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Grey gravestones stand erect like soldiers. Fallen heroes in nameless graves, they fought for king and country and paid a heavy price with their precious lives. We should give thanks and pray for those who died. *gravestones classed as 2 syllables NOT 3 as per how many syllables Sponsored by Broken Wings Form N Ninette or Nonet 04~21~17

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/7/2017 4:19:00 PM

Jan, I think I had missed this one from before. Wow, you did a GREAT job here. Congrats on a well deserved win.

Jan Allison
Date: 5/7/2017 4:24:00 PM

Thanks Andrea I can write on a serious theme from time to time:-) hugs Jan xx

Brian Davey

Date: 5/7/2017 2:41:00 PM

Wonderful message and great flow for this Form, congrats on your win

Jan Allison
Date: 5/7/2017 3:05:00 PM

Thanks so much Brian:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus

Date: 5/6/2017 7:38:00 AM

Hi Jan...you tackle this serious topic with the respectfulness that it merits. Those fallen in battle hold a special place in history and in people's hearts. Congratulations on deservedly placing first! Hugs // paul

Jan Allison
Date: 5/7/2017 3:05:00 PM

Thanks so much Paul I think I do surprise folks with the odd serious poem:-) hugs Jan xx

Anisha Dutta

Date: 5/5/2017 11:55:00 PM

Congrats JAN for your tribute to respectful soldiers always to be remembered.

Jan Allison
Date: 5/7/2017 3:06:00 PM

Thanks so much Anisha:-) hugs Jan xx

Constance La France

Date: 5/5/2017 10:36:00 AM

Jan congratulations on your win in my contest with this wonderful Ninette and your images are awesome

Jan Allison
Date: 5/7/2017 3:06:00 PM

I am honoured to be on your winners list Constance:-) hugs Jan xx

Charlie Smith

Date: 5/5/2017 9:24:00 AM

Thanks indeed, congratulations Jan.

Jan Allison
Date: 5/7/2017 3:07:00 PM

Thanks so much Charlie:-) hugs Jan xx

Agnes Krampe

Date: 5/5/2017 8:20:00 AM

Coming back with congrats!

Jan Allison
Date: 5/7/2017 3:07:00 PM

Thanks so much Agnes xx:-) hugs Jan xx

Joseph May

Date: 5/4/2017 4:50:00 PM

Unsung heroes..Congrats on your win Jan

Jan Allison
Date: 5/7/2017 3:08:00 PM

Thanks so much Joseph:-) hugs Jan xx

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 5/4/2017 3:45:00 PM

A very lovely and moving poem Jan. Congratulations on your deserving 1st placement! 7 ; )

Jan Allison
Date: 5/7/2017 3:08:00 PM

Thanks so much Connie I was delighted to place so well:-) hugs Jan xx

Alexis Y.

Date: 5/4/2017 3:07:00 PM

Hi Jan, I agree with this well written write. Congratulations on your 1st place win. It was well deserved: -) Alexis

Jan Allison
Date: 5/7/2017 3:08:00 PM

Thanks so much Alexis:-) hugs Jan xx

Sara Chansarkar

Date: 5/4/2017 2:48:00 PM

Lovely lines,Jan!Congrats!

Jan Allison
Date: 5/7/2017 3:09:00 PM

Thanks so much Sara:-) hugs Jan xx

Sandra Haight

Date: 5/4/2017 2:43:00 PM

Jan, back to congratulate you on your First Place win! Hugs, Sandra

Jan Allison
Date: 5/7/2017 3:10:00 PM

Thanks so much Sandra I am delighted:-) hugs Jan xx

John Michaels

Date: 5/4/2017 1:47:00 PM

Stunningly powerful Nonet, Jan. Well-penned and a great First Place win! Regards, John.

Jan Allison
Date: 5/7/2017 3:11:00 PM

Thanks so much John:-) hugs Jan xx

Roy Pett

Date: 4/26/2017 7:08:00 AM

Absolutely brilliant Nonet Jan, totally agree with the sentiments, we should give thanks and never forget, A 7 and favourite, a winner in my book.

Jan Allison
Date: 5/7/2017 3:11:00 PM

Thanks so much Roy:-) hugs Jan xx

Eve Roper

Date: 4/25/2017 11:59:00 PM

awesome ~*

Jan Allison
Date: 5/7/2017 3:11:00 PM

Thanks so much Eve:-) hugs Jan xx

Sandra Haight

Date: 4/23/2017 9:59:00 AM

Well done, Jan. Very powerful imagery in your well-chosen words. Best wishes for the contest. Hugs, Sandra

Jan Allison
Date: 4/24/2017 8:36:00 AM

Thanks Sandra this theme leaped out at me straight away:-) hugs Jan xx

Joanna Daniel

Date: 4/23/2017 9:55:00 AM

So many of them, of course, they died doing their duty, still they are hardly remembered, great tribute, Jan:)

Jan Allison
Date: 4/24/2017 8:35:00 AM

We always celebrate remembrance day in November and sadly there will always of victims of current conflicts that we can honour :-( hugs Jan xx

Joseph May

Date: 4/22/2017 1:59:00 PM

They gave it all..Nicely penned Jan..

Jan Allison
Date: 4/22/2017 5:03:00 PM

The did Joseph and visiting Arnhem is something I will never forget:-) hugs Jan xx

Ralph Sergi

Date: 4/22/2017 8:12:00 AM

A beautiful poetic form tribute and for our fallen heroes, Jan My compliments!

Jan Allison
Date: 4/22/2017 8:18:00 AM

Thanks Ralph:-) I hope Constance likes it .. without her contest prompt it would never have been written:-) hugs Jan xx

Edward Mccall

Date: 4/22/2017 7:03:00 AM

Hello Jan, being a former soldier I want to say that is a very beautiful dedication thank you for honoring the lives of fallen soldiers. Good luck in the contest. Edward. ;-) XX

Jan Allison
Date: 4/22/2017 8:17:00 AM

Thanks Edward I visted the war graves at Arnhem many years ago and when you see it for real the true horror of war hits home:-( hugs Jan xx

White Wolf

Date: 4/22/2017 4:29:00 AM

You have done an exceptional job on this, Jan! I have noticed on the how many syllables is not always correct! GL

Jan Allison
Date: 4/22/2017 6:36:00 AM

Its absolutely crazy ...If I put in 'grey gravestones' it shows 4 if it put grey grave stones its 3 ... quite bizarre but I know most sponsors are aware of the glitches and if you note it on your poem they do take note of the inconsistencies of the syllable counters:-) hugs Jan xx

Christopher Flaherty

Date: 4/21/2017 6:58:00 PM

Pray Jan We should bow at there stones then maybe we would not take there sacrifice in vain we have forsaken there sacrifice and should be ashamed

Jan Allison
Date: 4/22/2017 6:41:00 AM

I used 'pray' as I based the poem on remembrance Day - maybe I should change it to 'honour'.... I've visited Arnhem Christopher seeing the sea of graves is something that will always be with me:-( hugs Jan xx

Seren Roberts

Date: 4/21/2017 6:36:00 PM

Jan this is great good luck in contest...Seren

Jan Allison
Date: 4/21/2017 6:39:00 PM

Thanks so much Seren I do love the challenge of the contests to try new forms:-) hugs Jan xx

Niall Fulham

Date: 4/21/2017 6:16:00 PM

Hi Jan , beautiful write,,Amen ,,:))) hugs

Jan Allison
Date: 4/21/2017 6:41:00 PM

thanks Niall I visited Arnhem many many years ago... it is something that will always be with me - those gravestones stretching as far as the eye can see:-( hugs jan xx

Anil Deo

Date: 4/21/2017 5:35:00 PM

Excellence has a way of shining through, Hallelujah! The first line is a beauty ... contrasting with soldiers at attention (duty) now unable to stand erect. Yet we lie prostrate at the end - horizontally erect, LOL. Enjoyed the art here, though sad subject. Shalom & hugs); Angel is coming up behind me

Jan Allison
Date: 4/21/2017 6:42:00 PM

I love your interpretation of the poem Anil - my favourite line is also the first one:-) hugs jan xx