Qualified Eyes
A farmer is a former soldier16 total reviews
Comment from royowen
Yes, I think that Vietnam was an aberration, not for the poor boys who fought and died there, for what? We were interfering with what was a essentially and civil war. Well done, you've done an exceptional job with this Pamela, in rhyming couplets, well done, blessings, Roy
reply by the author on 09-Mar-2018
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Yes, I think that Vietnam was an aberration, not for the poor boys who fought and died there, for what? We were interfering with what was a essentially and civil war. Well done, you've done an exceptional job with this Pamela, in rhyming couplets, well done, blessings, Roy
Comment Written 09-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 09-Mar-2018
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Thank you, Roy. It was your poem with the same sentiments that prompted me to move this one to the front of the line. I appreciate your nice words and high rating
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Good job Pamela
Comment from N. Rabwar
This poem has excellent flow and rhythm, but I did not value it's true worth until I read the last two lines. This poem has a good message, but what I enjoyed was that it's meaning snuck up on you and took you by surprise.
reply by the author on 08-Mar-2018
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This poem has excellent flow and rhythm, but I did not value it's true worth until I read the last two lines. This poem has a good message, but what I enjoyed was that it's meaning snuck up on you and took you by surprise.
Comment Written 08-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 08-Mar-2018
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Thank you, N.Rabwar for your nice review and rating
Comment from Boogienights
I agree with this sentiment,you expressed so well in this excellent rhyming Poem.The painting you paired it with is wonderful and fits perfectly. What those in power don't understand is that the opposite side in war have families and mothers who also grieve. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 08-Mar-2018
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I agree with this sentiment,you expressed so well in this excellent rhyming Poem.The painting you paired it with is wonderful and fits perfectly. What those in power don't understand is that the opposite side in war have families and mothers who also grieve. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 08-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 08-Mar-2018
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Thank you, Boogienights for this
Nice review and rating
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written poem. We are making war for many years and no one has any idea why they have to kill others. It is usually leaders that decide they want more power over another nation which soldiers must sacrifice their lives because they are willing to serve their country.
reply by the author on 08-Mar-2018
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A very well-written poem. We are making war for many years and no one has any idea why they have to kill others. It is usually leaders that decide they want more power over another nation which soldiers must sacrifice their lives because they are willing to serve their country.
Comment Written 08-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 08-Mar-2018
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Exactly, Sandra. Thank you for your nice review and rating
Comment from jenintorre
I really enjoyed reading this poem. It has excellent rhythm and rhyme and the message that it portrays is so poignant and so true. You have selected a very good peice of artwork. Best wishes Jen.
reply by the author on 08-Mar-2018
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I really enjoyed reading this poem. It has excellent rhythm and rhyme and the message that it portrays is so poignant and so true. You have selected a very good peice of artwork. Best wishes Jen.
Comment Written 08-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 08-Mar-2018
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Thank you, Jen for your nice review and rating. The artwork is mine. It is called Farmer and Horse
Comment from ameen786
Compassion means to have both sympathy as well as empathy; alas, our leaders don't have either when they send young boys/girls to war; profound reflections in wonderfully phrased couplets and excellent rhymes; thank you for sharing.
reply by the author on 08-Mar-2018
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Compassion means to have both sympathy as well as empathy; alas, our leaders don't have either when they send young boys/girls to war; profound reflections in wonderfully phrased couplets and excellent rhymes; thank you for sharing.
Comment Written 08-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 08-Mar-2018
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Thank you, ameen786 for your nice review and rating
Comment from tony bronk
Beautiful! I know that I was disposable, and a bullet packing rifle (weapon) carrying fool, who should have known better to disagree with those in hand. You wrote this tough subject poem with sensitivity and grace young lady. I am proud of you.you would have been good to have in the fox hole along my side. Tony
reply by the author on 07-Mar-2018
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Beautiful! I know that I was disposable, and a bullet packing rifle (weapon) carrying fool, who should have known better to disagree with those in hand. You wrote this tough subject poem with sensitivity and grace young lady. I am proud of you.you would have been good to have in the fox hole along my side. Tony
Comment Written 07-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 07-Mar-2018
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Thank you, Tony for your nice review and rating. You are the second military veteran who has said I would be good in the foxhole. If we support each other, a lot of good things will happen. Take care
Comment from Jean Lutz
Beautiful artwork and poetry. I suspect most wars are fought over greed -- either wealth or power. Yet the brave men and women who fight for the people are heroes who are not recognized for their sacrifice and also bear the blame for wicked leaders.
reply by the author on 07-Mar-2018
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Beautiful artwork and poetry. I suspect most wars are fought over greed -- either wealth or power. Yet the brave men and women who fight for the people are heroes who are not recognized for their sacrifice and also bear the blame for wicked leaders.
Comment Written 07-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 07-Mar-2018
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Exactly, June. Thank you so much for understanding this poem. I know lots of vietnam vets with vacant stares. Their bodies came back, but they really did not. They suffer from PTSD. It was not a diagnosis back then. They were totally broken. All were anti-war. Thank you again.
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I went to a lecture at my local library on Women Viet Nam Veterans. It was led by a nurse who served there. There is also a book available on Amazon by that name.
Comment from Jeffrey L. Michaux
I really like the message and style of this poem. It flows beautifully from start to finish and I like the rhyming aspect of it. I enjoyed reading this thoughtful and well written poem. Very well done.
reply by the author on 07-Mar-2018
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I really like the message and style of this poem. It flows beautifully from start to finish and I like the rhyming aspect of it. I enjoyed reading this thoughtful and well written poem. Very well done.
Comment Written 07-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 07-Mar-2018
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Thank you, Jeffrey for your nice review and rating. Tony Bronk and Roy Owen both posted poems with the same message yesterday. So, I moved this poem?s posting ahead of some others
Comment from Gert sherwood
Hello
I like how you used your couplets to tell us when we look person that was it the Armed Forces is now a farmer
( reminds me to this quote)
Agriculture for an honorable and highminded man, is the best of all occupations or arts by which men procure the means of living.
Gert
reply by the author on 07-Mar-2018
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Hello
I like how you used your couplets to tell us when we look person that was it the Armed Forces is now a farmer
( reminds me to this quote)
Agriculture for an honorable and highminded man, is the best of all occupations or arts by which men procure the means of living.
Gert
Comment Written 07-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 07-Mar-2018
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Thank you for the quote, Gert. And, thank you for the nice review and rating
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You are so welcome Pamusart
Gert
