War Torn
Chill Wind43 total reviews
Comment from tempeste
Ciao !
A very heartfelt poem.
the death of any child should be a tragedy .. the death toll has reached 4.104 children.
Hopefully both sides come to a ceasefire so children , women and elderly can receive international aid.
These tiny victims have no home , no future.
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2023
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Ciao !
A very heartfelt poem.
the death of any child should be a tragedy .. the death toll has reached 4.104 children.
Hopefully both sides come to a ceasefire so children , women and elderly can receive international aid.
These tiny victims have no home , no future.
Comment Written 16-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2023
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Ciao! Thank you so much for this wonderful review! Your thoughts and kindness are greatly valued. Take care Debbie
Comment from Paul McFarland
I am not a fan of the shortie, Debbie, but you have struck a nerve here. Great picture. These wars have gotten to me. I think you have a winner here.
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2023
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I am not a fan of the shortie, Debbie, but you have struck a nerve here. Great picture. These wars have gotten to me. I think you have a winner here.
Comment Written 15-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2023
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Thank you so much, Paul! Your kind review and thoughts are, as ever greatly appreciated. Debbie
Comment from Heather Knight
Even though it's short, your poem is great as usual. The words are incredible, so well chosen. I love alliteration and you've managed to use it very effectively.
This is such a sad situation... I wish humans stopped fighting.
Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2023
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Even though it's short, your poem is great as usual. The words are incredible, so well chosen. I love alliteration and you've managed to use it very effectively.
This is such a sad situation... I wish humans stopped fighting.
Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 15-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2023
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Maria, thank you so much! I deeply appreciate your very kind review and, as ever, your very thoughtful comments which mean a lot to me. Take care Debbie
Comment from Judith B.
If I were prone to weep, this would leave me weeping. It is breathtaking in its simplicity and truth. A verbal picture of "man's inhumanity to man". I don't know who said that but war is certainly an example of it.
Truly exceptional writing.
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2023
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If I were prone to weep, this would leave me weeping. It is breathtaking in its simplicity and truth. A verbal picture of "man's inhumanity to man". I don't know who said that but war is certainly an example of it.
Truly exceptional writing.
Comment Written 15-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2023
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Thank you so much, Judith! I greatly appreciate your wonderful review and words which I treasure. Take care Debbie
Comment from Ulla
Hi Debbie, War is a terrible thing for whoever falls victim to it. So many lives are lost in a terrible game.
You've written a beautiful 3 line poem for the contest. It says it all. Ulla:)))
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2023
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Hi Debbie, War is a terrible thing for whoever falls victim to it. So many lives are lost in a terrible game.
You've written a beautiful 3 line poem for the contest. It says it all. Ulla:)))
Comment Written 14-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2023
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Thank you so much, Ulla! This is very gratefully received. Take care Debbie
Comment from Neonewman
It's a heartbreaking photo, but her slight smile brings hope. This is an outstanding 3 line poem you have entered for this writing contest. I wish you the best in the voting.
God bless,
Steve
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2023
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It's a heartbreaking photo, but her slight smile brings hope. This is an outstanding 3 line poem you have entered for this writing contest. I wish you the best in the voting.
God bless,
Steve
Comment Written 14-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2023
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Thank you once more, Steve! Your support here is very kind and gratefully received. Take care Debbie
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My pleasure.
Comment from Rachelle Allen
This is so weird, Deb, but I KNOW I reviewed this on Sunday, yet somehow, I must have never his "Save." My apologies.
What I said was that it reduced me to tears in the biggest way. Prior, I'd been kind of stockpiling my feelings about what's happening in the Middle East into an emotional freezer. But with your haunting words, I could not ignore the excrutiation factor any longer. Wars are a travesty foisted upon the children and, therefore, shameful beyond words. You captured it perfectly with your phrasing as well as the poignant photo you found.
Well done...but sadly so. xoxo
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2023
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This is so weird, Deb, but I KNOW I reviewed this on Sunday, yet somehow, I must have never his "Save." My apologies.
What I said was that it reduced me to tears in the biggest way. Prior, I'd been kind of stockpiling my feelings about what's happening in the Middle East into an emotional freezer. But with your haunting words, I could not ignore the excrutiation factor any longer. Wars are a travesty foisted upon the children and, therefore, shameful beyond words. You captured it perfectly with your phrasing as well as the poignant photo you found.
Well done...but sadly so. xoxo
Comment Written 14-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2023
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These pictures now coming out of the news are devastating. Rows of newborn babies just waiting to die. What's going on in our world? Your wonderful review is, as ever, greatly valued. I appreciate so much your words and your empathy in this dreadful crisis. Bless you, Elle xos
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xoxo
Comment from jim vecchio
I can't imagine being raised in a situation like that. No matter how rough things get, I am fortunate to be here. But things could change overnight. We must beware. We do not want our children to grow in a war-torn country.
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2023
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I can't imagine being raised in a situation like that. No matter how rough things get, I am fortunate to be here. But things could change overnight. We must beware. We do not want our children to grow in a war-torn country.
Comment Written 13-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2023
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Thank you so much, Jim, for your kind review and thoughts, greatly appreciated! Take care Debbie
Comment from Cathy M
What an emotive poem. I can feel the harshness of the war and how the children are left to fend for themselves. It reminds of the three year old that is being held hostage and both her parents are deceased. Where do you go from here? Very well done.
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2023
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What an emotive poem. I can feel the harshness of the war and how the children are left to fend for themselves. It reminds of the three year old that is being held hostage and both her parents are deceased. Where do you go from here? Very well done.
Comment Written 13-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2023
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Thank you so much, Cathy! I really appreciate your kind review and thoughts. It's so unbearable seeing these poor children and, as you say, where do we go from here? Take care Debbie
Comment from Wendyanne
What a very sad powerful piece of well written poetry! You have managed to convey your thoughts and feelings about what is happening in the current war in Middle East very well in just 3 short lines. Excellent imagery and alliteration. Well done!
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2023
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What a very sad powerful piece of well written poetry! You have managed to convey your thoughts and feelings about what is happening in the current war in Middle East very well in just 3 short lines. Excellent imagery and alliteration. Well done!
Comment Written 13-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2023
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Thank you once more for your kindness! Take care Debbie
