Like Poppies
ANZAC poem25 total reviews
Comment from BeasPeas
This is a very nice poem in memory of ANZAC day, Christine. Standing in your driveways at 6 a.m. is a safe and memorable way to acknowledge it and this year to commemorate Covid and pray that it's over soon and forever. Marilyn
reply by the author on 01-May-2020
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This is a very nice poem in memory of ANZAC day, Christine. Standing in your driveways at 6 a.m. is a safe and memorable way to acknowledge it and this year to commemorate Covid and pray that it's over soon and forever. Marilyn
Comment Written 30-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 01-May-2020
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Thanks Marilyn yes it was a nice moment shared with 3 other neighbours at safe distance i think things are starting to ease up so restrictions easing a bit Stay well Chris
Comment from Bill Schott
This poem, Like Poppies, in honor of ANZAC Day, is strong and represents the loyal and daring fighters who fought and died so long ago. Your commemoration folds the current situation in brilliantly. Owe you a six.
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2020
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This poem, Like Poppies, in honor of ANZAC Day, is strong and represents the loyal and daring fighters who fought and died so long ago. Your commemoration folds the current situation in brilliantly. Owe you a six.
Comment Written 25-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2020
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Hi Bill. Thank so very much for your review and yes I thought I would parallel the two situations and we did go out on the driveway at dawn, a moving service on the radio with 3 neighbours ( at social distance) We then had an ANZAC biscuit. One to remember this year Stay safe and well Cheers Chris
Comment from rspoet
Hello Chris,
A beautiful poem and tribute to those who sacrificed to make it
possible for us to breathe the air, hear the music, see the stars.
Soldier of so many countries fought together to preserve freedom,
as now we fight to defeat an unseen enemy. If we have the strength,
will and dedication of the those who came before, we will succeed.
Best wishes to you, my friend.
Robert
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2020
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Hello Chris,
A beautiful poem and tribute to those who sacrificed to make it
possible for us to breathe the air, hear the music, see the stars.
Soldier of so many countries fought together to preserve freedom,
as now we fight to defeat an unseen enemy. If we have the strength,
will and dedication of the those who came before, we will succeed.
Best wishes to you, my friend.
Robert
Comment Written 25-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2020
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Hi Robert My many thanks for your great review and bestowing a six on this poem for the ANZACs . Lets hope that once this latest enemy is conqured that all wars will stop. Life is too precious and we must respect this a lot more. The stars are much brighter and waterways much cleaner a nice change Maybe this is a lesson to be learnt from. Stay safe and well my friend Cheers Chris
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
ANZAC poem
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by Chrissy710
Hello, Christine,
Good day mate :) What a nice way to celebrate ANZAC day, in remembrance of fallen soldiers. We celebrate the 4th of July. Well done, my friend. I love the poem and the presentation.
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2020
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ANZAC poem
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by Chrissy710
Hello, Christine,
Good day mate :) What a nice way to celebrate ANZAC day, in remembrance of fallen soldiers. We celebrate the 4th of July. Well done, my friend. I love the poem and the presentation.
Comment Written 25-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2020
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Hi Gypsy Thank your for your review a d ANZAC day is our biggest day in Australia always rememberd with services everywhere in all towns. My hisband an I did go out at dawn with a candle and a torch and listened to the service on the radion with 3 neighbours ( social distanced) a moving morning for us. As always Cheers My friend Chris
Comment from Dorothy Farrell
Hello Chrissy, this is a lovely poem and so well written. You compare the war with this virus. It is an unseen enemy and the powers that be know very little about it - no more than you or I. But Anzac will still go ahead and pay homage to the brave men and women who fought a visible enemy. Lovely picture. Lovely read. Stay safe and take care - love Dorothy xxx
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2020
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Hello Chrissy, this is a lovely poem and so well written. You compare the war with this virus. It is an unseen enemy and the powers that be know very little about it - no more than you or I. But Anzac will still go ahead and pay homage to the brave men and women who fought a visible enemy. Lovely picture. Lovely read. Stay safe and take care - love Dorothy xxx
Comment Written 25-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2020
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Hi Dorothy, Thanks you my friend for your lovely review and we did go out on the driveway at dawn and listened to the service on the radio with three neighbours A moving day for us and then we had an ANZAC biscuit and warm drink. Lets hope we dan all feel safe again and all other wars cease. A nice thought. Cheers Chris
Comment from estory
What I liked about this was how you used that image of the remembrance of soldiers and these war time images to tie in with the coronavirus epidemic. You gave us that same determination, that same faith, that same honor, as the soldiers in the war. And in many ways it is a war. estory
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2020
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What I liked about this was how you used that image of the remembrance of soldiers and these war time images to tie in with the coronavirus epidemic. You gave us that same determination, that same faith, that same honor, as the soldiers in the war. And in many ways it is a war. estory
Comment Written 25-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2020
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Hi estory Thank you for your insightful review that is exactly what ai wanted the reader to get out of my poem this year. We did go out at dawn and stand on the driveway to remember our old and present soldiers in war. Hopefully we end the durrent 'war' soon and we can all feel safe again. Cheers Christine
Comment from nancy_e_davis
That is indeed a lovely way to commemorate the event in your history.
In driveways at the crack of dawn we'll stand
This year will be unique, quite like no other.
However as we hear the bugle's sound
Last post; in driveways we will stand together.
It is a lovely thought. God Bless the fallen Heroes. Well done. Nancy:)
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2020
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That is indeed a lovely way to commemorate the event in your history.
In driveways at the crack of dawn we'll stand
This year will be unique, quite like no other.
However as we hear the bugle's sound
Last post; in driveways we will stand together.
It is a lovely thought. God Bless the fallen Heroes. Well done. Nancy:)
Comment Written 25-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2020
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Hi Nancy, Thank you for your review and yes we did stand in the driveway at dawn with 3 neighbours at social distance and all listened to the dawn service on the radio. a moving morning finished with a yummy ANZAC biscuit. Cheers Chris
Comment from Cindy Decker
Christine:
I love you patriotic poem for those souls the wars have claimed. I like your rhyme, and I love the beautiful photo of the poppies too. In the end you say, "Lest we forget." I hope we never forget the unselfish acts of those who fought in our wars. I think it's crucial that Americans are aware of the important role our Allies played in both major wars. Thank you for teaching me something I may have overlooked in my history lessons. Best wishes,
Good luck.
Cindy
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2020
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Christine:
I love you patriotic poem for those souls the wars have claimed. I like your rhyme, and I love the beautiful photo of the poppies too. In the end you say, "Lest we forget." I hope we never forget the unselfish acts of those who fought in our wars. I think it's crucial that Americans are aware of the important role our Allies played in both major wars. Thank you for teaching me something I may have overlooked in my history lessons. Best wishes,
Good luck.
Cindy
Comment Written 25-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2020
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Hi Cindy, Thank ypu for ypur review and yes ANZAC is propably the most observed day in Australia nearly everyone observes it some way or another. We did stand in the driveway at dawn with candles and a torch to listen to the service on the radio something to remember and I enjoyed sharing this day here on FS stay safe and well Cheers Christine
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You?re welcome.
Stay well, Christine
Comment from Barb Hensongispsaca
I do so regret not having a six as this wonderful tribute done in ABCB form not only sends a message , but includes the terror of today along with the strength of those gone before
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2020
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I do so regret not having a six as this wonderful tribute done in ABCB form not only sends a message , but includes the terror of today along with the strength of those gone before
Comment Written 25-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2020
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Hi Barb, Thank you for your review and I thought I would combine both past and present fights with and enemy in my ANZAC poem for this year. we did stamd in the driveway at dawn and observed the service on the radio. There were 5 of us altogether All social distanced And the all had a yummy ANZAC biscuit A good memory to have on this day. Stay safe I think we are winning the current 'war' Stay safe Cheers Chris
Comment from Pam (respa)
-Lovely image and
presentation, Chris.
-Your notes are appreciated.
-A well written poem
celebrating the heroes
of the war on two fronts-
one in WWI and the current
one with the virus.
-I like the first verse as the
poppies "stand alone" and
you "stand in isolation" with
"candles raised."
-A very good conclusion, too.
-Thanks for sharing this, and
have a good day and weekend, too.
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2020
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-Lovely image and
presentation, Chris.
-Your notes are appreciated.
-A well written poem
celebrating the heroes
of the war on two fronts-
one in WWI and the current
one with the virus.
-I like the first verse as the
poppies "stand alone" and
you "stand in isolation" with
"candles raised."
-A very good conclusion, too.
-Thanks for sharing this, and
have a good day and weekend, too.
Comment Written 25-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2020
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Hi Pam. Thanks very much for your review and ues I thought of the poppies standing alone and us also sharing the moment together. Your words are welcomed and we did stand in our driveway at dawn with 3 neighbours all social distanced so different yet the same this year. Stay safe Cheers Chris
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You are welcome, Chris, and thanks for sharing your reply. It was good that you could share the moment with your neighbors.
