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The Greatest Generation

Wise to emulate “The Greatest Generation” Depression Era Hard times faced with dignity Heroes rose from common men *Entry for Brian’s Ekphrasis contest. Based on the book “The Greatest Generation” by Tom Brokaw, a truly inspiring account of how people met the financial challenges of The Great Depression.

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Diane Locksley

Date: 5/26/2011 8:23:00 PM

My grandfather told me stories about the Depression. He had to struggle to raise his family. Not everyone succeeded but the ones who did are true heroes among commen men. Good luck in the contest. Best to you, Diane

Don Johnson

Date: 5/26/2011 3:31:00 PM

Great verse babe! As my dad said it's a mugs game fisticuffs! your sometimes slave...love Don

Robert A. Dufresne

Date: 5/26/2011 3:03:00 PM

cool poem Carolyn. I really had no idea how to write one of these. Will study them for a bit but inspirations are dwindling. So glad you can head out on the ocean. I love it there since the navy. Don't really care if I fish or not. Just being out there is so inspiring and living. I hope y'all have a great time. Watch a sunset for me while riding the waves - Bob

Joe Maverick

Date: 5/26/2011 2:48:00 PM

Concisely put Carolyn, and best wishes for a top spot with this well crafted piece..

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/26/2011 1:58:00 PM

VERy good theme, Carolyn. I bet this was an awesome book! I doubt you will need much luck in the contest!

Sara Kendrick

Date: 5/26/2011 1:06:00 PM

Good one that should be in the winners' cirlce..Thanks for faithfully stopping by..Have a great time fishing..Sara

Jack Horne

Date: 5/26/2011 12:40:00 PM

I've never read the book, but I've heard of the Great Depression, of course. I've heard some people just plunged from top floor windows of skyscrapers (is that American for very tall buildings, or English for very tall buildings in America? I've always wondered). Lovely write, my friend. I'll send you a Bon Voyage ecard and will miss you, of course : ) I very much look forward to your book - thank you xx Hope you like WIB. Yes, that sounds like a good one for Dickinson's ghost. Sue agrees

Kimberly Larocca

Date: 5/26/2011 12:25:00 PM

Thanks for the visit today. I try to balance out the sad and good poems that I write. It is hard because I tend to write more when i'm feeling gloomy. I am trying to change that, lol.

Kash Poet

Date: 5/26/2011 12:01:00 PM

So you are leaving tomorrow...will you be in touch with PS....ENJOY your fishing trip....

Wilma Neels

Date: 5/26/2011 11:27:00 AM

A great entry for Brian's contest Carolyn ;) wishing you all the best for the contest.. Hope everything is ready for your fishing trip.. Remember to take some pics ;) love you Wilma

Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 5/26/2011 11:39:00 AM

Taking my camera and my friend is taking his that also makes videos. I hope to post some great photos when I return. Love, Carolyn

Cory Long

Date: 5/26/2011 10:32:00 AM

this was very nicely done.. I have enjoyed your works today.. cory

Nette Onclaud

Date: 5/26/2011 10:15:00 AM

a shining piece that depicts the true grit of people during this time, carols... incredible! my winnng's best..:) huggs, nette

Kimberly Larocca

Date: 5/26/2011 10:14:00 AM

Very nice, thanks for sharing.

Kash Poet

Date: 5/26/2011 10:10:00 AM

I donot know about the book Carolyn.beautiful poem.Seems to be a winner.Visit me...

Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 5/26/2011 11:49:00 AM

Kash, the book was a best seller here in the United States, but I doubt it has as much appeal or popularity overseas. Definitely a source of inspiration I will never forget. People didn't declare bankruptcy; they dedicated the rest of their lives to paying off their debts. How the world has changed!