RESIDUE OF WAR
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Comment from jeslaf
OMG this is beyond stars and comments, my friend. This is stirring. It read as if the He was God for a bit, then I realized it was a soldier, and still it reads as if you/she is talking to God...I love, absolutely LOVE, this one. :)
reply by the author on 24-Feb-2009
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OMG this is beyond stars and comments, my friend. This is stirring. It read as if the He was God for a bit, then I realized it was a soldier, and still it reads as if you/she is talking to God...I love, absolutely LOVE, this one. :)
Comment Written 23-Feb-2009
reply by the author on 24-Feb-2009
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Thank you very much indeed jeslaf. Your comments are stirring! As are those shiny six stars I have to say; but it's the comments that go with them that makes a review exceptional and something to remember. Bless you xoxoxoxoxoxoxxo
Comment from oledihard
I cried. I'm crying still. I began as a understood someone would not hold and love then it was a soldier. OUCH. This is an awesome poem one I shall cherish as I've printed it out to keep and re-read.
reply by the author on 24-Feb-2009
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I cried. I'm crying still. I began as a understood someone would not hold and love then it was a soldier. OUCH. This is an awesome poem one I shall cherish as I've printed it out to keep and re-read.
Comment Written 23-Feb-2009
reply by the author on 24-Feb-2009
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Well, I've had some very encouraging comments for this poem, but yours actually caused ME to cry! The fact you thought enough of it to print it out and re-read is like being published, and in some ways, better. Thank you oledihard (great name!!), very much indeed. You have no idea how your words have bolstered me up this day xoxoxoxoxoxoxo
Comment from jaeladarling
What a sad yet sweet story - the joy of a new life mixed with the sting of a lost love. Too many soldiers never make it back in time, or back at all. Thank you for sharing this with us.
reply by the author on 23-Feb-2009
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What a sad yet sweet story - the joy of a new life mixed with the sting of a lost love. Too many soldiers never make it back in time, or back at all. Thank you for sharing this with us.
Comment Written 23-Feb-2009
reply by the author on 23-Feb-2009
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Thankyou very much jaeladarling! xoxoxoxoxo
Comment from Russel Chale
You have such a fine talent for rending the heart into little pieces. The sadness is restrained here, but still manages to invade the deepest senses. Great poetry. Well written MiLady of the Alpaca.
reply by the author on 23-Feb-2009
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You have such a fine talent for rending the heart into little pieces. The sadness is restrained here, but still manages to invade the deepest senses. Great poetry. Well written MiLady of the Alpaca.
Comment Written 23-Feb-2009
reply by the author on 23-Feb-2009
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Thank you so much my NZWK; your comments are very appreciated xoxoxoxoxoxoxxoo
Comment from cheyennewy
Hi alpacalady...this is a doleful poem and the picture you chose to enhance the words is perfect and beautiful. I wonder how many soldiers never made it home to see their child....way too many, I'm sure. You wrote this piece very well. It has a good flow and wonderful word choices...well done.....blessings....chey
reply by the author on 23-Feb-2009
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Hi alpacalady...this is a doleful poem and the picture you chose to enhance the words is perfect and beautiful. I wonder how many soldiers never made it home to see their child....way too many, I'm sure. You wrote this piece very well. It has a good flow and wonderful word choices...well done.....blessings....chey
Comment Written 23-Feb-2009
reply by the author on 23-Feb-2009
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Thank you very much indeed chey; blessings to you also xoxoxoxoxoxoxxoo
Comment from Domino
Hi Cwis
'glorious, colourful song' - lovely and original metaphor.
Not sure of repeating 'belly' - it's not the most poetic of words unless used as originally here, as a metaphor.
Well, this is your serious side eh? Very dramatic repetition and of course a heart-wrenching tale, well told. Good to see your versatility. Love, Ray xx
reply by the author on 23-Feb-2009
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Hi Cwis
'glorious, colourful song' - lovely and original metaphor.
Not sure of repeating 'belly' - it's not the most poetic of words unless used as originally here, as a metaphor.
Well, this is your serious side eh? Very dramatic repetition and of course a heart-wrenching tale, well told. Good to see your versatility. Love, Ray xx
Comment Written 23-Feb-2009
reply by the author on 23-Feb-2009
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Thanks Way Way! Think I got a bit carried away watching Underbelly last night ...!? wuvya xoxoxoxoxoxxoxo
Comment from mmichelle97219
I come from ten generations of military service and there are thwo more generations entering the tradition. I cannot recall the numbers of men and now women who never came home. Who will never know their children, who will never know how their contribution is shaping the world. I thought this was a gorgeous ode to those who will never come back. Nice one.
Michelle
reply by the author on 23-Feb-2009
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I come from ten generations of military service and there are thwo more generations entering the tradition. I cannot recall the numbers of men and now women who never came home. Who will never know their children, who will never know how their contribution is shaping the world. I thought this was a gorgeous ode to those who will never come back. Nice one.
Michelle
Comment Written 23-Feb-2009
reply by the author on 23-Feb-2009
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Thanks so much Michelle; I truly appreciate such a fine review from you and those six stars look pretty nice on my review page too! xoxoxoxoxo
Comment from Margaret Snowdon
This is beautifully penned,
my friend, altho a sad ending.
A lovely descriptive write,
emotional and heartfelt, carrying
us through the seasons waiting for
a loved one to return home.
You have talent - always a pleasure
to read your work.
Margaret.
reply by the author on 23-Feb-2009
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This is beautifully penned,
my friend, altho a sad ending.
A lovely descriptive write,
emotional and heartfelt, carrying
us through the seasons waiting for
a loved one to return home.
You have talent - always a pleasure
to read your work.
Margaret.
Comment Written 23-Feb-2009
reply by the author on 23-Feb-2009
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Thank you very much Margaret for your wonderful comments and review xoxoxoxoxo
Comment from jdrhye
Sad and filled with tender emotions. I congradulate you for having such courage to express your deepest and most profound feelings. Well executed and writen with intensity of expectation for each reader. Great heart felt poetry. Best Wishes.
reply by the author on 23-Feb-2009
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Sad and filled with tender emotions. I congradulate you for having such courage to express your deepest and most profound feelings. Well executed and writen with intensity of expectation for each reader. Great heart felt poetry. Best Wishes.
Comment Written 23-Feb-2009
reply by the author on 23-Feb-2009
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Thanks so very much jdrhye xoxoxoxoxoxoxxo
Comment from Karen B.
This is heartwrenching and brought tears to my eyes. Beautifully written from start to finish, with a powerful message of loss. Karen
reply by the author on 23-Feb-2009
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This is heartwrenching and brought tears to my eyes. Beautifully written from start to finish, with a powerful message of loss. Karen
Comment Written 23-Feb-2009
reply by the author on 23-Feb-2009
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Thank you very much indeed Karen xoxoxoxoxoxoxo