A Man of Honor
rondeau potlatch entry39 total reviews
Comment from Douglas Goff
Very nice indeed! The rhyming pattern is specific and not forced in any manner.
I really liked the first stanza and enjoyed reading the entire poem.
Once again, you have proven yourself to be a Master Poet!
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2022
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Very nice indeed! The rhyming pattern is specific and not forced in any manner.
I really liked the first stanza and enjoyed reading the entire poem.
Once again, you have proven yourself to be a Master Poet!
Comment Written 13-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2022
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Thanks, Douglas, for your rave review. I appreciate it very much.
Only if I were a master typist, too.(haha) It would make life a lot easier.
Joan
Comment from Joanne Gill-Maddick
This is a beautifully written memorial poem to honour service men and women. A man of honor has incurred
A sense of duty never blurred
To battle for his fellow men
With fortitude 'til the end.
Patriotism far from slurred.
A great club entry. Nicely done.
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2022
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This is a beautifully written memorial poem to honour service men and women. A man of honor has incurred
A sense of duty never blurred
To battle for his fellow men
With fortitude 'til the end.
Patriotism far from slurred.
A great club entry. Nicely done.
Comment Written 12-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2022
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Thanks, Joanne, for the nice comments and all the stars.
Joan
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Your welcome
Comment from Bill Schott
This poem, A Man of Honor, finds the men and women who will go out and fight the fight needed to be won. They go fit, they go broken, and they go, sometimes, without returning.
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2022
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This poem, A Man of Honor, finds the men and women who will go out and fight the fight needed to be won. They go fit, they go broken, and they go, sometimes, without returning.
Comment Written 12-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2022
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Thanks, Bill for the nice review. And some return not the same men as they when the left.
Joan
Comment from Father Flaps
Hi Joan,
So nice of you to write a poem for those men and women who serve our countries abroad.
Last night, it saddened me to see Christmas decorations lit up on at least ten homes. I think they should have waited until at least today to plug in.
My own father passed away on New Year's Eve of 2019. He was 95 years old. In World War II, he went all the way to Berlin. But he never ever talked about the war.
Your poem is about the bravery our servicemen and women showed. If not for them, we might be speaking German!
My favorite lines,
"To battle for his fellow men
With fortitude 'til the end."
Nicely penned!
Hugs,
Kimbob
reply by the author on 12-Nov-2022
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Hi Joan,
So nice of you to write a poem for those men and women who serve our countries abroad.
Last night, it saddened me to see Christmas decorations lit up on at least ten homes. I think they should have waited until at least today to plug in.
My own father passed away on New Year's Eve of 2019. He was 95 years old. In World War II, he went all the way to Berlin. But he never ever talked about the war.
Your poem is about the bravery our servicemen and women showed. If not for them, we might be speaking German!
My favorite lines,
"To battle for his fellow men
With fortitude 'til the end."
Nicely penned!
Hugs,
Kimbob
Comment Written 12-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 12-Nov-2022
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Thanks for the review. I agree. I won't decorate for Christmas until the Friday after Thanksgiving. But stores keep decorating earlier and earlier. Some stores started decorated right after Halloween.
Joan
Comment from prettybluebirds
Your poem is well-written and a wonderful tribute to the men who serve our country. It has a beautiful flow of words, making it a joy to read. I wish your the best in your club entry contest.
reply by the author on 12-Nov-2022
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Your poem is well-written and a wonderful tribute to the men who serve our country. It has a beautiful flow of words, making it a joy to read. I wish your the best in your club entry contest.
Comment Written 11-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 12-Nov-2022
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Thanks for the nice review and high ratings.
Joan
Comment from Teri7
This is a very well written and beautiful poem you have penned for our men and women of the military on this Veteran Day! You used very good descriptive words for your potlatch poetry entry. love and blessings, Teri
reply by the author on 12-Nov-2022
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This is a very well written and beautiful poem you have penned for our men and women of the military on this Veteran Day! You used very good descriptive words for your potlatch poetry entry. love and blessings, Teri
Comment Written 11-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 12-Nov-2022
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Thanks, Teri, for your words of encouragement and for all the stars.
Joan
Comment from pookietoo
So nice, a man of honor. Keep up the great work writing your poems. Good luck to you always. I enjoyed reading this poem. Keep smiling. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 10-Sep-2021
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So nice, a man of honor. Keep up the great work writing your poems. Good luck to you always. I enjoyed reading this poem. Keep smiling. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 10-Sep-2021
reply by the author on 10-Sep-2021
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Thanks for your kind comments and generous rating. Glad you liked it.
Joan
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Your welcome
Comment from nomi338
Many who enter the military during times of peace have no expectation of being engaged in combat of any sort. Such was the case when I entered the Air Force in 1960. I felt confident that I would face no danger then cam the Cuban Missile crisis, later came President Kennedy's murder. Each incident threatened my expectation of a peaceful four year enlistment. I appreciated my avoidance of any violent action, I yet would have been ready as aI am sure that any one of my fellow service would have been.
reply by the author on 09-Sep-2021
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Many who enter the military during times of peace have no expectation of being engaged in combat of any sort. Such was the case when I entered the Air Force in 1960. I felt confident that I would face no danger then cam the Cuban Missile crisis, later came President Kennedy's murder. Each incident threatened my expectation of a peaceful four year enlistment. I appreciated my avoidance of any violent action, I yet would have been ready as aI am sure that any one of my fellow service would have been.
Comment Written 09-Sep-2021
reply by the author on 09-Sep-2021
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Thanks for reading and reviewing my poem and also for your service joan
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You are most welcome. Acts of heroism are almost never, if ever thought out, they are most often the immediate realization of what needs to be done and the ultimate reaction thereafter.
Comment from Janetsue
As I was raised in a military family, I always appreciate writings shining a positive light on those who serve their country with great honor and sacrifice. Thank you for sharing this excellent poem.
reply by the author on 09-Sep-2021
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As I was raised in a military family, I always appreciate writings shining a positive light on those who serve their country with great honor and sacrifice. Thank you for sharing this excellent poem.
Comment Written 09-Sep-2021
reply by the author on 09-Sep-2021
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Janet,
Thanks a lot for your review. I never understood why people were so bad to Vietnam veterans
Joan
Comment from Seshadri_Sreenivasan
As we all know sacrifice is the pinnacle of patriotism. We feel great to recognise and thank the military for keeping us safe. I enjoyed the poem. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 09-Sep-2021
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As we all know sacrifice is the pinnacle of patriotism. We feel great to recognise and thank the military for keeping us safe. I enjoyed the poem. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 09-Sep-2021
reply by the author on 09-Sep-2021
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Thank you, Seshadri, for your comments and all the stars.
Joan
