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Silver Wings

A song brings back memories.

28 total reviews 
Comment from TPAC
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My given regrets for your lost, tragic story detailing heart touching statements with resolved end. Very well expressed able to capture its reader. All in my opinion.

 Comment Written 03-Jul-2018

reply by the author on 05-Jul-2018
    Thank you, TPAC, for reviewing my poem and for your empathy towards my loss. It was a sad time in America.
Comment from Ogden
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I'm not familiar with the Merle Haggard song, but I'm very much in tune with your romantic poetry. The story is well-told, while the poem flows along pleasingly.

Good luck in the contest!

Don (Ogden)

 Comment Written 03-Jul-2018

reply by the author on 05-Jul-2018
    Thank you, Don, for commenting on my poem and your good wishes for the contest. Oh, Merle Haggard, one of the greatest poets and songwriters of his time. As a poet, I urge anyone to look up some of the song lyrics he wrote. He was a lonely man even tho married 5 times. His songs are varied but I especially like his blues and country.
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
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A very well-written heartfelt love poem. When we are young and in love we want to be close and intimate with one another. Sometimes life force one to go and the other stays behind with only memories in the mind.

 Comment Written 03-Jul-2018

reply by the author on 05-Jul-2018
    Thank you, Sandra, for reviewing my poem. I am glad you found it heartfelt. It was.
Comment from nancy_e_davis
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This is so sweet and sad my dear. War is a terrible thing and wrecks more lives than we can count. This poem is very romantic and filled with love for a soldier who gave it all. Well done. Nancy

 Comment Written 03-Jul-2018

reply by the author on 05-Jul-2018
    Thank you, Nancy, for reading and commenting on my work. I always appreciate your comments.
Comment from Hitcher
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Nice, very nice : ) I'm sure there will be many,way too many who will be able to relate to the memories and similar situation and I'm sure they too will have moments were they allow there emotions to slow dance. Good luck!

 Comment Written 03-Jul-2018

reply by the author on 05-Jul-2018
    Hitcher, (what a unique handle, makes me think of RVing :o) Anyway, thanks so much for reading and reviewing my work.
Comment from Dean Kuch
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I know that song well, justjo66.
The Green Beret, right?
I'm not sure if this is your story or a story about someone you're very close to.
In any event, it is well written as well as sad.
Freedom is never free...
Take care, and have a happy 4th of July.

~Dean

 Comment Written 03-Jul-2018

reply by the author on 05-Jul-2018
    Dean, you are so right. Freedom is not free and many lives and blood has been spent on its cause. Thank you for reading and commenting on my work. I appreciate your input. Yes, it is a true story of my first husband and myself. He is gone now but the song "Silver Wings" always brings this memory back.
reply by Dean Kuch on 05-Jul-2018
    You're more than welcome. :)
Comment from kahpot
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What a beautiful poem and tribute to a loved one this is an excellent read of love lost although sad, very well written and good luck in your competition****kahpot

 Comment Written 03-Jul-2018

reply by the author on 05-Jul-2018
    Kahpot, thank you for commenting on my poem and the good wishes for the contest.
Comment from Beto1
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I feel the pain and emotion in your ode to your husband. It has a combination of dread, yet it is nice to know that he was able to serve his country and follow his dream. Your poem invokes a feeling of bittersweet triumph for an honorable man. Good luck!

 Comment Written 02-Jul-2018

reply by the author on 05-Jul-2018
    Thank you for reading and commenting on my poem about my late husband. Everytime I hear this song I think of him.
Comment from jdrhye
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This gave me cold chills. I have the image embedded in my brain as your words unfold a sad sweet story. I terrible shame and a brave sacrifice. I felt the waves of emotion in each stanza. Beautifully articulated well executed.
J

 Comment Written 02-Jul-2018

reply by the author on 05-Jul-2018
    Thank you, J, for your kind comments on my very personal poem. So many young men died fighting this war and all our wars. Someday we will have NO MORE WAR.
Comment from meeshu
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a heart-wrenching story in perfect verse. the form of this free verse work really adds to the telling of this story. well done JustJo...........meeshu

 Comment Written 02-Jul-2018

reply by the author on 05-Jul-2018
    Meeshu, thank you so much for your kind comments. I appreciate your input.