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Bitter Sweet Victory

they fell
                     for our freedom
               far away from loved ones
             sons and fathers of our nation
                           lifeless  ~
             celebration mingled with tears
                      fallen humanity;
                   death that should not
                         have been


                           08.05.20

reflections on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of VE Day.

Let The Pens Flow - Butterfly Cinquain Poetry Contest -Jenish Somadas

Copyright © Wendy Watson | Year Posted 2020

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Sara Kendrick Date: 8/7/2021 11:55:00 AM It is sad when we stop and think about our young men and ladies who have died in a combat zone or while in the military and not even in a combat zone. Congrats on this winner. Way go go. Sara Login to Reply

Christuraj Alex Date: 8/6/2021 7:00:00 AM Beautiful Connection. Congratulations on your win! Login to Reply

Jan Allison Date: 5/18/2020 6:54:00 AM a fabulous tribute to the fallen we must always remember their sacrifice, many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx Login to Reply

Krish Radhakrishna Date: 5/15/2020 6:41:00 AM Lovely theme to adopt for a poem! No tribute is enough! What greater sacrifice than life? Congrats on your win! Login to Reply Wendy Watson Date: 5/15/2020 3:48:00 PM Thank you for taking the time to get in touch, Krish. Yes, the 75th anniversary of VE day certainly gave us much food for thought.

Sam Kauffman Date: 5/14/2020 11:18:00 PM Somehow time erodes their sacrifice in our minds. Wonderful tribute to D-Day. Congratulations on your win, Wendy! Login to Reply Wendy Watson Date: 5/15/2020 3:47:00 PM Thank you for your encouragement, Sam.

Jenish Somadas Date: 5/14/2020 9:43:00 AM Salute to those brave hearts.. Congrats Wendy.. Login to Reply Wendy Watson Date: 5/15/2020 3:47:00 PM Yes indeed. VE day got me thinking more of their great sacrifice.

Aditi Mishra Date: 5/14/2020 5:40:00 AM Your words haunt and echo as I read them. This is such a wonderful and deep poem! Login to Reply Wendy Watson Date: 5/15/2020 3:46:00 PM Thank you so much for the appreciation, Aditi.