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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

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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
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Date: 8/6/2021 7:00:00 AM
Beautiful Connection. Congratulations on your win!
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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
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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!
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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.
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!
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Wendy Watson
Date: 5/15/2020 3:47:00 PM
Thank you for your encouragement, Sam.
Date: 5/14/2020 9:43:00 AM
Salute to those brave hearts.. Congrats Wendy..
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Wendy Watson
Date: 5/15/2020 3:47:00 PM
Yes indeed. VE day got me thinking more of their great sacrifice.
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!
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Wendy Watson
Date: 5/15/2020 3:46:00 PM
Thank you so much for the appreciation, Aditi.

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