Ghosts
Dedicated to all soldiers messed up from all wars. Isalud!63 total reviews
Comment from Mustang Patty
Hi, Tom;
I think you did a great job of honoring the troops who came home with horrible memories filling their heads. The soldiers returning home from the present wars have memories, brain damage, and a difficult return to the civilian life; we need to remember all of them in our prayers,
~patty~
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2017
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Hi, Tom;
I think you did a great job of honoring the troops who came home with horrible memories filling their heads. The soldiers returning home from the present wars have memories, brain damage, and a difficult return to the civilian life; we need to remember all of them in our prayers,
~patty~
Comment Written 04-Dec-2017
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2017
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Hi Patty and thank you so much for a great review. tom
Comment from Alcreator Litt Dear
This speaks words dedicated to the soldiers messed up from all wars, futile or not, and the honour is levied thereby as if they all are alive; I like. DR ALCREATOR
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This speaks words dedicated to the soldiers messed up from all wars, futile or not, and the honour is levied thereby as if they all are alive; I like. DR ALCREATOR
Comment Written 04-Dec-2017
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2017
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Thanks ALD, most honored my friend. tom
Comment from kiwigirl2821
now THIS one is exceptionally brilliant and poignant and sad ... I feel so strong that men that have been through war should have the sweet souls of men like you to listen, perhaps just listen to what their stories are and alleviate some of the soul scorching pain within. I'm old enough to just remember Viet Nam. I was finishing high school and was just a tad too young for Woodstock but, I remember vividly how bad I used to feel for our men and women coming home after that war. A wonderful job with this one. Bravo! xoxo deborah
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now THIS one is exceptionally brilliant and poignant and sad ... I feel so strong that men that have been through war should have the sweet souls of men like you to listen, perhaps just listen to what their stories are and alleviate some of the soul scorching pain within. I'm old enough to just remember Viet Nam. I was finishing high school and was just a tad too young for Woodstock but, I remember vividly how bad I used to feel for our men and women coming home after that war. A wonderful job with this one. Bravo! xoxo deborah
Comment Written 04-Dec-2017
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2017
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Again I thank you so much for this incredible review kiwi. I am most flattered and honored. tom
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written poem about war and the aftermath the survivors have to deal with for the rest of their lives. I often think about it that the ones who died are the lucky ones. They never have to relive the horrors over and over again.
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2017
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A very well-written poem about war and the aftermath the survivors have to deal with for the rest of their lives. I often think about it that the ones who died are the lucky ones. They never have to relive the horrors over and over again.
Comment Written 04-Dec-2017
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2017
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Thank you very much Sandra. tom
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
WOW, Tom! I'm in tears. Your words are poignant & so true for so many. Although I've never served, I could 'see' your well-chosen words as you described the anguish these brave soldiers face after returning home. [I have read about it & seen documentaries, but I don't wish to be a know it all here]. I respect all soldiers for doing what so many will never do or understand the lasting effects on those that made it back. Bless you for helping those in the hospital & for writing this poem of tribute. Jan
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2017
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WOW, Tom! I'm in tears. Your words are poignant & so true for so many. Although I've never served, I could 'see' your well-chosen words as you described the anguish these brave soldiers face after returning home. [I have read about it & seen documentaries, but I don't wish to be a know it all here]. I respect all soldiers for doing what so many will never do or understand the lasting effects on those that made it back. Bless you for helping those in the hospital & for writing this poem of tribute. Jan
Comment Written 03-Dec-2017
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2017
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I thank you again Jan for great commentary and another great and satisfying review. tom
Comment from Liberty Justice
AWESOME BEAUTIFUL! Let's call you the "Soldier's Poet," ok? Love the way you tell of pain and sorrow in your ending rhyme scheme, of hopes and dreams. Such tragedies blood and gore of war and battles. WELL DONE. truly, liberty justice
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AWESOME BEAUTIFUL! Let's call you the "Soldier's Poet," ok? Love the way you tell of pain and sorrow in your ending rhyme scheme, of hopes and dreams. Such tragedies blood and gore of war and battles. WELL DONE. truly, liberty justice
Comment Written 03-Dec-2017
Comment from Bill Schott
This poem, Ghosts, touches on all of our broken heroes who have returned from war and lived with it since. The scars of a war zone, the hatred from your own country, the lack of support from even fellow military veterans, had cut deeper than any enemy bayonet. I good reminder that we can't let any more suffer like that.
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2017
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This poem, Ghosts, touches on all of our broken heroes who have returned from war and lived with it since. The scars of a war zone, the hatred from your own country, the lack of support from even fellow military veterans, had cut deeper than any enemy bayonet. I good reminder that we can't let any more suffer like that.
Comment Written 03-Dec-2017
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2017
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You got all that right Bill and I thank you very much for a great review. tom
Comment from Gert sherwood
Hello easyeverett
First I like your use of homophones
in your poem ex. breeze, ease, peace. To me it shows the reader of the feelings of whom I call heroes who are in need for one like to hear as you said in your notes
were trapped by their memories and dreams.
Gert
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2017
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Hello easyeverett
First I like your use of homophones
in your poem ex. breeze, ease, peace. To me it shows the reader of the feelings of whom I call heroes who are in need for one like to hear as you said in your notes
were trapped by their memories and dreams.
Gert
Comment Written 03-Dec-2017
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2017
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Hi Gert. Thanks a million friend. tom
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You are welcome Tom
Gert
Comment from esacony
This is not only a tribute to the fallen...... living and dead, for in truth they are the same, but it is in a way a medal of honor in words. Words that peel away the sounds of complacency in a world of forgetfulness and puts forth the voice of silenced men....... hero's all.
I served from 59 to 63 in the 2nd Marines Fleet Marine Force.
"The checkmate of your brain is causing pain
And sunshine leaves you longing for the rain"
It took me over forty years to change this condition.
Thank you my man for writing this. Great job.
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2017
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This is not only a tribute to the fallen...... living and dead, for in truth they are the same, but it is in a way a medal of honor in words. Words that peel away the sounds of complacency in a world of forgetfulness and puts forth the voice of silenced men....... hero's all.
I served from 59 to 63 in the 2nd Marines Fleet Marine Force.
"The checkmate of your brain is causing pain
And sunshine leaves you longing for the rain"
It took me over forty years to change this condition.
Thank you my man for writing this. Great job.
Comment Written 03-Dec-2017
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2017
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Thank you once again good friend for this outstanding review. Thank you also for sharing your personal struggles with me. I am hoping they have resolved some for you. Thank you again my friend and take care. tom
Comment from Brigitte Elko
This is a commendable piece of literary achievement. The education, to those that have never lived the nightmare, comes through these words. You mastered, with skill unsurpassed, to define the horrors and the aftermath consequences of Viet Nam. My husband served in Viet Nam and I know firsthand that he lives that horror in dreams even when awake. Thank you for sharing this so eloquently.
Fan Friend,
Brigitte
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2017
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This is a commendable piece of literary achievement. The education, to those that have never lived the nightmare, comes through these words. You mastered, with skill unsurpassed, to define the horrors and the aftermath consequences of Viet Nam. My husband served in Viet Nam and I know firsthand that he lives that horror in dreams even when awake. Thank you for sharing this so eloquently.
Fan Friend,
Brigitte
Comment Written 03-Dec-2017
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2017
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Hi Brigitte. And thank you once again for such appreciated support. I am flattered and honored. tom
