The Ultimate Price
The soldier's wives also go through a living hell...35 total reviews
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
This story rings true for so many young couples who suffered during this war which was a futile and tragic war and repercussions are still being felt years later, a sensitive write, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 13-Aug-2020
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This story rings true for so many young couples who suffered during this war which was a futile and tragic war and repercussions are still being felt years later, a sensitive write, love Dolly x
Comment Written 13-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 13-Aug-2020
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Hello Dolly,
Thank you for your excellent review, I appreciate your thoughts.
Yes, you're exactly right. I'm an old Vietnam vet and know first hand of many of the repercussions you are speaking about.
Have a great day my friend...Cheers
Comment from thaities, Rebecca V.
This is a heartbreaking entry for the In Their Memory writing prompt. I give this poem/story thumbs up for his bravery in war and a prayer for his wife. Well done!
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This is a heartbreaking entry for the In Their Memory writing prompt. I give this poem/story thumbs up for his bravery in war and a prayer for his wife. Well done!
Comment Written 13-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 13-Aug-2020
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Hello Rebecca,
Thank you for your excellent review, I really appreciate it.
Have a great day my friend...
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You're welcome.
Comment from elchupakabra
This is a great addition to the 'in their memory' contest, if not a sorrowful one. Powerful ending and great work overall, best of luck to you, thank you for sharing. Later daze.
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This is a great addition to the 'in their memory' contest, if not a sorrowful one. Powerful ending and great work overall, best of luck to you, thank you for sharing. Later daze.
Comment Written 12-Aug-2020
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Thank you for your excellent review and good luck wishes, I appreciate it. Have a great day my friend...
Comment from Jeffrey L. Michaux
This is very sad and unfortunate. I guess that it may seem unbearable to be without the one you consider to be your soulmate. I think that he would have wanted her to live on although it did appear from her perspective that their was nothing to live for. Thanks for sharing this intense and well written work. Well done!
reply by the author on 13-Aug-2020
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This is very sad and unfortunate. I guess that it may seem unbearable to be without the one you consider to be your soulmate. I think that he would have wanted her to live on although it did appear from her perspective that their was nothing to live for. Thanks for sharing this intense and well written work. Well done!
Comment Written 12-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 13-Aug-2020
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Hello Jeffrey,
Thank you for your excellent review, I appreciate it. According to the historians this has happened many times throughout all the wars in the past and even today.
Have a great day my friend...
Comment from Earl Corp
Thank you for bringing up a point we all forget about, the families of those who were killed in action. Thank you for sharing. Good luck in the contest.
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Thank you for bringing up a point we all forget about, the families of those who were killed in action. Thank you for sharing. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 12-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 13-Aug-2020
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Hello Earl,
Thank you for your excellent review and good luck wishes, I appreciate it. Yes, you're right, war not only kills many soldiers, it also destroys many families.
Have a great day my friend...
Comment from Dick Waters
I like the picture, the color of your poem's background and the poem itself. It almost looks like it was hand carved. The story itself is most likely a common one, and one we do not hear that much about. I give thanks for those that serve, and a special blessing to those who gave their all. The families are not forgotten either.
Nicely done.
I had the privilege of witnessing an Arlington ceremony, and I think every high school child should visit the cemetery to know how many have indeed sacrificed for what we all have.
Thanks for posting.
Dick
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I like the picture, the color of your poem's background and the poem itself. It almost looks like it was hand carved. The story itself is most likely a common one, and one we do not hear that much about. I give thanks for those that serve, and a special blessing to those who gave their all. The families are not forgotten either.
Nicely done.
I had the privilege of witnessing an Arlington ceremony, and I think every high school child should visit the cemetery to know how many have indeed sacrificed for what we all have.
Thanks for posting.
Dick
Comment Written 12-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 13-Aug-2020
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Hello Dick,
Thank you for your outstanding review, I appreciate it very much. I'm an old Vietnam vet and spent two years in that part of the world. These things do happen more than the public is aware of. The government simply keeps things of this nature as quiet as possible.
Have a great day my friend and welcome to Fanstory. If I can be of any help to you, please let me know.
Comment from lyenochka
Thank you for paying tribute to the wives of soldiers killed during wars. Their stories are often not told and they have gone through such terrible experiences and grief. Best wishes in the contest!
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Thank you for paying tribute to the wives of soldiers killed during wars. Their stories are often not told and they have gone through such terrible experiences and grief. Best wishes in the contest!
Comment Written 12-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 12-Aug-2020
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Thank you very much for your excellent review and best wishes, I appreciate it. Have a wonderful day, my friend...
Comment from Patty Palmer
This poem pulled at my heart strings! How awful to lose your husband so close to retiring due to war but to have lost a child to cancer would be unbearable to me too. I have lost a child due to Huntinhgton's diseae and it's still hard for me to think about it six years later. But, as my mother used to say that suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem. Although, death isn't a temporary problem but the pain will someday get less. Good job!
Patty
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This poem pulled at my heart strings! How awful to lose your husband so close to retiring due to war but to have lost a child to cancer would be unbearable to me too. I have lost a child due to Huntinhgton's diseae and it's still hard for me to think about it six years later. But, as my mother used to say that suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem. Although, death isn't a temporary problem but the pain will someday get less. Good job!
Patty
Comment Written 12-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 12-Aug-2020
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Hello Patty,
Thank you so much for your excellent review, I appreciate it. And, may I say your mother is a very wise woman.
I'm so sorry for the loss of your child, that must have been simply devastating for you and your family.
Take care of yourself, my friend...
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
The Ultimate Price
Hello my friend
A very sad poem and great tribute to veterans and their families. I suggest you add the hotline for suicide prevention.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Hours: Available 24 hours. Languages: English, Spanish.
1-800-273-8255
reply by the author on 12-Aug-2020
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The Ultimate Price
Hello my friend
A very sad poem and great tribute to veterans and their families. I suggest you add the hotline for suicide prevention.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Hours: Available 24 hours. Languages: English, Spanish.
1-800-273-8255
Comment Written 12-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 12-Aug-2020
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Hello Gypsy,
Thanks for your excellent review and for that great suggestion.
Have a blessed day my friend.
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written heartfelt poem about the suffering and heartache everyone have to go through when a beloved soldier husband and father never returns from his last mission.
reply by the author on 12-Aug-2020
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A very well-written heartfelt poem about the suffering and heartache everyone have to go through when a beloved soldier husband and father never returns from his last mission.
Comment Written 12-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 12-Aug-2020
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Hello Sandra,
Thank you for your excellent review, I really appreciate your kind words. Yes, I agree, war is an awful thing. All it ever accomplishes is that it destroys thousands of families.
Have a blessed day, my friend...
