Comment from Goodadvicechan

Excellent

The picture is both sad and scary. But it is reality. Soldiers die for the country.They sacrifice their lives for a reason... Is it a valid reason? It is up to you to decide. Is it worth the survived family suffering the pain?

The ending paragraph is well said; "Yet cries still mutter in the trees,
and fades not on the gentle breeze..."

Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 11-Nov-2021

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reply by the author on 12-Nov-2021

Thanks so much for these excellent comments and a lovely review, blessings Roy

Comment from Yardier

Exceptional

A beautiful tribute to those fallen. They stood, they marched, they held the line until their time. Innocent but determined they faced the inevitable knowing whose hand therein they stood. Well, written my friend, it should be in granite.

 Comment Written 10-Nov-2021

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reply by the author on 12-Nov-2021

Thanks so much for these excellent comments and a lovely review, blessings Roy

reply by Yardier on 12-Nov-2021

Comment from Annette R.

Exceptional

I can't say I love the poem. I can say I agree with every single word and line. The picture is a great one to go with the poem. The people making the decision to go to war, then and now, should have done the fighting and dying, not our young, Well done!

 Comment Written 10-Nov-2021

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reply by the author on 12-Nov-2021

Thanks so much Annette, for these excellent comments and a lovely review, blessings Roy

Comment from Janetsue

Excellent

Veteran's Day is tomorrow here in the USA. It is celebrated in remembrance of all who have/are serving to protect the nation. Too many people exhibit little appreciation for the difficult job that veterans do. Thank you for sharing this wonderful tribute, Roy.

 Comment Written 10-Nov-2021

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reply by the author on 12-Nov-2021

Thanks so much Janet, for these excellent comments and a lovely review, blessings Roy

Comment from davisr (Rhonda)

Exceptional

A beautifully written tribute to the young men who have lost their lives in such a tragic way. I feel you hit the heart of the matter by focusing on the trounced lives lost.
Thank you for your inspired words.

Take care,
Rhonda

 Comment Written 10-Nov-2021

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reply by the author on 12-Nov-2021

Thanks so much Rhonda, for these excellent comments and a lovely review, blessings Roy

Comment from Aspiring2Write

Excellent

This is a beautiful poem R.Owen. You did a fantastic job. Wish you were in the contest. Hope to read more. Wish you the best in your future writing.

Yours Truly,
Joshua Law

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 Comment Written 10-Nov-2021

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reply by the author on 10-Nov-2021

Thanks so much, for these lovely comments and a great review, blessings Roy

Comment from lyenochka

Excellent

Appreciate your poem about the tragic loss of lives because of wars. It's usually due to ideological wars between countries such as getting involved with the Vietnam War to keep the Soviet powers in check. But I am forever grateful for those who served in Korea to protect what became South Korea free from the horrible totalitarian government of North Korea.

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 Comment Written 10-Nov-2021

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reply by the author on 10-Nov-2021

Thanks dear Helen, for these lovely comments and a great review, blessings Roy