Silver Wings
A song brings back memories.28 total reviews
Comment from karenina
Oh my. Viet Nam was the war of my generation--I lost too many friends and when I visited "The Wall" years later it broke my heart to take rubbings of their names on a wall as I recalled their laughter, the life taken so soon, so young. Most moving poem... Very touching! Congrats on being in the winners circle with this one!
Karenina
reply by the author on 22-Aug-2018
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Oh my. Viet Nam was the war of my generation--I lost too many friends and when I visited "The Wall" years later it broke my heart to take rubbings of their names on a wall as I recalled their laughter, the life taken so soon, so young. Most moving poem... Very touching! Congrats on being in the winners circle with this one!
Karenina
Comment Written 18-Aug-2018
reply by the author on 22-Aug-2018
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Thank you for your kind review.
Comment from Cindylou1
Very well written. Time always has a way of healing our scarred hearts but it doesn't shield us from our memories. I can look at your poem and say it is filled with sadness or I can look between the lines and image that there must have been some good times there, because you chose to remember these events.
reply by the author on 05-Aug-2018
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Very well written. Time always has a way of healing our scarred hearts but it doesn't shield us from our memories. I can look at your poem and say it is filled with sadness or I can look between the lines and image that there must have been some good times there, because you chose to remember these events.
Comment Written 04-Aug-2018
reply by the author on 05-Aug-2018
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Thanks, Cindy, for reviewing my poem. Yep, sad times and joy. Memories seem to appear sometimes without provocation.
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I understand.
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
This is sad and war has broken many young marriages through the ages, such powerful and poignant words here, tears welled at these words, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 13-Jul-2018
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This is sad and war has broken many young marriages through the ages, such powerful and poignant words here, tears welled at these words, love Dolly x
Comment Written 05-Jul-2018
reply by the author on 13-Jul-2018
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Thank you, Dolly, for reading and commenting on my poem.
Comment from Angela Hayes
Good read, educational, interesting, emotional, good story line, creative way of thinking, creative use of words, symbol of wings to match, good colour, two
people in love having a dance, sad reflection of a loved one...a song in memory.
Good Luck!
reply by the author on 13-Jul-2018
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Good read, educational, interesting, emotional, good story line, creative way of thinking, creative use of words, symbol of wings to match, good colour, two
people in love having a dance, sad reflection of a loved one...a song in memory.
Good Luck!
Comment Written 05-Jul-2018
reply by the author on 13-Jul-2018
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Thank you, Angela, for commenting on my story poem. This was a memory of my first husband. I still think of him when I hear this song.
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:) blessings to you!
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
Your words create a true longing for what once was--very poignant. Your lines flow well to tell that story. You are right how music can bring back memories both good & bad. This is a great poem about how 'things' were at the time of Viet Nam when so much was in turmoil. And after all these years the woman still loves her man. Good job & thanks for sharing. Best wishes. Jan
reply by the author on 05-Jul-2018
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Your words create a true longing for what once was--very poignant. Your lines flow well to tell that story. You are right how music can bring back memories both good & bad. This is a great poem about how 'things' were at the time of Viet Nam when so much was in turmoil. And after all these years the woman still loves her man. Good job & thanks for sharing. Best wishes. Jan
Comment Written 04-Jul-2018
reply by the author on 05-Jul-2018
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Thank you, Jan, for commenting on my poem for the contest. Yes, songs do play a big role in our lives.
Comment from jenintorre
What a very sad and poignant poem you have written. I really enjoyed reading it. I wish you lots of luck in the competition. Best wishes Jen.
reply by the author on 05-Jul-2018
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What a very sad and poignant poem you have written. I really enjoyed reading it. I wish you lots of luck in the competition. Best wishes Jen.
Comment Written 04-Jul-2018
reply by the author on 05-Jul-2018
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Thank you, Jen, for commenting on my poem and the well wishes for the contest.
Comment from A. Willow Bends
I am out of 6 stars, but this deserves far more anyway. This is absolutely beautiful. I love that song anyway, but THIS poem, just reached for my heart and knocked at it. Brought tears and THAT is what fantastic poetry does, right? Especially when one knows it is probably a true story. Touches heart, then mind, where it will stay in a compartment for some time. Truly great. Lovely tribute. Bless you.
Wendy
reply by the author on 05-Jul-2018
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I am out of 6 stars, but this deserves far more anyway. This is absolutely beautiful. I love that song anyway, but THIS poem, just reached for my heart and knocked at it. Brought tears and THAT is what fantastic poetry does, right? Especially when one knows it is probably a true story. Touches heart, then mind, where it will stay in a compartment for some time. Truly great. Lovely tribute. Bless you.
Wendy
Comment Written 04-Jul-2018
reply by the author on 05-Jul-2018
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Thank you, Wendy, for your sincere words. Yes, the poem is based on what really happened with my first husband and I. He is gone (his grave does have the wings embedded in his tombstone. He was so proud of them when he got them) now. I still think of him when I hear this song.
Comment from duchessofdrumborg
"Silver Wings", is an extremely well-written and deftly descriptive piece. This talented poet's work was a pleasure to both read and review. You KEEP WRITING and I'll KEEP READING. I look forward to seeing your next post.
reply by the author on 05-Jul-2018
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"Silver Wings", is an extremely well-written and deftly descriptive piece. This talented poet's work was a pleasure to both read and review. You KEEP WRITING and I'll KEEP READING. I look forward to seeing your next post.
Comment Written 04-Jul-2018
reply by the author on 05-Jul-2018
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Thank you so much for your words of encouragement. I am glad you liked my work.
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justo66, as always, you're very welcome.
Take care,God bless you and best wishes,
the Duchess
Comment from Senyai
Justjo66, this is heart tugging for sure. Love makes life worthwhile and memories of that love keep us going. May your memories hold you tight.
I love your words, they are so full of meaning straight from your heart to the reader.
Best to you,
Lynn
reply by the author on 05-Jul-2018
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Justjo66, this is heart tugging for sure. Love makes life worthwhile and memories of that love keep us going. May your memories hold you tight.
I love your words, they are so full of meaning straight from your heart to the reader.
Best to you,
Lynn
Comment Written 03-Jul-2018
reply by the author on 05-Jul-2018
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Lynn, thank you for your review. I am glad my poem touched your heart.
Comment from friartuck
A solid six for this poignant memory! It brought a tear to my eye. So long go, yet neverending. We lost too many precious ones back then, and must never forget them. You have reminded us yet again. Thank you for that!
reply by the author on 05-Jul-2018
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A solid six for this poignant memory! It brought a tear to my eye. So long go, yet neverending. We lost too many precious ones back then, and must never forget them. You have reminded us yet again. Thank you for that!
Comment Written 03-Jul-2018
reply by the author on 05-Jul-2018
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Thank you so much for your kind words and for the six stars. Yes, we did lose too many young men during that terrible time.