Soldier Saved.
Japanese prisoner of war -saved by Aussies.17 total reviews
Comment from Selina Stambi
enemy/anemone ... clever rhyme,
My dear Kay,
Your historic pieces quite enthrall me, and when I'm done I've picked up a new story and intriguing details and facts.
Well done, my dear friend. Thank you for the dramatic tale of young Hen.
Best wishes for the contest.
All my love,
xxx
Sonali
p.s. Hope you're well. Thinking of you. Hugs :)
reply by the author on 01-Jul-2014
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enemy/anemone ... clever rhyme,
My dear Kay,
Your historic pieces quite enthrall me, and when I'm done I've picked up a new story and intriguing details and facts.
Well done, my dear friend. Thank you for the dramatic tale of young Hen.
Best wishes for the contest.
All my love,
xxx
Sonali
p.s. Hope you're well. Thinking of you. Hugs :)
Comment Written 30-Jun-2014
reply by the author on 01-Jul-2014
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Hello Sonali, I am well, how are you? So pleased you liked the tale of Hen. I like to tell tales of long ago and of our country. Pretty cold here today 3c! Hugs back to you!
Comment from Writingfundimension
I can't speak to the form as I've never written this type of poem before. But it looks great to me and tells an amazing story of sheer determination. Something I've come to expect of you, my friend. Good luck with this excellent entry! Hugs, Bev
reply by the author on 30-Jun-2014
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I can't speak to the form as I've never written this type of poem before. But it looks great to me and tells an amazing story of sheer determination. Something I've come to expect of you, my friend. Good luck with this excellent entry! Hugs, Bev
Comment Written 30-Jun-2014
reply by the author on 30-Jun-2014
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Hello friend Bev, It is simply rhyming quatrains telling a story. I thank you for reading and glad you enjoyed. Blessings, Kay.
Comment from Just2Write
War is hell - It's nice to read a poem about one soldier from 'the other side' When we can get down to the personal level, all soldiers are just people. They are only part of the greater evil, not the precipitators of it. Good flow, and great perspective in this original POV piece.
I had a visit to your profile - I see that you like to paint. Me too, although I am by no means accomplished at it. I like to paint with acrylics, watercolour, felt pens - chalks and oil pastels. Whatever fits my mood, I guess.
reply by the author on 30-Jun-2014
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War is hell - It's nice to read a poem about one soldier from 'the other side' When we can get down to the personal level, all soldiers are just people. They are only part of the greater evil, not the precipitators of it. Good flow, and great perspective in this original POV piece.
I had a visit to your profile - I see that you like to paint. Me too, although I am by no means accomplished at it. I like to paint with acrylics, watercolour, felt pens - chalks and oil pastels. Whatever fits my mood, I guess.
Comment Written 30-Jun-2014
reply by the author on 30-Jun-2014
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Hello Friend, Thank you for reading and telling me a little about your painting. I was schooled in art at age 15, now I just dabble, would rather write. Bless you, Kay.
Comment from DanielEkine
All the men the lieutenant led died. He didn't understand the lingo. A remarkable quatrain. So pleasant and rhyming. I could read this all day. Very powerful in the SPAG command. The Aussie boys were good. His mother received him with open arms.
reply by the author on 30-Jun-2014
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All the men the lieutenant led died. He didn't understand the lingo. A remarkable quatrain. So pleasant and rhyming. I could read this all day. Very powerful in the SPAG command. The Aussie boys were good. His mother received him with open arms.
Comment Written 29-Jun-2014
reply by the author on 30-Jun-2014
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Hello Daniel, I don't understand your comment "Very powerful in the SPAG command." SPAG is generally spelling and grammar issues?
Anyway, having said that - glad you enjoyed the story/poem. Cheers, Kay.
Comment from mumsyone
We can only imagine how thankful this young man was to the Aussies for saving his life. Sad that he had to lie when he got home, to save his life again.
Good luck in the contest, Kay.
Hugs,
Lois
reply by the author on 29-Jun-2014
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We can only imagine how thankful this young man was to the Aussies for saving his life. Sad that he had to lie when he got home, to save his life again.
Good luck in the contest, Kay.
Hugs,
Lois
Comment Written 29-Jun-2014
reply by the author on 29-Jun-2014
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Thank you for reading Lois - glad you liked the poem? Love, Kay.
Comment from Carole Rosa
Kay, Your poem reminds me that people of other countries have extremely different values. I wouldn't want my son to die for honor. (If I had a son!) Very nice work. Carole
reply by the author on 29-Jun-2014
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Kay, Your poem reminds me that people of other countries have extremely different values. I wouldn't want my son to die for honor. (If I had a son!) Very nice work. Carole
Comment Written 29-Jun-2014
reply by the author on 29-Jun-2014
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Hello friend Carole, Thanks for reading and glad you enjoyed. Love, Kay.
Comment from Dean Kuch
Many Japanese soldiers committed Harri Kari, or "the honorable death" rather than be taken prisoner by allied forces. With their hands tied behind their backs while in captivity, they would use their toes to fire nearby rifles into their heads, killing themselves. The officers would gut themselves with their Bushido blades, or stab themselves with ceremonial daggers. Some would simply pull the pin on a grenade, obliterating them and anyone within striking distance. Kamikaze fighters all chose the Bushido code, choosing to crash bomb-laden aircraft into allied warships.
They were noble, but rather daft, soldiers.
Well done, at least this young Japanese officer had some sense.
reply by the author on 29-Jun-2014
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Many Japanese soldiers committed Harri Kari, or "the honorable death" rather than be taken prisoner by allied forces. With their hands tied behind their backs while in captivity, they would use their toes to fire nearby rifles into their heads, killing themselves. The officers would gut themselves with their Bushido blades, or stab themselves with ceremonial daggers. Some would simply pull the pin on a grenade, obliterating them and anyone within striking distance. Kamikaze fighters all chose the Bushido code, choosing to crash bomb-laden aircraft into allied warships.
They were noble, but rather daft, soldiers.
Well done, at least this young Japanese officer had some sense.
Comment Written 29-Jun-2014
reply by the author on 29-Jun-2014
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Good morning Dean, Your review has put me off my breakfast! Yes, I know the Bushido code of honour, I wanted to save this young man. Thank you for reading my friend. Cheers, Kay.
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Ha ha, sorry about your breakfast, Kay. It was a great poem.
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Gulp! There goes the porridge. :-) chuckle...!
Comment from Janie King
So sad that they are taught what they are and believe it because it's all they know to believe. Very good poem. Good luck in the contest. God loves you and so do I.
reply by the author on 29-Jun-2014
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So sad that they are taught what they are and believe it because it's all they know to believe. Very good poem. Good luck in the contest. God loves you and so do I.
Comment Written 29-Jun-2014
reply by the author on 29-Jun-2014
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Hello Janie, Thanks for reading and yes, Japanese and Chinese are drilled from birth in the codes and religion of their country. If they had the weapons (China) sure could wipe the Westerner's out in a moment. Love, Kay.
Comment from Ben Colder
Lot can be said about this situation. I knew the gentleman who with Japanese raising talked hundreds down out of caves to surrender. Thank you for sharing.
reply by the author on 29-Jun-2014
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Lot can be said about this situation. I knew the gentleman who with Japanese raising talked hundreds down out of caves to surrender. Thank you for sharing.
Comment Written 29-Jun-2014
reply by the author on 29-Jun-2014
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Hello Ben, What a privilege to know the gentleman who talked the Japanese out of caves. I believe there were a few in New Guinea that were forty years on and didn't know the war had finished. Thanks for reading. Cheers, Kay.
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
Those poor boys were brain washed, and they still are now. Who really wants to die? No one, unless you are terminally ill and can't take any more. What those 'brave' generals ordered those young boys to do, was monstrous. Going to war was bad enough, being killed by the enemy was no different, if not better than being killed by your own country for not dying, well that is disgusting. So glad that young man made it home. Excellent story, good luck in the contest, Kay! xsx Sandra
reply by the author on 29-Jun-2014
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Those poor boys were brain washed, and they still are now. Who really wants to die? No one, unless you are terminally ill and can't take any more. What those 'brave' generals ordered those young boys to do, was monstrous. Going to war was bad enough, being killed by the enemy was no different, if not better than being killed by your own country for not dying, well that is disgusting. So glad that young man made it home. Excellent story, good luck in the contest, Kay! xsx Sandra
Comment Written 29-Jun-2014
reply by the author on 29-Jun-2014
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Hello Seagull, Such is the code of Bushido - we can't take in their way of life. To die for their country was to live in heaven. Thanks for reading. Love, Kay.
