To Never Forget, To Never Relive
War museums & memorials exist for a reason... it's not glory46 total reviews
Comment from Diana L Crawford
Very beautiful and emotional tribute to our fallen soldiers. Thank God we have preserved memories of their sacrifices. I have never been to one, but your work encourages me to do so. I will be looking to see what is local to me. Thank you for sharing. xoxo
reply by the author on 05-Sep-2019
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Very beautiful and emotional tribute to our fallen soldiers. Thank God we have preserved memories of their sacrifices. I have never been to one, but your work encourages me to do so. I will be looking to see what is local to me. Thank you for sharing. xoxo
Comment Written 04-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 05-Sep-2019
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If it is a good museum, Diana, it is an experience that will 'stick with you' for quite some time after your departure... :) ;) Thanx so much for the review, ma'am -- enjoy the upcoming weekend! ;) :) Yvette
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And you also! xoxo
Comment from Mastery
Hi Yvette. This is a very memorable and well-written poem on the subject. Strong verbs are key in its writing. It reminds me of a prize winner of mine called "Shadows of Iwo Jima" which was published in Leatherneck. (A magazine the Marines) back about twelve years ago. (see my portfolio if you are interested)
Good luck to you in the contest, my friend. : ) Bob
reply by the author on 04-Sep-2019
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Hi Yvette. This is a very memorable and well-written poem on the subject. Strong verbs are key in its writing. It reminds me of a prize winner of mine called "Shadows of Iwo Jima" which was published in Leatherneck. (A magazine the Marines) back about twelve years ago. (see my portfolio if you are interested)
Good luck to you in the contest, my friend. : ) Bob
Comment Written 04-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 04-Sep-2019
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Thanx so much for your review on this one, Bob -- and I do appreciate the invite, sir!! ;) :) If I ever get that thing called spare time I may just take you up on it! ;) Yvette
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
War does nothing but destroy. Families, homes, countries, all destroyed for what? But more than that, the loss of young lives, those who haven't had a chance to live, those who God gave life to, taken in hatred. So sad this world of ours. Your poem is superb, a virtual six, Good luck in the contest. :)) Sandra xx
reply by the author on 04-Sep-2019
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War does nothing but destroy. Families, homes, countries, all destroyed for what? But more than that, the loss of young lives, those who haven't had a chance to live, those who God gave life to, taken in hatred. So sad this world of ours. Your poem is superb, a virtual six, Good luck in the contest. :)) Sandra xx
Comment Written 04-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 04-Sep-2019
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Oh, I'm so very glad you got the 'vibe' I was going for on this one, Sandra.... this is one of those that brought some tears as I was composing - these museums never cease to 'get to me'... ;) :) Thanx for the review and the virual six - much appreciated just like you!! ;) :) Take care! ;) Yvette
Comment from Dorothy Farrell
Hello YM, this is a good entry to the contest. You concentrate on the aftermath of war. Lest we forget - you emphasize the reason for museums and memorials. Young people have no real idea of the horrors of war. Film as well as the museums and memorials would hit home perhaps. The film
War Horse is a great example of a film that children would like and at the same time it would give them an idea of the consequences of war. I loved it. They should show it in schools. Good Luck in the contest - I like your
entry. Regards Dorothy x
reply by the author on 04-Sep-2019
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Hello YM, this is a good entry to the contest. You concentrate on the aftermath of war. Lest we forget - you emphasize the reason for museums and memorials. Young people have no real idea of the horrors of war. Film as well as the museums and memorials would hit home perhaps. The film
War Horse is a great example of a film that children would like and at the same time it would give them an idea of the consequences of war. I loved it. They should show it in schools. Good Luck in the contest - I like your
entry. Regards Dorothy x
Comment Written 04-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 04-Sep-2019
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Thanx for such a wonderful and engaging commentary, Dorothy - so good to hear from you on this one, ma'am! ;) :) I do so appreciate your stopping by -- take care out there! ;) Yvette
Comment from nomi338
How horrific tat a world created out of love has been racked over and over again, and is still threatened by hatred and greed. Who could possibly guess, estimate or ever know how much the world has lost due to the deaths of some of the world's brightest and most gifted young men who have lost their lives because of warfare. For me, this is a sobering thought.
reply by the author on 04-Sep-2019
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How horrific tat a world created out of love has been racked over and over again, and is still threatened by hatred and greed. Who could possibly guess, estimate or ever know how much the world has lost due to the deaths of some of the world's brightest and most gifted young men who have lost their lives because of warfare. For me, this is a sobering thought.
Comment Written 04-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 04-Sep-2019
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Thank you so very much for this wonderful and empathetic review, sir -- always appreciated! ;) :) Take care and have a wonderful remainder of the week! ;) Yvette
Comment from Raffaelina Lowcock
A wise move to let them garner the atmosphere and relics of war. It would be wonderful if all children were aware of the consequences of war then maybe we would diminish its possibilities. Your poem speaks volumes.
reply by the author on 04-Sep-2019
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A wise move to let them garner the atmosphere and relics of war. It would be wonderful if all children were aware of the consequences of war then maybe we would diminish its possibilities. Your poem speaks volumes.
Comment Written 04-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 04-Sep-2019
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I wholly agree with you, ma'am! ;) :) Thanx so much for your wonderful review, Raffaelina -- so very appreciated! ;) Take care! ;) Yvette
Comment from Heather Knight
This is a wonderful poem. I love the repetition of 'within these walls...'
Many years ago, I visited Kilmainham Gaol in Ireland were many war prisoners were shot and it was chilling.
Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 04-Sep-2019
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This is a wonderful poem. I love the repetition of 'within these walls...'
Many years ago, I visited Kilmainham Gaol in Ireland were many war prisoners were shot and it was chilling.
Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 04-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 04-Sep-2019
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Thanx so much for such a wonderful note, Lady Maria. ;) So many of these museums/memorials really just got inside of you and tore at parts of your soul as both a mom and as a feeling human being... took alot to keep that stiff upper lip sometimes with the boys, ya know?.... Those stars are so very appreciated, ma'am -- take care and have a great remainder of the week! ;) Yvette
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You too. xxx
Comment from Carla Trinklein
Did you ever take your boys to see the captured German submarine from WWII in the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago? My boys still talk about that exhibit. The history laid out for the observer before you even reach the submarine sets the stage for what happened so well, and makes you so aware of the magnitude of what the sailors risked. Your poem is eloquent and beautifully done.
reply by the author on 04-Sep-2019
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Did you ever take your boys to see the captured German submarine from WWII in the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago? My boys still talk about that exhibit. The history laid out for the observer before you even reach the submarine sets the stage for what happened so well, and makes you so aware of the magnitude of what the sailors risked. Your poem is eloquent and beautifully done.
Comment Written 03-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 04-Sep-2019
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That's one that we did not see...we haven't been to Chicago at all. But there were so many that sound like what you're describing that really just got inside of you and tore at parts of your soul as both a mom and as a feeling human being... took alot to keep that stiff upper lip sometimes, ya know? Thanx for the review, ma'am -- hope all's well on the classroom front lines... LOL! ;) Take care - Yvette
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Everything is going well, thanks for asking! I find I rather like teaching in Spanish half the day. Since my vocabulary is more limited in Spanish, I get to the point faster! Kindergarteners like that!
Comment from Mrs. KT
Hello Yvette!
So very sobering, indeed. The power. The might. The devastation. The loss. Recorded for all to see...and yet, we never seem to learn anything...
Thank you for sharing!
diane
reply by the author on 04-Sep-2019
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Hello Yvette!
So very sobering, indeed. The power. The might. The devastation. The loss. Recorded for all to see...and yet, we never seem to learn anything...
Thank you for sharing!
diane
Comment Written 03-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 04-Sep-2019
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Oh, Diane, you should know that these stars mean the world to me, ma'am -- this was one of those that was written with a tissue box next to me! ;) :) Thanx for those wonderful stars, ma'am, and you have a great week ahead!;) Yvette
P.S. Did I miss the 'Dialogue' posting?!
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You are most welcome!
Still editing my dialogue!
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Comment from CrystieCookie999
I sure like this line "their nightmares forged for duty's flag" and also "time-muted snarls of brave Marines..." because it feels like you have some alliteration in "forged" and "flag" and "muted" and "Marines," plus they sound very original. The sacrifices of soldiers past and present are definitely irreplaceable. I think with the line: were blooded by innocent hands
that you mean "bloodied" and not blooded.
Thank you for your post!
reply by the author on 03-Sep-2019
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I sure like this line "their nightmares forged for duty's flag" and also "time-muted snarls of brave Marines..." because it feels like you have some alliteration in "forged" and "flag" and "muted" and "Marines," plus they sound very original. The sacrifices of soldiers past and present are definitely irreplaceable. I think with the line: were blooded by innocent hands
that you mean "bloodied" and not blooded.
Thank you for your post!
Comment Written 03-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 03-Sep-2019
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Thank you for dropping in on this one, Crystie -- appreciate you! ;) :) And the word 'blooded' is exactly the word I meant to use here, but thanx for keeping me on my toes! ;) Yvette
