Wendy Watson Poet Cinquain

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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Sara Kendrick August 7, 2021 at 11:55 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

Christuraj Alex August 6, 2021 at 7:00 AM Beautiful Connection. Congratulations on your win!

Jan Allison May 18, 2020 at 6:54 AM a fabulous tribute to the fallen we must always remember their sacrifice, many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx

Krish Radhakrishna May 15, 2020 at 6:41 AM Lovely theme to adopt for a poem! No tribute is enough! What greater sacrifice than life? Congrats on your win! Wendy Watson May 15, 2020 at 3:48 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 May 14, 2020 at 11:18 PM Somehow time erodes their sacrifice in our minds. Wonderful tribute to D-Day. Congratulations on your win, Wendy! Wendy Watson May 15, 2020 at 3:47 PM Thank you for your encouragement, Sam.

Jenish Somadas May 14, 2020 at 9:43 AM Salute to those brave hearts.. Congrats Wendy.. Wendy Watson May 15, 2020 at 3:47 PM Yes indeed. VE day got me thinking more of their great sacrifice.

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