Writings From the Heart
Viewing comments for Chapter 14 "Over the Top 1914 Eastern Front"A book of Poetry & Writing
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Comment from Razz
So very wonderfully expressed.
What evil times has carnage chosen
For judgment on this land
With scorn and tears we greet him here
We are ready to make our stand
Now fix bayonets went the battle cry
A wonderful tribute.
Have a blessed day.
razz
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2010
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So very wonderfully expressed.
What evil times has carnage chosen
For judgment on this land
With scorn and tears we greet him here
We are ready to make our stand
Now fix bayonets went the battle cry
A wonderful tribute.
Have a blessed day.
razz
Comment Written 07-Jul-2010
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2010
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thank you Razz
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My Pleasure.
Razz
Comment from Alexandra.Obreja
Hi deepwater,
Our dead will mock the searing heat->>this reminds me of a song from the musical "Les miserables" called "Do yo hear the People sing?" YOu poem has that battlefield tone and as i was reading it i had an image in my mind of ghost soldiers watching over the other ones in the battled.
Beautiful poem!
Have a wonderful day!
Alex
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2010
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Hi deepwater,
Our dead will mock the searing heat->>this reminds me of a song from the musical "Les miserables" called "Do yo hear the People sing?" YOu poem has that battlefield tone and as i was reading it i had an image in my mind of ghost soldiers watching over the other ones in the battled.
Beautiful poem!
Have a wonderful day!
Alex
Comment Written 07-Jul-2010
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2010
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thank you for the review Alex
Comment from anabellapongasi
The picture of war is always sad and ugly. Whoever invented it? For whatever reason a war is for - for soldiers fighting in a war it is about killing or getting killed. (or maybe more?)
Anabella
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The picture of war is always sad and ugly. Whoever invented it? For whatever reason a war is for - for soldiers fighting in a war it is about killing or getting killed. (or maybe more?)
Anabella
Comment Written 07-Jul-2010
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2010
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thank you anabell for the review
Comment from RKagan
Wow, I know so little about the first world war, but your poem seems to have captured the essence. I think that there is a running theme of death and destruction regardless of the war in question. HOwever, I loved the choice of art work and the way that the poem flows. Good job
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2010
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Wow, I know so little about the first world war, but your poem seems to have captured the essence. I think that there is a running theme of death and destruction regardless of the war in question. HOwever, I loved the choice of art work and the way that the poem flows. Good job
Comment Written 07-Jul-2010
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2010
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thank you RK for this review
Comment from MitchellScott
War is so very different now. New generations won't ever, I don't feel, will ever truly understand what those soldiers went through. I don't take anything away from those who are put into battle today, but this is a reminder of past times.
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2010
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War is so very different now. New generations won't ever, I don't feel, will ever truly understand what those soldiers went through. I don't take anything away from those who are put into battle today, but this is a reminder of past times.
Comment Written 07-Jul-2010
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2010
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thank you for the review Mitchell
Comment from Inge_Meldgaard
A moving poem that says so much without overdoing the description of the situation. The rhythm is excellent, and the way in which the last line stands alone is so well done. The presentation adds to the poem as well.
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2010
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A moving poem that says so much without overdoing the description of the situation. The rhythm is excellent, and the way in which the last line stands alone is so well done. The presentation adds to the poem as well.
Comment Written 07-Jul-2010
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thank you ingem
Comment from Perp Ihebom
This is a sad reminder to the human race, of the ugly fact that wars have done nothing but harm us and ours. Indeed, our dead will do more than mock us if they have the power. well done
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This is a sad reminder to the human race, of the ugly fact that wars have done nothing but harm us and ours. Indeed, our dead will do more than mock us if they have the power. well done
Comment Written 07-Jul-2010
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thank you for the review Perp
Comment from azierk
The period you speak of was a pivotal time in this world that obviously led to another. I enjoyed your poem and I do not take it lightly I often remember those who went before us.
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2010
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The period you speak of was a pivotal time in this world that obviously led to another. I enjoyed your poem and I do not take it lightly I often remember those who went before us.
Comment Written 07-Jul-2010
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2010
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thank you azierk
Comment from mohintl
really enjoyed the poem and look forward to reading more from you.
i love the picture it reminds me of the old south that i have read about keep up the good work
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2010
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really enjoyed the poem and look forward to reading more from you.
i love the picture it reminds me of the old south that i have read about keep up the good work
Comment Written 06-Jul-2010
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2010
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thank you for this review
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your welcome
Comment from krdeering
I realize that I'm reviewing this WAY late in the process, and yet I have a couple of suggestions for this poem. They concern the last two lines, which contrast with the rest of the piece because they lose the rhythm a little (just when you don't want that to happen). Perhaps you have a policy not to use quotes, etc., but I think it would really help in the last line, especially because of your use of the word "went," which masks the fact (at first) that you mean:
"Now fix bayonets!" went the battle cry
In the next-to-last line, you could remedy the small rhythm tic by simply creating a contraction. Instead of "We are ready to make our stand" it would become "We're ready to make our stand."
I like the series you are creating, and the unflinching descriptions of battle scenes, etc.
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2010
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I realize that I'm reviewing this WAY late in the process, and yet I have a couple of suggestions for this poem. They concern the last two lines, which contrast with the rest of the piece because they lose the rhythm a little (just when you don't want that to happen). Perhaps you have a policy not to use quotes, etc., but I think it would really help in the last line, especially because of your use of the word "went," which masks the fact (at first) that you mean:
"Now fix bayonets!" went the battle cry
In the next-to-last line, you could remedy the small rhythm tic by simply creating a contraction. Instead of "We are ready to make our stand" it would become "We're ready to make our stand."
I like the series you are creating, and the unflinching descriptions of battle scenes, etc.
Comment Written 06-Jul-2010
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2010
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thank you