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The Battle

He went to fight a war Just a lad,days before ; Dismayed by what he saw, Never the same,anymore He became a sad recluse, Living backwards,his excuse; Hope for him,had no use, Trust co-twined,a fragile truce In outlook,so morose Thoughts,held to himself, Emotions,buttoned close, Private and lachrymose Inside a voice he heard, This thought,became a word; Understanding's nativity In his heart flew free Turning back,he turned around Perspective,he then found; The tunnel had a light.. Another would lead his fight

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Date: 9/30/2009 6:08:00 PM
Congratulations Brian with this touching piece being featured ! james
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Date: 9/30/2009 5:25:00 PM
Excellent piece, Brian! Congratulations on your success in the first round! I love the the last stanza the best. Good luck in the finals and thank you for your support, always! Love. Robin
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Date: 9/29/2009 4:35:00 PM
Congrats Brian on being featured this week. I am always drawn to the light in your poems. Nice turn around. Krista
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Date: 9/29/2009 6:28:00 AM
Brian~ great insight in this sad but realistic piece of wonderful poetry! Congratulations on your featured poem! Love Laura :)
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Date: 9/27/2009 12:33:00 PM
nicely penned, congrats on being a featured artist!
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Date: 9/27/2009 6:15:00 AM
congrats brian on being featured and also making it to next round stunning write and read here hats off to you brian
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Date: 9/25/2009 4:04:00 PM
Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week, Brian - well deserved >> James
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Date: 9/25/2009 7:25:00 AM
Brian,..congratulations my friend on your entries to the first round !!! Awesome poems as always !!!! james
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Date: 9/25/2009 7:21:00 AM
What an incredible write!!! Congrats Brian and good luck in the finals! love, shar xoxo
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Date: 9/25/2009 6:07:00 AM
Dear Brian, Magnificant poem. Best wishes through to the next round. Elaine
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Date: 9/24/2009 3:53:00 PM
Your words are like Chineese fodder for the mind, that ain't no time till you want more. Congrats on making it thru Round One. ~<><
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Date: 9/24/2009 3:52:00 PM
Such an inspiring piece...and well deserving making it this far!! Hope it goes all they way to the win, Brian!! ~ Carrie
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Date: 9/24/2009 1:39:00 PM
Dear Brian, I'm not surprised this great poem was among two of yours to make it through the first round in the poetry competition. Luck and love, Carolyn
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Date: 9/24/2009 1:02:00 PM
Brian, congrats on being featured this week...Raul
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Date: 9/24/2009 12:49:00 PM
Congratulations on getting through to the 2nd round of the PS contest Brian, Good Luck!! ~Trudy~
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Date: 9/24/2009 12:41:00 PM
Brian, congratulations in getting past round one of the competition, good luck Sir >> James
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Date: 9/24/2009 8:59:00 AM
Hi Brian, I commented on this back in December. As I said before - this ballad is a Masterpiece. Lainie
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Date: 12/28/2008 4:34:00 AM
There are things we need to stand and fight for, life liberty, etc. Oil and greed are not among the list. Forcing one's form of government down a country's throat isn't on the list either. We all find different perspectives as we see the truth. Excellent write. Vince
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Date: 12/26/2008 4:00:00 PM
A MASTERPIECE!! War does terrible things to those who fight and those who do not - but when we surrender ourselves to our Lord - the fighting is over. Powerful message and truth and light. lainie
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Date: 12/26/2008 8:49:00 AM
I'm sure you speak for many others with this moving poem. A tribute to gallantry. ~ Love, Carrie
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Date: 12/26/2008 7:25:00 AM
Brian great story written. Captivates you and follow's through with a good ending GBU Michael
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Date: 12/26/2008 6:52:00 AM
I love stories with happy endings. A sad beginning, but I suppose when some of us lose our way, we indeed find the truth of what we need and burn brighter inside than most, for it. Very beautiful and uplifting, as I wish such an outcome for all lost and weary. Wonderful Brian. Love, Shar
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Date: 12/26/2008 3:50:00 AM
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful, Mr. Strand. :) The verse, and the massgage right lud and clear here, and I am so happy for the man within your poem, that he found lis light and hope for the future. I hope your Christmas was just as you wanted it, and that you feel that love every single day, love, Kristin
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Date: 12/26/2008 1:16:00 AM
Dear Brian - One of your best poems - excellent rhyme...superb meter..Egads, upon a double Egads from me...this poem surprised me. Not for nothing, Mr. Strand - I struggle - writing a verse that satisfies me. I usually refer to you for inspiration and a new poetic diversity. Now I know why...This poem is SO wonderfully conveyed and scored. Uh..I don't comment here on that many writers...yet, I do respect the artisans I like. Peace always, John
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