Dog Tags
A new military widow.36 total reviews
Comment from Neonewman
Every spouse and parent has nightmares when one is serving this great country. This is an emotional piece, and I found myself lost in tears. Thank you for sharing.
God bless,
Steve
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2024
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Every spouse and parent has nightmares when one is serving this great country. This is an emotional piece, and I found myself lost in tears. Thank you for sharing.
God bless,
Steve
Comment Written 26-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2024
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Thanks, Steve. I was lost in tears when I wrote this poem.
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I bet, my pleasure, Paul.
Comment from jim vecchio
This was so touching and more than most, worthy of a win. Thank you so much for memorializing those who gave their lives for this once great country and the families that bear the brunt of their sacrifice. With their backing and strong leadership, this country can remain number one in the world.
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2024
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This was so touching and more than most, worthy of a win. Thank you so much for memorializing those who gave their lives for this once great country and the families that bear the brunt of their sacrifice. With their backing and strong leadership, this country can remain number one in the world.
Comment Written 26-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2024
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Thanks, Jim. You are so right about the strong leadership that this country needs.
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I hate to sazy it, but I could not stand it if KH were the commander in chief of our troop.
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I'm with you on that one, Jim.
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Keep on writing 'em!
Comment from Cindy Decker 3
Paul,
Congratulations on your first-place win!
What's so unique about your poem is that it could pertain to a soldier in one of the many wars in which we fought for our rights, and the rights of some foreign power.
Exceptional poem.
Best wishes,
Cindy
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2024
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Paul,
Congratulations on your first-place win!
What's so unique about your poem is that it could pertain to a soldier in one of the many wars in which we fought for our rights, and the rights of some foreign power.
Exceptional poem.
Best wishes,
Cindy
Comment Written 26-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2024
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Thanks, Cindy. You are right about the many wars that we have fought.
Comment from Bill Schott
This sad poem, Dog Tags, presented with nine ABAB-rhymed quatrains, takes the readers to a painful moment when the realities of war and being a soldier come to the worst moment. What a moment that separates forever a couple's chances.
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2024
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This sad poem, Dog Tags, presented with nine ABAB-rhymed quatrains, takes the readers to a painful moment when the realities of war and being a soldier come to the worst moment. What a moment that separates forever a couple's chances.
Comment Written 26-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2024
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Thanks for the review, Bill. The realities of war are never pleasant.
Comment from Jessica Wheeler
This was so beautiful and absolutely heart-wrenching. I was in tears by the second stanza! The emotional impact was so deep and the writing exceptional. Well done, and thank you for sharing!
Xo
Jess
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2024
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This was so beautiful and absolutely heart-wrenching. I was in tears by the second stanza! The emotional impact was so deep and the writing exceptional. Well done, and thank you for sharing!
Xo
Jess
Comment Written 26-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2024
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Thanks, Jess. I also had tears when writing this poem.
Comment from GWHARGIS
This poem was awesome. As I read, I put myself in her place. I could feel her pain, her anger and frustration that war had taken one of the good ones. A child will never know his father, there will be no more them. It is now just her. This was a powerful poem about grief and loss. Good luck to you in this contest. Gretchen
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2024
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This poem was awesome. As I read, I put myself in her place. I could feel her pain, her anger and frustration that war had taken one of the good ones. A child will never know his father, there will be no more them. It is now just her. This was a powerful poem about grief and loss. Good luck to you in this contest. Gretchen
Comment Written 25-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2024
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Thanks, Gretchen. It's hard for us men to realize the plight of women who stay home while their men are at war.
Comment from Thesis
This is such a touching post. I remember many of my friend's wives getting these letters. I've had to comfort many, feeling very guilty that I survived and they didn't. War is truly Hell. It dramatically alters people's lives in a heartbeat. It's so sad...
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2024
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This is such a touching post. I remember many of my friend's wives getting these letters. I've had to comfort many, feeling very guilty that I survived and they didn't. War is truly Hell. It dramatically alters people's lives in a heartbeat. It's so sad...
Comment Written 25-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2024
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Thanks for the review. I feel guilty that I did not serve.
Comment from gansach
This is a beautiful entry for the sad poems writing prompt competition. It is heartbreaking that so many young families will lose their loved ones, many children growing up never knowing their father. The repetition of the phrase "but not tonight" brings a powerful emphasis to your words, the rhythm and rhyme are perfect. Thank you for sharing this poem. Well done!
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2024
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This is a beautiful entry for the sad poems writing prompt competition. It is heartbreaking that so many young families will lose their loved ones, many children growing up never knowing their father. The repetition of the phrase "but not tonight" brings a powerful emphasis to your words, the rhythm and rhyme are perfect. Thank you for sharing this poem. Well done!
Comment Written 25-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2024
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Thanks for the review. This happens way too much.
Comment from jmdg1954
Wow. If this isn't six star worthy, nothing is.
You told us a complete story from one point in time and going into the future.
Perfect cadence and rhyme. This has my vote.
Sad story but filled with truth and emotion.
John
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2024
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Wow. If this isn't six star worthy, nothing is.
You told us a complete story from one point in time and going into the future.
Perfect cadence and rhyme. This has my vote.
Sad story but filled with truth and emotion.
John
Comment Written 25-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2024
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Thanks, John. This is one of my better ones.
Comment from QC Poet
While we are Grateful for all who fell in battle fields over the war years we still Pray for those currently Serving and dying in friendly fire or accidents Thanks for Sharing your touching tribute poem
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2024
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While we are Grateful for all who fell in battle fields over the war years we still Pray for those currently Serving and dying in friendly fire or accidents Thanks for Sharing your touching tribute poem
Comment Written 25-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2024
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Thanks. Friendly fire is a truly sad accident.