'Jack and Warrior'
Most famous WW1 horse led men into the battle of the Somme28 total reviews
Comment from mermaids
This is a treat to find a poem about WWI and a horse who was a hero. He is a dedicated soldier. This is a fabulous poem that pays tribute to heroes of WWI.
reply by the author on 17-Nov-2012
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This is a treat to find a poem about WWI and a horse who was a hero. He is a dedicated soldier. This is a fabulous poem that pays tribute to heroes of WWI.
Comment Written 16-Nov-2012
reply by the author on 17-Nov-2012
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Thank you mermaids, so pleased you enjoyed the poem. Cheers, Kace.
Comment from Alan K Pease
Some may loose their passion in their writing, but you continue to write with flair and can tell a story such as this with finesse to let us feel we are there.
reply by the author on 17-Nov-2012
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Some may loose their passion in their writing, but you continue to write with flair and can tell a story such as this with finesse to let us feel we are there.
Comment Written 16-Nov-2012
reply by the author on 17-Nov-2012
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Hello Alan, So glad you enjoyed the true story of Warrior. I love history. Blessings,Kace.
Comment from cheyennewy
Hi Kace,
I saw the movie "War Horse" but don't know if is fashioned after the Warrior horse in your poem. You have penned a fine poem for the contest. Also your author's notes are informative. Thirty three is a long time for a horse to live. You have chosen excellent words to express the theme, your flow is even and the poem compelling. Well done and good luck in the contest...blessings, chey
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2012
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Hi Kace,
I saw the movie "War Horse" but don't know if is fashioned after the Warrior horse in your poem. You have penned a fine poem for the contest. Also your author's notes are informative. Thirty three is a long time for a horse to live. You have chosen excellent words to express the theme, your flow is even and the poem compelling. Well done and good luck in the contest...blessings, chey
Comment Written 16-Nov-2012
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2012
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Chey, I haven't seen the movie, would love to; glad you enjoyed the poem (took me ages to write) thanks for the great review and good wishes. Love, Kace.
Comment from Nanette Mary
Hullo Aussie ....
What you have written here, especially in your Notes at the end, is full of interesting and little-known information about World War I ... and, in particular, about a very brave Horse - 'Warrior.'
So often, Horses are victims during wars and I have often wondered what goes through their minds in the height of battle.
Thank you for sharing this with us. You are very well informed.
Love from .... Nanette Mary.
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2012
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Hullo Aussie ....
What you have written here, especially in your Notes at the end, is full of interesting and little-known information about World War I ... and, in particular, about a very brave Horse - 'Warrior.'
So often, Horses are victims during wars and I have often wondered what goes through their minds in the height of battle.
Thank you for sharing this with us. You are very well informed.
Love from .... Nanette Mary.
Comment Written 16-Nov-2012
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2012
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Hello Nanette Mary, So pleased that you liked the poem (took me ages to write) AABAB is not my favorite form of writing. Horses are in my blood, loyal animals and yes, must of been hell for them in WW1. Love, Kay.
Comment from Spike the second
Absolutely super poem Aussie
It is so ironic but the French were always accused of being horse meat eaters and we know the reason why. I have no doubt Warhorse was an inspiration. It should never have been a war for troops and horses. A war that should have ended all wars and yet there are littles stories of bravery and survival. I think the last surviving British WW1 soldier died in Australia aged 110 last year.
Super poem and a great topic.
Blessings
Spike
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2012
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Absolutely super poem Aussie
It is so ironic but the French were always accused of being horse meat eaters and we know the reason why. I have no doubt Warhorse was an inspiration. It should never have been a war for troops and horses. A war that should have ended all wars and yet there are littles stories of bravery and survival. I think the last surviving British WW1 soldier died in Australia aged 110 last year.
Super poem and a great topic.
Blessings
Spike
Comment Written 16-Nov-2012
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2012
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Hi Spike, Thank you so much for reading and the French still love horse meat! Blessings, Kace.
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Yes I know. I have tried their burgers :)
Spike
Comment from juliedickson55
How lovely, your rhyming quatrains of horse and rider.
So sad, the loss of life, both human and beast, so loyal to rider, carrying them into battle.
I watched the movie about the WarHorse and it was so sad.
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2012
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How lovely, your rhyming quatrains of horse and rider.
So sad, the loss of life, both human and beast, so loyal to rider, carrying them into battle.
I watched the movie about the WarHorse and it was so sad.
Comment Written 16-Nov-2012
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2012
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'Man's inhumanity to man.' Thank you for reading Julie. Blessings, Kace.
Comment from Galactia
This is an excellent written poem reflecting WW1 and the horse brigade.
Favourite stanza is...
Tide turned to World War One
Across the seas to foreign France
Warrior's leisure days were done
Man and horse led solemn dance
Loved your word play. well enjoyed and educational for me.
Great job
Regards
Tia
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2012
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This is an excellent written poem reflecting WW1 and the horse brigade.
Favourite stanza is...
Tide turned to World War One
Across the seas to foreign France
Warrior's leisure days were done
Man and horse led solemn dance
Loved your word play. well enjoyed and educational for me.
Great job
Regards
Tia
Comment Written 16-Nov-2012
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2012
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Hello Tia, Thanks for reading, glad you enjoyed the poem (took me ages to research) blessings, Kace.
Comment from OLA THOMAS
Good historical poem. You did very well with youdeep and insightful and informative author's notes. It is really a delight getting such information from this work. The scheme of the poem is nice and the rhyming well done.
ola thomas
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2012
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Good historical poem. You did very well with youdeep and insightful and informative author's notes. It is really a delight getting such information from this work. The scheme of the poem is nice and the rhyming well done.
ola thomas
Comment Written 16-Nov-2012
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2012
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Ola, Thanks for reading and glad you enjoyed the poem. Blessings, K.
Comment from MidnightWriter4U
I had not heard this tale of Jack and Warrior and found it to be most interesting. The artwork goes well with the theme of this poem. Great rhyming with "down" and "mound". I enjoyed this very much.
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2012
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I had not heard this tale of Jack and Warrior and found it to be most interesting. The artwork goes well with the theme of this poem. Great rhyming with "down" and "mound". I enjoyed this very much.
Comment Written 16-Nov-2012
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2012
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Thank you my friend; down and mound I wasn't sure - had to rewrite this three times. Glad you liked the poem. Blessings, K.
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You are welcome. MN :)
Comment from l.raven
Kace, What an amazing story. In those days as many animals died as did people . Animals have played a big roll in our wars. This is a great poem and an amazing poem. well done11 Linda xxoo
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2012
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Kace, What an amazing story. In those days as many animals died as did people . Animals have played a big roll in our wars. This is a great poem and an amazing poem. well done11 Linda xxoo
Comment Written 15-Nov-2012
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2012
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Hello Linda, I believe Jack and Warrior were special in a way, they both came home without a scratch. God was protecting both. Thank you my friend and blessings to you. Kace XX
