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Thoughts From the Battlefield

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As we prepare to celebrate Veteran's Day, we express our appreciation to the patriots who risk their lives to protect our freedom. This poem is dedicated to all Soup members, including Sgt. Bob Hinshaw, who have fought in the service of their countries.

In sandy dunes on my back I lie Dreaming of warm beaches, blue sky And a girl named Lorelei On memories I fly War seen from on high I vow to try Not to cry As I Die Written November 5, 2019 For the Rhyming Nonet contest.

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Gregory Richard Barden

Date: 12/17/2019 5:54:00 AM

Best wishes and congratulations on your win in Brian's contest, Carolyn - keep the ink flowing, my friend! Blessings! :o) <3

Na Na

Date: 12/16/2019 3:03:00 PM

Congrats on your winning poem Carolyn

James Marshall Goff

Date: 12/6/2019 9:35:00 PM

Yes...stunning poem!

Harry Horsman

Date: 12/3/2019 12:38:00 AM

Oh, this is so good. a fav, Carolyn, you bring back the quality..love it.

Sandra L. Weiss

Date: 11/30/2019 5:24:00 PM

Congratulations Carolyn! This is a beautiful verse, so well written, and so meaningful.The last lines, hit hard. Awesome!

Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 12/8/2019 10:06:00 AM

So nice of you to visit, Sandra. I hope you have a wonderful holiday season!

Line Gauthier

Date: 11/18/2019 9:44:00 AM

Back with well deserved congrats on your POTD, Carolyn.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 11/18/2019 6:47:00 AM

Congratulations on POTD, Carolyn! Your soldier’s thoughts on Lorelei as he lies on sandy beaches knowing he will die, looking at the sky that once delighted them both. Wonderful and sad tribute to all soldiers who give their lives that others might enjoy their freedom.

Olu'Um Mm

Date: 11/15/2019 8:05:00 PM

Beautiful!

Smita Kulkarni

Date: 11/15/2019 2:09:00 PM

Beautifully penned poem Carolyn! Congratulations and a big thank you to all the deserving veteran patriots!!

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 11/14/2019 8:29:00 PM

Congratulations on your wonderful first placement! I loved it! : ) xxoo

Robert L. Hinshaw

Date: 11/14/2019 6:38:00 PM

Congrats, Carolyn for your well-deserved lst Place win! I'm honored that you hi-lighted my name but there a lot more people who did more than I did. Luv - Bob

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 11/14/2019 1:20:00 PM

- Congratulations on your win, Carolyn :) - // Anne-Lise :)

Sunlite Wanter

Date: 11/14/2019 10:29:00 AM

Number One!!! Exceptional poem! Congratulations!

Vijay Pandit

Date: 11/14/2019 9:26:00 AM

Back again for being #1 on the best poems chart, Carolyn.

Alexis Y.

Date: 11/14/2019 6:47:00 AM

Hi Carolyn, I'm just coming back to say congratulations on your 1st place win. It well deserved. Have a fantastic day:-) Alexis

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/13/2019 8:42:00 PM

yes, I remember this one. SO good, Carolyn. Congrats on your worthy win.

Charles Messina

Date: 11/13/2019 7:12:00 PM

Carolyn, I knew when I accidentally read this on POTD that it was going to be a winner for sure. An absolute beautiful and terrific write, and a fave for me. You have written a movie that so many have lived and or can relate to, in so little words. Congratulations my dear friend on your 1st place win. Love & hugs...Charlie

Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 12/21/2019 11:48:00 AM

I like this short form, Charles. Thanks for the challenge and my placement!

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 11/11/2019 5:50:00 PM

Hello Carolyn Devonshire, Bob Hinshaw will enjoy this poemand other soup members to. Have a nice evening my friend.

John Hamilton

Date: 11/11/2019 11:44:00 AM

A very touching write Carolyn, congrats on POTD. So much said in so few words!

Mick Hills

Date: 11/11/2019 4:55:00 AM

Nicely written

Keith O.J. Hunt

Date: 11/10/2019 12:46:00 PM

Congrats Carolyn, my father was a WWII vet, so it is heartfelt;-)

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 11/10/2019 12:34:00 PM

How sad war is - war touches the souls of us all - congratulations dear Carolyn - forgive me for not answering you sooner but was off soup for about two weeks due to our long awaited move and settling into our new home. A great honor to get POTD for this moving write. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Silent One

Date: 11/9/2019 9:19:00 AM

Just returning to say congrats on potd..

Judy Ball

Date: 11/8/2019 9:58:00 AM

Oh what a deeply touching piece Carolyn. I'm sure thoughts of home and loved ones are the last things to go through their minds. This is a great write and deserves POTD. God Bless, JB

Gershon Wolf

Date: 11/8/2019 8:49:00 AM

Powerfully penned, Carolyn. Makes me shed more than one tear (and I imagine others too). POTD well-deserved! ~ An old soldier in Chicago