One Thousand Cranes
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Comment from Mark Schardine
The current war shocks us, and each day we see more victims. Many Ukrainians fight valiantly and admirably, and many Russians are fighting and dying in what for them is a brutal, senseless war. We can only hope that someone can end the bloodshed.
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2022
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The current war shocks us, and each day we see more victims. Many Ukrainians fight valiantly and admirably, and many Russians are fighting and dying in what for them is a brutal, senseless war. We can only hope that someone can end the bloodshed.
Comment Written 23-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2022
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Thank you very much for taking the time to read and review my poem, Mark. I always appreciate it, and never take kindness for granted.
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Comment from BethShelby
You poem is so timely and well written. It takes us into that horrible war that is raging in Ukraine and honors that brave souls that fought so valiantly for their homeland and in spite of being outnumbered so badly caused great losses for the attackers.
reply by the author on 21-Apr-2022
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You poem is so timely and well written. It takes us into that horrible war that is raging in Ukraine and honors that brave souls that fought so valiantly for their homeland and in spite of being outnumbered so badly caused great losses for the attackers.
Comment Written 21-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 21-Apr-2022
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Thank you very much, Beth. I really appreciate your excellent review.
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Comment from Boogienights
Your poem is interesting and educational, well written. I found your notes that you included to be fascinating. It really put your poem into context. Thank you for sharing.
reply by the author on 21-Apr-2022
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Your poem is interesting and educational, well written. I found your notes that you included to be fascinating. It really put your poem into context. Thank you for sharing.
Comment Written 21-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 21-Apr-2022
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Thank you very much, B.N. I really appreciate your excellent review.
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Comment from Gloria ....
What a most interesting Japanese form that you have adapted to work in concert with The Charge of the Light Brigade. When I heard of the ship going down it rather reminded me of Sinking of the Bismarck. War is just such an unfathomable thing.
That said, you have done a wonderful job of this poem, and I have no idea where all this will end.
Much enjoyed and many thanks for sharing. :)
Gloria
reply by the author on 21-Apr-2022
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What a most interesting Japanese form that you have adapted to work in concert with The Charge of the Light Brigade. When I heard of the ship going down it rather reminded me of Sinking of the Bismarck. War is just such an unfathomable thing.
That said, you have done a wonderful job of this poem, and I have no idea where all this will end.
Much enjoyed and many thanks for sharing. :)
Gloria
Comment Written 21-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 21-Apr-2022
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Thank you, Gloria :) Six stars from you mean a lot to me. I appreciate your exceptional feedback. I agree with you about the war. Have a wonderful day.
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Comment from Raul1
I really did enjoy reading your poetry. It is interesting and informative. It is well written. Excellent work! No grammatical errors. Good job! I like it. Thank you for sharing!
reply by the author on 21-Apr-2022
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I really did enjoy reading your poetry. It is interesting and informative. It is well written. Excellent work! No grammatical errors. Good job! I like it. Thank you for sharing!
Comment Written 21-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 21-Apr-2022
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Thank you very much for your excellent review and stars. I appreciate that you took the time to read and review my poem.
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Comment from dragonpoet
Gypsy,
This poem honors those Ukranians that have died fighting this war. It shows how brave and patriotic they are. We all hope this war, and all warfare, will end.
Keep writing and stay healthy
The poem does fit the story well.
Joan
reply by the author on 21-Apr-2022
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Gypsy,
This poem honors those Ukranians that have died fighting this war. It shows how brave and patriotic they are. We all hope this war, and all warfare, will end.
Keep writing and stay healthy
The poem does fit the story well.
Joan
Comment Written 21-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 21-Apr-2022
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Thank you very much for your excellent review and stars. I appreciate that you took the time to read and review my poem.
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You are most kindly welcome, Gypsy.
Joan
Comment from Janice Canerdy
Like the rest of the world, I wonder each day when the travesties will end, as I pray for the Ukrainians and, like so many others, contribute money and food for the refugees. Ukrainian soldiers have shown themselves much more courageous than devil Putin expected! Your poem movingly details the most recent actions in this ongoing war.
reply by the author on 21-Apr-2022
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Like the rest of the world, I wonder each day when the travesties will end, as I pray for the Ukrainians and, like so many others, contribute money and food for the refugees. Ukrainian soldiers have shown themselves much more courageous than devil Putin expected! Your poem movingly details the most recent actions in this ongoing war.
Comment Written 21-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 21-Apr-2022
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Thank you very much for your excellent review and stars. I appreciate that you took the time to read and review my poem.
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Comment from Sanku
This is a great tribute to those soldiers who fought for their country.Even the Russian soldiers..they died in order to satisfy a greedy ruler
Very touchingly written .Strong emotions
Jiyu.shi seems an interedting form.
Thanks for the poem.
I learnt Charge of The Light Brigade when I was in 8th Form. It was lovely to read and remember those lines once again.
I had learnt it byheart for a revitation competition.In.my days it reciting poetry was a big thing in.schools.
reply by the author on 21-Apr-2022
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This is a great tribute to those soldiers who fought for their country.Even the Russian soldiers..they died in order to satisfy a greedy ruler
Very touchingly written .Strong emotions
Jiyu.shi seems an interedting form.
Thanks for the poem.
I learnt Charge of The Light Brigade when I was in 8th Form. It was lovely to read and remember those lines once again.
I had learnt it byheart for a revitation competition.In.my days it reciting poetry was a big thing in.schools.
Comment Written 21-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 21-Apr-2022
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I love the Charge of The Light Brigade poem. It's very powerful, specially when you hear it out loud.
Thank you very much for your exceptional review and six Stars! I appreciate your kind feedback.
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Comment from Lilly Flowers
You did such a nice job capturing the nightmare that is now Ukraine. Your words are strong - I've been following this very closely. When I first heard about the Ukranians sinking the Russian ship, I was so happy. I think Putin will want to declare some kind of victory before he stops the terror. Best wishes, Lilly
reply by the author on 21-Apr-2022
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You did such a nice job capturing the nightmare that is now Ukraine. Your words are strong - I've been following this very closely. When I first heard about the Ukranians sinking the Russian ship, I was so happy. I think Putin will want to declare some kind of victory before he stops the terror. Best wishes, Lilly
Comment Written 21-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 21-Apr-2022
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I agree. I watched a YouTube video last night about the russian oligarchs are pretty upset and want Putin to cut it out. Some sway we should give Putin a way out, allowing some kind of victory. I don't think he anticipated the Ukrainians would not surrender and would fight so relentlessly.
Thank you very much, Lily.
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I read about one oligarch being upset - I'm sure a lot are because of the sanctions. No one thought the Ukranians would do so well. Looking back, Zelenskyy should not have made light of it in public (although I'm sure in private they were preparing). Well, he's proven himself to be a strong leader.
I don't know if they should give Putin a victory. Sometimes I feel that way just to end the bloodshed. But I don't think Putin will ever stop trying to take Ukraine - so depressing.
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You are right, I doubt Putin is ready to give up. He won't accept defeat. I hope Russians will get fed up and see the light. I think it's the only way out.
Comment from Carolyn Dooley
This war is a shame. This should have never happened. And it should be stopped. The sad thing is, it is about greed. One of the battles is over the control of the Black Sea. It would be great if they shared. It belongs to God. And God does not want man to fight over water. He calls it wine. My grandmother told me almost sixty-two years ago, she said, "God warned man to leave the water alone, and to stay away from a certain place in the atmosphere, not to go over a certain invisible line.
reply by the author on 21-Apr-2022
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This war is a shame. This should have never happened. And it should be stopped. The sad thing is, it is about greed. One of the battles is over the control of the Black Sea. It would be great if they shared. It belongs to God. And God does not want man to fight over water. He calls it wine. My grandmother told me almost sixty-two years ago, she said, "God warned man to leave the water alone, and to stay away from a certain place in the atmosphere, not to go over a certain invisible line.
Comment Written 21-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 21-Apr-2022
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Thank you very much for your excellent review and kind words.
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You are welcome.