Comment from Peter@Poole

Excellent

Masterly as one expects from you, Brooke. The slate stones gave a sense of coldness and the falling leaves both death and a blanket. Peter

 Comment Written 12-Nov-2009

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reply by the author on 13-Nov-2009

Thank you, Peter - I'm pleased you like this prayerful poem. Brooke :-)

Comment from c_lucas

Excellent

Wars have a bad tendancy to take away our young. This is very well written with very good imagery and descriptives scheme. Good luck in your contest.

 Comment Written 12-Nov-2009

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reply by the author on 13-Nov-2009

thanks so much, Charlie - your thoughtful response is most appreciated. Brooke :-)

reply by c_lucas on 14-Nov-2009

You're welcome, Brook. Charlie

Comment from hotstuff

Excellent

Oh how your poem stirs the emotions. I found myself catching my breath as I read it. It is so powerfully emotive. It is so very, very sad to think of all those young lives lost and your words made me cry.

 Comment Written 12-Nov-2009

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reply by the author on 13-Nov-2009

Thank you, hotstuff, for your thoughtful review of this prayerful poem. Brooke

Comment from Mrs Happy Poet

Excellent

So much imagery you have painted in this short for about the people who lost their lives during so many wars well done again my friend regards Fuller

 Comment Written 12-Nov-2009

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reply by the author on 13-Nov-2009

Thank you, Fuller, for this most thoughtful response to my prayerful poem :-) Brooke

Comment from BarnCat

Excellent

Brooke -- I read this last night, but waited until today to review because it deserves my full attention. This poem has incredible depth and many layers. Your word choices offer great interpretation: for me the tall trees symbolize God, thus the leaves are His love or blessings; the cold ground, worldly indifference; the sleep sound is the wish of every mother for her son. Just a magnificent piece of timely writing. Should have many sixes, FS has denied you mine as if it were up to me, I would give you 12. D

 Comment Written 12-Nov-2009

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reply by the author on 13-Nov-2009

Thank you, Deb, for such a thoughtful review of this prayerful poem - your wish for a six is touching :_) Brooke

Comment from MsRefusenik

Excellent

Pleasant to think so. A warming poem of comfort to those who grieve. It is heartfelt and genuine. An excellent cinquain that deserves its "All Time Best" award. Wonderful writing.

 Comment Written 12-Nov-2009

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reply by the author on 26-Nov-2009

Thank you, Maryellen - I so apologize for such a delay in my replies - I got so behind. Brooke

Comment from Lisha L

Excellent

This is so sad, I can feel your sadness radiating out of the words. This poem is well written within the confines of the form. I hope that you do well in the contest and I can't wait to read more of your poetry.

 Comment Written 12-Nov-2009

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reply by the author on 13-Nov-2009

Thank you, Lisha, for your gracious review :-) Brooke

Comment from jaded831

Excellent

Your words reflect what's in a nation's heart. It's amazing how tragedy brings out the best in people, they tap the stregth God has instilled in all of us. Well done.

 Comment Written 12-Nov-2009

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reply by the author on 15-Nov-2009

Thank you, Jaded, for your thoughtful response to this prayerful poem. Brooke

Comment from fictionwriter

Excellent

This is a hard one. I hate to think of all the young boys and girls that shouldn't be in the graveyard. It's one of the hardest things about war. Wonderful job.

 Comment Written 12-Nov-2009

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reply by the author on 13-Nov-2009

Thank you, Joy - yes, war deaths are never easy to contemplate, and yet we keep fighting. Brooke

Comment from joan marie

Exceptional

I had to give this a six. What a lovely thought. As the leaves die and fall to the ground they get a whole new purpose. Never thought about it like that. joan marie

 Comment Written 12-Nov-2009

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reply by the author on 15-Nov-2009

Thank you, Joan Marie - this is such a wonderfully generous response to my prayerful poem - I truly appreciate your kindness :-) Brooke