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 Leineco
Wow. . .powerful impact. A horrific time in history comes tumbling out of this poem - so many good men died, drawn into a this European conflict, that exculpated to the infamous WW1 designation.
Nicely written and emoted.
reply by the author on 27-Jun-2014
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Wow. . .powerful impact. A horrific time in history comes tumbling out of this poem - so many good men died, drawn into a this European conflict, that exculpated to the infamous WW1 designation.
Nicely written and emoted.
Comment Written 27-Jun-2014
reply by the author on 27-Jun-2014
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thanks for reading Leineco
Gary
Comment from emrpoems
Totally enjoyed the style and rhythm of this serious theme.
Good abcb rhymes.
lots of alliteration
You tell us that our strength was sold
to help win your country back,-- could not be more poetically said and how true are these words. Not only your strength but your vaery life
reply by the author on 27-Jun-2014
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Totally enjoyed the style and rhythm of this serious theme.
Good abcb rhymes.
lots of alliteration
You tell us that our strength was sold
to help win your country back,-- could not be more poetically said and how true are these words. Not only your strength but your vaery life
Comment Written 27-Jun-2014
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thank you for this
Gary
Comment from elchupakabra
This is by far the best poem that I have read from your collection. It was succint, had a fantastic cadence, made great use of rhyming device and solid alliterations and touched on history in an empassioned manner. This was truly a gem and a great read. Thanks for sharing.
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This is by far the best poem that I have read from your collection. It was succint, had a fantastic cadence, made great use of rhyming device and solid alliterations and touched on history in an empassioned manner. This was truly a gem and a great read. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 27-Jun-2014
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thank you for this
Gary
Comment from zanya
Yes the sheer terror of being on the front line with only one possible outcome well conveyed - 'Thoughts of love were left behind'
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Yes the sheer terror of being on the front line with only one possible outcome well conveyed - 'Thoughts of love were left behind'
Comment Written 27-Jun-2014
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thanks
Comment from Tonulak
As a lover of history, I think you meant Western Front, as that was the seen of the stalemate of trench warfare, the Eastern Front would have been on the Russian side. However, the images and minimal language were stirring--Ted
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As a lover of history, I think you meant Western Front, as that was the seen of the stalemate of trench warfare, the Eastern Front would have been on the Russian side. However, the images and minimal language were stirring--Ted
Comment Written 27-Jun-2014
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thank you
Comment from michaelcahill
I like this one. It has an authentic feel to it. It has a WWI feel as though the author understands this grittier kind of combat where you can actually see the enemy and hear his cries as blows are struck. Well done. mikey
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I like this one. It has an authentic feel to it. It has a WWI feel as though the author understands this grittier kind of combat where you can actually see the enemy and hear his cries as blows are struck. Well done. mikey
Comment Written 27-Jun-2014
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thank you
Comment from Dawn Munro
This is a poem that commemorates World War I well - it captures some of the rawness of emotion those brave soldiers must have felt, and expresses the stupidity of war (in my opinion).
One slight editing suggestion (for grammar):
"Thoughts of love (were) left behind..."
reply by the author on 27-Jun-2014
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This is a poem that commemorates World War I well - it captures some of the rawness of emotion those brave soldiers must have felt, and expresses the stupidity of war (in my opinion).
One slight editing suggestion (for grammar):
"Thoughts of love (were) left behind..."
Comment Written 26-Jun-2014
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Comment from reconciled
aye...comes a time when poetry is played out. fixed bayonet close encounter spoken for.. This is very well written sir....enjoyed reading it....love michael
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aye...comes a time when poetry is played out. fixed bayonet close encounter spoken for.. This is very well written sir....enjoyed reading it....love michael
Comment Written 26-Jun-2014
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Thank you
Comment from lancellot
Very interesting poem for the soldiers who gave their all on the battlefields. Though set many years ago, this poem can relate to the wars of today as well.
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Very interesting poem for the soldiers who gave their all on the battlefields. Though set many years ago, this poem can relate to the wars of today as well.
Comment Written 26-Jun-2014
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Thank you
Comment from royowen
A poem written with WW1, the carnage that was the first word war that was the war to end all wars was a battle waged in which, after it the flower of male youth of nations involved in it was tragically depleted! I liked this classically written poem, a fine free verse work! Well done, blessings, Roy.
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A poem written with WW1, the carnage that was the first word war that was the war to end all wars was a battle waged in which, after it the flower of male youth of nations involved in it was tragically depleted! I liked this classically written poem, a fine free verse work! Well done, blessings, Roy.
Comment Written 26-Jun-2014
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Thanks roy