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At the Museum of War

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Tribute to those who took arms War after war And to those who helped In every way the oppressed Walking through the museum Stirs feelings of ancestry and debt due To generations past Who fought for our freedom and way of life Walls dark and grim Solemn respectful silence Deep solace Recognition Everywhere nostalgic photos of Solidarity and lifelong bonds Born amid harshest of times Lonely hearts so far from home In worst imaginable conditions Where the littlest acts of kindness And camaraderie were so greatly appreciated Sparking hope ever so slightly Amid death all around Read on air by invitation ~ June 1, 2021 'LATE NIGHT POETS' AP: Honorable Mention 2020, Honorable Mention 2021 Submitted on November 18, 2017 for contest HERO sponsored by SILENT ONE - RANKED 3RD

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Gregory Richard Barden

Date: 12/9/2017 5:08:00 PM

Congratulations on your win, Line - well-done, my friend! :-) <3

Line Gauthier
Date: 12/10/2017 8:04:00 PM

Thanks, Gregory. Much appreciated.

Eve Roper

Date: 11/28/2017 3:54:00 PM

Line, ... congratulations on your win. Hugs Eve ~`*

Line Gauthier
Date: 11/28/2017 7:54:00 PM

Thanks, Eve. Much appreciated.

Silent One

Date: 11/28/2017 9:28:00 AM

Great take on the contest.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest..

Line Gauthier
Date: 11/28/2017 7:54:00 PM

Thank you so much.

Gary Smith

Date: 11/21/2017 12:02:00 PM

A fine tribute Line :)

Line Gauthier
Date: 11/21/2017 3:28:00 PM

Thanks, Gary. Much appreciated.

Constance La France

Date: 11/20/2017 1:31:00 PM

Line, you penned a beautiful poem on being a hero, best of luck in the contest !

Line Gauthier
Date: 11/20/2017 11:28:00 PM

Thank you, I appreciate your visit and kind words.

Patricia Cresswell

Date: 11/20/2017 12:18:00 PM

This poem comes from your heart, I can tell because there is love and respect between each line. Well done.

Line Gauthier
Date: 11/20/2017 11:28:00 PM

Thank you so much, Patricia. It was indeed written in a heartfelt moment sitting at the wonderful Canadian War Museum in Ottawa.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/19/2017 6:43:00 PM

Very nicely done, Line. They are the heroes that we so little appreciate and what they must endure is unfathomable.

Line Gauthier
Date: 11/19/2017 6:52:00 PM

Isn't that the truth!

Alfred Berggren

Date: 11/19/2017 2:11:00 PM

I like your impressions of the museum. I think you've captured the very heart of what was being presented to the public.

Line Gauthier
Date: 11/19/2017 6:33:00 PM

Thanks, Alfred. I appreciate your comment.

Nette Onclaud

Date: 11/19/2017 1:58:00 PM

this is so moving and inspirational, line... my father was a general and fought in the war... finely crafted!.. huggs

Line Gauthier
Date: 11/19/2017 2:04:00 PM

That's fabulous, Nette. Thanks for your visit.

Janis Thompson

Date: 11/19/2017 10:55:00 AM

A well written tribute to the soldiers. Best wishes for the contest.

Line Gauthier
Date: 11/19/2017 1:51:00 PM

Thank you, Janis. Much appreciated.

Arthur Vaso

Date: 11/18/2017 10:37:00 PM

A very beautiful tribute to our veterans!

Line Gauthier
Date: 11/19/2017 10:35:00 AM

Thank you, Arthur.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 11/18/2017 6:16:00 PM

Great title and tribute. Camraderie and little acts of kindness in the gravest of circumstances. Enjoyed! GL in contest Line!

Line Gauthier
Date: 11/18/2017 7:40:00 PM

Thanks, Kim. Appreciate your comments. Take care.