A Shortened 'War and Peace'
a contest entry39 total reviews
Comment from Alcreator Litt Dear
Evidently, shortly or briefly you have spoken why and how war continues and how and when peace may come and man enjoys the state of peaceful living; well said, well done, post god speed more, share post not 4 self-joy-pride but 4 God and readers worldwide Alcreator Litt Dear (DR)
reply by the author on 30-Sep-2022
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Evidently, shortly or briefly you have spoken why and how war continues and how and when peace may come and man enjoys the state of peaceful living; well said, well done, post god speed more, share post not 4 self-joy-pride but 4 God and readers worldwide Alcreator Litt Dear (DR)
Comment Written 30-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 30-Sep-2022
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Thanks, Al, for the kind comments and high rating.
Joan
Comment from Thomas Blanks
So, is this the Reader's Digest version? Tolstoy is turning over in his grave! There is not nearly enough tragedy... The Russians really like the blight. They play up the blight. LOL (just kidding). You did a good job with the context of the contest.
reply by the author on 30-Sep-2022
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So, is this the Reader's Digest version? Tolstoy is turning over in his grave! There is not nearly enough tragedy... The Russians really like the blight. They play up the blight. LOL (just kidding). You did a good job with the context of the contest.
Comment Written 29-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 30-Sep-2022
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Ha Ha, Thomas. Thanks. Yes, he probably is. Glad you liked the poem.
Joan
Comment from harmony13
The author's poem is short yet speaks volumes! It states well the
reasons for war and peace. There is a great message in these words! I
pondered on compassion and compromise I feel as the author says the cornerstone of peace. Thank you for a great poem!
reply by the author on 29-Sep-2022
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The author's poem is short yet speaks volumes! It states well the
reasons for war and peace. There is a great message in these words! I
pondered on compassion and compromise I feel as the author says the cornerstone of peace. Thank you for a great poem!
Comment Written 29-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 29-Sep-2022
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Thanks, Dolly.
Joan
Comment from Katherine M. (k-11)
This is fantastic. You wrote it five and a half years ago. Long before Covid (that I call the enemy in WWIII) and Putin (who I consider as starting WWIV), and yet it hasn't dated and is so appropriate to current strife. Sadly, I see no resolution to current war, peace requires above all yearning. My only regret is that I can't remember what we were living through in 2017. A note would not have come amiss. Kate xx
reply by the author on 29-Sep-2022
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This is fantastic. You wrote it five and a half years ago. Long before Covid (that I call the enemy in WWIII) and Putin (who I consider as starting WWIV), and yet it hasn't dated and is so appropriate to current strife. Sadly, I see no resolution to current war, peace requires above all yearning. My only regret is that I can't remember what we were living through in 2017. A note would not have come amiss. Kate xx
Comment Written 29-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 29-Sep-2022
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Thanks for taking the time to read and review my poem. I don?t remember what inspired it.
Joan
Comment from Gunner Lil
I very good example of what some of the elements of war are. You have an easy read that also has a nice flow and pace.
Good luck in the contest.
Thank you.
reply by the author on 29-Sep-2022
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I very good example of what some of the elements of war are. You have an easy read that also has a nice flow and pace.
Good luck in the contest.
Thank you.
Comment Written 29-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 29-Sep-2022
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Hi Lil
Thanks for reviewing the poem. It didn't place in the contest.
Joan
Comment from royowen
You've hit on a great formula here Joan, you're right, unless man learns a stiff lesson, and suddenly is more interested in peace than war, peace ain't going to happen. This is beautifully written my friend, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 29-Sep-2022
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You've hit on a great formula here Joan, you're right, unless man learns a stiff lesson, and suddenly is more interested in peace than war, peace ain't going to happen. This is beautifully written my friend, blessings Roy
Comment Written 29-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 29-Sep-2022
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Thanks for reading and reviewing this poem, Roy.
Have a great day.
Joan
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Most welcome Jan
Comment from Thomas Bowling
A very good contest entry. I hope you do well. It is hard to win contests. The writing is so arbitrary. It takes skill and some luck.
reply by the author on 30-Mar-2017
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A very good contest entry. I hope you do well. It is hard to win contests. The writing is so arbitrary. It takes skill and some luck.
Comment Written 29-Mar-2017
reply by the author on 30-Mar-2017
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Thanks for the review and high rating. Both are much appreciated.
dragonpoet
Comment from Janet Foor
A Shortened 'War and Peace' is an excellent antonym for the contest.
Good use of 'b' and 'c' alliteration in this well written poem.
I enjoyed the shortened version of war and peace.
Well done.
Blessings
Janet
reply by the author on 30-Mar-2017
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A Shortened 'War and Peace' is an excellent antonym for the contest.
Good use of 'b' and 'c' alliteration in this well written poem.
I enjoyed the shortened version of war and peace.
Well done.
Blessings
Janet
Comment Written 29-Mar-2017
reply by the author on 30-Mar-2017
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Glad you liked it. Thank you.
Joan
Comment from mbroyles2
A well crafted poem with a deep and thought provoking message. This makes us pause and take in the true nature of peace.
Love the use of crisp and clear words.
excellent writing!
Michael
reply by the author on 25-Mar-2017
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A well crafted poem with a deep and thought provoking message. This makes us pause and take in the true nature of peace.
Love the use of crisp and clear words.
excellent writing!
Michael
Comment Written 25-Mar-2017
reply by the author on 25-Mar-2017
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Thank you very much for such strongly positive words of encouragement, Michael.
Joan
Comment from Shirley E Kennedy
A very well written Antonym poem and fine contest entry.
War and peace are certainly at odds on all fronts.
If only it were as simple as it seems in these four lines to blur the edges and
unite as one with a common cause for peace.
Good luck.
"-) Shirley
reply by the author on 25-Mar-2017
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A very well written Antonym poem and fine contest entry.
War and peace are certainly at odds on all fronts.
If only it were as simple as it seems in these four lines to blur the edges and
unite as one with a common cause for peace.
Good luck.
"-) Shirley
Comment Written 25-Mar-2017
reply by the author on 25-Mar-2017
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Thank a lot, Shirley.
Joan
