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Brothers In Arms

(On the Opposite Sides) When you cry i'll come running/ down where the lilies bloom/ beneath the willow tree,/ a farmer's field/ of war and peace/ echoing vacant sound,/ pain, pain go away./ Big brother/ you are in my blood/ the flower of the nations youth,/ when the Bugles called/ opposites join the opposites/ family torn apart,/ the fusillading of a freedom fighter/ stepping through time/ under bridges and out of mind./ Another soldier died today/ unanswered questions/ the battle between body and spirit,/ war will get it's due./ © Harry J Horsman 2019 no filler words used. entered into 20 Titles from 20 Friends Sponsor Richard Lamoureux 28 july 2019 1st place. titles used When you cry i'll come running/Eve Roper Down where the lilies bloom/Sara Kendrick Beneath the willow tree/Victor Buhagiar A Farmer's field/Darlene De Beaulieu Of war and peace/Andrea Dietrich Echoing vacant sound/Vijay Pandit Pain pain go away/Panagiota Romios Big brother/Tom Cunningham You are in my blood/Richard Lamoureux The flower of the nations youth/Linda Williams When the Bugle's called/Seren Roberts Opposites join the opposites/Alkas Poetry Family torn apart/Caren Krutsinger The Fusillading of a freedom fighter/Susan Ashley Stepping through time/Carolyn Devonshire Under bridges and out of mind/Craig Cornish Another soldier died today/Robert L Hinshaw Unanswered questions/Maureen McGreavy The battle between body and spirit/John Hamilton War will get it's due/M L Kiser

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Date: 10/22/2019 7:12:00 AM
Congratulations for this great poem and win Harry :)
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Date: 9/29/2019 6:13:00 PM
Wow
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Date: 8/30/2019 9:51:00 AM
Back to read people’s comments. I’m pleased that others are also enjoying this Excellent piece. Blessings Richard.
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Date: 8/18/2019 1:51:00 PM
Just come across this, I think it's wonderful. Very well done. x
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Date: 8/11/2019 6:44:00 PM
You did a great job putting together such a poignant poem, Harry - really you did. I just looked down to see if you won because I believe this write should have placed - I'm happy to see that indeed it did. All the best ... CayCay
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Date: 8/9/2019 3:07:00 PM
wow amazing poem! congrats! :)-luloo
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Date: 8/9/2019 7:49:00 AM
And back with congrats for climbing the best poem chart at #15.
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Date: 8/8/2019 6:46:00 PM
Strong poem gives a sense you have been there.
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Date: 8/4/2019 3:59:00 AM
Brilliant there could never be a doubt on the winner here and all with no filler words. xx
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Date: 8/3/2019 5:42:00 PM
Glad to see that this wonderful poem was a winner..congrats, Harry.
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Date: 8/3/2019 2:59:00 PM
Amazing and gritty. Excellent carpentry poetics... You built this perfectly!
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Date: 8/2/2019 10:20:00 AM
Wonderful! Love the two verse opener! Great job in using the titles!
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Date: 8/2/2019 9:35:00 AM
Dear Harry, I can see why this magnificent piece stole the show! You creatively blended these titles in a cohesive and comprehensive manner to form a masterpiece! Wonderfully written! Congratulations on your top win! Hugs and love. Pandita
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Date: 8/2/2019 8:54:00 AM
This spectacular poem deserves the spotlight Harry! Bravo!!! Congratulations on your wonderful win! : ) xxoo
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Date: 8/2/2019 8:49:00 AM
This piece hit all the right notes. Congrats on your win and thanks for entering my contest.
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Date: 8/2/2019 8:15:00 AM
No wonder this one placed first. CONGRATS, Harry! Janice
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Date: 8/2/2019 5:49:00 AM
Congrats on a great win Harry..
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Date: 8/1/2019 11:05:00 PM
Congratulations , Harry, and I am so honored you picked on of my titles. So many good titles and popets. Hugs
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Date: 8/1/2019 10:14:00 PM
Wow, very intense and evocative poem... and no filler words?! BRAVO! Congrats on your well-deserved win... this is a truly terrific piece! ;)
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Date: 8/1/2019 8:36:00 PM
Congratulations on a great job and a deserving first placement. The flow is terrific and it is clear this took a lot of work.
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Date: 8/1/2019 6:34:00 PM
Great job on this Harry. Congrats on your 1st place win.
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Date: 8/1/2019 5:39:00 PM
Congrats on your well deserved gold medal win, Harry. Awesome poem.
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Date: 8/1/2019 4:58:00 PM
dropping back with my congrats Harry:-) hugs jan xx
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Date: 8/1/2019 4:58:00 PM
You must have looked over many titles...and found a sublime selection for a fabulous poem. Congratulations on your 1st place.
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Date: 8/1/2019 3:34:00 PM
Congrats Harry on a great win, honored you used one of my titles!
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