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Comment from nancyjam
This is very powerful, Brooke, for
the message it conveys is tragic, and
though provoking and you have presented it so well
within the confines of the Cinquain form.
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2009
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This is very powerful, Brooke, for
the message it conveys is tragic, and
though provoking and you have presented it so well
within the confines of the Cinquain form.
Comment Written 15-Nov-2009
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2009
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Thank you, Nancy, for your thoughtful response to this cinquain. Brooke
Comment from rtrub
A very powerful piece. Your poem does protray destruction. The picture is a great touch and adds to the power of this poem. I have truly learnt something from your author notes, I wasn't aware of the history behind this war. I am really, glad for the author's notes. Brilliant piece.
Take care
RTR
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2009
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A very powerful piece. Your poem does protray destruction. The picture is a great touch and adds to the power of this poem. I have truly learnt something from your author notes, I wasn't aware of the history behind this war. I am really, glad for the author's notes. Brilliant piece.
Take care
RTR
Comment Written 15-Nov-2009
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2009
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Thank you, rtrub - I appreciate your kind comments. Brooke
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Your very welcome
Comment from AlvinTEthington
This is an excellent cinquain. There's a good turn between the third and the fourth line and the title works in as part of the poem. Thank God Sherman didn't burn Savannah, too. You might enjoy my abcedarian Sherman, which is on the same subject. Excellent juxtaposition of picture and poem.
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2009
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This is an excellent cinquain. There's a good turn between the third and the fourth line and the title works in as part of the poem. Thank God Sherman didn't burn Savannah, too. You might enjoy my abcedarian Sherman, which is on the same subject. Excellent juxtaposition of picture and poem.
Comment Written 15-Nov-2009
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2009
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Thank you, Alvin - your thoughtfulness is always appreciated. Brooke :-)
Comment from missy98writer
adewperal,
your well written reflective cinquain "Atlanta Burned while Sherman Sang". The photo of the fame fitting. I liked the prophetic lines: "a people's run in fashioned in God's name." This thought provoking reflective cinquian is worthy of five stars. Bravo on a short poem with a lesson and instilling some history in the process. Your authors notes were very educational too.
Melissa.
PS. Here's a quote of Sherman's I like. "War is cruelty. There's no use trying to reform it, the crueler it is the
sooner it will be over."
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2009
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adewperal,
your well written reflective cinquain "Atlanta Burned while Sherman Sang". The photo of the fame fitting. I liked the prophetic lines: "a people's run in fashioned in God's name." This thought provoking reflective cinquian is worthy of five stars. Bravo on a short poem with a lesson and instilling some history in the process. Your authors notes were very educational too.
Melissa.
PS. Here's a quote of Sherman's I like. "War is cruelty. There's no use trying to reform it, the crueler it is the
sooner it will be over."
Comment Written 15-Nov-2009
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2009
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Thank you, Melissa, and that line about cruelty fits in so well with his march since one of the main aims of it was to psychologically destroy the opposition in hopes of hastening the end of the war. Brooke
Comment from c_lucas
Concerning the Civil War, Lincoln was asked if God was on his side. He answered, "I pray I'm on God's side." Thank you for the brief history lesson. This is very well written with good imagery and descriptive scheme. Good job.
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2009
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Concerning the Civil War, Lincoln was asked if God was on his side. He answered, "I pray I'm on God's side." Thank you for the brief history lesson. This is very well written with good imagery and descriptive scheme. Good job.
Comment Written 15-Nov-2009
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2009
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Thank you, Charlie - what a good retort for Lincoln to come up with! Brooke :-)
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You're welcome, Brook. Charlie
Comment from sugardog
Beautifully constructed poem. I am always amazed and also appreciative of the history lessons I get from reading your powerful, thought provoking poems. Thank you for sharing this Brooke.
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2009
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Beautifully constructed poem. I am always amazed and also appreciative of the history lessons I get from reading your powerful, thought provoking poems. Thank you for sharing this Brooke.
Comment Written 15-Nov-2009
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2009
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Thank you, sugardog. I appreciate your thoughtful response to this haiku. Brooke
Comment from IndianaIrish
A moving cinquain, Brooke. It is a sobering thought to think of God's name used to promote the violence and death of war and give them a self-believed justification for destruction and murder. Excellent job.
Indy :>)
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2009
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A moving cinquain, Brooke. It is a sobering thought to think of God's name used to promote the violence and death of war and give them a self-believed justification for destruction and murder. Excellent job.
Indy :>)
Comment Written 15-Nov-2009
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2009
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Thank you, Karyn. It is most sobering, and yet it is done in war after war no matter which side people are on. Brooke
Comment from MissMerri
You have written an excellent reflective cinquain, but as you often do, you give us so much information in the Author's notes, it becomes difficult for me to simply concentrate on the quality of the poem. : ) But, as usual, it is extremely well done, with vivid imagery and strong conclusions.
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2009
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You have written an excellent reflective cinquain, but as you often do, you give us so much information in the Author's notes, it becomes difficult for me to simply concentrate on the quality of the poem. : ) But, as usual, it is extremely well done, with vivid imagery and strong conclusions.
Comment Written 15-Nov-2009
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2009
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Thank you, Miss Merri. I'm so glad you got something from this cinquain. Brooke
Comment from Joan E.
I always enjoy learned from your research for both your notes and your poems. I once again admire your creating a perfect example of a form. Your title and words convey an important message.
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I always enjoy learned from your research for both your notes and your poems. I once again admire your creating a perfect example of a form. Your title and words convey an important message.
Comment Written 15-Nov-2009
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2009
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Thank you, Joan - I appreciate your thoughtful response to this cinquain. Brooke :-)
Comment from barbara.wilkey
You have written a very powerful poem on the evils of war. I agree. I wish we could live in peace. I doubt the people in power will allow that to happen. It's sad. Thank you for sharing.
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2009
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You have written a very powerful poem on the evils of war. I agree. I wish we could live in peace. I doubt the people in power will allow that to happen. It's sad. Thank you for sharing.
Comment Written 15-Nov-2009
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2009
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Thank you, Barbara. I doubt it too - how sad. Brooke
