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Read MoreI've been a soldier all my lifeserved with honour,behind enemy lines.Fought ferocious battleswith limited weapons.Captured and tortured—more than once.Escaped my tormentors—more than once.Recaptured—more than once.Changed and scarred;fighting does that to you.Tired beyond tired,ageing rapidly,seeking peacebefore death.It’s confession time:my enemy...
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Powerfully penned, Peter. Excellent write my friend. Life often feels like a constant circle to me, everything eventually comes back around. This write made me think of that again, so thank you. Amazing work. Appreciate you.
Damian
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Thanks Damian for your considered comment.
I try not to over complicate or force my writing.A thought just arrives ( at strange moments) that needs to be explored.
For example, while waking this morning I had a simple thought which I haven’t quite been able to expand on…’what is actually real’…might have to work on this one.
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Read MoreHow was he supposed to know what war looks likeWhen he had a duty he had to go fight How was she supposed to stand and guard her heartWhen she had no one to hold, she stood apart They learned through...
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Wonderful tribute, Fia. You brought out the essence of what it’s all about.
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Thank you, Tim😊
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Fantastic!
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Thank you, Adagio 😊
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A worthy and well deserved tribute
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Thank you, Jim;))
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Great tribute for a very special day.
Thank you for posting this:)-
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Thank you for reading this, Adel;))
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Fia, the river of your compassion for our soldiers flowed like deep channel of understanding and empathy here. This also flowed beautifully as a poem. I could feel the emotions you evoked with this poem. This is truly a poem of remembrance and understanding for people who sadly are left behind long after the battle is over because their battle continues long after the war is over.
John
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Thank you, John it is true we fail to realize that some of them are still fighting.
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Beautifully penned, Fia. Excellent tribute piece my friend. Appreciate you, cuz.
Damian
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Thank you, Damian;))
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Your brilliant poem shines with empathy, respect and understanding. Sadly, history repeats itself again and again. How many reminders like your heart touching and thought provoking poem will be needed until humankind learns to solve conflicts non-violently? Peace my friend!
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Thank you, EIke, I agree when will we learn?
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Chère F.,
What an exceptional write!
And before we point the finger of blame (if this is English) it is good to know that every country made their own mistakes at one time or another.
And as Goldenmyst says: the battle continues long after the war is over.What an immense victory of talent (yours) over matter.
Warm regards, Gus
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Thank you, Gus. No blame shaming at all. Just acknowledging people are people and these particular people should be honored. Every country should honor its soldiers.
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Fantastic tribute. Well said.
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Thank you, Vision;))
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It seems all these years later, we are still hearing the reverberation of the lyrics to John Lennon’s song, “Imagine”. Living life in peace. When will it ever be?
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I wish I know the answer to that. Thank you, Kelly;))
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Read MoreIt was a four-horse race atSanta Anita.I was with my old man andlittle brother.I put everything I had onthe number 3 horse to show.His name was Dusty's Diaper.Shoemaker was aboard;the shoe, for God's sake.It was a sure thing.All he...
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Poignant to the point of poetic perfection Thomas .. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐👍👍
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Thank you.
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This has a immense warmth to it.
Much enjoyed.
regards
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Thank you.
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Hi Thomas.
I completely agree with Nev.
I also liked how you specified 12 years old.
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Thanks.
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Powerfully penned, Thomas. Excellent write my friend, this one pulled at these old heartstrings of mine. Amazing work. Appreciate you.
Damian
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Thank you.
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Hello Thomas. Your writing pulls me in every time. As though I’m standing right by you, living through what you wrote. Marvelous description, memorable write.
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I appreciate that.
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Beautiful write. The ending really got to me. Thank you for sharing.
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Thank you.
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I appreciate that.
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First you took us to a memory. Then that last line. And that is the reason the memory matters. Beautiful. I knew mine wouldn’t live long, still hurts he’s gone
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Read MoreSomewhere Near the Far Side of Insight I don’t just look and see,but I watch and I savour and I learnand then I try to hoard what I find like you would small golden treasures ..Each strung out like...
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Brilliant.
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Thanks Thomas .. Very much appreciated mate .. 😎👍
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This is great writing Nev.
I loved how descriptive it is and how it connects with the soul.
How we all try to live for something greater while time wastes away.Enjoy Miami!
Im headed to Tampa in a couple of weeks!
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Many of my most heart-felt thank you’s Adelphina .. take care and enjoy Tampa .. I should be well on my way to Peru and Chile by then .. Neville 😎👍
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Powerfully penned, Neville. Excellent write my friend. Have fun on your adventure and I hope you find inspiration. Be safe out there. Appreciate you.
Damian
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Thanks loads Damian .. will sure try and will let you know .. Neville 😎👍
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Neville, this poem was an artistic and soulful masterpiece. I felt the aging poet contemplating his life and its direction. Truly a grandly composed art poem that took me to places my heart often finds itself as I grown older. This resonates with me like a jazz song.
John
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bless you sir .. cheers n all that jazz .. neville with a very humble small N 😎👍
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This personally touches me deep, words I need to listen and hear today…
“I don’t just look and see,
but I watch
and I savour and I learn
and then I try
to hoard what I find”How beautifully wise this is, I want to try and be like this always but I seem to fail sometimes, you wrote it with genuine and true feelings. another sailing another journey another experience 🌞 🌊 and don’t worry about me I won’t fly anywhere, I will be still here 😁
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I just got the thumbs up to travel which was touch and go for a while because of my bad chest but now that I’ve got the go ahead, its all systems go .. I travel to London tomorrow & then get a flight to Miami .. from there I jump ship and head for South America eventually ending up in Chile .. Isn’t it amazing what lengths some folk will go for a bit of inspiration 😎.. I’m so glad You found this one .. You reading this particular little scribble is an honour in itself .. Oh’ and just for the record, we all fail sometimes and some of us more than others .. and also for the record, I do worry about You & wish You were were elsewhere, somewhere safe & maybe with me .. My goodness, would we ever stop writing .. Take care while I am away my very dearest G Girl & don’t let them get you down .. Your mate, Me .. Neville 😎🌻💛⭐🌟👍
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On going battle. Interesting work here.