A Time for War
A Rondelet Poem Contest Entry22 total reviews
Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
This rondelet is very clever because of that repeat line that demonstrates sadly that, with war, there is no end. Your words are simply and beautifully expressed so that the whole pointlessness and devastation of war are revealed in all it poignancy. Lovely unforced rhyming too. This is excellent! Well done and good luck! Debbie
reply by the author on 13-Oct-2023
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This rondelet is very clever because of that repeat line that demonstrates sadly that, with war, there is no end. Your words are simply and beautifully expressed so that the whole pointlessness and devastation of war are revealed in all it poignancy. Lovely unforced rhyming too. This is excellent! Well done and good luck! Debbie
Comment Written 12-Oct-2023
reply by the author on 13-Oct-2023
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If there is any way the devastation of "war" can be described in beautifully, poetic terms, your words have accomplished just that. Thank you for your inspiring review. John
Comment from Ginda Simpson
The use of the words "A war begins..." is very effective. It makes the reader stop and think of the hatred and greed that explodes into violence and war, but it also reminds us of the devastation it causes, not just to the victims of war, but to spiritual scars to those remaining. Very well done.
reply by the author on 12-Oct-2023
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The use of the words "A war begins..." is very effective. It makes the reader stop and think of the hatred and greed that explodes into violence and war, but it also reminds us of the devastation it causes, not just to the victims of war, but to spiritual scars to those remaining. Very well done.
Comment Written 12-Oct-2023
reply by the author on 12-Oct-2023
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Thank you very much. I appreciate your insightful comments and kind words.
Comment from Carol Hillebrenner
This is a wonderful poem that paints a picture of unimaginable horror. How could people cause such terrible pain and death just to claim they are somehow more worthy than others?
reply by the author on 12-Oct-2023
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This is a wonderful poem that paints a picture of unimaginable horror. How could people cause such terrible pain and death just to claim they are somehow more worthy than others?
Comment Written 11-Oct-2023
reply by the author on 12-Oct-2023
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I think that's about the best explanation I've read for the senseless death and suffering caused by war. I appreciate your review and insightful comments.
Comment from Karen Cherry Threadgill
There is never a time for war. But you wrote well and with feeling. War never settles anything really. War is mainly because of greed. And bullying. All of this is exhibited everywhere. You would think we would wise up by now. No such luck. Karen
reply by the author on 11-Oct-2023
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There is never a time for war. But you wrote well and with feeling. War never settles anything really. War is mainly because of greed. And bullying. All of this is exhibited everywhere. You would think we would wise up by now. No such luck. Karen
Comment Written 11-Oct-2023
reply by the author on 11-Oct-2023
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Thank you, Karen. I appreciate your review
...so insightful and true. Maybe one day we will learn. I hope so.
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keep writing Karen
Comment from Ric Myworld
I guess if the Bible says so, there must be a time for everything, but I'll never understand a reason for war and hate; although, there has been since the beginning of time. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 11-Oct-2023
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I guess if the Bible says so, there must be a time for everything, but I'll never understand a reason for war and hate; although, there has been since the beginning of time. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 11-Oct-2023
reply by the author on 11-Oct-2023
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I agree. War and hate has been with us since the beginning of time. Given the events of the last few days, it doesn't appear that much has changed. I appreciate your review.
Comment from Wendy G
Powerful and well written Rondelet reflecting yet another horror unleashed on the world this week. One can't explain such hatred and evil, and one is devastated because it is still the innocent ones who suffer and die. Best wishes for your entry.
Wendy
reply by the author on 11-Oct-2023
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Powerful and well written Rondelet reflecting yet another horror unleashed on the world this week. One can't explain such hatred and evil, and one is devastated because it is still the innocent ones who suffer and die. Best wishes for your entry.
Wendy
Comment Written 11-Oct-2023
reply by the author on 11-Oct-2023
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Very well said, Wendy. I believe justice may not be served here on earth; but, rest assured, it WILL served. Thank you for your review and best wishes.
Comment from JPGeo
This is so darn good. The rest of us are playing for place or show in this contest. Perfectly timely, emotional and dramatic. All great except war of course. "When sorrow floats on darkened winds" is a really fine line of poetry. You made the most of the rondelet.
reply by the author on 10-Oct-2023
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This is so darn good. The rest of us are playing for place or show in this contest. Perfectly timely, emotional and dramatic. All great except war of course. "When sorrow floats on darkened winds" is a really fine line of poetry. You made the most of the rondelet.
Comment Written 10-Oct-2023
reply by the author on 10-Oct-2023
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Thank you for your kind review. I appreciate your positive comments and especially the sixth star.
Comment from Bill Schott
This rondelet, A Time of War, focuses on the state of war that now exists between Israel and Hamas. I find it curious that Israel's security was so badly compromised since Trump flaunted so much top-secret defense information for months with who knows who.
reply by the author on 10-Oct-2023
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This rondelet, A Time of War, focuses on the state of war that now exists between Israel and Hamas. I find it curious that Israel's security was so badly compromised since Trump flaunted so much top-secret defense information for months with who knows who.
Comment Written 10-Oct-2023
reply by the author on 10-Oct-2023
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That's what happens when politicians conduct a war from the Whitehouse. You can go all the way back to Vietnam to see the results. And we didn't learn a thing from that debacle. Thanks for your review.
Comment from Cathy M
So attuned with the problems faced by the people of Palestine and Israel. I hope they find peace and a way to conclude this senseless killing. If only there was a way to compromise. I keep praying for peace.
reply by the author on 10-Oct-2023
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So attuned with the problems faced by the people of Palestine and Israel. I hope they find peace and a way to conclude this senseless killing. If only there was a way to compromise. I keep praying for peace.
Comment Written 10-Oct-2023
reply by the author on 10-Oct-2023
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You used the right word...'senseless.' I'm not sure there will ever be lasting peace un the Middle East. But after all, hope springs eternal and we can always hope. I appreciate your review.
Comment from Daylily
You have reflected the horror of war very well with this excellent Rondelet and alarming picture. It is a powerful entry in the Rondelet contest. I also appreciate that you included an appropriate verse of Scripture.
Best wishes!
reply by the author on 10-Oct-2023
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You have reflected the horror of war very well with this excellent Rondelet and alarming picture. It is a powerful entry in the Rondelet contest. I also appreciate that you included an appropriate verse of Scripture.
Best wishes!
Comment Written 10-Oct-2023
reply by the author on 10-Oct-2023
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I agree. The Biblical reference is most appropriate and sets the stage for the most dangerous place this world has found itself in in many years. Given the combatants, this war could have serious consequences for an already precarious world. I appreciate your insightful review.
