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Dame Vera Lynn, the forces sweetheart during WW2 has passed away at the age of 103.

She raised morale for the troops during the dark days of the war.

May she rest in peace.

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Dame Vera Lynn

the forces sweetheart
a shining light in the dark ~
we will meet again








Written 18th June 2020

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Caren Krutsinger

June 22, 2020 at 7:38 PM

Ah so delicately beautiful Tom.

Tom Cunningham

June 23, 2020 at 3:14 AM

Thank you Caren, she certainly lived a long and interesting life. Brought hope to many, a great inspiration too. Tom

John Watt

June 22, 2020 at 4:05 PM

Tom, thanks for the nice tribute and exposure to this wonderful talent. Heartwarming that she was able to bring light and hope to a dark time. Inspiring for us in these dark days. // John

Tom Cunningham

June 22, 2020 at 4:21 PM

Thank you very much John, she was a wonderful lady, the troops never forgot how she raised their spirits in the dark days of the war. Tom

Jennifer Proxenos

June 22, 2020 at 9:18 AM

Yes my Dad told me - she certainly was the forces sweetheart - a wonderful tribute to a great star and singer. Blessings, Jennifer.

Tom Cunningham

June 22, 2020 at 12:03 PM

Thank you Jennifer, she was loved by all. A great inspiration. Tom

Michael Tor

June 21, 2020 at 10:37 PM

Exceptional tribute Tom...

Tom Cunningham

June 22, 2020 at 3:33 AM

Thank you Michael, I'm happy you enjoyed it. Tom

Judy Ball

June 21, 2020 at 2:08 PM

A fine tribute to one of the many brave hearts and souls of that era. Great job Tom. God Bless, JB

Tom Cunningham

June 21, 2020 at 2:18 PM

Thank you Judy, a lovely lady, a bright light in the darkness of war. Tom

Brian Strand

June 21, 2020 at 3:33 AM

moments in life always bring someone to the fore Tom..Vera was such a lady to my parents era during WW2

Tom Cunningham

June 21, 2020 at 5:05 AM

Thank you very much Brian, she was a beacon of light for so many during the dark days of WW2. Tom

Janice Canerdy

June 20, 2020 at 8:57 PM

Very moving, Tom. Thanks for the information about a special person. Janice

Tom Cunningham

June 20, 2020 at 9:19 PM

Thank you Janice, she touched the hearts of many during the dark days of WW2, brought hope to many. Tom

Andrea Dietrich

June 19, 2020 at 1:43 PM

a lovely little tribute, Tom.

Tom Cunningham

June 19, 2020 at 3:22 PM

Thank you Andrea, she boosted a much needed morale for the troops. Tom

Arturo Michael

June 19, 2020 at 12:24 PM

A most suitable and motivational write sung by Vera...and a nice Senryu by you...

Tom Cunningham

June 19, 2020 at 3:19 PM

Thank you Arturo, Tom

Kim Rodrigues

June 18, 2020 at 6:18 PM

Many will forget but we for now carry the torch. Nice, Tom!

Tom Cunningham

June 19, 2020 at 3:00 AM

Thank you Kim, she was a bright light in the dark days of war. Tom

Ann Gilmour

June 18, 2020 at 5:41 PM

Such a beautiful tribute to Dame Vera, a most gracious and down to earth lady who captured the hearts of all who heard her uplifting songs. Thank you Tom. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Tom Cunningham

June 18, 2020 at 5:55 PM

Thank you Ann, she was a legend and loved by all the troops who called her their sweetheart. She lived a long life and will be missed by many. Tom

Sam Kauffman

June 18, 2020 at 5:22 PM

Such a tender tribute to a heroine who raised up morale and the spirits of the troops! Are you maybe going to do a longer poem on her - one of your history poems? Love those. Over Fork Over!

Tom Cunningham

June 18, 2020 at 5:53 PM

Thank you Sam, that's a good idea, I'll see what I can come up with. Over Fork Over. Tom