Arlington

A wreath is laid upon each soldier's grave
Christmas time at Arlington
A tribute to the brave


Krazy Kimo Contest
12/16/2011

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Kim Merryman

December 26, 2011 at 1:18 PM

Excellent write, Bob. Congrats on your win. Kim

Bob Quigley

December 26, 2011 at 2:55 PM

Thank you Kim

Debbie Guzzi

December 26, 2011 at 11:21 AM

sad..so many lifes given to the god of war, congrad's Light & Love

Bob Quigley

December 26, 2011 at 11:53 AM

Lives and loves unfulfilled. Tragic.

Bl Devnath

December 26, 2011 at 6:04 AM

Congratulation on your fantastic win, my friend,bl

Bob Quigley

December 26, 2011 at 8:57 AM

Much appreciated bl

Robert Pettit

December 24, 2011 at 11:05 PM

Congratulations on your win. A great reminder that we should honor the fallen who helped preserve what we have today.

Bob Quigley

December 25, 2011 at 8:34 AM

Amen. Thank you Robert

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl

December 24, 2011 at 3:22 AM

Congratulations Bob . very touching x

Bob Quigley

December 24, 2011 at 7:39 AM

Thank you Mandy. Merry Christmas

Audrey Haick

December 23, 2011 at 9:15 PM

Congratulations on your very fine win in the contest, Bob! Merry Christmas ! Love, Annalise

Bob Quigley

December 24, 2011 at 7:39 AM

And Merry Christmas to you Annalise

Harry Horsman

December 23, 2011 at 6:21 AM

'Least we forget' wonderful tribute Bob glad this placed high. harry

Bob Quigley

December 23, 2011 at 8:03 AM

Thanks Harry

Andrea Dietrich

December 22, 2011 at 7:01 PM

YEs, I remember this one. And good to see that Chris honored it with a great placement Congratulations.

Bob Quigley

December 22, 2011 at 10:13 PM

It was an honor. Thank you Andrea

Kash Poet

December 22, 2011 at 5:10 PM

Bob, congratulations on your win.Thanks for all your comments at my pages.

Bob Quigley

December 22, 2011 at 10:13 PM

And thank you for stopping by Kash

Greg Stanley

December 22, 2011 at 3:43 PM

A very nice tribute Bob, perfectly written as a Kimo, Congratulations on you big win! Season’s Greetings and Merry Christmas.

Bob Quigley

December 22, 2011 at 10:14 PM

Thanks much Greg. And Happy Holiday wishes to you and yours.

Wilma Neels

December 22, 2011 at 2:56 PM

This is a beauty Bob, congratulations on your super win ;)

Bob Quigley

December 22, 2011 at 10:14 PM

Thanks so much Wilma

Gwendolen Song

December 22, 2011 at 2:43 PM

Bob..this was bound to win with it's powerful message!! Did u hear on the news this morning that the final Arlington Report came out....can't wait to find out more details...RESPECT is EVERYTHING...especially when you've laid down your life for others...C-o-n-g-a-t-s again, Gwendolen

Bob Quigley

December 22, 2011 at 10:15 PM

Did not hear that Gwen. Almost afraid to. Thanks for the kudos.

David Williams

December 22, 2011 at 2:07 PM

Bob congrats on your win, great kimo, hope you will enter my first contest..David

Bob Quigley

December 22, 2011 at 2:14 PM

Thanks David. I'll certainly have a look at the criteria. Good luck.

Carrie Richards

December 22, 2011 at 1:24 PM

Depth of emotions. Wonderful work in this touching poem! Blessings at the holiday to you, Bob.

Bob Quigley

December 22, 2011 at 2:15 PM

Thank you Carrie. Hope the holidays are great for you too

Carol Sunshine Brown

December 22, 2011 at 11:06 AM

Congratulations on your win in the Chris D. Aechtner "Kimo" contest Bob. Love, Carol

Bob Quigley

December 22, 2011 at 2:17 PM

Many thanks Carol

Debbie Guzzi

December 17, 2011 at 5:43 PM

ahhh sad ...I wish they would not go! Happy Holy Days Light & Love

Bob Quigley

December 17, 2011 at 10:04 PM

And to you Debbie. With a bright new year.

Natalie The Rogue Rhymer

December 17, 2011 at 2:53 PM

Bob I just love it! I haven't ever done this form and this sets an excellent example for me :) Thank you!

Bob Quigley

December 17, 2011 at 2:55 PM

My first try too Natalie. Glad you liked it.

Gwendolen Song

December 17, 2011 at 1:54 AM

Sweet kimo, Bob. Reverent. I want to know about all the unmarked graves and the bones found in a nearby stream....hmmmm? tsk tsk...so sad. Good luck excellent poet!! Gwendolen

Bob Quigley

December 17, 2011 at 8:23 AM

So sad and disgusting Gwendolen. Don't know how anyone could do that. Thanks for stopping by.