Christmas Night
Long ago, but still true for a military wife and mom.16 total reviews
Comment from Leineco
Nicely done historical narrative of Christmas
being celebrated in the midst of the Civil War
years. . .encompassing all the emotions, fears
and joys that accompanied it. :-)
reply by the author on 23-Dec-2017
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Nicely done historical narrative of Christmas
being celebrated in the midst of the Civil War
years. . .encompassing all the emotions, fears
and joys that accompanied it. :-)
Comment Written 23-Dec-2017
reply by the author on 23-Dec-2017
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Thanks so much for the good review.
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Thanks so much for the good review.
Comment from Geeps
Wow great work on this. It was very well written. It's so sad to know that there are so many families that even to this day still have members abroad at war and may not come home. at least there's hope they are marching back. good luck with the contest!
reply by the author on 22-Dec-2017
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Wow great work on this. It was very well written. It's so sad to know that there are so many families that even to this day still have members abroad at war and may not come home. at least there's hope they are marching back. good luck with the contest!
Comment Written 22-Dec-2017
reply by the author on 22-Dec-2017
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Thanks so much! I appreciate your comments.
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Thanks so much! I appreciate your comments.
Comment from mermaids
Excellent poetic form and a theme that many can relate to. I always think of our people in the service at Christmas. You have a smooth flow of lines and I admire your use of rhyming words. Merry Christmas!
reply by the author on 22-Dec-2017
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Excellent poetic form and a theme that many can relate to. I always think of our people in the service at Christmas. You have a smooth flow of lines and I admire your use of rhyming words. Merry Christmas!
Comment Written 22-Dec-2017
reply by the author on 22-Dec-2017
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Thanks so much for your comments.
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Thanks so much for your comments.
Comment from Meia (MESAYERS)
Candles lit to guide them on,
The lamps are shining bright,
Joyful reunion, grateful hearts,
Are gathering this Christmas night.
A magnificent Christmas poem well done this was beautiful to read and very festive with a lovely message seasons greetings and kindest regards Meia xx
reply by the author on 22-Dec-2017
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Candles lit to guide them on,
The lamps are shining bright,
Joyful reunion, grateful hearts,
Are gathering this Christmas night.
A magnificent Christmas poem well done this was beautiful to read and very festive with a lovely message seasons greetings and kindest regards Meia xx
Comment Written 22-Dec-2017
reply by the author on 22-Dec-2017
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Thanks so much for your good review. It is appreciated.
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Thanks so much for your good review. It is appreciated.
Comment from mvbrooks
There's a complete story in this brief poem and it carefully webs threads of this woman's specific story with threads of a universal tone so that we can both feel "for" her and feel "with" her the agony of waiting and the joy when they appear. A wonderful reminder to think of others at this time of year.
reply by the author on 21-Dec-2017
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There's a complete story in this brief poem and it carefully webs threads of this woman's specific story with threads of a universal tone so that we can both feel "for" her and feel "with" her the agony of waiting and the joy when they appear. A wonderful reminder to think of others at this time of year.
Comment Written 21-Dec-2017
reply by the author on 21-Dec-2017
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Thanks so much for the great rating. I?m honored. Being a military wife and mom brought out a universal point of view we share as we stay behind. Thank you again for your comments. Regards.
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Thanks so much for the great rating. I?m honored. Being a military wife and mom brought out a universal point of view we share as we stay behind. Thank you again for your comments. Regards.
Comment from Dean Kuch
Many mothers and fathers in countries all over the world have sons and daughters in uniform placed in harm's way, Anonymous Poet.
They're deployed in places like Iraq or Afghanistan, South Korea and Turkey--just to name a few.
As a Marine Corps veteran I can tell you with certainty that there is no greater feeling on earth than being able to return home to your beloved friends and family-- safe, unharmed, and in one piece.
There are many who are not quite as fortunate.
Lovely poem, a melancholy musing for sure.
It is well rhymed and conveys an important message from a bygone era that is still very pertinent today.
reply by the author on 21-Dec-2017
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Many mothers and fathers in countries all over the world have sons and daughters in uniform placed in harm's way, Anonymous Poet.
They're deployed in places like Iraq or Afghanistan, South Korea and Turkey--just to name a few.
As a Marine Corps veteran I can tell you with certainty that there is no greater feeling on earth than being able to return home to your beloved friends and family-- safe, unharmed, and in one piece.
There are many who are not quite as fortunate.
Lovely poem, a melancholy musing for sure.
It is well rhymed and conveys an important message from a bygone era that is still very pertinent today.
Comment Written 21-Dec-2017
reply by the author on 21-Dec-2017
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Thank you so much.
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Thank you so much.
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You're very welcome.
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written heartfelt poem. So many soldiers are not able to come home for Christmas. It is as hard for them as it is for the ones at home waiting to hear from their loved ones from the warfront.
reply by the author on 21-Dec-2017
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A very well-written heartfelt poem. So many soldiers are not able to come home for Christmas. It is as hard for them as it is for the ones at home waiting to hear from their loved ones from the warfront.
Comment Written 21-Dec-2017
reply by the author on 21-Dec-2017
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Thank you so much for your review.
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Thank you so much for your review.
Comment from Thor R
The image of one sock is sad but poignant. The rhymes are fun and the message is clear. In the third stanza though I was confused by the word sway when you're talking about holding firm. Also, I believe that the word 'That' in the fourth stanza should be lower case. The picture sets the reader into the right mood too.
reply by the author on 20-Dec-2017
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The image of one sock is sad but poignant. The rhymes are fun and the message is clear. In the third stanza though I was confused by the word sway when you're talking about holding firm. Also, I believe that the word 'That' in the fourth stanza should be lower case. The picture sets the reader into the right mood too.
Comment Written 20-Dec-2017
reply by the author on 20-Dec-2017
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Thanks Sornt.
Comment from Sharon Haiste
I think this is a good entry for the Xmas Poetry writing prompt.
The picture is beautiful and a good match.
Well done and good luck to you with the competition.
Sharon
reply by the author on 20-Dec-2017
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I think this is a good entry for the Xmas Poetry writing prompt.
The picture is beautiful and a good match.
Well done and good luck to you with the competition.
Sharon
Comment Written 20-Dec-2017
reply by the author on 20-Dec-2017
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Thank you.
Comment from Phyllis Stewart
Six sons? I can't help wonder if you actually have six sons. But back to the poem. Good one for the season because of the happy ending. In the real world, six soldiers don't always share a happy ending. I appreciate the upbeat feel. :)
reply by the author on 20-Dec-2017
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Six sons? I can't help wonder if you actually have six sons. But back to the poem. Good one for the season because of the happy ending. In the real world, six soldiers don't always share a happy ending. I appreciate the upbeat feel. :)
Comment Written 20-Dec-2017
reply by the author on 20-Dec-2017
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Thanks so much for the review. No, we have two sons, but I?m an Army wife and an Army mom and after several deployments, some of those emotions I wrote about are real. Thanks again. ( during the time of the Civil War my family had 13 children... four were girls).
