Comment from Louise Michelle

Excellent

Hi Dean,

Your description line is so very poignant and says so much. Well, it looks like we're finally pulling out of Afghanistan. I wonder what other senseless wars our future leaders will conjure up. Nicely done.

Hugs,
Lou

 Comment Written 28-May-2014

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reply by the author on 28-May-2014

Thanks, Lou, and I must remain "anonymous" for now, as there is a contest going on (S-h-h-h-h-h-h-h-h-h-h-h-h-h-h. But, I do appreciate your encouraging review.

Comment from Mai Mai

Excellent

This is an interesting piece. I always love the short ones, they pack so much into so little. Great job and good luck.

Mai Mai

 Comment Written 28-May-2014

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reply by the author on 28-May-2014

Thanks for the encouragement, Mai Mai. Much appreciated!

Comment from Green Lake Girl

Excellent

Excellent response to this writing prompt. This entry gets my vote. Love the phrase, "plumes of prayer". Can't imagine what it would be like to be a soldier in harm's way. Wonderful tribute to our armed forces.

 Comment Written 28-May-2014

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reply by the author on 28-May-2014

Thanks for your encouraging review and support, Green Lake Girl. It's always so nice to hear from you!

Comment from ravenblack

Excellent

And there were probably millions of these plumes during WW2 on the Russian front, in no man's land outside the frigid trenches. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 28-May-2014

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reply by the author on 28-May-2014

I'd imagine, and in Bastone, the Battle of the Bulge, the Ardennes Forest...among so many others too numerous to mention here.

Thanks, RB, for your encouraging review.

Comment from Cedar

Excellent

This is a heartbreaking entry. But, being an old Vietnam vet, I can relate to every word. The picture really does add to your words. I wish you good luck. Bill

 Comment Written 28-May-2014

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reply by the author on 28-May-2014

Thanks, Bill, and by the looks of the voting currently, I'm going to need all of the luck I can get!

I truly appreciate your encouragement, and heartfelt review.

Comment from elchupakabra

Excellent

This is a fantastic short piece. I think it will be a solid contest entry for sure. I've entered this contest before in the past, it's definitely a tough one, so I commend you on crafting this piece. Great work and thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 28-May-2014

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reply by the author on 28-May-2014

Thanks, 'Chup, I certainly appreciate the kind review. It was a lot harder than I thought it was going to be. Just sixteen words, I thought? How hard can it be? I found out...

Comment from Domino 2

Excellent

Definitely one of the most thoughtful and original entries, mystery writer.

A perfect memorial tribute to those brave lost young men who will never grow old.

Best wishes, Ted

 Comment Written 28-May-2014

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reply by the author on 28-May-2014

Thanks, Ted. I really appreciate the encouraging thoughts from you on this one.

Comment from A Jesterstear

Excellent

That is a brilliant three five three poem. Not only great words but the presentation is awesome. Well done and good luck with the competition. AJ.

 Comment Written 28-May-2014

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reply by the author on 28-May-2014

Thanks, A.J. I sincerely appreciate it!

Comment from Zue65

Excellent

Yes, this is a fitting tribute to the fallen soldiers who gave their life to protect the country. their only consolation in the field of battle where bodies are taken before your eyes, is a fervent prayer to God, carried by the freezing winds. I appreciate your poem. Bravo!

 Comment Written 28-May-2014

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reply by the author on 28-May-2014

Thanks, Nassus, and I appreciate your encouraging review, my friend...

Comment from Smoothiecool

Excellent

good luck in the contest

your syllable count spot on

your few words allow the reader to see and feel the prayers of the soldier being lifted and carried

cheers..Smoothiecool

 Comment Written 28-May-2014

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reply by the author on 28-May-2014

Thanks, Smoothiecool, I'm very grateful for your kind comments. As far as the contest voting goes, it appears as if I'm going to need all of the luck that I can get, so thanks for that as well!

reply by Smoothiecool on 28-May-2014

yeh know that feeling in contest

most welcome to review

have a blessed week

cheers..SC