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Comment from Raul1
This poem is a well deserving of six stars. It's an exceptional work! Congratulations on winning the contest! Much deserved! Thank you for sharing! Nice work!
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2022
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This poem is a well deserving of six stars. It's an exceptional work! Congratulations on winning the contest! Much deserved! Thank you for sharing! Nice work!
Comment Written 28-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2022
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Thank you so much, Raul!
Very sweet of you. I hope you
have a wondrous and creative weekend. Blessings
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You're welcome!
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
Congratulations on your win, Regina. You wrote a
poignant reminder of a time when America failed to
honor those who fight to keep us free. Your words
were well thought out and very descriptive. You covered
many of the aspects of the homecoming event most
returning Vets--a heartbreaking time.
Thanks for sharing and participating, Jan
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2022
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Congratulations on your win, Regina. You wrote a
poignant reminder of a time when America failed to
honor those who fight to keep us free. Your words
were well thought out and very descriptive. You covered
many of the aspects of the homecoming event most
returning Vets--a heartbreaking time.
Thanks for sharing and participating, Jan
Comment Written 27-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2022
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Thank you so much, Jan.
I greatly appreciate your
kind words about our veterans. Many blessings to
you.
Comment from poetwatch
Thank you, Regina. You did great in writing what I feel, what I saw, and for the memories of yesteryear when we marched in line and answer the call. I lost a cousin in war and another because of the complications of the war. I came back to the roar of the crowds (those that slept safely in bed) and changed into my civies, hiding my face. I was ashamed to be an American soldier. We were not loved because of a few. This is a great entry, and I congratulate you on your win. :)
Jose
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2022
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Thank you, Regina. You did great in writing what I feel, what I saw, and for the memories of yesteryear when we marched in line and answer the call. I lost a cousin in war and another because of the complications of the war. I came back to the roar of the crowds (those that slept safely in bed) and changed into my civies, hiding my face. I was ashamed to be an American soldier. We were not loved because of a few. This is a great entry, and I congratulate you on your win. :)
Jose
Comment Written 27-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2022
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Thank you, Jose.
Welcome Home, and what a
shame what you and your
brothers in arms went through. I can't even imagine.
There are many of us Americans who do have so
much respect for our
Vietnam war veterans. I'm so
sorry you went through a
lack of appreciation from
some others. My every
sympathy for the loss of
your cousin and the other
veteran, they are honored
and you are too. Many
blessings to you, and my
deep gratitude for your
bravery. ~
Comment from the13thpoet
Happy Thursday Regina. Thank you for sharing your poem, I think you executed well within the rules of the writing prompt. Good job and good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2022
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Happy Thursday Regina. Thank you for sharing your poem, I think you executed well within the rules of the writing prompt. Good job and good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 27-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2022
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Thank you so much,
13thpoet. I greatly appreciate
your taking the time to read
and review my poem. This
was not an easy poem to
write but it needed to be
written. Many blessings to
you.
Comment from Ric Myworld
I'm sure that I've already read this, but why I didn't send a review, I have no earthly idea. I guess, it's the same reason I went to the grocery and come home without the bread. Congratulations on your well deserved win! Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2022
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I'm sure that I've already read this, but why I didn't send a review, I have no earthly idea. I guess, it's the same reason I went to the grocery and come home without the bread. Congratulations on your well deserved win! Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 27-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2022
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Thank you so much, Ric.
I appreciate you taking the
time to read and review my
poem. We owe so much to
our soldiers. Many blessings
to you.
Comment from SLMorrical
A great entry for the contest. I could feel the pain of the mother and wife. Also the pain of the soldier. I new a Vietnam Vet and the flashbacks are real and scary for them and for their loved ones. Good luck in the contest. Well done.
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2022
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A great entry for the contest. I could feel the pain of the mother and wife. Also the pain of the soldier. I new a Vietnam Vet and the flashbacks are real and scary for them and for their loved ones. Good luck in the contest. Well done.
Comment Written 26-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2022
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Thank you,SLMorrical. We
owe so much to our soldiers.
I appreciate you stopping by
to read one of the most
honoring and important
poems I've ever written.
Have a creative weekend and
many blessings to you.
Comment from John Ciarmello
Such a beautiful dedication to our men and woman who have served Regina. Sadly, modern-day America has not seen the last of the wars, and I'm afraid it will be anything but conventional. I enjoyed the read! Best, JohnC
reply by the author on 26-Oct-2022
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Such a beautiful dedication to our men and woman who have served Regina. Sadly, modern-day America has not seen the last of the wars, and I'm afraid it will be anything but conventional. I enjoyed the read! Best, JohnC
Comment Written 26-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 26-Oct-2022
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Thank you so much, John.
Very kind of you to stop by
and read my poem. This is one of most important poems as far as getting the
message out that our military
deserves good care in a
timely manner. Many
blessings to you.
Comment from Lulube
A heartfelt, tribute for war veterans. I live in Canada and although we are not involved in some wars as much as the states are, it wrenches my guts to hear that Canadians were killed where they were, defending the little guy under attack, just trying to keep the peace. I know a few US vets and deserters from Viet Nam and I believe I can't find the fault in those that ran to Canada
and lived a full life. So many unnecessary deaths on foreign soil
just trying to keep peace and stopping unworthy takeovers.
Thxs for sharing your heart, bless you
lulube
reply by the author on 26-Oct-2022
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A heartfelt, tribute for war veterans. I live in Canada and although we are not involved in some wars as much as the states are, it wrenches my guts to hear that Canadians were killed where they were, defending the little guy under attack, just trying to keep the peace. I know a few US vets and deserters from Viet Nam and I believe I can't find the fault in those that ran to Canada
and lived a full life. So many unnecessary deaths on foreign soil
just trying to keep peace and stopping unworthy takeovers.
Thxs for sharing your heart, bless you
lulube
Comment Written 26-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 26-Oct-2022
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Thank you so much, lulube,
you're so kind. I worked for
someone in the states down
here who evaded the Vietnam War draft. I don't
pass judgment on anyone
who avoids war. This is one
of the most important poems
I've-ever written, in company
with my other poems,
"As We Be Breathed," and,
"Everyone's Gone To The Moon " Many blessings to
you.
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welcome thxs for sharing
lulube
Comment from Wendy G
Beautiful poem, very raw and honest about the suffering during and after wars of soldiers, young and brave and patriotic. Best wishes for your excellent entry.
Wendy
reply by the author on 26-Oct-2022
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Beautiful poem, very raw and honest about the suffering during and after wars of soldiers, young and brave and patriotic. Best wishes for your excellent entry.
Wendy
Comment Written 25-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 26-Oct-2022
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Thank you so much, Wendy.
The poem just flowed out
of me. I wish there were never any more wars. The
youth always pay the price.
Many blessings to you.
Comment from papa55mike
Every day should be Veteran's day in America. The homeless veteran problem is a black eye on our country. What a wonderfully written poem.
Good luck in the contest!
Have a great day, and God bless.
mike
reply by the author on 25-Oct-2022
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Every day should be Veteran's day in America. The homeless veteran problem is a black eye on our country. What a wonderfully written poem.
Good luck in the contest!
Have a great day, and God bless.
mike
Comment Written 25-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 25-Oct-2022
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Thank you so much, Mike.
Yes, we owe our veterans so
much that we can never repay them even if we all would live 100 years. There's
a homeless veterans shelter
a few towns away from us.
I've donated artwork to it.
It's a beautiful facility and
the vets are treated so well
there. Many blessings to you.