The Wall
Why Did This War Happen?46 total reviews
Comment from Dawn Munro
Ah, this poem addresses something that must never be forgotten, IMO -- these men had no choice, and yes, as your poem so beautifully put it, "It didn't have a purpose; with no value did it show..." That the men who fought were treated so poorly is a nation's shame -- again, my opinion.
Wonderfully written.
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2022
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Ah, this poem addresses something that must never be forgotten, IMO -- these men had no choice, and yes, as your poem so beautifully put it, "It didn't have a purpose; with no value did it show..." That the men who fought were treated so poorly is a nation's shame -- again, my opinion.
Wonderfully written.
Comment Written 25-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2022
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Dawn, Thank you so much for your very kind review and comments of the Wall.. I received this review today, and it saddened me so that altho we know this, but don't think about it enough. She gave her permission to share this.
I now added this to my authors notes but also wanted to show the ones who have already read the poem.
My husband was drafted in that era. A war they called a conflict. He came back a different man. From the time he came home until his death, he was different. It was hard staying married to him. However, I knew the good part of him was deep within. Thank you for the awareness. 25-Jun-2022
Thanks again my friend!
Comment from Brian Grimes
You ask a question that is asked with every conflict, draft or no. I study social psychology and the only commonality causing these conflict is man's desire to beat each other up using increasingly bigger sticks. Well written.
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2022
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You ask a question that is asked with every conflict, draft or no. I study social psychology and the only commonality causing these conflict is man's desire to beat each other up using increasingly bigger sticks. Well written.
Comment Written 25-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2022
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Brian, Thank you so much for your very kind review and comments of the Wall. You must know all the theories on this particular war!
I received this review today, and it saddened me so that altho we know this, but don't think about it enough. She gave her permission to share this.
I now added this to my authors notes but also wanted to show the ones who have already read the poem.
My husband was drafted in that era. A war they called a conflict. He came back a different man. From the time he came home until his death, he was different. It was hard staying married to him. However, I knew the good part of him was deep within. Thank you for the awareness. 25-Jun-2022
Comment from Tom Horonzy
I feel your pain, and fifty years after haven't an answer. I could have been drafted but enlisted and served nearly ten years. Many young men never came home. Maybe one was a Rhodes scholar, and inventer, a peacemaker or more.
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2022
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I feel your pain, and fifty years after haven't an answer. I could have been drafted but enlisted and served nearly ten years. Many young men never came home. Maybe one was a Rhodes scholar, and inventer, a peacemaker or more.
Comment Written 25-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2022
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Tom your words are so sad but true. Thank you for your sacrifice that you made and I pray you didn't come back injured in anyway, or to the vicious protesters here. Although I spoke of a a boyfriend, I was only 16 at the time but old enough to feel the pain of a first love, Thank you my friend for your very kind words and review.
Comment from lyenochka
Great statement! And I like that you don't give us an answer but end with giving over the judgment to the Lord. Great rhyming and great use of repetition to ask questions we all have pondered about the Vietnam War.
Hope this does well in the contest!
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2022
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Great statement! And I like that you don't give us an answer but end with giving over the judgment to the Lord. Great rhyming and great use of repetition to ask questions we all have pondered about the Vietnam War.
Hope this does well in the contest!
Comment Written 25-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2022
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You are so very kind my friend and I appreciate your lovely review and words. It certainly is the only way to find peace here on Earth, to let our Lord do what only Hr can. Yet us sinners still have times of pain where we still question things, Thank you again my friend!
Comment from Wendy G
Excellent. I wish I had a six for this one. You have made an important statement in a powerful way, and with insight and great respect. It's very impressive.
Wendy
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2022
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Excellent. I wish I had a six for this one. You have made an important statement in a powerful way, and with insight and great respect. It's very impressive.
Wendy
Comment Written 24-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2022
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Wendy, thank you for such lovely words and review. That means a lot to me and you are so kind!
Comment from Carolyn Dooley
My husband was drafted in that era. A war they called a conflict. He came back a different man. From the time he came home until his death, he was different. It was hard staying married to him. However, I knew the good part of him was deep within. Thank you for the awareness.
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2022
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My husband was drafted in that era. A war they called a conflict. He came back a different man. From the time he came home until his death, he was different. It was hard staying married to him. However, I knew the good part of him was deep within. Thank you for the awareness.
Comment Written 24-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2022
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Carolyn, you just told me something that I have been told from several women I know, but to hear you say it is nothing less than Bravely Angelic of you. If I leave your name out of it, do you mind if I leave your words in my author's notes? We are friends with a couple who she says the same thing and also he has Asian orange. But your words are so beautifully put and I understand one way or another. I just think it will really leave a statement if I can copy and paste it to my notes, where it will hit more captivating realizing that this was the life of one of their reviewers. And can definitely leave your name out if you like. Thank you a.million times over for those beautiful words and God bless you for staying with him and what you had to go through as know it wasn't his fault.
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Yes, you have my permission.
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God Bless and I will only use your words and that it came from another author on this site. Thank you for being such a wonderful friend..1
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You are welcome.
Comment from Boogienights
This is a beautiful poem about the ugliness and futility of War. A shining wall of names do not make up for the lives lost, nor does it really honor them. I think more so it's to assuage the guilt. Very well written.
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2022
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This is a beautiful poem about the ugliness and futility of War. A shining wall of names do not make up for the lives lost, nor does it really honor them. I think more so it's to assuage the guilt. Very well written.
Comment Written 24-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2022
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Thank you so much for your very kind review and comments of the Wall. I agree Verna. I do love that God allows us to get angry but never wants us to stay there, or to do so without forgiveness.
I received this review today, and it saddened me so that altho we know this, but don't think about it enough. She gave her permission to share this.
I now added this to my authors notes but also wanted to show the ones who have already read the poem.
My husband was drafted in that era. A war they called a conflict. He came back a different man. From the time he came home until his death, he was different. It was hard staying married to him. However, I knew the good part of him was deep within. Thank you for the awareness. 25-Jun-2022
Comment from dmt1967
This poem asks a very valid question, why do wars happen? I think the answer is greed and religion. That is what starts war. Thank you for sharing and good luck in the contest. Have a great weekend.
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2022
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This poem asks a very valid question, why do wars happen? I think the answer is greed and religion. That is what starts war. Thank you for sharing and good luck in the contest. Have a great weekend.
Comment Written 24-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2022
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Thank you so much for your very kind review and comments of the Wall. I agree with you and I do love that God allows us to get angry but never wants us to stay there, or to do so without forgiveness.
I received this review today, and it saddened me so that altho we know this, but don't think about it enough. She gave her permission to share this.
I now added this to my authors notes but also wanted to show the ones who have already read the poem.
My husband was drafted in that era. A war they called a conflict. He came back a different man. From the time he came home until his death, he was different. It was hard staying married to him. However, I knew the good part of him was deep within. Thank you for the awareness. 25-Jun-2022
Comment from Donna G. (aka Sam Duck)
Very well written! You followed the structure well, and certainly made a statement. War is awful. A waste and a lowering of humanity. One thing is certain: God may have allowed it, but it did not come from Him. This is a very emotional poem that tugs one in as we read. Great job!
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2022
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Very well written! You followed the structure well, and certainly made a statement. War is awful. A waste and a lowering of humanity. One thing is certain: God may have allowed it, but it did not come from Him. This is a very emotional poem that tugs one in as we read. Great job!
Comment Written 24-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2022
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Thanks Sam, and it seems we are both on the same page with our views.
I think one might be an exception is WWll. Hitler needed to be stopped along with Japan and others who threatened our freedom. But Vietnam was about the president at that time who owned numerous helicopter factories and everyday was getting richer as they slaughtered our young men. I am thankful that my faith has now allowed me to let go of it. Thank you again my friend for your very kind review and words.
Comment from the13thpoet
Hello Mystery poet a fantastic friday to you. I hope this finds you well. I liked your poem and along with the artwork you chose the pair really make a statement, good job. That first stanza should pass but the rhyme is a bit questionable, but I'm not a judge so good luck and have a great day.
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2022
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Hello Mystery poet a fantastic friday to you. I hope this finds you well. I liked your poem and along with the artwork you chose the pair really make a statement, good job. That first stanza should pass but the rhyme is a bit questionable, but I'm not a judge so good luck and have a great day.
Comment Written 24-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2022
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Thank you my dear friend so much. I do have to ask about your feedback as I value it so very much and I just want to make sure I understand your point.
Do you think that the words the wall, recall and allow do not rhyme? I went back to look at them and read them over a couple times, as I love any suggestions, but I can't see a problem. Could you look at it again and tell me. I did take the words, the wall out of parentheses as maybe that might throw someone off, but like I said, I appreciate and always want my work to be the best it can be. Thank you as I also value your honesty.
