A Soldier's Measure
A tribute to those who gave their all71 total reviews
Comment from Raffaelina Lowcock
This is a good memorial poem of those who have given there lives for freedom. I would like to point out there are also mothers and daughters that are buried at Arlington. Be that as it may, look at what their sacrifice has garnered. The thankless mobs in the streets wrecking and looting.
This must give all, pause.
"Their task was to see,
We all remain free,
For the freedom they treasure,
They gave their last full measure."
Ralf
reply by the author on 13-Aug-2020
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This is a good memorial poem of those who have given there lives for freedom. I would like to point out there are also mothers and daughters that are buried at Arlington. Be that as it may, look at what their sacrifice has garnered. The thankless mobs in the streets wrecking and looting.
This must give all, pause.
"Their task was to see,
We all remain free,
For the freedom they treasure,
They gave their last full measure."
Ralf
Comment Written 12-Aug-2020
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Comment from Iza Deleanu
This two lines stacked with me :"For the freedom they treasure,
They gave their last full measure." I had a grand grand dad that participate in both WW's, and the horror he described left me speechless. He never said that he would make a different choice if he was given a chance. Thank you for sharing and good luck with the contest.
reply by the author on 13-Aug-2020
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This two lines stacked with me :"For the freedom they treasure,
They gave their last full measure." I had a grand grand dad that participate in both WW's, and the horror he described left me speechless. He never said that he would make a different choice if he was given a chance. Thank you for sharing and good luck with the contest.
Comment Written 12-Aug-2020
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Comment from harmony13
What a lovely tribute to those that gave their lives for our freedom.
The poem flows and connects well. The rhyming scheme is great and
adds to the flow of this read. The artwork is perfect and compliments
these words.
reply by the author on 13-Aug-2020
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What a lovely tribute to those that gave their lives for our freedom.
The poem flows and connects well. The rhyming scheme is great and
adds to the flow of this read. The artwork is perfect and compliments
these words.
Comment Written 12-Aug-2020
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Comment from Therese Caron
Wonderful poem, very touching and very real. It is so true, what you mention in your author's notes, about every day being Memorial Day. Many just think of it as a holiday from work or school, and not the important day it is. Well-written poem, good rhyme pattern, and simple, concise wording.
reply by the author on 13-Aug-2020
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Wonderful poem, very touching and very real. It is so true, what you mention in your author's notes, about every day being Memorial Day. Many just think of it as a holiday from work or school, and not the important day it is. Well-written poem, good rhyme pattern, and simple, concise wording.
Comment Written 12-Aug-2020
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You are very welcome!
Comment from persevere
What a meaningful, well rhymed poem. I can strongly relate to it as I was an army wife in another part of the world where soldiers never stopped to question their actions. They too were intent on keeping us free.
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What a meaningful, well rhymed poem. I can strongly relate to it as I was an army wife in another part of the world where soldiers never stopped to question their actions. They too were intent on keeping us free.
Comment Written 12-Aug-2020
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Comment from gramalot8
Absolutely such truth in the words of your poem. Every true soldier would without a doubt die for his country in defending our freedoms. Thank you for sharing this with us and good luck in the contest.
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Absolutely such truth in the words of your poem. Every true soldier would without a doubt die for his country in defending our freedoms. Thank you for sharing this with us and good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 12-Aug-2020
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Comment from RShipp
It is amazing how the military does seem to 'recruit' families and generations. An honorable ambition!
I believe you have met all of the requirements of this contest: Write a poem, any type, about the members of the military present and past.
Best of luck with the "In Their Memory" writing contest.
reply by the author on 13-Aug-2020
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It is amazing how the military does seem to 'recruit' families and generations. An honorable ambition!
I believe you have met all of the requirements of this contest: Write a poem, any type, about the members of the military present and past.
Best of luck with the "In Their Memory" writing contest.
Comment Written 12-Aug-2020
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Thank you very much. I was thid generation Army. I also was second of three generations 101st Airborne. I appreciate you reading and reviewing my work.
Comment from Margaret Bednar
A period after Arlington?
I'm thinking ... you dont' need a comma after (see)
"Their task was to see
We all remain free,
I'd rethink some of the other commas as well. Kind of odd punctuation.
I do like the words, the sentiment! I've been to Arlington twice - I have an Uncle buried there.
reply by the author on 13-Aug-2020
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A period after Arlington?
I'm thinking ... you dont' need a comma after (see)
"Their task was to see
We all remain free,
I'd rethink some of the other commas as well. Kind of odd punctuation.
I do like the words, the sentiment! I've been to Arlington twice - I have an Uncle buried there.
Comment Written 12-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 13-Aug-2020
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Thank you very much. I appreciate you reading and reviewing my work.
Comment from michele will
the poetry mechanisms were fine - what I missed was that the humanity and individualism of the father brother son (mother, sister, daughter?) was turned into a cliche. not sure people in a war die with pleasure.
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the poetry mechanisms were fine - what I missed was that the humanity and individualism of the father brother son (mother, sister, daughter?) was turned into a cliche. not sure people in a war die with pleasure.
Comment Written 12-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 12-Aug-2020
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I changed the line with pleasure if you?d care to take a look.
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Nice!
Comment from Vanna1
So sad some lives are lost for others. What brave men can do. And the woman that watch them leave. I don't believe in war because killing is not right; the other side are victims too. It is the politics that should rot not the people!
reply by the author on 13-Aug-2020
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So sad some lives are lost for others. What brave men can do. And the woman that watch them leave. I don't believe in war because killing is not right; the other side are victims too. It is the politics that should rot not the people!
Comment Written 12-Aug-2020
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Thank you very much. I appreciate you reading and reviewing my work.
