Comment from dragonpoet

Excellent

Hi Melissa,
This short poem and artwork work together to show the grief of loss of a loved one. It shows the effect of the flag for the spouse of a soldier lost.
Keep writing and stay healthy.
Congrats of placing second in the contest.
Joan

 Comment Written 06-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 06-Jan-2023

Thank you very much, Joan. Appreciate your wonderful review.

Melissa

reply by dragonpoet on 07-Jan-2023

Don't mention it, Melissa.
Joan

Comment from Wendy G

Excellent

This one will undoubtedly do very well. It is moving, patriotic and says and implies so much in just six words. The choice of image is excellent. Best wishes for your entry in the contest.
Wendy

 Comment Written 05-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 06-Jan-2023

Thank you very much, Wendy. Appreciate your wonderful review.

Melissa

Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose

Excellent

Wonderful entry for the 6 Word Poetry Contest.
Good Word count and choice. Beautiful presentation It's heartfelt and sad when a widow or mother receives the flag at the funeral. presentation and imagery. Well written! Good luck in the contest.

Gypsy
"The poet waits quietly to paint the unsaid." - Atticus

 Comment Written 05-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 06-Jan-2023

Thank you very much, dear Gypsy. Appreciate your wonderful review.

Melissa

Comment from Carol Clark2

Excellent

Wow, that really tells a whole story in six words. It's quite poignant. The picture is full of emotion. Thanks for sharing your words. Best wishes in the contest. Blessings. Carol

 Comment Written 05-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 06-Jan-2023

Thank you very much, Carol. Appreciate your wonderful review.

Melissa

Comment from Paul McFarland

Exceptional

I have never given six stars to a one line poem before, but this poem, along with the picture, speaks volumes. You should do very well in the contest.

 Comment Written 05-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 06-Jan-2023

Thank you very much, dear Paul. I'm glad that it resonates with you... it did with me too :) Appreciate your wonderful review.

Melissa

Comment from poetwatch

Excellent

This is sad to see and worst to feel, Melissa. The picture is... what can I say? I don't like to recall all those people I loved in a wooden box. The only thing to remember is a folded flag and this falling.

 Comment Written 05-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 06-Jan-2023

Thank you very much, Jose. Appreciate your wonderful review.

Melissa

Comment from Dolly'sPoems

Excellent

Flags are such symbols of sacrifice when folded like this and when they are flying high they also represent patriotism, a poignant write Melissa, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 05-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 06-Jan-2023

Thank you very much, dear Dolly. Appreciate your wonderful review.

Melissa

Comment from Sally Law

Excellent

So much is said in only six words in this powerful poem. Thank you for sharing and so beautifully so. A poignant write.
Sending you my best today as always and my very best for the upcoming contest,
Sally XOs

 Comment Written 05-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 05-Jan-2023

Thank you very much, Sally... yes, its a sad one.

Melissa

Comment from royowen

Excellent

To lose a dear one so unexpectedly must be earth shatteringly bad Melissa, unfortunately I lost a close friend who suicided when I was only 18, and that wasn't good, it shattered my young world, beautifully written My friend, blessings Roy

 Comment Written 05-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 05-Jan-2023

Thank you very much, Roy and I'm so sorry that you had tragedy at such an early age. Hugs.

Melissa

reply by royowen on 05-Jan-2023

That?s ok Melissa,

Comment from Tom Horonzy

Excellent

So many flags have been delivered by servicepeople believing what was needed had to be done by someone, and yet other than a ten buck flag oft time our government abandons those left behind. That's sad.

 Comment Written 05-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 05-Jan-2023

Thank you, Tom... yes, it is sad, perhaps too sad for a contest. It resonated with me since hubby is retired military and son is active/reserves. :)

Melissa