Comment from giovannimariatommaso

Exceptional

Well CD you know that your writing is extremely superb. I enjoyed your poem tremendously. The Bush &/or the vast wastelands, wherever you may be, must be a real comfort & joy for your imagination as opposed to us city dwellers! Loved it! giovanni

 Comment Written 27-Apr-2019

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reply by the author on 27-Apr-2019

"Vast wastelands" would be overstating it, but I am glad to have escaped the city for the bush a couple of decades ago. Both have their attractions, but it's "horses for courses" , as they say.

Thanks for the wonderful comments and delightful rating, Giovanni. Both are very much appreciated -- Craig

reply by giovannimariatommaso on 27-Apr-2019

y/w giovanni

Comment from Raul1

Excellent

He definitely did win all of his battles, but I think he might have lost the wars. I like the mythology that you put here in this piece. Well written! Good luck in the contest!

 Comment Written 27-Apr-2019

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reply by the author on 27-Apr-2019

Thanks very much, Raul. Not a contest piece, but I appreciate the good wishes and kind comments. Cheers, Craig

reply by Raul1 on 27-Apr-2019

You're welcome.

Comment from 24chas

Excellent

This was a great read, CD Richards. I really liked the message in this one about war and human nature. We definitely will never learn as a species that war is stupid and foolish. Greed and pride will always rule a few who can influence the masses. Great job.

 Comment Written 27-Apr-2019

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reply by the author on 27-Apr-2019

Thanks very much for the kind and thoughtful comments. Most appreciated. Craig

Comment from Debbie Pope

Exceptional

I cannot even imagine anyone not giving this wonderful poem a six star rating. Well done, Craig. I am so glad that you are back. I'm about to take a short respite from FanStory, but I look forward to many posts from you when I return.

 Comment Written 27-Apr-2019

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reply by the author on 27-Apr-2019

Thank you for the wonderfully kind words and delightful rating, Debbie. I think I've reached the conclusion that an occasional sabbatical from Fanstory is not a bad thing. I hope all is well with you, and will miss you while you are gone. Please make it a short absence :) Cheers, Craig

Comment from Blue Hendrix

Excellent

Great flow with this piece. The rhymes were good as well. this was a very well written piece with wonderful imagery and I thought you did an amazing job.

 Comment Written 27-Apr-2019

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reply by the author on 27-Apr-2019

Thanks so much for the lovely comments, you are very generous. Glad you enjoyed -- Craig

Comment from Ross E Silke

Excellent

This poem speaks volumes! Such a clever comparison to the gods and the biblical deity. An educational read with a lot to say and compare to. A great write and experience in reading it! Lots of good dictation and vocabulary words to take home with. Best,

 Comment Written 27-Apr-2019

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reply by the author on 27-Apr-2019

Thanks very much, Ross, I really appreciate the terrific comments. Cheers, Craig

Comment from Sanku

Excellent

All humans on one team unburdened by the need to fight.....That will be the day when this earth shall have a rebirth.People who fight in the name of God are brainwashed. no god needs our protection..
this is a timely write.Thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 27-Apr-2019

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reply by the author on 27-Apr-2019

So true. Many thanks for the kind and perceptive review. Cheers --
Craig

Comment from TPAC

Excellent

Bang that thing. Super shout. In this particular write, talking loud and depositing wisdom, finding this read delighting in given conveyances. All stated in my opinion of this work.

 Comment Written 27-Apr-2019

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reply by the author on 27-Apr-2019

Thanks for the kind words, much appreciated :) Craig

Comment from Dolly'sPoems

Excellent

A fine rhyming poem about the effects of war on us all and how humans feel the need to fight and evidently we will continue to do it! I enjoyed the sentiments here and your last stanza to sum up is magical, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 27-Apr-2019

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reply by the author on 27-Apr-2019

Thanks for the lovely, kind words, Dolly. Glad you enjoyed -- Craig

Comment from duchessofdrumborg

Excellent

"War", is an exceptionally well-written and thought-provoking piece. This talented poet's work was a pleasure to both read and review. To me, this is a six, but unfortunately I only have fives left. I look forward to seeing your next post.

 Comment Written 27-Apr-2019

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reply by the author on 27-Apr-2019

Thank you for the kind and generous comments, Duchess. I'm glad you enjoyed the poem :) Craig

reply by duchessofdrumborg on 28-Apr-2019

Craig,

You're more than welcome. Take care and God bless you,

the Duchess :))) :))) :)))