November 22, 1963
A free verse poem about JFK's assassination.76 total reviews
Comment from kiwigirl2821
I was in 3rd grade when this happened. My brother had just shaken hands the day before with the president. It was a heavy hearted time for sure. Your piece with its factual statements is touching and very good. Thanks for writing. xoxo Kiwi
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2019
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I was in 3rd grade when this happened. My brother had just shaken hands the day before with the president. It was a heavy hearted time for sure. Your piece with its factual statements is touching and very good. Thanks for writing. xoxo Kiwi
Comment Written 04-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2019
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Thank you, Kiwi. Linda
Comment from Neonewman
What a tragic day in time this was. I fear it won't be the last, especially in this day in age with so many heartless souls wandering about. Thank you for sharing your talent.
God bless
Steve
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2019
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What a tragic day in time this was. I fear it won't be the last, especially in this day in age with so many heartless souls wandering about. Thank you for sharing your talent.
God bless
Steve
Comment Written 04-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2019
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Thank you, Neonewman. Linda
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My pleasure, Linda.
Comment from Diana L Crawford
I was only 7 years old, but I remember that day like it was yesterday. So much sadness at the loss of the man who had brought so much hope to our country. I could feel the sadness deep in the adults around me. Love this free verse interpretation of that day! xoxo
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2019
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I was only 7 years old, but I remember that day like it was yesterday. So much sadness at the loss of the man who had brought so much hope to our country. I could feel the sadness deep in the adults around me. Love this free verse interpretation of that day! xoxo
Comment Written 04-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2019
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Diana, thank you. Linda
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xoxo
Comment from Mastery
Hello my friend. In 1963, after JFK was killed, I believe America lost its innocence. Think about it. Nothing has been the same for our country and americans since that fateful few days.
Your poem is very well done, Linda. Congratulations on a fine write.
:) Bless you. Bob
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2019
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Hello my friend. In 1963, after JFK was killed, I believe America lost its innocence. Think about it. Nothing has been the same for our country and americans since that fateful few days.
Your poem is very well done, Linda. Congratulations on a fine write.
:) Bless you. Bob
Comment Written 04-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2019
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Thank you, Bob. Linda
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You are welcome, my friend. :) Bob
Comment from Poetofheart2013
What a great poem about a Sad and
Important day in history.
It's full really good emotions and
feeling from that day.
You did a really good job describing
The events and feeling of that day.
And really enjoy reading it.
Keep up the great work.
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2019
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What a great poem about a Sad and
Important day in history.
It's full really good emotions and
feeling from that day.
You did a really good job describing
The events and feeling of that day.
And really enjoy reading it.
Keep up the great work.
Comment Written 04-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2019
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Poet, thank you. Linda
Comment from estory
I think your poem captures that feeling of shock we felt at the time, the electric images flash around in this piece, but we feel numb and frozen in response. estory
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2019
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I think your poem captures that feeling of shock we felt at the time, the electric images flash around in this piece, but we feel numb and frozen in response. estory
Comment Written 04-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2019
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Thank you, estory. Linda
Comment from Ulla
Hi Linda, I was eleven when it happened and it was shocking. I lived in Denmark at the time and my parents and I were watching life as the cortège travelled through Dallas. And then it happened. Thanks a lot for sharing this poignant poem. All best. Ulla:)))
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2019
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Hi Linda, I was eleven when it happened and it was shocking. I lived in Denmark at the time and my parents and I were watching life as the cortège travelled through Dallas. And then it happened. Thanks a lot for sharing this poignant poem. All best. Ulla:)))
Comment Written 04-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2019
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Ulla, thank you so much. It is surprising me to hear from writers from all over this globe who felt the same grief as Americans did that day. It's rather like the day Princess Diana died in that car crash. The US mourned just as hard as Brits. Linda
Comment from mrsmajor
A poem that described the day so well...I can recall stopping still, and listening to what was being said...sure I didn't hear the horrible news, and indeed yes it was true....This was a day, that shocked the nation, and a day we lost a true American that was respected, and loved, he will be remembered as the president for All Americans.
Thanks for sharing this well written piece with us, the form you used, along with the words, made this poem one to remember.
Warmly,
Victoria
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2019
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A poem that described the day so well...I can recall stopping still, and listening to what was being said...sure I didn't hear the horrible news, and indeed yes it was true....This was a day, that shocked the nation, and a day we lost a true American that was respected, and loved, he will be remembered as the president for All Americans.
Thanks for sharing this well written piece with us, the form you used, along with the words, made this poem one to remember.
Warmly,
Victoria
Comment Written 04-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2019
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Thank you, Victoria, for reading, commenting and and for the six stars. Linda
You're very welcome, it was my pleasure!
Comment from Pantygynt
1963 was an amazingly awful year in so many different years, but the ultimate low point has to be the assassination of US President John F. Kennedy. There were so many aspects from which to write about the event.
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2019
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1963 was an amazingly awful year in so many different years, but the ultimate low point has to be the assassination of US President John F. Kennedy. There were so many aspects from which to write about the event.
Comment Written 04-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2019
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Thank you, Pantygynt. Linda
Comment from Dorothy Farrell
Hello Linda, this is a really well written poem about a horrific incident on 22 November 1963. Is it that long ago that President was assassinated? I cannot believe how time flies! You tell of the incident very well in this free verse. Your last four lines are brief and very stark. The tone is one of disbelief. Well done. Warm regards Dorothy x
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2020
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Hello Linda, this is a really well written poem about a horrific incident on 22 November 1963. Is it that long ago that President was assassinated? I cannot believe how time flies! You tell of the incident very well in this free verse. Your last four lines are brief and very stark. The tone is one of disbelief. Well done. Warm regards Dorothy x
Comment Written 04-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2020
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Thank you so much, Dorothy!
