Writings From the Heart
Viewing comments for Chapter 52 "Soldier response to Dear John."A book of Poetry & Writing
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Comment from w.j.debi
The only thing he had to hang on to was home and family and with that ripped away he has no reason to fight on. She deserves this letter. He remembered all the good times and all the love. Very poignant and probably all too real.
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2014
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The only thing he had to hang on to was home and family and with that ripped away he has no reason to fight on. She deserves this letter. He remembered all the good times and all the love. Very poignant and probably all too real.
Comment Written 25-Aug-2014
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2014
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thank you w.j
Comment from SilverWoulfCreations
Oh my! How incredibly sad this piece was to read. Well written and shares the pain as well as the love he had for his beloved. Thank you for sharing.
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2014
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Oh my! How incredibly sad this piece was to read. Well written and shares the pain as well as the love he had for his beloved. Thank you for sharing.
Comment Written 25-Aug-2014
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2014
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thank you
Comment from Juliette Chamberlain
I'm certain that there were many such letters sent during many different wars. I t always seems almost cruel to me to finish in such a way and at such a time.
Your poem highlights the agony suffered by the serving soldier and the possible outcome as well.
Well written and sad.
Juliette
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2014
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I'm certain that there were many such letters sent during many different wars. I t always seems almost cruel to me to finish in such a way and at such a time.
Your poem highlights the agony suffered by the serving soldier and the possible outcome as well.
Well written and sad.
Juliette
Comment Written 25-Aug-2014
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2014
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thank you Juliette
Comment from brentman99
A very nice poem with a picture that is perfect.
A big part of the appeal is the timelessness of your work. As a retired army officer, you would be amazed at how often this happens when the significant other (not just men) go on deployments. They give their all, then come back to a ruined family. Often, there were problems beforehand that the deployment only made worse. But the least they could do was be honest before their significant other goes into harm's way. I'm sure more than one soldier died overseas in the past few years due to Dear John or Jane letters.
Great effort and thanks for sharing, Brent.
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2014
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A very nice poem with a picture that is perfect.
A big part of the appeal is the timelessness of your work. As a retired army officer, you would be amazed at how often this happens when the significant other (not just men) go on deployments. They give their all, then come back to a ruined family. Often, there were problems beforehand that the deployment only made worse. But the least they could do was be honest before their significant other goes into harm's way. I'm sure more than one soldier died overseas in the past few years due to Dear John or Jane letters.
Great effort and thanks for sharing, Brent.
Comment Written 25-Aug-2014
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2014
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Brent, Thank you for this and the review
Gary
Comment from Kim14
My first thought is to say, " I don't have words". But I have to try. It was one of the most heartfelt and sad poems, I have EVER read. It was amazing! Your word choices bring new meanings to " word choices"... You told a story that I felt like you had wrote this letter to me, I was in your story. You put so much feeling, sadness, and grat detail in this story, it was just beautiful:))
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2014
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My first thought is to say, " I don't have words". But I have to try. It was one of the most heartfelt and sad poems, I have EVER read. It was amazing! Your word choices bring new meanings to " word choices"... You told a story that I felt like you had wrote this letter to me, I was in your story. You put so much feeling, sadness, and grat detail in this story, it was just beautiful:))
Comment Written 25-Aug-2014
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2014
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Again thank you for this
Gary
Comment from mikemagine
This a poem that pierces deeply. "Heart eloquence," imo, is the main ingredient of the best poems. I see zero flaws here, but I'm most impressed with the heart that wrote this!
Mike
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This a poem that pierces deeply. "Heart eloquence," imo, is the main ingredient of the best poems. I see zero flaws here, but I'm most impressed with the heart that wrote this!
Mike
Comment Written 25-Aug-2014
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2014
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Thanks mike
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Sure thing!!
Comment from CHIGYSISKI
I LIKED THE HAPPY MEMORIES AND IT IS EASY TO SEE HOW THAT WOULD HAVE KEPT HIM GOING AND INDEED THOSE HAPPY MEMORIES ARE GOOD REASON TO STAY ALIVE. FIVE YEARS ON THE BATTLEFRONT! HOW SAD. WELL WRITTEN!
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I LIKED THE HAPPY MEMORIES AND IT IS EASY TO SEE HOW THAT WOULD HAVE KEPT HIM GOING AND INDEED THOSE HAPPY MEMORIES ARE GOOD REASON TO STAY ALIVE. FIVE YEARS ON THE BATTLEFRONT! HOW SAD. WELL WRITTEN!
Comment Written 25-Aug-2014
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2014
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Thank you
Comment from linsbm
This is so touching a poem, with intense emotions of strong character, so noble, a heart-breaking write. Great deliberation of thoughts well expressed in demonstrative language. A commendable read. Thanks for sharing.} Lin
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2014
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This is so touching a poem, with intense emotions of strong character, so noble, a heart-breaking write. Great deliberation of thoughts well expressed in demonstrative language. A commendable read. Thanks for sharing.} Lin
Comment Written 25-Aug-2014
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2014
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Thanks Lin
Comment from Nosha17
I am sure such instances were quite common when men were away at war. The Great War was horrific, how those men suffered, this was just another blow to their mental state. A letter was a prized possession. Good use of descriptive language and imagery. Hope you don't mind, I spotted an error, Line 12, lives. Enjoyable read, most fitting illustration. Faye
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2014
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I am sure such instances were quite common when men were away at war. The Great War was horrific, how those men suffered, this was just another blow to their mental state. A letter was a prized possession. Good use of descriptive language and imagery. Hope you don't mind, I spotted an error, Line 12, lives. Enjoyable read, most fitting illustration. Faye
Comment Written 25-Aug-2014
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2014
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Thanks Faaye
Comment from Eric1
Hi Gary, what a beautifully written poignant piece of free verse poetry my friend, a deep and saddening letter to the wife back home, This sort of thing went on all the time unfortunately. Great write my friend.
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2014
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Hi Gary, what a beautifully written poignant piece of free verse poetry my friend, a deep and saddening letter to the wife back home, This sort of thing went on all the time unfortunately. Great write my friend.
Comment Written 25-Aug-2014
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2014
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Thank you Eric
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You are most welcome Gary