Batter Up {ekphrasis}

A
Soldiers
Silhouett
In black granite
Has
Found
A place
To call home
In Battery
Park




The Korean War Veterans Memorial
Located In Battery Park   N.Y
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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April 22, 2010 at 12:11 AM
So many missing solders- too many really- Congrats on the win Katherine
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April 21, 2010 at 11:53 AM
Katherine, many congratulations on your win in Brian's wonderful contest >> James
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April 20, 2010 at 9:10 AM
Katherine, Congratulations on your most worthy poem's success, Agape, Moses
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April 20, 2010 at 7:08 AM
Congrats Katherine on your HM in Brian's contest.. a wonderful honor to add to your growing portfolio of poetry..luv.. Linda-Marie
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April 16, 2010 at 6:07 AM
I am so pleased to have been able to read your poetry this morning Katherine. Have a wonderful day. Love, Carol
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April 15, 2010 at 9:30 AM
Thank you for supporting my contest Katherine.Rgds Brian
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April 15, 2010 at 7:13 AM
I can see this statue through your words, Katherine. Excellent ekphrasis that evokes compassion for our fallen soldiers. Love, Carolyn
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April 15, 2010 at 6:58 AM
So enjoyed reading your creative write today and good luck if u entered in Brian's contest.. why not try the "Shining Star" contest I am sponsoring ... luv.. "Sweetheart"
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