War
A scene reenacted too many times.45 total reviews
Comment from Dawn Munro
That we are still killing each other off in this year of our Lord twenty-twenty-four sickens me (and yes, I intentionally spell out the date as a reminder to warmongers that everything, even time, belongs to God).
reply by the author on 04-Jul-2024
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That we are still killing each other off in this year of our Lord twenty-twenty-four sickens me (and yes, I intentionally spell out the date as a reminder to warmongers that everything, even time, belongs to God).
Comment Written 04-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 04-Jul-2024
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Thanks for the review, Dawn. It is never ending.
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*sigh* Yes. You are very welcome, Paul.
Comment from Daylily
This touches my heart because I was raised in a military family and understand the underlying feelings connected to this excellent posting. I wish you well in the contest.
reply by the author on 28-Jun-2024
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This touches my heart because I was raised in a military family and understand the underlying feelings connected to this excellent posting. I wish you well in the contest.
Comment Written 28-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 28-Jun-2024
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Thanks, Daylily. So glad I touched your heart.
Comment from Gunner Lil
Well written poem that is an easy read with a nice pace and flow.
Having served in the military for thirty-three years I can relate to this poem.
As I told my wife "I can't come back until I leave."
Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 28-Jun-2024
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Well written poem that is an easy read with a nice pace and flow.
Having served in the military for thirty-three years I can relate to this poem.
As I told my wife "I can't come back until I leave."
Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 28-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 28-Jun-2024
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Thanks for the review, Gunner and thanks for your service.
Comment from GWHARGIS
This is felt by everyone who has ever had to say goodbye in uncertain times of war. And sadly, it doesn't have to be war at all. Some places, soldiers presence is a target on their backs. Powerful and real. Gretchen
reply by the author on 28-Jun-2024
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This is felt by everyone who has ever had to say goodbye in uncertain times of war. And sadly, it doesn't have to be war at all. Some places, soldiers presence is a target on their backs. Powerful and real. Gretchen
Comment Written 28-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 28-Jun-2024
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Thanks, Gretchen. We are living in uncertain times.
Comment from teafor2
With this sparsity of starkness, scribe has penned the morbid fact that can't be glossed over...The world has not seen its last of "War." Potential comrades will provide widows as well as widowers with reason(s) to echo these poignant words. Excellent entry for listed contest.
reply by the author on 28-Jun-2024
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With this sparsity of starkness, scribe has penned the morbid fact that can't be glossed over...The world has not seen its last of "War." Potential comrades will provide widows as well as widowers with reason(s) to echo these poignant words. Excellent entry for listed contest.
Comment Written 28-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 28-Jun-2024
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Thanks for the review. You are right about not seeing the last of "War."
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You are welcome.
Comment from harmony13
The author's words are clear, descriptive and creative. The author's
words made me think about war and wonder will we ever have peace in
the world? The author's words were engaging and made me reflect on
all that is going in the world. The artwork is perfect and compliments these words well. Hi Paul, hope you are doing well.....Maria
reply by the author on 28-Jun-2024
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The author's words are clear, descriptive and creative. The author's
words made me think about war and wonder will we ever have peace in
the world? The author's words were engaging and made me reflect on
all that is going in the world. The artwork is perfect and compliments these words well. Hi Paul, hope you are doing well.....Maria
Comment Written 27-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 28-Jun-2024
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Thanks, Maria. Your question about peace is a good one. Wish I had an answer.
Comment from Barry Penfold
Love the image and the words match so perfectly. A very good contest entry Paul. Thanks for sharing and all the best in the contest.
Cheers and have a great day.
Barry.
reply by the author on 28-Jun-2024
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Love the image and the words match so perfectly. A very good contest entry Paul. Thanks for sharing and all the best in the contest.
Cheers and have a great day.
Barry.
Comment Written 27-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 28-Jun-2024
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Thanks, Barry. That scenario is played out all too often.
Comment from dragonpoet
Hi Paul,
This is a simple but poignant poem about war and how we should all be praying for our troops who are fighting for us. It has simple rhymes and good line breaks.
Good luck in the contest
Keep writing and stay healthy
Enjoy the rest of your week.
Joan
reply by the author on 28-Jun-2024
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Hi Paul,
This is a simple but poignant poem about war and how we should all be praying for our troops who are fighting for us. It has simple rhymes and good line breaks.
Good luck in the contest
Keep writing and stay healthy
Enjoy the rest of your week.
Joan
Comment Written 27-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 28-Jun-2024
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Thanks, Joan. When will it stop?
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You?re welcome, Paul.
Your guess is as good as mine. I hope soon.
Joan.
Comment from Brenda Strauser
A nice poem. I hope this isn't going to be our future. Things are not getting any better. I like the last line:pray for me at night. I pray every day we don't go to war.
reply by the author on 28-Jun-2024
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A nice poem. I hope this isn't going to be our future. Things are not getting any better. I like the last line:pray for me at night. I pray every day we don't go to war.
Comment Written 27-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 28-Jun-2024
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Thanks for the reminder, Brenda. I should pray more often.
Comment from nancyjam
Good job with rhyming in such a short piece. I like that you created a scene and told a tragic story with just 5 lines. The ones left behind
are often the ones who lose.
Best of luck in the contest. Nancy
reply by the author on 28-Jun-2024
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Good job with rhyming in such a short piece. I like that you created a scene and told a tragic story with just 5 lines. The ones left behind
are often the ones who lose.
Best of luck in the contest. Nancy
Comment Written 27-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 28-Jun-2024
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Thanks, Nancy. You are right about the ones left behind.