Carrier Pigeon
a soldier's hope54 total reviews
Comment from Terry wrote
This poem is awe-inspiring ... and the author's note at the end invites a thoughtful pause, and a realization of vulnerable each of us is, and how dependant we may be on the most unexpected source of salvation.
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2011
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This poem is awe-inspiring ... and the author's note at the end invites a thoughtful pause, and a realization of vulnerable each of us is, and how dependant we may be on the most unexpected source of salvation.
Comment Written 19-Feb-2011
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2011
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Thank you very much Terry.
Comment from Realist101
Hi there! I love this different take on war. They used to use pigeons and mules, horses too. And dogs. Poor animals. All for what...? ANyway, this is a lovely poem. Perfect pix for it too.! Susan
reply by the author on 20-Feb-2011
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Hi there! I love this different take on war. They used to use pigeons and mules, horses too. And dogs. Poor animals. All for what...? ANyway, this is a lovely poem. Perfect pix for it too.! Susan
Comment Written 19-Feb-2011
reply by the author on 20-Feb-2011
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Thank you very much Susan.
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You're welcome Victor! I hope you are having a nice weekend!! Keep up the great work! Susan
Comment from Paradox Tremors
I know it happens and will continue to happen, but I still pray and hope someday this will all stop. That no man, woman, or child will ever have to fear war and its consequences. That the last man has held the last pigeon during war. A great write my friend.
reply by the author on 20-Feb-2011
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I know it happens and will continue to happen, but I still pray and hope someday this will all stop. That no man, woman, or child will ever have to fear war and its consequences. That the last man has held the last pigeon during war. A great write my friend.
Comment Written 19-Feb-2011
reply by the author on 20-Feb-2011
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Yes, let us both pray war will end forever. Thank you.
Comment from Zer0
A good poem. You greatly heighten dramatic tension with the use of short lines and staccato rhythm. The language use is simple and direct and conveys your message clearly and emotively.
reply by the author on 20-Feb-2011
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A good poem. You greatly heighten dramatic tension with the use of short lines and staccato rhythm. The language use is simple and direct and conveys your message clearly and emotively.
Comment Written 19-Feb-2011
reply by the author on 20-Feb-2011
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Thank you.
Comment from georgehandy
Say, no dolt with this bird do, mate.
This is masterful writing.
Birds are good game for the poet
Let the other side of the brain go on complaining,
this is good work here yo are doing
Do you like Crows? Just wondering.
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2011
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Say, no dolt with this bird do, mate.
This is masterful writing.
Birds are good game for the poet
Let the other side of the brain go on complaining,
this is good work here yo are doing
Do you like Crows? Just wondering.
Comment Written 19-Feb-2011
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2011
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I don't know. Great bird for Edgar Allen Poe. I remember my BB's used to fall off their feathers when I tried to shoot them with my BB gun. Thanks for reading George.
Comment from Giddy Nielsen-Sweep
Your poem is a lovely dedication to the pigeon, which held in its beating heart the desperate hopes and dreams of many a soldier in the war. Well done.
Giddy
reply by the author on 20-Feb-2011
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Your poem is a lovely dedication to the pigeon, which held in its beating heart the desperate hopes and dreams of many a soldier in the war. Well done.
Giddy
Comment Written 19-Feb-2011
reply by the author on 20-Feb-2011
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Yes, you have it completely correct. Thank you for reading.
Comment from alexgardiner
Go my fellow
stout winged warrior
And save me from
my fate
I cannot imagine how the soldier would feel.
You would have to be that soldier in that predicament to understand such feelings. It is beyond imagination.
For all soldiers in this predicament past and future I say thank you, God speed; but for the grace of god; there go I.
The Auld Yin.
reply by the author on 20-Feb-2011
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Go my fellow
stout winged warrior
And save me from
my fate
I cannot imagine how the soldier would feel.
You would have to be that soldier in that predicament to understand such feelings. It is beyond imagination.
For all soldiers in this predicament past and future I say thank you, God speed; but for the grace of god; there go I.
The Auld Yin.
Comment Written 19-Feb-2011
reply by the author on 20-Feb-2011
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That's funny. Not humorous funny, coincidental funny. This poem brought to my mind the same phraes, "but for the grace of God, there go I". Thank you.
Comment from c_lucas
There is plenty man can learn from animals. He can even learn to live in peace. This is very well written with a smooth flow of words, making for an easy read.
reply by the author on 20-Feb-2011
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There is plenty man can learn from animals. He can even learn to live in peace. This is very well written with a smooth flow of words, making for an easy read.
Comment Written 19-Feb-2011
reply by the author on 20-Feb-2011
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Live in peace, what a concept. Thank you Charlie.
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You're welcome, Victo. Charlie
Comment from moyramouse
I love this poem. Right from the start the reference to 'O Valiant Heart' sung on Remembrance Day gave us the solemnity. I loved every word of the part ' I hold the bird so differently now ...homeward restlessness' it was so beautiful and full of meaning. Your ending made me tear up - I could see the soldier saying the words 'Go my fellow stout winged warrior and save me from my fate.'
x moyramouse
reply by the author on 20-Feb-2011
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I love this poem. Right from the start the reference to 'O Valiant Heart' sung on Remembrance Day gave us the solemnity. I loved every word of the part ' I hold the bird so differently now ...homeward restlessness' it was so beautiful and full of meaning. Your ending made me tear up - I could see the soldier saying the words 'Go my fellow stout winged warrior and save me from my fate.'
x moyramouse
Comment Written 19-Feb-2011
reply by the author on 20-Feb-2011
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Well Miss Moyra Mouse, I hope I am able to write as well in the future as I would love to hear another review as lovely as this one from you. Thank you.
Comment from ladywiltse
Very powerful write about the hope the soldiers ~ trembling hands as they let the pigeons fly ~ my life beats within it's breast. Good imagery in this free verse, but I can only imagine.
reply by the author on 20-Feb-2011
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Very powerful write about the hope the soldiers ~ trembling hands as they let the pigeons fly ~ my life beats within it's breast. Good imagery in this free verse, but I can only imagine.
Comment Written 19-Feb-2011
reply by the author on 20-Feb-2011
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As can we all only imagine. Thank you.
