At the Wall
A poem about Vietnam veterans.12 total reviews
Comment from Tatarka2
This is so beautiful. Congratulations on becoming the Writer of the Month. I would have missed this lovely little tribute to the Wall and our veterans if you hadn't been named, and I'm so glad I found this poem and your site.
reply by the author on 14-May-2015
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This is so beautiful. Congratulations on becoming the Writer of the Month. I would have missed this lovely little tribute to the Wall and our veterans if you hadn't been named, and I'm so glad I found this poem and your site.
Comment Written 14-May-2015
reply by the author on 14-May-2015
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I am delighted to have shared this with you. Thanks for the congrats and the very kind praise. Rod
Comment from royowen
A nice entry in this antonym poetry contest, an excellent contrast between the two opposites, an excellent choice, this is a worthy entry in this contest, well done, good luck, blessings, Roy.
reply by the author on 07-May-2015
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A nice entry in this antonym poetry contest, an excellent contrast between the two opposites, an excellent choice, this is a worthy entry in this contest, well done, good luck, blessings, Roy.
Comment Written 07-May-2015
reply by the author on 07-May-2015
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Thank you, Roy, for sharing my poem and your encouraging review.
Comment from Bill Schott
This antonym poem, At the wall, provides a poignant look and a rhyming couplet to set up this message of loss and remembrance. Nice.
reply by the author on 07-May-2015
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This antonym poem, At the wall, provides a poignant look and a rhyming couplet to set up this message of loss and remembrance. Nice.
Comment Written 07-May-2015
reply by the author on 07-May-2015
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Thank you, Bill, for sharing and your very kind praise.
Comment from Jean Lutz
Poignant. Especially for those who lived through that era. Many died. Most lived on. Some with many scars. Best wishes with your entry.
reply by the author on 07-May-2015
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Poignant. Especially for those who lived through that era. Many died. Most lived on. Some with many scars. Best wishes with your entry.
Comment Written 07-May-2015
reply by the author on 07-May-2015
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Thank you, Jean, for sharing and relating to my poem so well.
Comment from patcelaw
This is a poignant message of the many who have gone to that wall to see and touch the name of a buddy who was lost in that ugly war. Blessings Patricia
reply by the author on 07-May-2015
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This is a poignant message of the many who have gone to that wall to see and touch the name of a buddy who was lost in that ugly war. Blessings Patricia
Comment Written 07-May-2015
reply by the author on 07-May-2015
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Thank you, Patricia, for your very understanding review and kind praise.
Comment from tfawcus
You have managed to imbue this trite contest with great feeling and empathy, considering the brevity of the form. I particularly liked the choice of 'recovered' as an antonym for 'lost', rather than the more obvious 'found'. The double meaning of 'recovered' is a great strength in your poem.
reply by the author on 07-May-2015
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You have managed to imbue this trite contest with great feeling and empathy, considering the brevity of the form. I particularly liked the choice of 'recovered' as an antonym for 'lost', rather than the more obvious 'found'. The double meaning of 'recovered' is a great strength in your poem.
Comment Written 07-May-2015
reply by the author on 07-May-2015
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Thank you for sharing. I am delighted you approve of my choice of antonyms and understand my intent.
Comment from Eric1
This is a very poignant and heart wrenching poem for this difficult Antonym competition, Your wonderful words stand on their own without artwork, good luck in the contest my friend.
reply by the author on 07-May-2015
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This is a very poignant and heart wrenching poem for this difficult Antonym competition, Your wonderful words stand on their own without artwork, good luck in the contest my friend.
Comment Written 07-May-2015
reply by the author on 07-May-2015
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Thank you, Eric, for sharing my poem and for your very kind praise.
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You are very welcome my friend
Comment from Brett Matthew West
As a United States Army Veteran I can definitely appreciate this poem and hope you win the contest with it. Well done. Write on.
reply by the author on 07-May-2015
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As a United States Army Veteran I can definitely appreciate this poem and hope you win the contest with it. Well done. Write on.
Comment Written 07-May-2015
reply by the author on 07-May-2015
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I am pleased an Army veteran shared my poem and appreciates my intent. Thank you.
Comment from Jacqueline M Franklin
Hi...
Most heartfelt all around, from your words to the awesome picture.
My son has been in the Navy for 28 years, and he tears up when it looks at the picture of the Viet Nam monument he has hanging in his home.
Good luck in the contest...
Cheers & Blessings
Keep Smilin'... Jax (*:*)
reply by the author on 07-May-2015
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Hi...
Most heartfelt all around, from your words to the awesome picture.
My son has been in the Navy for 28 years, and he tears up when it looks at the picture of the Viet Nam monument he has hanging in his home.
Good luck in the contest...
Cheers & Blessings
Keep Smilin'... Jax (*:*)
Comment Written 07-May-2015
reply by the author on 07-May-2015
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Thank you, Jax, for sharing my poem and your own story.
Comment from kriver
HI
This poem really says
a great deal
in such few words.
This was the time I was in the USMC.
I went to the wall when it was 1st being put up on display near the Washington
Monument. Then again when it came to a nearby town. Both times, I found it to be a very powerfully moving hard experience. Simply because I know with out doubt my name would be on that wall but I was protected and not allowed to go over there to fight. My Colonel refused to send me when I asked to go.
reply by the author on 07-May-2015
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HI
This poem really says
a great deal
in such few words.
This was the time I was in the USMC.
I went to the wall when it was 1st being put up on display near the Washington
Monument. Then again when it came to a nearby town. Both times, I found it to be a very powerfully moving hard experience. Simply because I know with out doubt my name would be on that wall but I was protected and not allowed to go over there to fight. My Colonel refused to send me when I asked to go.
Comment Written 06-May-2015
reply by the author on 07-May-2015
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I truly appreciate your sharing my poem. Thank you for your kind praise and for sharing your own story.