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Writings From the Heart

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A book of Poetry & Writing

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Comment from starkat
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You have strong, vivid memories of your grandmother. She was an amazing person to go through all she did during those trying times during the war years. Defending the meek and supporting the weak is a noble quality. Being a prisoner of war probably made her a stronger person in some ways. I'll bet she had lots of great stories to tell her grandkids. I can tell from your writing that all of you admired and loved her.

Enjoyed your free verse story poem. So many of those who lived through those war years are passing away now. I have an uncle who passed away and he was a surgeon on the beach with General Patton way back when. I have some relatives that wrote some books about their war experiences. It's important that we remember the value and importance of that generation.

Excellent poem. Thanks for sharing... ;)

 Comment Written 14-Jun-2010


reply by the author on 14-Jun-2010
    thank you for the review starkat and the comments
Comment from jwlee211
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What a great tribute to Dear Old Gram. I really like your word choice. You pull the reader into the poem. I like her courage. Great work

 Comment Written 14-Jun-2010


reply by the author on 14-Jun-2010
    thanks again jw for the review and comments
Comment from midgev
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Lovely tribute to a grandmother. "She lived through this time for us all" is my favorite line. Because she did your family exists. Strong words, strong woman, God bless her. Very nice rhyme and rhythm.

 Comment Written 14-Jun-2010


reply by the author on 14-Jun-2010
    thank you midgev for the review
reply by midgev on 14-Jun-2010
    You are very welcome!
Comment from prophetess
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Excellent written poem and tribute to your gram and the life she came from. It must have been hard in her day, but it made her strong, I'm sure. The gifts she left to those her love her are obvious in your words. Thank you for sharing this wonderful piece of art with us.

Prophetess

 Comment Written 13-Jun-2010


reply by the author on 14-Jun-2010
    thank you prophetess for reading
reply by prophetess on 14-Jun-2010
    My pleasure deepwater.
reply by the author on 14-Jun-2010
    thank you again
Comment from Thilophian
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Dear Deepwater,
What a great poem from the depth of the ocean!!I really enjoyed reading it. I appreciate its simple style, thought content and poetical flow.
Defending the meek and supporting the weak
I defend you the poet and support your might.
Regards,
Thilophian.

 Comment Written 13-Jun-2010


reply by the author on 14-Jun-2010
    thank you Thilophian
Comment from ulster3
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Hi deepwater. This is a very moving work that shows your deep emotion about the topic. Very well done and a pleasure to review.
Fondly, Rebecca

 Comment Written 13-Jun-2010


reply by the author on 13-Jun-2010
    thank you Rebecca for the review and comments Gary
Comment from words
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A lovely ode to a well loved grandmother.

I especially loved:She lived through this time for us all.

Defending the meek and supporting the weak

From the darkest of internment and toil

The morning did come with a risen sun

And a new wind blew over her land

So we laid her to rest, and with tears all did say, we miss you

 Comment Written 13-Jun-2010


reply by the author on 13-Jun-2010
    thank you words for your review and comments Gary
Comment from Katiesherrill
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What a beautiful tribute to your dear old Gram. I love the line that read,
"She lived through this time for us all."

This really helped show her character. Great flow and wonderfully told story through poetry.

 Comment Written 13-Jun-2010


reply by the author on 13-Jun-2010
    thank you katie for your review and comments Gary
Comment from Harrisa
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Some people who go through a bad time like your Gram come out of it evil and mean wanting others to pay for their hurt and pain cause by ruthless people. But others like your Gram spend their lives making sure the people they know never feel such desperation and humility. God Bless.

 Comment Written 13-Jun-2010


reply by the author on 13-Jun-2010
    thank you Harrisa for your review and comments
Comment from mchapman
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very nicely written and presented. A special tribute to gram which I believe is grandma. A very deep and profound message. great story line and imagery.....mary

 Comment Written 13-Jun-2010


reply by the author on 13-Jun-2010
    thank you mary for your review and comments