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Comment from l.raven
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Hi Gypsy, my heart goes out to the people of Afghanistan...
this is just wrong...people all over the world are praying
for the people...and I am one...

your poem is very well written my sweet friend...but so sad...and the picture says it all...love you...Linda xxoo

 Comment Written 19-Aug-2021


reply by the author on 19-Aug-2021
    Thank you very much Linda. I appreciate your time and review. Love you too.

    Gypsy hugs
reply by l.raven on 19-Aug-2021
    always so very welcome...love xxoo
Comment from LisaMay
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Your topical tableau underlines the severity of current events. It is such a backward step for Afghani women. Your use of 'stone age' is accurate as the Taliban use this punishment. It is a humanitarian mess, unsolvable. All those years of attempting to strengthen the country into self-government and security, all for nothing.

 Comment Written 19-Aug-2021


reply by the author on 19-Aug-2021
    Thank you very much Lisa. You are right, 20 years were almost wasted but at least women were treated well while American troops were there but now they go back to the nightmarish life. I really feel bad for all of them but especially for women. I appreciate your time and review.

    Gypsy hugs
Comment from Carol Clark2
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I love your poem, but am sad about the situation in Afghanistan. Despite the Taliban's recent promises, I fear for the safety of those left behind as we evacuate. Praying, especially for the women. Carol

 Comment Written 19-Aug-2021


reply by the author on 19-Aug-2021
    Thank you very much Carol. I appreciate your time and review. I fear for Afghanistans too

    Gypsy hugs
reply by Carol Clark2 on 20-Aug-2021
    You're welcome. Seeing the women in the burka tears at my heart.
Comment from Liz O'Neill
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So as not to get depressed,I have stopped watching the news. I am aware of political unrest there. It did not occur to me how women will be impacted. I will send a shield of protection on every level around them. You will raise awareness with this account, just as you did mine.
Thank you.

 Comment Written 19-Aug-2021


reply by the author on 19-Aug-2021
    Thank you very much Liz. I appreciate your time and review.

    Gypsy hugs
Comment from royowen
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I remember a Doctor friend of mine, who served with the Australia forces in Afghanistan say when the allies eventually leave, they would quickly go back to where they were. It's come to pass, we have many Afghans here in Adelaide, just ordinary people, they may have work it out. There are so many fractured countries with myriads of refugees, it's frustrating, it goes deep into mankind's psyche. If other countries had interfered in the American civil war which claimed as many lives (621,000) as every other theatre of war cost American lives, would they have been happy? It's wicked, Afghanistan has been occupied since 1979, they haven't changed, sorrow...manifold, prayer will work better. Blessings Gypsy. Roy

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 Comment Written 19-Aug-2021


reply by the author on 19-Aug-2021
    Thank you very much Roy. I appreciate your time and review.

    Gypsy hugs
reply by royowen on 20-Aug-2021
    Well done
Comment from Bonnie Seach
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The poem is contest compliant.
It is well formatted and has a topical theme. The visual presentation is superb and attention grabbing.
Thank you for sharing.
Best wishes for the contest

 Comment Written 19-Aug-2021


reply by the author on 19-Aug-2021
    Thank you very much Bonnie. I appreciate your time, six stars, and exceptional review.

    Gypsy hugs
reply by Bonnie Seach on 20-Aug-2021
    Thank you. Well deserved. 👍🏻👌👆🙏🤗🌹
Comment from Anne Johnston
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A fitting poem for what is going on in Afghanistan now. I read an account today where a woman was killed because she was not wearing a burka. My prayers go out to the people in that country.

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 Comment Written 19-Aug-2021


reply by the author on 19-Aug-2021
    I didn't hear about the woman's murder...how horrible. Thank you very much Anne. I appreciate your time and review.

    Gypsy hugs
reply by Anne Johnston on 20-Aug-2021
    You are welcome. Terrible reports coming from that country today, hard to believe people can be so cruel.