A Monumental Pain
To veterans...everywhere43 total reviews
Comment from kiwijenny
I like everything about this....from the title ...a monumental pain...to the raw emotions captured....a sense of brotherhood unlocks the door.....to every veteran's unspoken pain....awesome
Well done
God bless
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2014
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I like everything about this....from the title ...a monumental pain...to the raw emotions captured....a sense of brotherhood unlocks the door.....to every veteran's unspoken pain....awesome
Well done
God bless
Comment Written 15-Feb-2014
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2014
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Thank you so much, Jenny. I really appreciate that! David
Comment from c_lucas
This is very well written paying tributes to the military. It has a smooth flow of words, making for a very good read. There is good imagery.
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This is very well written paying tributes to the military. It has a smooth flow of words, making for a very good read. There is good imagery.
Comment Written 15-Feb-2014
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2014
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Charley, I'm so grateful for the sixer, and for your kind words. Much appreciated.
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You're welcome, M. Charlie
Comment from royowen
We where in Washington DC, July 4th, last year. We visited Arlington and were deeply moved by our visit.
This is an excellent piece! A wonderful tribute to those who sacrificed their lives for our sakes! (My father was a WWII vet, my brother a Vietnam vet.)
This poetic tribute flowed beautifully off the "pen"', The descriptive language was illuminating and image creating! The abab rhyming was sound and the rhythm tight! Well done. Roy.
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2014
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We where in Washington DC, July 4th, last year. We visited Arlington and were deeply moved by our visit.
This is an excellent piece! A wonderful tribute to those who sacrificed their lives for our sakes! (My father was a WWII vet, my brother a Vietnam vet.)
This poetic tribute flowed beautifully off the "pen"', The descriptive language was illuminating and image creating! The abab rhyming was sound and the rhythm tight! Well done. Roy.
Comment Written 15-Feb-2014
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2014
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Thank you so much, Roy. I've spent Memorial and July 4th there, too, and you're so right about the emotional reaction it elicits. I really appreciate your kind words, Roy, and your own family history. I had three in Iraq, two in Afghanistan, two in Vietnam, one in Korea, and ten in WWII. Your thoughts are appreciated.
Comment from A Jesterstear
A great tribute big M. I have worked in the past with ex soldiers that can't come to terms with what they have experienced. My late father was diverted on his way to Korea to Malaya, he and his Scottish regiment witnesses unbelievable cruelty and violence... from both sides... and I know it changed his life forever. Thank you for sharing. AJ.
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2014
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A great tribute big M. I have worked in the past with ex soldiers that can't come to terms with what they have experienced. My late father was diverted on his way to Korea to Malaya, he and his Scottish regiment witnesses unbelievable cruelty and violence... from both sides... and I know it changed his life forever. Thank you for sharing. AJ.
Comment Written 15-Feb-2014
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2014
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Thanks so much, my friend! I can imagine you've done so, my friend, and once again, I respect what you've done. I appreciate the great review, too.
Comment from Tatarka2
If I had any 6's left, you would definitely get one for this. You have captured the valor and youth of the soldiers, and included all the wars. So many fallen, so much pain. You have expressed this to a "t."
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If I had any 6's left, you would definitely get one for this. You have captured the valor and youth of the soldiers, and included all the wars. So many fallen, so much pain. You have expressed this to a "t."
Comment Written 15-Feb-2014
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2014
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Thank you very much, my dear friend, for the virtual six, and for your kind words. I always appreciate your thoughts.
Comment from GWinterwin
Thanks so much for your tribute to all soldiers of every war. Good word flow and rhyming as you give tribute to fallen soldiers and also those still living, whether injured and maimed or just those living with the memories.
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Thanks so much for your tribute to all soldiers of every war. Good word flow and rhyming as you give tribute to fallen soldiers and also those still living, whether injured and maimed or just those living with the memories.
Comment Written 15-Feb-2014
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2014
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Thank you very much, George, for the great review! I appreciate it!
Comment from hifein
very well done and poignant expression of the internal experience that only a veteran can communicate and feel. keep writing, you do it well and are able to illuminate strong feelings. my best, hi
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2014
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very well done and poignant expression of the internal experience that only a veteran can communicate and feel. keep writing, you do it well and are able to illuminate strong feelings. my best, hi
Comment Written 15-Feb-2014
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2014
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Hi, thank you so much for a great review, and the sixer. I truly appreciate it! David
Comment from annp
I really enjoyed this, it's as relevant today's wars as in any war,
I love that you are giving the human emotions leaving out the politics of right and wrong
Ann
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2014
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I really enjoyed this, it's as relevant today's wars as in any war,
I love that you are giving the human emotions leaving out the politics of right and wrong
Ann
Comment Written 15-Feb-2014
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2014
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Thank you very much, Ann. I figured enough people are concentrating on the politics, and I chose to focus on the collateral damage of that. I appreciate the great review.
Comment from Walter L. Jones
no words fill, just images speaking, few if any really understand, yet the poet lays the foundation, a brother in arms, we are all on the verge, pain a passing fate, carried dragged buried, he was more than, he was my shield, yet he sleeps cold an alone in a grave created by others, grates of the city warm his companions and family, good write, best day out there... Walt
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no words fill, just images speaking, few if any really understand, yet the poet lays the foundation, a brother in arms, we are all on the verge, pain a passing fate, carried dragged buried, he was more than, he was my shield, yet he sleeps cold an alone in a grave created by others, grates of the city warm his companions and family, good write, best day out there... Walt
Comment Written 15-Feb-2014
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2014
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Walt, thank you so much, my friend, for the sixer, and for the poetic review. I truly appreciate it.
Comment from Just2Write
War is Hell. It is a glimpse of horrors that none living should ever have to see. Each bold campaign is like a boil - something full of pus that festers and swells until something is done to make it erupt, spilling its corruption everywhere. When it's done, it leaves us with a scar and unpleasant memories. Only war is worse.
This is such a sobering poem for and about the young men and women who are so gravely touched by war. You do them a great service in honouring them so.
For what they do, all we can offer is our paltry thanks.
Rose.
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2014
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War is Hell. It is a glimpse of horrors that none living should ever have to see. Each bold campaign is like a boil - something full of pus that festers and swells until something is done to make it erupt, spilling its corruption everywhere. When it's done, it leaves us with a scar and unpleasant memories. Only war is worse.
This is such a sobering poem for and about the young men and women who are so gravely touched by war. You do them a great service in honouring them so.
For what they do, all we can offer is our paltry thanks.
Rose.
Comment Written 15-Feb-2014
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2014
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Thank you so much, Rose, and I couldn't agree more with your incredibly deep review.