Christmas Ceasefire 1914
Enemies lay down arms on Christmas Eve.16 total reviews
Comment from mermaids
I love poems about World War I. Your words tell a story and this short poem reads like a movie in poetic form. It evokes a good feeling in the reader, peace on Christmas, even though it is only temporary.
reply by the author on 11-Jan-2013
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I love poems about World War I. Your words tell a story and this short poem reads like a movie in poetic form. It evokes a good feeling in the reader, peace on Christmas, even though it is only temporary.
Comment Written 10-Jan-2013
reply by the author on 11-Jan-2013
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Thank you dear friend; modern man could take a page from history, put down guns and think of their fellow man. Blessings, Kay.
Comment from Carolyn Hilliard
It amazes me that fighting is ceased on Dec 24 -25, then starts again on the 26. It also warms my heart, this 24 hours of annual peace and good will toward men both in peace and during war.
Your poem shows what happens and brings that feeling of awe to the surface.
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2013
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It amazes me that fighting is ceased on Dec 24 -25, then starts again on the 26. It also warms my heart, this 24 hours of annual peace and good will toward men both in peace and during war.
Your poem shows what happens and brings that feeling of awe to the surface.
Comment Written 08-Jan-2013
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2013
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Hello Carolyn, Thank you for reading and glad you liked my story/poem - the wars go on. Blessings, Kay.
Comment from cheyennewy
Hi Kace,
This is a great story poem and you have done a stellar job in writing about the war. Good alliteration in war/weary and flakes/fell, the word flow freely down the page and the theme is superb. Well done and good luck in the contest.....blessings, chey
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2013
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Hi Kace,
This is a great story poem and you have done a stellar job in writing about the war. Good alliteration in war/weary and flakes/fell, the word flow freely down the page and the theme is superb. Well done and good luck in the contest.....blessings, chey
Comment Written 08-Jan-2013
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2013
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Hello Possum, Thank you for reading and reviewing, so pleased that you liked my poem and thanks for the contest wishes. Blessings, Kace.
Comment from Mrs Happy Poet
Hello my friend you bring this part of history to life so well with the imagery of your words this is very well written well done regards Jill
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2013
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Hello my friend you bring this part of history to life so well with the imagery of your words this is very well written well done regards Jill
Comment Written 08-Jan-2013
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2013
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Hello Jill, Thanks so much for reviewing; glad you enjoyed the poem. Blessings, Kay.
Comment from Selina Stambi
You really had me standing on the war front with this one. Very well written.
sung carols ... shouldn't it be 'sang carols'?
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2013
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You really had me standing on the war front with this one. Very well written.
sung carols ... shouldn't it be 'sang carols'?
Comment Written 08-Jan-2013
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2013
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Thank you so much for reading and so pleased you liked the poem/story. Blessings, Kay.
Comment from Pili Pubul
You manage to being a price of history in this excellent poem.
I always think that most soldiers are servings their countries or
Lieder, most I am sure do not truly hate each other.
A pleasure to read this moving poem.
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2013
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You manage to being a price of history in this excellent poem.
I always think that most soldiers are servings their countries or
Lieder, most I am sure do not truly hate each other.
A pleasure to read this moving poem.
Comment Written 08-Jan-2013
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2013
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Hello Pili, Thanks so much for reading, glad you liked the poem, I agree - men kill because they are ordered to, to protect their countries. Blessings, Kay.
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You very welcome.
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
I was in tears during the commentary on the history channel about that event. Simple men, from simple homes, they should not have been there fighting for leaders warmly tucked up with their families that Christmas time, while their men were freezing and making friends with the 'enemy.'
After Christmas, they took up their arms and started killing each other again. Why! This is a really well written poem, Kay, it shows us ordinary people just want to live in peace. A worthy 6! xsx Sandra
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2013
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I was in tears during the commentary on the history channel about that event. Simple men, from simple homes, they should not have been there fighting for leaders warmly tucked up with their families that Christmas time, while their men were freezing and making friends with the 'enemy.'
After Christmas, they took up their arms and started killing each other again. Why! This is a really well written poem, Kay, it shows us ordinary people just want to live in peace. A worthy 6! xsx Sandra
Comment Written 08-Jan-2013
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2013
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Hello Feline Fancier! Thanks so much for reading, glad you enjoyed the story/poem. One wonders what it is really all about. Blessings, Kay.
Comment from Walu Feral
Great work Aussie! A very moving and beautiful piece of poetry. You did the situation proud. That was one of the few nice moments of the whole war. Cheers Fez.
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2013
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Great work Aussie! A very moving and beautiful piece of poetry. You did the situation proud. That was one of the few nice moments of the whole war. Cheers Fez.
Comment Written 08-Jan-2013
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2013
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Hello Fez, Thanks so much for your kind review; glad you liked the story/poem. Blessings, Kay.
Comment from Galactia
What an excellent written poem about the Christmas Ceasefire 1914. I can't believ that actually happened. well done sharing this piece. It was a delightful read and hope you best of luck in the contest
regards
tia
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2013
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What an excellent written poem about the Christmas Ceasefire 1914. I can't believ that actually happened. well done sharing this piece. It was a delightful read and hope you best of luck in the contest
regards
tia
Comment Written 08-Jan-2013
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2013
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Hello Tia, Thank you so much for reading; glad you enjoyed the story/poem. Blessings, Kay.
Comment from Gungalo
Such courage it took for these men to lay down their weapons and exchange pleasantries with each other. What a wonderful feeling it must have been when they did.
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2013
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Such courage it took for these men to lay down their weapons and exchange pleasantries with each other. What a wonderful feeling it must have been when they did.
Comment Written 07-Jan-2013
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2013
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Hi Sigh, Thank you for reading; glad you liked the story/poem. The men were sick of war. I believe they refused to fight and were removed afterwards. Happy New Year, blessings, Kay.
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