November 22, 1963
A free verse poem about JFK's assassination.76 total reviews
Comment from oliver818
This is an unnerving and powerful poem, and makes a good read. I particularly enjoyed the imagery you used. Thanks for sharing this and have a great day
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This is an unnerving and powerful poem, and makes a good read. I particularly enjoyed the imagery you used. Thanks for sharing this and have a great day
Comment Written 06-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2019
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Thank you, Oliver. Linda
Comment from BeasPeas
Hi Linda. It was a terrible time. Everyone remembers where they were on that day. Your series of poems is well done. I think the format you've used is very effective. Good job. Marilyn
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Hi Linda. It was a terrible time. Everyone remembers where they were on that day. Your series of poems is well done. I think the format you've used is very effective. Good job. Marilyn
Comment Written 05-Nov-2019
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Thank you, BeasPeas. Linda
Comment from Sugarray77
An excellent verse that shares the intense anticipation of news. The emphasis on anticipation and concern is well written and clearly conveyed. Well done.
Melissa
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An excellent verse that shares the intense anticipation of news. The emphasis on anticipation and concern is well written and clearly conveyed. Well done.
Melissa
Comment Written 05-Nov-2019
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Sugarray77, thank you. Linda
Comment from Y. M. Roger
Such a heartbreaking time, such devastation to the American psyche. Your words and unique formatting with the 'time line' of actions and reactions does a wonderful job of bringing all of this and more back home to those who were there and to light for those who were not... ;) Thanx for sharing! ;) Yvette
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Such a heartbreaking time, such devastation to the American psyche. Your words and unique formatting with the 'time line' of actions and reactions does a wonderful job of bringing all of this and more back home to those who were there and to light for those who were not... ;) Thanx for sharing! ;) Yvette
Comment Written 05-Nov-2019
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Thank you, Yvette. Linda
Comment from Willosa
An excellent free verse poem that captures the mood and horror of a moment in history that many of us remember. I was only a child, living in England at the time but I still recall my mother's reaction upon hearing the news bulletin. Your free verse poem creates the feelings of helplessness and distress that was felt across the world. I can still recall the footage of JFK's funeral and the poignant scene of John Junior approaching his dad's coffin, so little to have to experience that profound loss.
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An excellent free verse poem that captures the mood and horror of a moment in history that many of us remember. I was only a child, living in England at the time but I still recall my mother's reaction upon hearing the news bulletin. Your free verse poem creates the feelings of helplessness and distress that was felt across the world. I can still recall the footage of JFK's funeral and the poignant scene of John Junior approaching his dad's coffin, so little to have to experience that profound loss.
Comment Written 05-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2019
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Thank you, Willosa. Linda
Comment from kahpot
Yes, when this happened everything and everybody did seem to stand still, even here in Australia, I related feelings of that event to that of 9/11 as I watched that in horror (in Australia) this is an excellent free verse and your descriptions demand attention, very well written****kahpot
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Yes, when this happened everything and everybody did seem to stand still, even here in Australia, I related feelings of that event to that of 9/11 as I watched that in horror (in Australia) this is an excellent free verse and your descriptions demand attention, very well written****kahpot
Comment Written 05-Nov-2019
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Thank you, kahpot. Linda
Comment from lyenochka
You did a great job with this free verse to show us the effect of that shocking day in United States' history! I like that you show us how palpable the silence was and ended with a scream and the "bleeding of the world."
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You did a great job with this free verse to show us the effect of that shocking day in United States' history! I like that you show us how palpable the silence was and ended with a scream and the "bleeding of the world."
Comment Written 05-Nov-2019
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Ivenochka, thank you. Linda
Comment from Mark Valentine
I was only four, but I remember patches of it. Mostly I remember that everyone was acting differently than usual. Your poem captures that - the people walk differently ("like wooden soldiers"), no one smiles, everything is in slow motion. All the nuances you pick up on seem to paint a visceral picture of that day. And then there is that great last line - really packs a punch. Great job!
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I was only four, but I remember patches of it. Mostly I remember that everyone was acting differently than usual. Your poem captures that - the people walk differently ("like wooden soldiers"), no one smiles, everything is in slow motion. All the nuances you pick up on seem to paint a visceral picture of that day. And then there is that great last line - really packs a punch. Great job!
Comment Written 05-Nov-2019
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Thank you so much, Mark. Linda
Comment from Cedar
Hello Linda,
This was truly a sad day in our history. I had just joined the United States Air Force and was stationed at Lackland AFB, San Antonio and wasn't too far from where this happened. I had just turned 18 and President Kennedy was the first president I ever voted for.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this very sad day.
Take care and have a great week, my friend...Bill
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2019
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Hello Linda,
This was truly a sad day in our history. I had just joined the United States Air Force and was stationed at Lackland AFB, San Antonio and wasn't too far from where this happened. I had just turned 18 and President Kennedy was the first president I ever voted for.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this very sad day.
Take care and have a great week, my friend...Bill
Comment Written 05-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2019
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Thanks so much, Bill. Linda
Comment from djeckert
Well done representation of the mood and unspoken feeling or atmosphere of such a historic and tragic time of History. It was slightly before my time, so I appreciate any and all info on that day. God surely blesses.
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Well done representation of the mood and unspoken feeling or atmosphere of such a historic and tragic time of History. It was slightly before my time, so I appreciate any and all info on that day. God surely blesses.
Comment Written 05-Nov-2019
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djeckert, thank you. Linda
