Ol' Glory!
U.S. Joint Services Commandos annihilate the Viet Cong!57 total reviews
Comment from Earl Corp
So did he die? The last stanza made it seem as though he did. The poem is supposed to have ending rhymes, you kind of stretch that with seven ending rhymes. I conted 40 lines way over the max of 22.The expression is lock and load not load and lock. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 07-May-2020
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So did he die? The last stanza made it seem as though he did. The poem is supposed to have ending rhymes, you kind of stretch that with seven ending rhymes. I conted 40 lines way over the max of 22.The expression is lock and load not load and lock. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 06-May-2020
reply by the author on 07-May-2020
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So did he die? Read it! I'm satisfied with the end rhymes. 40 lines? 20! Lock and load" Hmm! How can you load after you lock?? I see you haven't entered the contest yet. If you do . . . Good luck!
Comment from A. Louise Robertson
This is one of the most moving poems I've ever read. You have really captured the spirit of a soldier in the midst of battle and the thoughts that are on his mind. I read your profile about your father, and I offer my condolences to you, and I would like to thank him with all my heart for his service and for making the ultimate sacrifice. Thank you for sharing this poem.
reply by the author on 08-May-2020
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This is one of the most moving poems I've ever read. You have really captured the spirit of a soldier in the midst of battle and the thoughts that are on his mind. I read your profile about your father, and I offer my condolences to you, and I would like to thank him with all my heart for his service and for making the ultimate sacrifice. Thank you for sharing this poem.
Comment Written 06-May-2020
reply by the author on 08-May-2020
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Hi, Louise! Great hearing from you. Thanks for the condolences, kind words and taking the time to read my work. A "SALUTE," too you for the "EXCEPTIONAL REVIEW!" It is an honor having an "AWESOME WRITER" (YOU) to express admiration for my writing. Best wishes for a magnificent weekend and God Bless. Respectfully with Admiration, Bill
Comment from Minglement
I love the fervor and blatant patriotism in this terrific entry for the War and History poem. Damn the torpedoes! God bless these heroes from every war fought for American freedoms. Thanks for sharing. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 08-May-2020
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I love the fervor and blatant patriotism in this terrific entry for the War and History poem. Damn the torpedoes! God bless these heroes from every war fought for American freedoms. Thanks for sharing. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 06-May-2020
reply by the author on 08-May-2020
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Greetings, Minglement! A "SALUTE" for the excellent review, kind words and taking time to read my work. All of which are an honor. Best wishes for an awesome weekend and God Bless. Respectfully with Admiration, Bill.
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My pleasure, Bill. I always enjoy your work and have the utmost respect and admiration for our military. God bless 'em :) Take care, Marcia
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A "Double Salute," Marcia!
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Comment from enitsalemap
This is a well written rhyming war poem and love letter to a soldier's wife. The Viet Nam war was a turbulent and scary time for America. The gift young people give every day of their service to our country is to be honored for certain. Respect for those men and women who put their fellow citizens in such high regard. I am glad to have had an opportunity to read this.
reply by the author on 08-May-2020
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This is a well written rhyming war poem and love letter to a soldier's wife. The Viet Nam war was a turbulent and scary time for America. The gift young people give every day of their service to our country is to be honored for certain. Respect for those men and women who put their fellow citizens in such high regard. I am glad to have had an opportunity to read this.
Comment Written 06-May-2020
reply by the author on 08-May-2020
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Hello, my friend! A "SALUTE," for the excellent review, kind words and taking time to read my work. All of which are an honor. I did not serve in Vietnam; yet, Iraq, Desert Storm. Most of the events in Ol' Glory are factual. Best wishes for an awesome weekend and God Bless. Respectfully with Admiration, Bill
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written rhyming poem about the good and bad about war and the people involved in the war goes with physical as well as emotional pain untile the soldier returns home alive or dead.
reply by the author on 08-May-2020
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A very well-written rhyming poem about the good and bad about war and the people involved in the war goes with physical as well as emotional pain untile the soldier returns home alive or dead.
Comment Written 06-May-2020
reply by the author on 08-May-2020
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A "SALUTE," Sandra! Thanks for everything, my friend. Best wishes for an awesome weekend and God Bless. Respectfully with Admiration, Bill.
Comment from Martie Zuckerman
I read this post a few times. It evoked many memories; both from the far and recent past. God Bless all our military. This piece was well done and certainly seems to fit the criteria for the contest. Best of luck, stay safe and God Bless.
reply by the author on 08-May-2020
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I read this post a few times. It evoked many memories; both from the far and recent past. God Bless all our military. This piece was well done and certainly seems to fit the criteria for the contest. Best of luck, stay safe and God Bless.
Comment Written 06-May-2020
reply by the author on 08-May-2020
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Greetings, Martie! It is an honor meeting you, my friend. A "SALUTE," for the excellent review, kind words and taking time to read my work. All of which is an honor. Best wishes for an awesome weekend and God Bless. Respectfully with Admiration, Bill
Comment from Sanku
This is an apt entry to the contest .The personal feelings of soldiers are well portrayed and you have successfully conveyed their deep despair. The rhyme scheme fits perfectly with the theme,This I think should be a winner.
reply by the author on 08-May-2020
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This is an apt entry to the contest .The personal feelings of soldiers are well portrayed and you have successfully conveyed their deep despair. The rhyme scheme fits perfectly with the theme,This I think should be a winner.
Comment Written 06-May-2020
reply by the author on 08-May-2020
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Greetings, Sanku! Great hearing from you, my friend. A "SALUTE," for the excellent review, kind words and taking time to read my work. All of which is an honor. Best wishes for an awesome weekend and God Bless. Respectfully with Admiration, Bill
Comment from Janice Canerdy
This is a very skillfully-written, vividly-descriptive, deeply meaningful and moving poem. You have conveyed a powerful message about the courage and concerns of soldiers on foreign soil surrounded by the enemy.
reply by the author on 08-May-2020
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This is a very skillfully-written, vividly-descriptive, deeply meaningful and moving poem. You have conveyed a powerful message about the courage and concerns of soldiers on foreign soil surrounded by the enemy.
Comment Written 06-May-2020
reply by the author on 08-May-2020
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Greetings, Janice! Great hearing from you. A "SALUTE," for the excellent review, kind words and taking time to read my work. All of which is an honor. Best wishes for an awesome weekend and God Bless. Respectfully with Admiration, Bill.
Comment from Rosemary Everson1
This is a meaningful poem and being we have Memorial Day at the end of the month, I find it as a wonderful tribute to the many forces that fight for our freedom. But are you referring to the book that you and Cathy are writing?
reply by the author on 08-May-2020
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This is a meaningful poem and being we have Memorial Day at the end of the month, I find it as a wonderful tribute to the many forces that fight for our freedom. But are you referring to the book that you and Cathy are writing?
Comment Written 06-May-2020
reply by the author on 08-May-2020
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Greetings, Rosemary! Great hearing from you, my dear friend. A "SALUTE," for the Exceptional review, kind words and taking time to read my work. It is an honor having an "AWESOME WRITER" (YOU) to express admiration for my work. Yes, once this contest is over, "Ol' Glory" shall be featured in "Love Long Distance, Chapter 28." Cathy and I hope you enjoy. Best wishes for an awesome weekend and God Bless. Respectfully with Admiration, Bill
Comment from artisart4u
We can look at this COVID-19 the same way, the heroes are out there protecting us. Just so happen today is day we are suppose to honor the nurses. The Green Berets were a special force, one to be proud of.
In this crisis the military stepped right in. It is awesome to hear how things are going along, like 1,2, 3.
I have a story titled "I Was Just Thinking" about the virus, if you have time read it. I didn't go into illustrations or personal info. because it hasn't effected me that we but a friend of mind in Texas loss her husband on a cruise due to this virus. This is called to me the unseen enemy.
You have your required lines, it rhymes and good luck with your poem on war and history.
reply by the author on 08-May-2020
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We can look at this COVID-19 the same way, the heroes are out there protecting us. Just so happen today is day we are suppose to honor the nurses. The Green Berets were a special force, one to be proud of.
In this crisis the military stepped right in. It is awesome to hear how things are going along, like 1,2, 3.
I have a story titled "I Was Just Thinking" about the virus, if you have time read it. I didn't go into illustrations or personal info. because it hasn't effected me that we but a friend of mind in Texas loss her husband on a cruise due to this virus. This is called to me the unseen enemy.
You have your required lines, it rhymes and good luck with your poem on war and history.
Comment Written 06-May-2020
reply by the author on 08-May-2020
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Greetings, my friend! It is an honor meeting you. A "SALUTE," for the excellent review, kind words and taking time to read my work. All of which is an honor. Best wishes for an awesome weekend and God Bless. Respectfully with Admiration, Bill