Women at War
Vivian Bullwinkle - sole female survivor..31 total reviews
Comment from l.raven
Hi Kaye,...this was a very bravo lady...so many fought for us....I love your story...very well told... wonderful write and a perfect picture...I hate to even think what they went through in those POW camps...well done...Luff Linda xxoo
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2014
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Hi Kaye,...this was a very bravo lady...so many fought for us....I love your story...very well told... wonderful write and a perfect picture...I hate to even think what they went through in those POW camps...well done...Luff Linda xxoo
Comment Written 24-Jan-2014
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2014
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Hello Linda! Thanks so much for reading and glad you enjoyed. Tuff stuff - our women had to be tough in those conditions. Bless you, Kay. XX
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Yes they did Kay...God Bless you !!!luff
Comment from nancyjam
This is a powerful story you tell
in your poem. How sad that the Japanese
disregarded the rules of war - but I admire
the bravery of the nurses and especially Vivian
Bullwinkle. thanks for sharing this story.
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2014
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This is a powerful story you tell
in your poem. How sad that the Japanese
disregarded the rules of war - but I admire
the bravery of the nurses and especially Vivian
Bullwinkle. thanks for sharing this story.
Comment Written 24-Jan-2014
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2014
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Hello my friend, Yes, she was one brave lady. Thank you for reading. Blessings, Kay. XX
Comment from Writingfundimension
What an amazing lady. Your poem makes her spirit shine for this reader, Kay. I loved this stanza:
'Bullwinkle was hit - not dead
She played 'doggo' - hour or more
The waves washed her dose of lead
She made her way to the shore'
Your story poem conveys your admiration for the lady's determination and grit, and justly so. Good luck in the contest, my friend.
Hugs, Bev
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2014
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What an amazing lady. Your poem makes her spirit shine for this reader, Kay. I loved this stanza:
'Bullwinkle was hit - not dead
She played 'doggo' - hour or more
The waves washed her dose of lead
She made her way to the shore'
Your story poem conveys your admiration for the lady's determination and grit, and justly so. Good luck in the contest, my friend.
Hugs, Bev
Comment Written 24-Jan-2014
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2014
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Hello Bev, Thanks for reading my friend - glad you enjoyed the story, she was one brave lady. Hugs back. Kay, XX
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You're very welcome, Kay, as always. xx Bev
Comment from Eigle Rull
My friend, this is a wonderful tribute to the lady nurses and their patients. Your story in verse is unique in history. It was well written and held my attention very well. It flowed perfectly, and I really enjoyed reading it.
Always with respect,
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2014
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My friend, this is a wonderful tribute to the lady nurses and their patients. Your story in verse is unique in history. It was well written and held my attention very well. It flowed perfectly, and I really enjoyed reading it.
Always with respect,
Comment Written 24-Jan-2014
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2014
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Hello my friend, Thanks for reading, glad you enjoyed, bless you for the six stars. Love, Kay XX
Comment from Jean Lutz
Thank you for the introduction to this heroine. The world needs more like her. I am glad that you included a picture of her. Best wishes with the entry.
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2014
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Thank you for the introduction to this heroine. The world needs more like her. I am glad that you included a picture of her. Best wishes with the entry.
Comment Written 24-Jan-2014
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2014
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Hello Jean, Thanks so much for your kind comments; one brave lady. Blessings, Kay XX
Comment from Pilot2Pen
What a powerful, gut wrenching poem about a WWII nurse. There were so many heroes and heroines. You have told this story with poetic ease. As I was reading, I knew it was a poem, but the subject was so compelling that I didn't even notice the rhyme and rhythm and other details of poem structure, I was just engrossed in the gripping story being told so smoothly and eloquently. Great job. This deserves the six that I don't have. Ken
reply by the author on 26-Jan-2014
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What a powerful, gut wrenching poem about a WWII nurse. There were so many heroes and heroines. You have told this story with poetic ease. As I was reading, I knew it was a poem, but the subject was so compelling that I didn't even notice the rhyme and rhythm and other details of poem structure, I was just engrossed in the gripping story being told so smoothly and eloquently. Great job. This deserves the six that I don't have. Ken
Comment Written 24-Jan-2014
reply by the author on 26-Jan-2014
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Hello Ken, Thanks so much for your in-depth review; glad you enjoyed the story/poem. Blessings, Kay.
Comment from dancerwriter
What a marvellous and wonderful story of that famous lady and thenon forgotten war in the Pacific.The phrases are so realistic I can see the terrible picture you have presented, and in rhyme. Well written and memorable. Lesley.J.Mooney
reply by the author on 26-Jan-2014
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What a marvellous and wonderful story of that famous lady and thenon forgotten war in the Pacific.The phrases are so realistic I can see the terrible picture you have presented, and in rhyme. Well written and memorable. Lesley.J.Mooney
Comment Written 24-Jan-2014
reply by the author on 26-Jan-2014
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Hello Lesley, Thank you so much for the great review, glad you enjoyed the story/poem - bless you for the rating. Cheers from Australia - Kay. XX
Comment from hobopoet
You've got really good imagery here...very deftly painting scene after scene. I especially like the way your lines balance...no meter that I can detect, but still stable and consistent.
Good stuff. :)
reply by the author on 26-Jan-2014
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You've got really good imagery here...very deftly painting scene after scene. I especially like the way your lines balance...no meter that I can detect, but still stable and consistent.
Good stuff. :)
Comment Written 24-Jan-2014
reply by the author on 26-Jan-2014
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Hello hobopoet - I wouldn't know a meter if I fell over it...only the gas meter LOL. I write from the heart, do a lot of investigating about the subjects and I love the challenge of rhyming quatrains. Thank you for reading and glad you liked it. Cheers, Kay.
Comment from seaglass
War is so horrible and the bravery of those who fight is be on belief. But the brave women's stories have often been neglected. This is a beautiful poem in honor of them.
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2014
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War is so horrible and the bravery of those who fight is be on belief. But the brave women's stories have often been neglected. This is a beautiful poem in honor of them.
Comment Written 24-Jan-2014
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2014
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Thank you for reading and glad you enjoyed the poem. Cheers, Kay.
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Most welcome
Comment from country ranch writer
A NASTY WAR TO SAY THE LEAST SO MANY MEN DIED BEFOR THEY COULD GET TO SHORE AND TO GET HELP FOR THEIR OTHER MATES WHO WERE WOUNDED. THEY MOWED THEM DOWN LIKE THEY WOULD MOW THE GRASS.
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reply by the author on 24-Jan-2014
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A NASTY WAR TO SAY THE LEAST SO MANY MEN DIED BEFOR THEY COULD GET TO SHORE AND TO GET HELP FOR THEIR OTHER MATES WHO WERE WOUNDED. THEY MOWED THEM DOWN LIKE THEY WOULD MOW THE GRASS.
This rating does not count towards story rating or author rank.
The highest and the lowest rating are not included in calculations.
Comment Written 24-Jan-2014
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2014
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Barbara, Thank you for reading. Did you like the poem? :-) Kay.
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your poem is number one in my opinion, good work
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Tanka you - how are you managing in the snow? I see on TV America is having terrible weather?
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I live in Fla no snow just cold as the dickens 28 for tonight and the temp. is dropping fast it is 6:24pm and already 35
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Fla is that Florida? We are in a severe drought and heatwave - 40c which is around 110F I think. The monsoon rains are coming, last year we had floods. It is 10.30am here.
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YES THAT IS CORRECT-SUNNY OLD FLORIDA-USA-
OH! MY! HOPE YOU CAN STAY COOL AND NOT GET HIT BY THE BAD WEATHER. ARE YOUR MONSOONS LIKE OUR HURRICANES?
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Nope, Not as bad - monsoons are life-giving rain that comes to quench the thirst of the dry outback. Sometimes we have cyclones off the coast. :-)
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Nope, Not as bad - monsoons are life-giving rain that comes to quench the thirst of the dry outback. Sometimes we have cyclones off the coast. :-)
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SRE THE CYCLONES LIKE OUR TORNADOS
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In a way - they come in from the sea because Australia is an island surrounded by water. We have much damage when they do land on the coast.