Comment from Gert sherwood

Excellent

Hello Brooke,
you are getting to be an expert with the rispetto
form.
Very impressing wording to visualize in our minds what happened on D-day

Gert

 Comment Written 06-Jun-2009

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reply by the author on 06-Jun-2009

Thanks, Gert - hope you're having a good weekend. :-) Brooke

Comment from DecrepitOldBag

Excellent

You know, Brooke, war appals me. Yet, without the sacrifice of these soldiers we would surely live in a very different world. Your poem is powerful and brings to mind all the suffering and bloodshed. A great write.
Warmest wishes and hugs
Kat

 Comment Written 06-Jun-2009

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reply by the author on 06-Jun-2009

Kat, I feel exactly as you do. Thank you, Brooke :)

Comment from Jean Lutz

Excellent

First of all, Adewpearl, thank you for using your writing gift to keep so many memories alive in the mind of your readers. The ceremonies were powerful this morning. I kind of tuned out some of the speeches and concentrated on the faces of the veterans, precision of the military and especially the fly-over.

 Comment Written 06-Jun-2009

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reply by the author on 06-Jun-2009

Concentrating on the Vets is not a bad idea - as the final WWI Vets die - soon it will be the vets from this war. Thank you, Brooke :-)

Comment from sharon fallis

Excellent

I truly wish I had six stars to give this writing! It so well thought out and portrayed. Very good word choices and usage. You captured a lost moment in time that will be remembered by everyone who lived during that time. Thanks for sharing this and for writing it. Sharon

 Comment Written 06-Jun-2009

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reply by the author on 06-Jun-2009

Thank you so much, Sharon, for your generous wishes!! :-) Brooke

Comment from KYPollard/El Gato

Excellent

this is a nice tribute to those soldiers, brooke. the information you gave in your author's note made me appreicate this more. good job.

 Comment Written 06-Jun-2009

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reply by the author on 06-Jun-2009

Thank you, my friend :-) Brooke

Comment from Lyrical_CD

Excellent

I salute you and your efforts on this poem...I was in a breifing today and made a comment jokingly-does today's date have historical significance? Some looked at me funny, but most knew I was joking. I'm kind of a comedian I guess. I appreciate your efforts to capture time and educate the public. Good work.
Cory

 Comment Written 06-Jun-2009

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reply by the author on 06-Jun-2009

Cory, I'm glad they didn't court martial you for your joke! LOL Thanks so much, Brooke :-)

Comment from joan marie

Excellent

Where would we be without people like you to remind us of why we are able to live the way we do. It may not be perfect, but certainly the best place in the world. joan marie

 Comment Written 06-Jun-2009

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reply by the author on 06-Jun-2009

Joan Marie, thank you, dear friend. Brooke

Comment from Justin Chopin

Excellent

Great poem honoring the soilders of old absolutely enjoyed reading it and am very grateful that you have a respect for these fighting men of the past great job with everything.

 Comment Written 06-Jun-2009

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reply by the author on 06-Jun-2009

Thank you, Bozroz - I always appreciate your visits and thoughtfulness. Brooke

Comment from Nanny 6

Excellent

Normandy was a horrible battle, and so many lives were lost on that day. Your poem says it all in rhyme and is very well written, Brooke. : ) Judy

 Comment Written 06-Jun-2009

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reply by the author on 06-Jun-2009

Judy, thank you!! Brooke :-)

Comment from Amicus

Excellent

Thanks, Brooke, for reminding me in this moving tribute to be grateful today to those whose blood's been shed for me and to pause to remember. I love the first stanza of this poem and the second, though written with poetic license evident, works too.

I almost forgawt to buy a wreath for the cemetery but you reminding me in time so I ran out and bot one! :>) Thanks for a good read and an honestly moving poem.

 Comment Written 06-Jun-2009

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reply by the author on 06-Jun-2009

Thanks so much! Brooke :-)