Happy and Free
I brought this out for Memorial Day50 total reviews
Comment from Paul McFarland
This poem stacks up against the competition very nicely. It gets my vote. Nice idea with the color scheme. The repetition in the colored lines is quite effective.
reply by the author on 02-Jul-2023
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This poem stacks up against the competition very nicely. It gets my vote. Nice idea with the color scheme. The repetition in the colored lines is quite effective.
Comment Written 02-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 02-Jul-2023
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I thank you with all my heart Paul. That is so kind of you and I appreciate your vote so very much. You are the best. Thanks for all the kind comments too. And may you and yours have a happy and safe fourth.
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
Your contest entry was awesome, Mystery Author. I loved
the color scheme, the image, and the informative way you
expressed your thoughts and feelings on freedom and being
happy. Great job with the rhymes, the smooth flow, and the
message. You gave readers great examples from your
personal life, your family, our country, and what lies ahead.
Yes, freedom comes with a cost, but is so worth it for all
the reasons you mentioned. I liked the way the last line of
each verse was similar and tied up what the verse said.
Thanks for sharing and best wishes in the contest, Jan
reply by the author on 02-Jul-2023
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Your contest entry was awesome, Mystery Author. I loved
the color scheme, the image, and the informative way you
expressed your thoughts and feelings on freedom and being
happy. Great job with the rhymes, the smooth flow, and the
message. You gave readers great examples from your
personal life, your family, our country, and what lies ahead.
Yes, freedom comes with a cost, but is so worth it for all
the reasons you mentioned. I liked the way the last line of
each verse was similar and tied up what the verse said.
Thanks for sharing and best wishes in the contest, Jan
Comment Written 02-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 02-Jul-2023
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Thanks so much Jan for this awesome review. I appreciate the detailed comments. I am so honored by the six stars. Thank you again my friend.
Comment from Ben Colder
Well said in poetry. Yes, we who have served have earned the right to admire your contest entry. Because we are free. Except the cost of buying membership pumps. LOL.
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Well said in poetry. Yes, we who have served have earned the right to admire your contest entry. Because we are free. Except the cost of buying membership pumps. LOL.
Comment Written 02-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 02-Jul-2023
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Haha! You deserve some FREE ones just for serving, my friend! Thank you for your fun review and I have nothing but admiration for you and others who helped keep us free!!! As a kid I remember Russia?s rule on their nation and has left me w never taking our freedom for granted. Therefore being a life of happy!
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I was having so much fun w your review I didn't notice the six stars. What a bonus, my friend! Thanks so much!
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We all have played a part in our freedom. We who faced perils of life, had loved ones at home keeping the ammunition flowing.
Comment from dragonpoet
Hi
This poem is a heartfelt patriotic post honoring and being thankful for our continued freedom. I shows your love for your family, friends and country. I like the red, white and blue color scheme.
And also remembers all those who fight for our way of life.
Good luck in the contest.
Keep writing and stay healthy
Have a Happy Fourth of July.
Joan
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Hi
This poem is a heartfelt patriotic post honoring and being thankful for our continued freedom. I shows your love for your family, friends and country. I like the red, white and blue color scheme.
And also remembers all those who fight for our way of life.
Good luck in the contest.
Keep writing and stay healthy
Have a Happy Fourth of July.
Joan
Comment Written 02-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 02-Jul-2023
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Thanks so much Joan for your kind comments for my happy and free poem. When I was a girl, I remember how Russia ruled their country so strictly that they weren't even allowed to have Bibles in their home. I never forgot how strict they were and how awful communism is so I never take my freedom for granite. So thanks again my dear friend.
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You're welcome. I can see why freedom is so dear to you.
Joan
Comment from Bill Schott
This poem, Happy and Free, presented with eight AABB-rhymed quatrains, give timely thanks for all the men and women and the very existence of a country where freedom is the birthright of everyone here.
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This poem, Happy and Free, presented with eight AABB-rhymed quatrains, give timely thanks for all the men and women and the very existence of a country where freedom is the birthright of everyone here.
Comment Written 02-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 02-Jul-2023
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Hi Bill, I thank you for your kind comments for my happy and free poem. When I was a girl, I remember how Russia ruled their country so strictly that they weren't even allowed to have Bibles in their home. I never forgot how strict they were and how awful communism is so I never take my freedom for granite. So thanks again my dear friend.
Comment from Ulla
Very well said. Yes, we in the Western world are still blessed with our freedom. Something we have to fight for and maintain. let's hope our children and grandchildren will be able to say the same. Good luck. Ulla :)))
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Very well said. Yes, we in the Western world are still blessed with our freedom. Something we have to fight for and maintain. let's hope our children and grandchildren will be able to say the same. Good luck. Ulla :)))
Comment Written 02-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 02-Jul-2023
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Hi Ulla, I know you are from Denmark originally and that you are probably younger than me, but when I was a girl, I remember how Russia ruled their country so harshly and I never forgot how strict they were and how awful communism seemed. So I never take my freedom for granite. So thanks again my dear friend.
Comment from Rachelle Allen
I agree; freedom is a VERY happy word. But I think, like you assert here, that it isn't appreciated nearly enough. It's taken SOO very much for granted, and I guess that's because so much time has passed since people here weren't free.
You've touched on so many aspect of freedom, and you've topped off your strong and excellent words with a picture that is exactly right. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 02-Jul-2023
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I agree; freedom is a VERY happy word. But I think, like you assert here, that it isn't appreciated nearly enough. It's taken SOO very much for granted, and I guess that's because so much time has passed since people here weren't free.
You've touched on so many aspect of freedom, and you've topped off your strong and excellent words with a picture that is exactly right. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 02-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 02-Jul-2023
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Thanks so much Rachelle. When I was a girl, I remember how Russia ruled their country so harshly and I never forgot how strict they were and how awful communism seemed. So I never take my freedom for granite. So thanks again my dear friend.
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My pleasure.
Comment from Sally Law
Mystery poetess, I love your patriotic poem! These are my sentiments exactly. I grew up in a time of standing for the pledge and singing the national anthem. I was taught to respect the great freedoms afforded to us in the constitution. No freedom is kept without cost. I thank the Lord, too, hoping we stay that way.
Sending you my best today as always,
Sally :)) xoxo's
reply by the author on 02-Jul-2023
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Mystery poetess, I love your patriotic poem! These are my sentiments exactly. I grew up in a time of standing for the pledge and singing the national anthem. I was taught to respect the great freedoms afforded to us in the constitution. No freedom is kept without cost. I thank the Lord, too, hoping we stay that way.
Sending you my best today as always,
Sally :)) xoxo's
Comment Written 02-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 02-Jul-2023
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Hi Sally, I thank you from the bottom of my heart for this lovely review and comments. You are so kind and I am honored by your six stars as well. Thank you again, my dear friend.
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My pleasure. A wonderful entry and patriotic poem. My very best with this one. Sal xoxo's
Comment from jim vecchio
Until I put myself in my Father's Hands, i never understood what real freedom was! Thank you for as beautiful depiction of what it is like to live a life of your own that is still in obedience to thst of The Lord.
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Until I put myself in my Father's Hands, i never understood what real freedom was! Thank you for as beautiful depiction of what it is like to live a life of your own that is still in obedience to thst of The Lord.
Comment Written 02-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 02-Jul-2023
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Hi Jim, I thank you from the bottom of my heart for this awesome review and comments. You are so kind and I am honored by your six stars as well. Thank you again, my dear friend.
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And thank you for a work honoring God!
Comment from John Ciarmello
Even in a free country, good people are suppressed, sadly enough.
You've reminded us in this poem to be thankful for what we CAN do without being censored or jailed for having an opinion other than our government's beliefs.
Things are not what they used to be back in the day; the sad reality is our kids will remember this era instead of an era of what the world should be. Best, JohnC
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Even in a free country, good people are suppressed, sadly enough.
You've reminded us in this poem to be thankful for what we CAN do without being censored or jailed for having an opinion other than our government's beliefs.
Things are not what they used to be back in the day; the sad reality is our kids will remember this era instead of an era of what the world should be. Best, JohnC
Comment Written 02-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 02-Jul-2023
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Unfortunately John, you are right. That is why I wrote that it wasn't the same. And that this poem was not the place to blame. But boy oh boy, if I ever let lose. Lol... thanks so much for your kind comments my dear friend.