The Wall
Why Did This War Happen?46 total reviews
Comment from BethShelby
So often war seems to spring from political desires rather than any necessity for keeping the people safe. War has never made a lot of sense to me because there should be other ways of countries settling their differences. War is expensive in terms of money as well as loss of life. Most of the time the aggressor suffers losses as well as the target of the aggression. I think you have made you statement well in this poem.
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2022
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So often war seems to spring from political desires rather than any necessity for keeping the people safe. War has never made a lot of sense to me because there should be other ways of countries settling their differences. War is expensive in terms of money as well as loss of life. Most of the time the aggressor suffers losses as well as the target of the aggression. I think you have made you statement well in this poem.
Comment Written 24-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2022
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Thanks Beth, and it seems we are both on the same page with our views. But one that I think maybe an exception is WWll. Hitler needed to be stopped along with Japan and others who threatened our freedom. Thank you again my friend for your very kind review and words.
Comment from Janet Foor
You did an excellent job with writing a statement you feel strongly about. I feel as you do. I lost a cousin in that was and he left a wife and 4 children whose lives were destroyed too.
Thanks for sharing
Blessings
Janet
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2022
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You did an excellent job with writing a statement you feel strongly about. I feel as you do. I lost a cousin in that was and he left a wife and 4 children whose lives were destroyed too.
Thanks for sharing
Blessings
Janet
Comment Written 24-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2022
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Oh Janet, it gives me the chills to hear what you just said about your cousin. It just was so evil since that war was about the president at that time that owned numerous helicopter factories and he just kept getting richer as our boys at that time were killed. Among the guy I had been dating, we lost relatives and good friends and it has been hard to let it go, but I have. Thanks my friend as I appreciate your very kind review and words.
Comment from Cindy Decker 2
Author,
Your exceptional poem asks crucial questions (though hauntingly unanswered) at the end of each stanza.
What a horrible, useless war that stole the innocence and youth of young American men.
Your poem is great (I am sorry I don't have 6 stars to give your memorable poem).
Exceptional work.
Good luck!
Blessings,
Cindy
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2022
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Author,
Your exceptional poem asks crucial questions (though hauntingly unanswered) at the end of each stanza.
What a horrible, useless war that stole the innocence and youth of young American men.
Your poem is great (I am sorry I don't have 6 stars to give your memorable poem).
Exceptional work.
Good luck!
Blessings,
Cindy
Comment Written 24-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2022
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Thanks Cindy, 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.
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You?re welcome, Author
Comment from Pam Lonsdale
This war tore our nation apart - we fought it in both Vietnam and here in the States. Why was it fought? Same reason they all are - power, greed, there's money to be made . . .
That you wrote about it all these years later says that it still bothers you. I'm glad you shared your feelings in this statement poem.
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2022
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This war tore our nation apart - we fought it in both Vietnam and here in the States. Why was it fought? Same reason they all are - power, greed, there's money to be made . . .
That you wrote about it all these years later says that it still bothers you. I'm glad you shared your feelings in this statement poem.
Comment Written 24-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2022
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Thanks Pam, 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. It does still bother me because of the people we loved and lost, but 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 Willie P. Smith
I have asked myself he same question many times. I remember the hatred
shown to us who, with God's mercy, came home. People are just now
showing gratitude for our servi0ce. By the way, we had the war won when we pulled out. Thank you for this poem.
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2022
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I have asked myself he same question many times. I remember the hatred
shown to us who, with God's mercy, came home. People are just now
showing gratitude for our servi0ce. By the way, we had the war won when we pulled out. Thank you for this poem.
Comment Written 24-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2022
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Wow Willie thank you so much for your beautiful and generous six stars, also all your kind words much! , Thank you also for the very kind review and words!
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
War is an essential part of life and it will always be with us and history has shown that wars shape the world and I am just grateful that I have not lives through a war personally as it is devastating to families. A poignant write, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2022
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War is an essential part of life and it will always be with us and history has shown that wars shape the world and I am just grateful that I have not lives through a war personally as it is devastating to families. A poignant write, love Dolly x
Comment Written 23-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2022
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Vietnam was a rough one here as our president got rich from using helicopters from his many factories while he got richer everyday they were there. Truly bad! Thanks for your lovely review and comments my friend!
Comment from bob cullen
I gather this poem refers to the war in Vietnam. I remember it well. My name was in the barrel for call up. Fortunate favored me.
I love the style of this poem and I still thank the Lord for my good fortune.
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2022
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I gather this poem refers to the war in Vietnam. I remember it well. My name was in the barrel for call up. Fortunate favored me.
I love the style of this poem and I still thank the Lord for my good fortune.
Comment Written 23-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2022
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Thank you once again Bob, for your awesome and fun review and comments. I always love hearing from you. So thanks again my friend!
Comment from Spitfire
No doubt that the narrator has strong feelings about this senseless war since it took away her boyfriend. Powerful lines about the draft, the politicians and protestors. This brought back painful memories.
reply by the author on 23-Jun-2022
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No doubt that the narrator has strong feelings about this senseless war since it took away her boyfriend. Powerful lines about the draft, the politicians and protestors. This brought back painful memories.
Comment Written 23-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 23-Jun-2022
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I am so sorry this brought back such painful memories. You too must have lost somebody very special to you. I am sorry! Yet we never want to forget them or how they were treated when they came home.All wars are hard, but this one seemed harder for me because our president back then owned many helicopter factories and got richer every day our boys were being blown to pieces. All so his pocketbook could grow!
Thank you my dear friend for your very kind review and comments! I truly appreciate it.
Comment from LateBloomer
Hello author, when it comes to war, there are no winners. During the Viet Nam war, our young men were drafted. Some survived, some were captured and tortured, and other were killed--many were blown up into pieces from land mines, and many came back addicted to drugs and messed up in the head. I came from a poor neighborhood, so all our young men went to war--no college exemption. Upon return, our Servicemen received little thanks, little respect, but lots of spit. I can understand how seeing the Memorial Wall can be upsetting to some. I know when my Mother was handed a folded flag from a most grateful Nation, I only felt anger.
A poem of high and low emotions. As this is a contest entry, I wish you good luck.
reply by the author on 23-Jun-2022
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Hello author, when it comes to war, there are no winners. During the Viet Nam war, our young men were drafted. Some survived, some were captured and tortured, and other were killed--many were blown up into pieces from land mines, and many came back addicted to drugs and messed up in the head. I came from a poor neighborhood, so all our young men went to war--no college exemption. Upon return, our Servicemen received little thanks, little respect, but lots of spit. I can understand how seeing the Memorial Wall can be upsetting to some. I know when my Mother was handed a folded flag from a most grateful Nation, I only felt anger.
A poem of high and low emotions. As this is a contest entry, I wish you good luck.
Comment Written 23-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 23-Jun-2022
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Margaret my friend, I am sorry that this is a hard subject for you too!
I knew that it would be for many, as it truly is for me. However we can't forget those who went as commanded by their country. Yet the truth is, our president at that time owned numerous helicopter factories and got richer, every day that our boys were out there being his scapegoats.
Thank you my friend for your very kind and heartfelt words!
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Nothing has changed. Instead of War, politicians are well invested in pharmaceutical stocks.
Comment from jake cosmos aller
love this anti-war poem about the Vietnam war but could apply to Iraq, Afghanistan and so many other wars that we have fought under dubious circumstances at best Like the last stanza the best.
reply by the author on 23-Jun-2022
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love this anti-war poem about the Vietnam war but could apply to Iraq, Afghanistan and so many other wars that we have fought under dubious circumstances at best Like the last stanza the best.
Comment Written 23-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 23-Jun-2022
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You are so right my friend. Yet this one seemed harder for me because our president back then owned many helicopter factories and got richer every day our boys were being blown to pieces. All so his pocketbook could grow!
Thank you my dear friend for your very kind review and comments!
