The Day of Infamy
Commemorating Pearl Harbor44 total reviews
Comment from duchessofdrumborg
' The Day of Infamy ' , is an extremely well-written and heart-wrenching piece. Penned with craft and skill. This talented poet's work was a pleasure to both read and review. I look forward to seeing your next post.
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' The Day of Infamy ' , is an extremely well-written and heart-wrenching piece. Penned with craft and skill. This talented poet's work was a pleasure to both read and review. I look forward to seeing your next post.
Comment Written 06-Dec-2021
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Thank you.
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You're very welcome.
Comment from karenina
Beautifully penned tribute to what is now a dying breed. So few heroes left--they fought the good fight, and those who were fortunate enough to come home have passed on, largely. Loved your poem. It brought tears to my eyes. Especially:
"But now, it seems, so few are left
to mark the sacrifice
that left a nation sore bereft
for all who paid the price."
God bless every one of them!
Karenina
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Beautifully penned tribute to what is now a dying breed. So few heroes left--they fought the good fight, and those who were fortunate enough to come home have passed on, largely. Loved your poem. It brought tears to my eyes. Especially:
"But now, it seems, so few are left
to mark the sacrifice
that left a nation sore bereft
for all who paid the price."
God bless every one of them!
Karenina
Comment Written 06-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 06-Dec-2021
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Thank you. Sadly, the number of people who care are diminishing, and one day, Pearl Harbor will have no meaning. Already, the young people don't know what it is.
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My granddaughter (A Junior in high school) mentioned they discussed it this week in history. My seventh, sixth and second graders have not a clue (from school) about these heroes. I share... I heard some forty veterans were able to attend the Pearl Harbor observances this weekend. --
Karenina
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Only forty. The numbers have dwindled drastically. Soon, there will none. How sad that children are not learning this history.
Comment from Janice Canerdy
You chose an apt title for your poem, which conveys a message about
that day none of us should ever forget. Rhyming and meter are excellent.
(Note: In stanza 1, "am" (I'm), present tense, doesn't work with the rest of the verbs, which are past tense.)
reply by the author on 06-Dec-2021
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You chose an apt title for your poem, which conveys a message about
that day none of us should ever forget. Rhyming and meter are excellent.
(Note: In stanza 1, "am" (I'm), present tense, doesn't work with the rest of the verbs, which are past tense.)
Comment Written 06-Dec-2021
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It works in the South. hahahahahaha. Thanks, Janice.
Comment from amahra
Thank you for celebrating the Greatest Generation. It was a beautiful tribute. I often say it will be a sad day when all WW2 vets are gone. The only way to see them will be in a photo. That's why we need to shake their hand and or acknowledge them while the few are still here with us. Bless you.
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Thank you for celebrating the Greatest Generation. It was a beautiful tribute. I often say it will be a sad day when all WW2 vets are gone. The only way to see them will be in a photo. That's why we need to shake their hand and or acknowledge them while the few are still here with us. Bless you.
Comment Written 06-Dec-2021
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Absolutely! Already, young people have no idea about that time, or what Pearl Harbor Day means to a lot of us. Thank you for reviewing, and for your great comments.
Comment from nomi338
The saddest thought for me is that despite all the lost lives that resulted from the hatred, greed of ambition. The animus resulting from perceived hatred of people who had no clue of how the other side felt or thought. Those conditions exist today and we are all at risk of some thoughtless ruler deciding that no longer will they wait to strike at the heart of those on the other side. Man does not learn any of the real lessons of history.
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The saddest thought for me is that despite all the lost lives that resulted from the hatred, greed of ambition. The animus resulting from perceived hatred of people who had no clue of how the other side felt or thought. Those conditions exist today and we are all at risk of some thoughtless ruler deciding that no longer will they wait to strike at the heart of those on the other side. Man does not learn any of the real lessons of history.
Comment Written 06-Dec-2021
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It seems they never learn. The world has gone crazy, and this country has changed beyond my wildest nightmares. Prayer is all we have depend on.
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
The Day of Infamy
by damommy
Excellent tribute to veterans. To Commemorate Pearl Harbor day. The presentation is awesome. Nice entry for the picture this challenge.
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The Day of Infamy
by damommy
Excellent tribute to veterans. To Commemorate Pearl Harbor day. The presentation is awesome. Nice entry for the picture this challenge.
Comment Written 06-Dec-2021
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Thank you. I appreciate that. The picture was chosen by Jan, the club coordinator.
Comment from ahamranji
A befitting poetic tribute to those who fought for their motherland, the free world, for democracy and liberty.
"Salute the flag and bow your head for those who are no more."
What a lovely way to end this poem.
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A befitting poetic tribute to those who fought for their motherland, the free world, for democracy and liberty.
"Salute the flag and bow your head for those who are no more."
What a lovely way to end this poem.
Comment Written 06-Dec-2021
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Thank you. I'm glad you liked that part.
Comment from nancy_e_davis
I was about 6 years old when this happened. Momma grabbed me up in the rocking chair and sobbed her heart out for the men who died that day and what that day meant to America. We were at war. I was ten when the war ended. Good work, Yvonne. Nancy:)
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I was about 6 years old when this happened. Momma grabbed me up in the rocking chair and sobbed her heart out for the men who died that day and what that day meant to America. We were at war. I was ten when the war ended. Good work, Yvonne. Nancy:)
Comment Written 06-Dec-2021
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Thank you, Nancy. I grew up in all the talk and mourning. It seems so fresh to me, even today.
Comment from robyn corum
Yvonne,
Absolutely! It really is a day that lives in infamy. The very idea of it all still staggers my brain. And the idea that some think it's okay to just suddenly bomb a whole town of unsuspecting people (though I realize they were aiming at destroying equipment and war goods).
This is a beautiful ode to those men and women. Thank you!
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Yvonne,
Absolutely! It really is a day that lives in infamy. The very idea of it all still staggers my brain. And the idea that some think it's okay to just suddenly bomb a whole town of unsuspecting people (though I realize they were aiming at destroying equipment and war goods).
This is a beautiful ode to those men and women. Thank you!
Comment Written 06-Dec-2021
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Thank you for reviewing.
Comment from barbara.wilkey
Thank you for sharing this club entry with us. I wonder if our Cancel Culture will attempt to believe that Pearl Harbor didn't happen either or that it's racists too. Sorry, I hate seeing our history destroyed. If it's bad, it will help us remember not to make that mistake again.
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Thank you for sharing this club entry with us. I wonder if our Cancel Culture will attempt to believe that Pearl Harbor didn't happen either or that it's racists too. Sorry, I hate seeing our history destroyed. If it's bad, it will help us remember not to make that mistake again.
Comment Written 06-Dec-2021
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I agree. Probably, no one's thought to destroy this monument. It may be a matter of time. So sad to see our history destroyed. The world has gone crazy. I've outlived my time.
