A Soldier's Measure
A tribute to those who gave their all71 total reviews
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
A Soldier's Measure
Hello, anonymous,
A fine entry for the In Their Memory writing prompt contest. It's a good homage to our veterans. Nice presentation.
reply by the author on 13-Aug-2020
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A Soldier's Measure
Hello, anonymous,
A fine entry for the In Their Memory writing prompt contest. It's a good homage to our veterans. Nice presentation.
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 mauial
I'n a Vietnam veteran and thought these lines were profound: They are not alone,
In this Garden of Stone,
Their ages are froze,
As they lay row by rows
But I have to disagree with this: They gave with pleasure, Most were drafted for Vietnam. I lost a classmate six months out of high school. War is never a good thing for the young.
reply by the author on 12-Aug-2020
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I'n a Vietnam veteran and thought these lines were profound: They are not alone,
In this Garden of Stone,
Their ages are froze,
As they lay row by rows
But I have to disagree with this: They gave with pleasure, Most were drafted for Vietnam. I lost a classmate six months out of high school. War is never a good thing for the young.
Comment Written 12-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 12-Aug-2020
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Thank you for your service. I served with a lot of Vietnam guys, I learned a lot from them that probably kept me alive later on in Desert Storm. I changed out that pleasure line if you?d care to take a look.
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You didnʻt have to do that. I was just expressing my opinion.
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No I got a lot of push back for using pleasure. I wrote this in a hurry last night, once I looked at it I had a better idea for it.
Comment from Kermit R. Mullins
Best of luck with your "In Their Memory" prompt entry. "They are not alone in this garden of stone" is an unfortunate truth. Been to Arlington many times, have family members there. Thanks for your poem to those who gave all. Best regards.
reply by the author on 13-Aug-2020
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Best of luck with your "In Their Memory" prompt entry. "They are not alone in this garden of stone" is an unfortunate truth. Been to Arlington many times, have family members there. Thanks for your poem to those who gave all. Best regards.
Comment Written 12-Aug-2020
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Thank you very much. I appreciate you reading and reviewing my work.
Comment from Janice Canerdy
Your descriptive, sincere poem pays a rousing tribute to soldiers of the past. I gave a 4 because of errors: (1) froze should be frozen. (2) lay should be lie (3) know should be knew.
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Your descriptive, sincere poem pays a rousing tribute to soldiers of the past. I gave a 4 because of errors: (1) froze should be frozen. (2) lay should be lie (3) know should be knew.
Comment Written 12-Aug-2020
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Thank you very much. I appreciate you reading and reviewing my work.
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written poem and tribute to the soldiers that sacrificed their lives generation after generation paying the highest price for the freedom of their country and its people.
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A very well-written poem and tribute to the soldiers that sacrificed their lives generation after generation paying the highest price for the freedom of their country and its people.
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 Mastery
Hello author. May i say this is a very inspiring piece of poetry. You get the point across that so many so-called Americans never fathom. tht our men gave their lives fighting for all of us. I am a U.S. Marine of eight years active duty. Semper fi
(One line I totally disagree with. It is good for the rhyming but not really true, I believe. Here: "They gave with pleasure," Not really.
Perhaps a different word here. Thanks for sharing. :) Bob
reply by the author on 12-Aug-2020
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Hello author. May i say this is a very inspiring piece of poetry. You get the point across that so many so-called Americans never fathom. tht our men gave their lives fighting for all of us. I am a U.S. Marine of eight years active duty. Semper fi
(One line I totally disagree with. It is good for the rhyming but not really true, I believe. Here: "They gave with pleasure," Not really.
Perhaps a different word here. Thanks for sharing. :) Bob
Comment Written 12-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 12-Aug-2020
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Thank you for your service. I understand that pleasure wasn?t the right word and went back and changed it if you?d care to take a look.
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Outstanding, Author. Thank you Bob
Comment from Sally Law
I apologize for no six is mine. This is wonderful, dear patriot. I have many that have served and are laid to rest. I appreciate and salute them all. For our protection and freedoms, we owe them our continuing gratitude. Sending you my best today as always, and best wishes for the contest,
Sally XOs.....
reply by the author on 13-Aug-2020
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I apologize for no six is mine. This is wonderful, dear patriot. I have many that have served and are laid to rest. I appreciate and salute them all. For our protection and freedoms, we owe them our continuing gratitude. Sending you my best today as always, and best wishes for the contest,
Sally XOs.....
Comment Written 12-Aug-2020
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Thank you very much Sally, I appreciate the virtual six. I appreciate you reading and reviewing my work.
Comment from Boogienights
You have paid tribute to these hero's in this well written poem. I like how well it rhymes, but I mostly like the fact that you included all servicemen and women from every decade. Best of luck in the contest.
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You have paid tribute to these hero's in this well written poem. I like how well it rhymes, but I mostly like the fact that you included all servicemen and women from every decade. Best of luck in the contest.
Comment Written 12-Aug-2020
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Thank you very much. I appreciate you reading and reviewing my work.
Comment from Lobber
hi
i agree that ) Every day should be Memorial Day for those that gave their lives for our freedom.( I don't have any relatives in Arlington. Best of luck in the contest.
- Lobber
reply by the author on 13-Aug-2020
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hi
i agree that ) Every day should be Memorial Day for those that gave their lives for our freedom.( I don't have any relatives in Arlington. Best of luck in the contest.
- Lobber
Comment Written 12-Aug-2020
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Thank you very much Lobber. I appreciate you reading and reviewing my work.
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
That is what they did then, and what they are still doing now. Your poem is a lovely tribute to all those who gave their lives for our freedom. We owe them a great debt. This is a wonderful contest entry, and I wish you the best of luck! :)) Sandra xxx
reply by the author on 13-Aug-2020
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That is what they did then, and what they are still doing now. Your poem is a lovely tribute to all those who gave their lives for our freedom. We owe them a great debt. This is a wonderful contest entry, and I wish you the best of luck! :)) Sandra xxx
Comment Written 12-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 13-Aug-2020
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Thank you very much Sandra. I appreciate you reading and reviewing my work.
