Comment from Laidy

Excellent

i thought this was a great poem and interesting too. i found this an enjoyable read and i thought you wrote this well. you are a gifted writer.

 Comment Written 12-Nov-2009

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reply by the author on 13-Nov-2009

Thank you, Laidy, for this most thoughtful review to my prayerful poem :-) Brooke

Comment from Abba Lin

Excellent

Hi Brooke, Your words were precious and heart wrenching and heart warming at the same time. beautiful, Brooke. Thank you for sharing those feelings with us.. Love Lin

 Comment Written 12-Nov-2009

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reply by the author on 13-Nov-2009

Thank you, Lin - I appreciate your kind comments :-) Brooke

Comment from Phil Kitom

Excellent

An excellent contest entry that in so few
words give a powerful testimony to all
those brave soldiers who gave up their
lives for their country...

 Comment Written 12-Nov-2009

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reply by the author on 13-Nov-2009

Thank you, Dave, for a most thoughtful review :-) Brooke

Comment from Pyrrhonian

Excellent

Wow. I mean that. I will never look at leaves ona grave the same way again. And that is what strong poetry does. The better poems change your perspective, even if only a little, and you can never quite go back to the way you were ever again.

 Comment Written 12-Nov-2009

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reply by the author on 13-Nov-2009

Thank you, Pyrrhonian - I am honored by your most thoughtful review :-) Brooke

Comment from Rabianabian

Excellent

You are so going to win the contest with this poem! Wonderful description and perfect flow--the title is perfect, too. Excellent job and good luck in your further work.

 Comment Written 12-Nov-2009

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reply by the author on 13-Nov-2009

Thank you, Mary - as always, I appreciate your thoughtful reviews :-) Brooke

Comment from Queenise

Excellent

Brooke, I love this poem. It brought tears to my eyes when I read it the first time. I love the meaning that is so beautifully conveyed. I also thought about our sons and daughters so they sleep sound. Blessings to you. Queenise

 Comment Written 12-Nov-2009

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reply by the author on 12-Nov-2009

Thank you, Queenise. I appreciate your most thoughtful and gracious response to my prayerful poem :-) Brooke

reply by Queenise on 12-Nov-2009

You're welcome Brooke. Always a pleasure to read and talk to you. Queenise

Comment from cheyennewy

Excellent

Hi Brooke...I have to admit this piece brought a tear to my eye. I always think of my husband on Veteran's day as he was a proud and brave soldier. This is a lovely cinquain poem with so much sentiment. Wonderful...good luck in the contest...blessings....chey

 Comment Written 12-Nov-2009

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reply by the author on 13-Nov-2009

Thank you, Chey - your gracious response to this prayerful poem is moving :-) Brooke

Comment from perunest

Excellent

You've wrapped the sadness of the thrust
of this piece in a prayer and hope for
warmth for those sons who have fought the
battle and now sleep forever. How poignant
are your words! Good luck in the contest!

Carolyn

 Comment Written 12-Nov-2009

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reply by the author on 13-Nov-2009

I'm so glad the meaning of this poem came through for you - thank you, Carolyn. Brooke

Comment from rtrub

Excellent

Emotional piece but a beautiful tribute for Remembrance Day. A very touching poem with excellent imagery. I really love this poem.

Take care
RTR

 Comment Written 12-Nov-2009

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reply by the author on 13-Nov-2009

Thank you, RTR - I'm touched by your gracious response to this prayerful poem. Brooke

Comment from Gert sherwood

Excellent

Brooke, you really impress me with your beautiful poem your reflective thoughts are so clear makes it so easy to envision-
leaves wrap our sons in warmth so they sleep sound.

Gert

 Comment Written 12-Nov-2009

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reply by the author on 13-Nov-2009

Thank you, Gert - I appreciate your gracious review of my prayerful poem :-) Brooke

reply by Gert sherwood on 13-Nov-2009

You are welcome Brooke
Gert