Writings From the Heart
Viewing comments for Chapter 6 "The soul of a soldier"A book of Poetry & Writing
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Comment from Perp Ihebom
This is a thought-provoking piece about soldiers who laid down their lives for others to live in peace. The fact that you wrote it from the perspective of a fallen hero makes it more poignant. That 'resolute' seems problematic how it appears. well done
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This is a thought-provoking piece about soldiers who laid down their lives for others to live in peace. The fact that you wrote it from the perspective of a fallen hero makes it more poignant. That 'resolute' seems problematic how it appears. well done
Comment Written 27-Apr-2010
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Thank you Perp
Comment from Addy García
Dare we call from beneath this cross of stone, always reminding you of the confusion from history, what lessons Congratulations on these lines give us a great reflection.
have you learned, will you repeat the past mistakes of your ancestors who walked this world before,
Can we rest from the toils of battle at peace with the understanding that history will show the distinguished who have fallen will live on in the hearts and actions of men who remember the injustice from their past, or will fall victim to events we ignored.
I like poems that make you think if we are on track and feeling you express the entire poem is admirable.
get my admiration from Mexico.
ADDY GARC?A
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Dare we call from beneath this cross of stone, always reminding you of the confusion from history, what lessons Congratulations on these lines give us a great reflection.
have you learned, will you repeat the past mistakes of your ancestors who walked this world before,
Can we rest from the toils of battle at peace with the understanding that history will show the distinguished who have fallen will live on in the hearts and actions of men who remember the injustice from their past, or will fall victim to events we ignored.
I like poems that make you think if we are on track and feeling you express the entire poem is admirable.
get my admiration from Mexico.
ADDY GARC?A
Comment Written 27-Apr-2010
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Thank you
Addy
Comment from AmberRose
I am in the military and greatly appreciated your works. well written and a topic that i think many shy away from. There are too many good men who fall unnoticed or even shunned
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I am in the military and greatly appreciated your works. well written and a topic that i think many shy away from. There are too many good men who fall unnoticed or even shunned
Comment Written 27-Apr-2010
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Thank you Amber
Comment from words
Found the message heartfelt.
I stumbled a bit over the form.
Seems like a hybrid ... not quite poetry, not quite prose.
Think I would smooth it out a bit and go in the direction of poetry.
Your message is getting a bit lost in the form.
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Found the message heartfelt.
I stumbled a bit over the form.
Seems like a hybrid ... not quite poetry, not quite prose.
Think I would smooth it out a bit and go in the direction of poetry.
Your message is getting a bit lost in the form.
Comment Written 27-Apr-2010
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Thanks Words
Comment from Katiesherrill
I give this a five because of the content. I love the message and the words you use. A message from the grave. But I wish it would have been displayed better. Breaking up the lines some more would have helped the flow as I read. But all in all I liked this. Thank you for sharing.
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I give this a five because of the content. I love the message and the words you use. A message from the grave. But I wish it would have been displayed better. Breaking up the lines some more would have helped the flow as I read. But all in all I liked this. Thank you for sharing.
Comment Written 27-Apr-2010
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Thanks for reading
Comment from Donna Thompson
Here we sleep in death, unbetrayed but honored in name , so for you of little faith and governing powers can keep that peace for which we few paid the ultimate price only a soldier can give,
very telling and well thought.. depth of meaning is impeccable and spot on... great job
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Here we sleep in death, unbetrayed but honored in name , so for you of little faith and governing powers can keep that peace for which we few paid the ultimate price only a soldier can give,
very telling and well thought.. depth of meaning is impeccable and spot on... great job
Comment Written 27-Apr-2010
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Thank you Donna
Comment from Jeanie Mercer
This prose poem wraps up the life of old soldiers with beautiful words of understanding, appreciation, wisdom and peace. Blessings and best wishes, Jeanie Mercer
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This prose poem wraps up the life of old soldiers with beautiful words of understanding, appreciation, wisdom and peace. Blessings and best wishes, Jeanie Mercer
Comment Written 26-Apr-2010
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Thank you Jeanie
Comment from zmacgirl
At first I thought this was a piece of prose but then realized that it was a poem. The form confused me at first. My opinion is that it might read better if written in a free form format. But that's just an opinion. The writing itself was moving and well done.
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At first I thought this was a piece of prose but then realized that it was a poem. The form confused me at first. My opinion is that it might read better if written in a free form format. But that's just an opinion. The writing itself was moving and well done.
Comment Written 26-Apr-2010
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Thank you
Comment from fionageorge
A great and emotional essay on the soul of a soldier, and the look at how the errors of the past are constantly being revisited by the powers that be.
I thought it was well written, however, am confused as to it being described as a poem.
I understand free verse can be any style, and I assume that is what you have written this essay under.
Calling it a poem or anything else does not detract from your words, though. They are deep and profound.
Warmest regards,
Marijke
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A great and emotional essay on the soul of a soldier, and the look at how the errors of the past are constantly being revisited by the powers that be.
I thought it was well written, however, am confused as to it being described as a poem.
I understand free verse can be any style, and I assume that is what you have written this essay under.
Calling it a poem or anything else does not detract from your words, though. They are deep and profound.
Warmest regards,
Marijke
Comment Written 26-Apr-2010
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Thank you Marijke
Comment from Leigh Ann
This brought tears to my eyes-- excellent work. My late father was a WWII vet and the years he spent on the front lines took such a toll on him, but the treatment he received when he got home was what caused him the most pain. Thank you for reminding me, liberty and justice is not free. So many have paid their lives for it through out history.
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This brought tears to my eyes-- excellent work. My late father was a WWII vet and the years he spent on the front lines took such a toll on him, but the treatment he received when he got home was what caused him the most pain. Thank you for reminding me, liberty and justice is not free. So many have paid their lives for it through out history.
Comment Written 26-Apr-2010
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No Thank you Leigh