Comment from LateBloomer

Excellent

Hello author, Very good 3-5-3 poem air poem which to many looks easy, but these short style poems can be difficult to write and carry well. I especially like the "Heavenward" sentiment. Just sharing here ... I've always said that for anyone who says they don't believe in God ... just put them in a foxhole with bombs dropping all around them, and I bet they will pray to God before the "dawn's early light."

Beautiful artwork choice. A timely poem. Keep the blue waters flowing. LateBloomer

 Comment Written 28-May-2014

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reply by the author on 29-May-2014

Thanks so much, LateBloomer, for such a fine review. Being a former US Marine, I would certainly agree with you. There are no atheists in a foxhole, my friend. If so, why would there be so many cries and pleads to God?

Thanks again!

Comment from Jacqueline M Franklin

Exceptional

Hi,

Exceptional artwork with this extraordinary piece. Six star all the way!

My son will celebrate 27 yrs in the Navy in July. He's a Master Chief / Mineman.

Good luck in the contest.

Cheers,
Keep Smilin'... Jax

 Comment Written 28-May-2014

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reply by the author on 28-May-2014

God bless him, Jax, and keep him safe! My wife's uncle, and one of my best friends, was in the Navy for fourteen years. I did subcontracting as a civilian for the US navy for over twenty years in thermal/plasma spray technology, after I got out of the Marine Corps.

Thanks for the well wishes concerning the contest, and the wonderful six star review. All are greatly appreciated!

Comment from livelylinda

Excellent

Author: imagine the prayers from soldiers filling the air with the hope of surviving the terror they must experience. A wonderful tribute and a good contender in the contest. livelylinda

 Comment Written 28-May-2014

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reply by the author on 28-May-2014

Thank you very much, Linda. As a veteran myself, I wanted to give those who have sacrificed their lives for the good of their country, and have fallen in the line of duty, my utmost respect.

I pray I did them justice, I really do...

Comment from Terrie DeGolier

Excellent

If I had a six I would have loved to have given to you. This is such a heartfelt prayer and the picture is as powerful as your words. Letting the winds carry their prayers heavenward, beautiful and sincere. God Bless and thank you for honoring our vets, and service men and women. Terrie

 Comment Written 28-May-2014

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reply by the author on 28-May-2014

Thank you, Terrie. I am a veteran myself, and I wanted to show those who have sacrificed all for the good of their country my deepest appreciation, albeit, in a very small way. I assure you, my message is genuine, and truly comes from the heart.

Thanks so much for an awesome review!

reply by Terrie DeGolier on 28-May-2014

A big hug and a Thank You for serving. Terrie

Comment from STEPHEN A CARTER

Excellent

~Frigid winds
lift scared soldier's prayer
Heavenward~

Sounds like the battle for Bastogne which was a 'stone in the throat' of a sudden advance by the Nazis through the Ardenne forest in eastern France which came to be called the 'Battle of The Bulge'.

Regards:

 Comment Written 28-May-2014

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reply by the author on 28-May-2014

That was the battle I was thinking of as I wrote this poem, Stephen. Thank you for your insightful review.

reply by STEPHEN A CARTER on 28-May-2014

Dear Soldier: Glad to have been of service. Just posted 'Oh Heart of Mine' Do drop by sometime. Check out 'Wounded Warriors' on my portfolio.

With Respect: Steve C

Comment from kiwijenny

Excellent

Oh, yes God bless them everyone...I pray that they are hedged about and protected to come home safe.....I love your tribute....and the winds lifting a soldiers prayer heaven ward.....
God bless

 Comment Written 28-May-2014

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reply by the author on 28-May-2014

Thanks very much, kiwijenny. It's a lot harder to pack meaning into seven words and sixteen syllables than I thought it would be. I hope I did our brave men and women who have sacrificed everything for us justice. We shall soon see...

Comment from Glasstruth

Excellent

The wind has been associated with being an invisible stairway breeze that blows up to the heavens. I know you're limited with the syllable count, but I feel this ro be just the start of a poem. Feels like the middle, and the end has yet to be written. Thanks for sharing. Les

 Comment Written 28-May-2014

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reply by the author on 28-May-2014

Thanks, Les, and you're right, it is so very hard to pack insight, meaning and substance into seven words and sixteen syllables. I hope I did the brave men and women who have sacrificed their lives for us all justice. My intentions were good, and my heart was in the right place. I can assure you of that.

Comment from rjuselius

Excellent

"Frigid winds
lift scared soldier's prayer
Heavenward"
beautiful picture you lay upon us:) the poem meets all the criteria and it clearly stipulates that prayer will take you closer to god through winds.
thank you for sharing!
good luck in the contest!

rebekka x

 Comment Written 28-May-2014

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reply by the author on 28-May-2014

Thanks for such a kind, intelligent and insightful review, Rebekka. Your comments are very encouraging, and it appears that I will need all of the luck that I can get in this one, my friend.

Thanks for everything!

Comment from Cajungirl

Excellent

Your 3/5/3 have the correct line and syllable count per line. I love the art and the poem prayer is excellent. So much being said in only 13 syllables. best of luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 28-May-2014

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reply by the author on 28-May-2014

Thanks, Cajungirl, I really appreciate your kind and encouraging thoughts on this one. I'll take all of the luck that I can get, my dear friend. I believe I'm going to need it!

Comment from Ben Colder

Excellent

That 19# m1 Riffle strapped around his shoulder and 11 inches of cold steel is probably the biggest thing he is praying relief for. That steel pot is not light either. Nice poem. Glad yours wasn't disqualified. Best to you.

 Comment Written 28-May-2014

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reply by the author on 28-May-2014

Thanks, Ben, it is still in the running, my dear friend. If I can hang in there just a...little...while...longer. That's probably precisely what that poor GI is praying in my poem..."if I can just hang in there a little while longer..."

reply by Ben Colder on 28-May-2014

Faceless committee is totally bias. I will never spend another dime on any contest. However, I wish you lick

reply by the author on 28-May-2014

Thanks, Ben. You're well wishes are enough for me, my friend.