From Me to You, Young One
A sacrifice he'd rather you not have to make...37 total reviews
Comment from Barbaraj1
A great poem on war and hopefully peace for our young ones.
He hopes they never have to kill anyone or stand next to dead
friends. This is a very powerful poem. Great artwork.
reply by the author on 17-Nov-2019
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A great poem on war and hopefully peace for our young ones.
He hopes they never have to kill anyone or stand next to dead
friends. This is a very powerful poem. Great artwork.
Comment Written 13-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 17-Nov-2019
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Thanx so much for your wonderful review on my Veteran's Day tribute Barbara -- always so good to hear from you! Yvette
My apologies for running behind this week -- one of our science teachers had to take a leave of absence to care for her mom and I crazily volunteered to review/mark-up the physics & chemistry science project papers for her and meet with students as necessary....what was I thinking??! lol! I am now fully reminded why I ONLY teach mathematics -- I hardly have to think with pure numbers!! :) :)
Comment from sunnilicious
That was an exceptional narrative poem. Well thought out creating great visual imagery. Nicely focused. Clearly written. Good flow of rhythm and rhymes. Wonderful work to commemorate the military service people. God bless you :)
reply by the author on 17-Nov-2019
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That was an exceptional narrative poem. Well thought out creating great visual imagery. Nicely focused. Clearly written. Good flow of rhythm and rhymes. Wonderful work to commemorate the military service people. God bless you :)
Comment Written 13-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 17-Nov-2019
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So glad you enjoyed this Veteran's Day tribute, Sunni! ;) Take care out there, ma'am!! ;) Yvette
Comment from Bill Schott
This poem, From Me to You, Young One, feels good as the past warrior entreats youth to build a world where war is never an option.
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2019
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This poem, From Me to You, Young One, feels good as the past warrior entreats youth to build a world where war is never an option.
Comment Written 12-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2019
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Thanx for stopping in on this one, Sir Bill! ;) Yvette
Comment from royowen
I'm so glad you posted this Yvette, I'm not sure why wars are fought, an awful lot are not fought defending one's coastline, they're mostly fought invading other country's coastlines, more vulnerable than one's own. My minds been dwelling More on the Plight of enemy soldiers who likewise fought for what they thought was noble, and their families who loved their kids like ours. Jesus said, love your enemies also, "they are people too" my addition! This is beautifully Written Yvette, blessings, Roy
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2019
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I'm so glad you posted this Yvette, I'm not sure why wars are fought, an awful lot are not fought defending one's coastline, they're mostly fought invading other country's coastlines, more vulnerable than one's own. My minds been dwelling More on the Plight of enemy soldiers who likewise fought for what they thought was noble, and their families who loved their kids like ours. Jesus said, love your enemies also, "they are people too" my addition! This is beautifully Written Yvette, blessings, Roy
Comment Written 12-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2019
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Thank you so much, Roy! You know, every vet I've ever spoken to - currently still serving and those retired/discharged - has but one message: that they pray others won't have to 'do that'.... of course, that's when they actually talk a bout it because sometimes they avoid the subject! ;) So, yeah, I had to put that into words somehow.... :) Thanx for the wonderful review, sir! ;) Take care! ;) Yvette
Comment from Sally Law
I hate it when I miss something. This did so well in spite of me, I see. Superbly done and so unique and personal as he calls out the young ones by name. You have a wonderful, patriotic offering in remembrance of our veterans. Salute!
Sending you my best today as always,
Sally xoxo
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2019
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I hate it when I miss something. This did so well in spite of me, I see. Superbly done and so unique and personal as he calls out the young ones by name. You have a wonderful, patriotic offering in remembrance of our veterans. Salute!
Sending you my best today as always,
Sally xoxo
Comment Written 12-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2019
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NO worries, Lady Sal, don't ever apologize!! You know, our Veterans' Day Parade was yesterday and to see those older vets interacting with the kids/youth along the parade route was just a reminder where this inspiration came from! ;) Love to shake their hands and clap and watch them react: they deserve every smile we can give them and so much more! ;) :) Yvette
Comment from Dorothy Farrell
Hello Yvette, this is a good poem and more than meets the challenge. Your message is excellent and aimed at the young who have never experienced war and hopefully never will - this is splendidly put forth in the following stanza which I particularly like -
That hand was mine before your time,
These weapons here
Not meant to fear
But guarantee that, unlike me,
You're never tasked
To kill when asked
Or stand astride friends who've died...... Very good - great poem and picture. Well done. Warm regards Dorothy x
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2019
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Hello Yvette, this is a good poem and more than meets the challenge. Your message is excellent and aimed at the young who have never experienced war and hopefully never will - this is splendidly put forth in the following stanza which I particularly like -
That hand was mine before your time,
These weapons here
Not meant to fear
But guarantee that, unlike me,
You're never tasked
To kill when asked
Or stand astride friends who've died...... Very good - great poem and picture. Well done. Warm regards Dorothy x
Comment Written 12-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2019
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Thanx so much, Dorothy, for stopping by on this one -- our Veterans' Day Parade was yesterday and to see those older vets interacting with the kids/youth along the parade route was just a reminder where this inspiration came from! ;) Take care out there -- Yvette
Comment from Willie P. Smith
Beautiful sentiment. It would be wonderful if our young people didn't have to suffer the pangs of war, but that is very unlikely to happen.
As the Holy Bible tells us there will be wars and rumors of wars till the
end of time. Excellent post.
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2019
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Beautiful sentiment. It would be wonderful if our young people didn't have to suffer the pangs of war, but that is very unlikely to happen.
As the Holy Bible tells us there will be wars and rumors of wars till the
end of time. Excellent post.
Comment Written 11-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2019
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Oh, Willie, THANK YOU!! ;) ;) Your wonderful review and those bright, shiny stars are so very appreciated -- at our Veterans' Day parade yesterday, I remembered why my muse must have whispered this idea to me: those vets were just so damn happy that folks were there... you could just see it on their faces not matter how young or old! You reached to shake their hand and just say a simple 'Thank you' and their hand squeezed tighter and their eyes brighten up... EVERYONE should be sure to do that, ya know? :) :) Take care out there! ;) :) Yvette
Comment from BeasPeas
This is an excellent poem, Yvette. The men of this age were drafted into service or joined. The draft was done away with and now it's a volunteer military. Therefore these lines stand out for me:
"These weapons here
Not meant to fear
But guarantee that, unlike me,
You're never tasked
To kill when asked
Or stand astride friends who've died"
Whether they wanted to or not, they bravely stood for their country.
Marilyn
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2019
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This is an excellent poem, Yvette. The men of this age were drafted into service or joined. The draft was done away with and now it's a volunteer military. Therefore these lines stand out for me:
"These weapons here
Not meant to fear
But guarantee that, unlike me,
You're never tasked
To kill when asked
Or stand astride friends who've died"
Whether they wanted to or not, they bravely stood for their country.
Marilyn
Comment Written 11-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2019
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Thanx so much, Marilyn, for stopping by on this one -- our Veterans' Day Parade was today and to see those older vets interacting with the kids/youth along the parade route was just a reminder where this inspiration came from! ;) Love to shake their hands and clap and watch them react: they deserve every smile we can give them and so much more! ;) :) Yvette
Comment from Sharon Haiste
I like this verse that you have penned for the 'Pix This Challenge Group'.
This verse is well rhymed, tells a wonderful story, and is a beautiful tribute to Veterans everywhere.
Nicely done.
Sharon
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2019
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I like this verse that you have penned for the 'Pix This Challenge Group'.
This verse is well rhymed, tells a wonderful story, and is a beautiful tribute to Veterans everywhere.
Nicely done.
Sharon
Comment Written 11-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2019
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Thanx so much, Sharon, for stopping by on this one -- our Veterans' Day Parade was today and to see those older vets interacting with the kids/youth along the parade route was just a reminder where this inspiration came from! ;) Love to shake their hands and clap and watch them react: they deserve every smile we can give them and so much more! ;) :) Yvette
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written heartfelt poem for veteran's Day and the dreams of young people who get lost in battles of war. When they are older they realize how they were fooled to be soldiers for their country don't bring fame for many but there are ones who are strong enough to make the best of their mistakes during their youth.
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2019
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A very well-written heartfelt poem for veteran's Day and the dreams of young people who get lost in battles of war. When they are older they realize how they were fooled to be soldiers for their country don't bring fame for many but there are ones who are strong enough to make the best of their mistakes during their youth.
Comment Written 11-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2019
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Thanx so much for your review on this one, Sandra -- your support is always appreciated!! ;) Take care! ;) Yvette
