. diane
Comment from desertpoem
brilliant concept..and one of the fresh and bold writings i have seen in candy land lately..
I fought death's fury to stay alive.
I fought fear's fury to stay alive
just great conflict and tense writing..Great job my dear KT...fg
reply by the author on 17-Sep-2008
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brilliant concept..and one of the fresh and bold writings i have seen in candy land lately..
I fought death's fury to stay alive.
I fought fear's fury to stay alive
just great conflict and tense writing..Great job my dear KT...fg
Comment Written 05-Sep-2008
reply by the author on 17-Sep-2008
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Hello Friend! So pleased you enjoued. Much appreciation for your kind words and review! diane
Comment from Soloneili
This is an interesting way of developing the parallel stories. I found it engrossing, and could see the poetry of it, reinforced by the opening and closing lines. The pathos of it was revealed early in the diallogue and I was always wondering where it would lead. My journey's end came with a pointless futility of suffering, inflicted on those who can be hurt, by those who should know better.
reply by the author on 17-Sep-2008
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This is an interesting way of developing the parallel stories. I found it engrossing, and could see the poetry of it, reinforced by the opening and closing lines. The pathos of it was revealed early in the diallogue and I was always wondering where it would lead. My journey's end came with a pointless futility of suffering, inflicted on those who can be hurt, by those who should know better.
Comment Written 05-Sep-2008
reply by the author on 17-Sep-2008
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Hello Friend! Thank you so much for your thoughtful review. I am so pleased you stopped by...diane
Comment from RaymondJohn
The echoes are really spooky. What I like the best is your using details that were authentic to the period. Excellent poem and a strong entry in the contest. Ray
reply by the author on 17-Sep-2008
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The echoes are really spooky. What I like the best is your using details that were authentic to the period. Excellent poem and a strong entry in the contest. Ray
Comment Written 05-Sep-2008
reply by the author on 17-Sep-2008
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Hey Ray! So pleased you enjoyed. I thoroughly loved penning this offering. diane