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Comment from DecrepitOldBag
Now, 'Pyrrhic' is not a word I had expected to find here on FS! Anyone who has studied the classics and any amount of ancient history will of course, recognise it.
You have used the word in wisdom here, Brooke. This cinquain correctly points at the thousands upon thousands lost and asks the unanswerable question.
Warmest wishes
Kat
reply by the author on 28-Aug-2009
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Now, 'Pyrrhic' is not a word I had expected to find here on FS! Anyone who has studied the classics and any amount of ancient history will of course, recognise it.
You have used the word in wisdom here, Brooke. This cinquain correctly points at the thousands upon thousands lost and asks the unanswerable question.
Warmest wishes
Kat
Comment Written 28-Aug-2009
reply by the author on 28-Aug-2009
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Kat, thank you :-) I like sharing new words and ideas with readers who tell me they've never heard of words and concepts I include - reading other people is how I learned it all :-) Brooke
Comment from Gert sherwood
Hello Brooke,
a very reflective thought
To me how can the heroes that died feel like rejoycing in a choir for a victory that was won?
Gert
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2009
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Hello Brooke,
a very reflective thought
To me how can the heroes that died feel like rejoycing in a choir for a victory that was won?
Gert
Comment Written 25-Aug-2009
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2009
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Thank you, Gert, for your perceptive comments - hope you're having fun in the sun!! Brooke :-)
Comment from EllieKaye
You have taught me a new word. Or an old word, new to me.
Prolific poem, Brooke. One to ponder and to absorb in thought. I happen to think the soldiers do indeed take heed. :)
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2009
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You have taught me a new word. Or an old word, new to me.
Prolific poem, Brooke. One to ponder and to absorb in thought. I happen to think the soldiers do indeed take heed. :)
Comment Written 25-Aug-2009
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2009
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Thank you, Ellie - I think it's a great term. Brooke :-)
Comment from Shenelle Coplien
Very good poem. After reading the authors points, and seeing the part where u said it's a great victory but with great lost, it made me think of the current war going on in the middle east. It's cool how you are influenced from ancient war but it can be related to real time as well.
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2009
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Very good poem. After reading the authors points, and seeing the part where u said it's a great victory but with great lost, it made me think of the current war going on in the middle east. It's cool how you are influenced from ancient war but it can be related to real time as well.
Comment Written 25-Aug-2009
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2009
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Thank you, Shenelle - one thing I love about poetry is that much of it shows how human experience and feelings connect across time and across the globe. Brooke
Comment from AnnaLinda
I must have read this poem at least three or four times. I finally understood the depth of your question. It is a big question!
Your form - cinquain, is difficult and you wrote this one without a flaw!
Your picture makes your point well.
Thank you
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2009
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I must have read this poem at least three or four times. I finally understood the depth of your question. It is a big question!
Your form - cinquain, is difficult and you wrote this one without a flaw!
Your picture makes your point well.
Thank you
Comment Written 25-Aug-2009
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2009
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Thank you, Linda - the cinquain is one of my favorite forms :-) Brooke
Comment from Fish
Probably not...but this is stretching...you ought
to take a break...kick back, relax...go to the beach;
tell the world to fuk off...or, you know what I mean...
this tiny microcosmic void called "fanstory"... oh,
I know... but the GLORY! what about that...
Nice write...
Fish
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2009
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Probably not...but this is stretching...you ought
to take a break...kick back, relax...go to the beach;
tell the world to fuk off...or, you know what I mean...
this tiny microcosmic void called "fanstory"... oh,
I know... but the GLORY! what about that...
Nice write...
Fish
Comment Written 25-Aug-2009
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2009
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Thank you, Fish. Brooke
Comment from armygrl43
Wonderful. I've never really read or known much about this type of poetry and also I didn't know about Pyrrhus but all very interesting. Your poem was well written and very thought provoking. The truth rings out well in the fact that songs of joy for victories rarely think about the dead who achieved that victory.
reply by the author on 26-Aug-2009
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Wonderful. I've never really read or known much about this type of poetry and also I didn't know about Pyrrhus but all very interesting. Your poem was well written and very thought provoking. The truth rings out well in the fact that songs of joy for victories rarely think about the dead who achieved that victory.
Comment Written 24-Aug-2009
reply by the author on 26-Aug-2009
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Thank you - I've always been fascinated by the concept of the pyrrhic victory. Brooke
Comment from babylonia
brooke,
it's sad that so many can die on both sides and they will still claim a victory. seems to me if there are too many died then neither won but what do i know.
love,
barbara
reply by the author on 26-Aug-2009
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brooke,
it's sad that so many can die on both sides and they will still claim a victory. seems to me if there are too many died then neither won but what do i know.
love,
barbara
Comment Written 24-Aug-2009
reply by the author on 26-Aug-2009
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Barbara, thank you. I sure see things the same way you do. Brooke :-)
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brooke,
you are very welcome~
love,
barbara
Comment from Soulester
I have to say this cinquain delivers a powerful impact, Brooke. "..take heed the dead who cannot sing along?" I think your reflective cinquains should be published with the editorial cartoons in all syndicated papers. Seriously. Thanks for yet another outstanding poem. Mary
reply by the author on 26-Aug-2009
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I have to say this cinquain delivers a powerful impact, Brooke. "..take heed the dead who cannot sing along?" I think your reflective cinquains should be published with the editorial cartoons in all syndicated papers. Seriously. Thanks for yet another outstanding poem. Mary
Comment Written 24-Aug-2009
reply by the author on 26-Aug-2009
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Thank you, Mary - that is a most complimentary review - I'm honored :-) Brooke
Comment from Rabianabian
A very good poem. I'm glad you put the author's notes about the "Pyrrhic" part, I again have learned something new! An excellent piece of poetry. Great job.
reply by the author on 24-Aug-2009
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A very good poem. I'm glad you put the author's notes about the "Pyrrhic" part, I again have learned something new! An excellent piece of poetry. Great job.
Comment Written 24-Aug-2009
reply by the author on 24-Aug-2009
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I'm so glad you learned something interesting from this, Mary - thank you :-) Brooke
