To Never Forget, To Never Relive
War museums & memorials exist for a reason... it's not glory46 total reviews
Comment from royowen
The problem with war is undoubtedly the clear direction going to a conflict,
(The message is always manipulative, pride being in operation) but once in actual conflict on the battlefield, confusion as to why you're there sets, (true of WW1) Beautifully Written, looking through the eyes of a mum, you've captured beautifully, the pathos in your sweetly written work Yvette. With your interesting rhyme scheme, well done, blessings, Roy
reply by the author on 03-Sep-2019
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The problem with war is undoubtedly the clear direction going to a conflict,
(The message is always manipulative, pride being in operation) but once in actual conflict on the battlefield, confusion as to why you're there sets, (true of WW1) Beautifully Written, looking through the eyes of a mum, you've captured beautifully, the pathos in your sweetly written work Yvette. With your interesting rhyme scheme, well done, blessings, Roy
Comment Written 03-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 03-Sep-2019
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Thank you, Sir Roy, for your review and wonderful comments... you always make me feel just a wee bit special... and I thank you for that! ;) :) Take good care of you and yours down/over there and enjoy the remainder of the week! ;) Yvette
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Most welcome. (you are special)
Comment from karenina
Such powerful verse! How wise you were to teach your children the ravages of war by exposing them to history through these museums!
I love your quote: "Children will not avoid that which they do not know all the consequences of..." Tears brimming, I thank you for reminding us all.--Karenina
reply by the author on 03-Sep-2019
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Such powerful verse! How wise you were to teach your children the ravages of war by exposing them to history through these museums!
I love your quote: "Children will not avoid that which they do not know all the consequences of..." Tears brimming, I thank you for reminding us all.--Karenina
Comment Written 03-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 03-Sep-2019
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Thank you, Karenina, for your wonderful review... this one is certainly one of those that had me 'tearing up' as I wrote it... :) Take care and have an awesome remainder of the week! ;) Yvette
Comment from Gail Denham
This is a well-spoken poem. Enjoyed reading it - felt the passion and the sorrow too. Good that you took your sons to a good war museum. Was so proud of our grandson who went with buddies to London, Paris, Berlin I think and Amsterdam. Their schedule included a good museum (not sure if it was the WAr Museum - I've been there and it was so impressive) - but they also visited a concentration camp. Felt they made good decisions.
reply by the author on 03-Sep-2019
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This is a well-spoken poem. Enjoyed reading it - felt the passion and the sorrow too. Good that you took your sons to a good war museum. Was so proud of our grandson who went with buddies to London, Paris, Berlin I think and Amsterdam. Their schedule included a good museum (not sure if it was the WAr Museum - I've been there and it was so impressive) - but they also visited a concentration camp. Felt they made good decisions.
Comment Written 03-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 03-Sep-2019
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Thank you so very much for this wonderful review, Gail -- so very appreciated!! ;) :) Your grandson sounds like an intelligent young man! ;) Take care! ;) Yvette
Comment from Scarbrems
I don't have the skill of reading poetry to explain exactly what gave me this from your piece, but it makes me stand in the past in exactly the same way the various war museums hereabouts do (there's a few, the channel islands were occupied by the Germans).
I felt the hair on the back of my neck stand on end when I got to:
'Within these walls, cold weapons lie,
were blooded by innocent hands -
their nightmares forged for duty's flag,
lines blurred between faith and command.'
Excellent work.
reply by the author on 03-Sep-2019
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I don't have the skill of reading poetry to explain exactly what gave me this from your piece, but it makes me stand in the past in exactly the same way the various war museums hereabouts do (there's a few, the channel islands were occupied by the Germans).
I felt the hair on the back of my neck stand on end when I got to:
'Within these walls, cold weapons lie,
were blooded by innocent hands -
their nightmares forged for duty's flag,
lines blurred between faith and command.'
Excellent work.
Comment Written 03-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 03-Sep-2019
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Wow, Emma -- the kind of reviews where folks really let you know that your words touched them? Yeah, that's the best kind .... thank you for that! ;) I am glad that my words wove their way into your emotions...it is my sincere hope as a poet to do that (at least when I aim to do so!!)...THANK YOU!! :) :) I hope you have a wonderful remainder of the week ma'am -- take care!! ;) Yvette
Comment from poetwatch
Within the walls that hold my heart I find the your words did impart, a smile, a tear, for those I hold dear. My friends smile in their rest, for you, my dear, passed the test, :) Yvette. It must be wonderful to be a teacher and learn from the best imaginations walking around. This is a very good entry for the War Poetry Contest.
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Within the walls that hold my heart I find the your words did impart, a smile, a tear, for those I hold dear. My friends smile in their rest, for you, my dear, passed the test, :) Yvette. It must be wonderful to be a teacher and learn from the best imaginations walking around. This is a very good entry for the War Poetry Contest.
Comment Written 03-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 03-Sep-2019
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Oh, Jose -- thank you so very much, sir, for this wonderful review and, especially, for those awesome comments! :) And rhymed all the same... you put a small tear in my eye!! ;) :) So glad this one touched you -- it was one that got me 'choked up' to write in places... You take care over there and have a great remainder of the week!! ;) :) Yvette
Comment from Sugarray77
Well done on this write, Yvette. The rhyme scheme you chose helped propel this one at a steady pace through the quatrains. Well done and good luck in this contest! Also, my boys also liked the war museums the best... but their all-time fave was the Spy Museum in D.C. :)
Melissa
reply by the author on 03-Sep-2019
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Well done on this write, Yvette. The rhyme scheme you chose helped propel this one at a steady pace through the quatrains. Well done and good luck in this contest! Also, my boys also liked the war museums the best... but their all-time fave was the Spy Museum in D.C. :)
Melissa
Comment Written 03-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 03-Sep-2019
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Thanx so much, Melissa -- our boys certainly open some pathways we may not have walked otherwise, didn't they?! ;) :) Take care! ;) Yvette
Comment from Rod A. White
Such a meditative thought placed within a beautiful poem, Yvette. The scars of war run much deeper than through only those who fight the physical battles. Loved ones are often affected just as deeply.
reply by the author on 03-Sep-2019
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Such a meditative thought placed within a beautiful poem, Yvette. The scars of war run much deeper than through only those who fight the physical battles. Loved ones are often affected just as deeply.
Comment Written 03-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 03-Sep-2019
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Sometimes we just have to let the feelings speak for themselves, Rod -- was tough for this mom to keep her emotions in check sometimes on those museum tours. ;) :) Thanx for the review and have a wonderful week ahead! ;) Yvette :)
Comment from damommy
My sons and I have visited museums of every war. We felt the same way. We must never forget who pays for our freedoms. Lovely poem and presentation. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 03-Sep-2019
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My sons and I have visited museums of every war. We felt the same way. We must never forget who pays for our freedoms. Lovely poem and presentation. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 03-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 03-Sep-2019
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Thanx for your review, Yvonne -- always so good to hear from you ma'am! ;) Have a wonderful week ahead and take care of you!! ;) Yvette
Comment from Mystic Angel 7777
This meets the contest requirements beautifully as you express the concept of peace by utilizing the horrors of war endured by our brave service people to protect and defend those at home. Good luck in the voting and thank you very much for sharing it.
reply by the author on 03-Sep-2019
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This meets the contest requirements beautifully as you express the concept of peace by utilizing the horrors of war endured by our brave service people to protect and defend those at home. Good luck in the voting and thank you very much for sharing it.
Comment Written 03-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 03-Sep-2019
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Thanx so much for your review, Angel -- so appreciate your support!! ;) :) Yvette
Comment from Janice Canerdy
Your well-written, beautiful, moving poem vividly emphasizes our freedom, how it was acquired--over and over--and why we should never stop appreciating those who fought for it.
reply by the author on 03-Sep-2019
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Your well-written, beautiful, moving poem vividly emphasizes our freedom, how it was acquired--over and over--and why we should never stop appreciating those who fought for it.
Comment Written 03-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 03-Sep-2019
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So glad this one resonated with you, ma'am -- much appreciated! ;) :) Have a great week! ;) YVette
