Broken
A veteran's perspective.35 total reviews
Comment from Karen Cherry Threadgill
My eldest son served in the military. For 30 years. We treat our heroes disgracefully.They should get a pension, immediate approval for a mid- range house, no deposit. A new car or truck economy price, and a government job with a living wage.If they don't need the pension yet.My view. Karen
reply by the author on 17-Aug-2023
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My eldest son served in the military. For 30 years. We treat our heroes disgracefully.They should get a pension, immediate approval for a mid- range house, no deposit. A new car or truck economy price, and a government job with a living wage.If they don't need the pension yet.My view. Karen
Comment Written 17-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 17-Aug-2023
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At the very least there should be no homeless vets. This one was published.
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WoW! congratulations. Who published It? Did I already ask you to join my contest ?
"Murderous Intentions"? It is dying on the vine. Karen
Comment from Liz O'Neill
I always admire poets who can write an acrostic. I only knew the one where you had to come up with one word beginning with the letter you needed. But to write something as poignant as this is excellent.
reply by the author on 27-Dec-2022
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I always admire poets who can write an acrostic. I only knew the one where you had to come up with one word beginning with the letter you needed. But to write something as poignant as this is excellent.
Comment Written 27-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 27-Dec-2022
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Thank you. This is an issue near and dear to me!
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Comment from Ulla
Hi Douglas. I can certainly understand that a man can be broken when fighting in a war. Why can man not learn and stop the greed and cruelty. But it appears that will never be the case. We all live it right now. Such a waste of innocent lives and so much damage to others because of one madman's desires.
Your acrostic is very well written. Good luck. Ulla:)))
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2022
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Hi Douglas. I can certainly understand that a man can be broken when fighting in a war. Why can man not learn and stop the greed and cruelty. But it appears that will never be the case. We all live it right now. Such a waste of innocent lives and so much damage to others because of one madman's desires.
Your acrostic is very well written. Good luck. Ulla:)))
Comment Written 07-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2022
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Because people like Hitler and Putin exist. Their actions force good men to do terrible things :(
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Very true, but a sad one.
Comment from jake cosmos aller
powerful and moving elegy to war and the many veterans who suffered through the pain and aguish that war brings to the soldiers to fight and die in the endless wars.
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2022
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powerful and moving elegy to war and the many veterans who suffered through the pain and aguish that war brings to the soldiers to fight and die in the endless wars.
Comment Written 07-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2022
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I would toast to an end to all wars! Thank you Sir for the review
Comment from Jasmine Girl
I'm impressed by your way of describing your lucid memory of the war. Your using of rhyming is very natural. I even saw internal rhyming of Thought and Lost.
Well done and good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2022
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I'm impressed by your way of describing your lucid memory of the war. Your using of rhyming is very natural. I even saw internal rhyming of Thought and Lost.
Well done and good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 06-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2022
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Thank you. I appreciate you!
Comment from Raul1
This poem meets the requirements for the contest. I have enjoyed reading your poetry. It is interesting and unique. Excellent work! No grammatical errors. I like it. Thank you for sharing!
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2022
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This poem meets the requirements for the contest. I have enjoyed reading your poetry. It is interesting and unique. Excellent work! No grammatical errors. I like it. Thank you for sharing!
Comment Written 06-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2022
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Thank you Sir! I appreciate you and your kind words.
Comment from Pearl Edwards
Yhis is a very powerful Acrostic, Douglas about the ongoing war many veterans suffer behind doors. I know my dad's horrors of w.w.2 stayed with him always. Thank you,
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2022
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Yhis is a very powerful Acrostic, Douglas about the ongoing war many veterans suffer behind doors. I know my dad's horrors of w.w.2 stayed with him always. Thank you,
Comment Written 06-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2022
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I hope my brother comes to a peace with his issues. ?Always? is a scary word in relation to PTSD. Thank you.
Comment from nomi338
I do not believe that we were created as an extension of our creator's love to be at war with each other at any time. A uniting theme that flows from Genesis to Revelation is love. It was god's love that caused our creation. It was the love that Jesus had for us that allowed him to sacrifice his life on our behalf. The two greatest commandments given to man are both about love, love for God and love for our fellow man. This does not reconcile with war. I believe that war not only damages the defeated, it does I believe, equal damage to the victors.
reply by the author on 06-Oct-2022
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I do not believe that we were created as an extension of our creator's love to be at war with each other at any time. A uniting theme that flows from Genesis to Revelation is love. It was god's love that caused our creation. It was the love that Jesus had for us that allowed him to sacrifice his life on our behalf. The two greatest commandments given to man are both about love, love for God and love for our fellow man. This does not reconcile with war. I believe that war not only damages the defeated, it does I believe, equal damage to the victors.
Comment Written 06-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 06-Oct-2022
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Very wise words my friend.
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Thank you.
Comment from Teri7
This is a very well written acrostic poem you have penned for the contest.
You used very good descriptive words of how some veterans feel after being in the war. Thank you for sharing! Blessings, Teri
reply by the author on 06-Oct-2022
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This is a very well written acrostic poem you have penned for the contest.
You used very good descriptive words of how some veterans feel after being in the war. Thank you for sharing! Blessings, Teri
Comment Written 06-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 06-Oct-2022
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Thank you. I appreciate your kind words.
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You are so welcome. Tell your family member thank you for serving! Blessings, Teri
Comment from Regina Elliott
Douglas, you have penned
this sad poem with so much
compassion. War is a wanton
thunderous tragedy. I have
relatives who served in Iraq
and Afghanistan. I have every
respect for our military. I am
grieved that it took so long
for the U.S. government to
acknowledge and start
taking care of our war vets
who suffer from Agent Orange and later on, the
burn pits. My best wishes
for the contest with this
very worthy write. Blessings
reply by the author on 06-Oct-2022
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Douglas, you have penned
this sad poem with so much
compassion. War is a wanton
thunderous tragedy. I have
relatives who served in Iraq
and Afghanistan. I have every
respect for our military. I am
grieved that it took so long
for the U.S. government to
acknowledge and start
taking care of our war vets
who suffer from Agent Orange and later on, the
burn pits. My best wishes
for the contest with this
very worthy write. Blessings
Comment Written 06-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 06-Oct-2022
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Thank you so very much for the great rating. This issue is near and dear to me. I appreciate you!
