Fallen

mingled with flowers lovingly placed as tribute . . . scented leaves gather fallen like our soldier boy they brightly blanket his grave Nov. 11, 2019 for Kim Rodrigues' Scented Leaves Poetry Contest My gratitude to our veterans, for all who have died in the service of our country and to those currently serving.

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Gregory Richard Barden

Date: 12/17/2019 5:51:00 AM

Love this, Buddy! Best wishes and congratulations on your win in Brian's contest, Andrea - keep the ink flowing, my friend! Blessings! :o) <3

Na Na

Date: 12/16/2019 3:01:00 PM

Congrats on your winning poem Andrea

Michael Craig

Date: 12/16/2019 11:42:00 AM

You have certainly honored those that served and those that doing so now. Great piece. - Mike

Ann Foster

Date: 11/24/2019 10:53:00 AM

Wow. Strong words, written simply, and with a softly feathered pen. Graceful... a knowing of the pain that every pedal represents... Ann

Quoth Theraven

Date: 11/13/2019 10:38:00 AM

Andrea, Lovely Tanka and tribute in your poem 'Fallen'. Much luck in Kim's contest. -Richard

Mike Bayles

Date: 11/12/2019 1:52:00 PM

I like this poem, very emotional and reflective.

Arturo Michael

Date: 11/12/2019 7:25:00 AM

Tribute to all Soldiers of Love...who fought with Body and Soul...Nice tribute here Andrea

Matthew Anish

Date: 11/11/2019 7:37:00 PM

Nice tribute to a fallen fighter! When will they ever learn? Peace & Love Matthew Anish

Rico Leffanta

Date: 11/11/2019 3:32:00 PM

I don't regret Being a vet! Aloha! Rico

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 11/11/2019 5:54:00 PM

glad to hear that. Thanks for all you have done, Rico.

Vijay Pandit

Date: 11/11/2019 3:16:00 PM

I join you in your lovely tribute to the fallen--well written, Andrea.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 11/11/2019 3:16:00 PM

I don't use the word 'awesome' much, but that's what this poem is, Andrea. You have come up with the most touching tribute to veterans imaginable using the the motif of 'scented leaves.' Awesome! A FAVE right away. Bravo! Cheers, Gershon

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 11/11/2019 5:52:00 PM

thanks, Gershon. That means a lot to me.

Line Gauthier

Date: 11/11/2019 11:20:00 AM

Bravo, Andrea. Such a well penned tribute.

Sandra Adams

Date: 11/11/2019 9:54:00 AM

even in its poignancy this one shines...exquisite poem in content... love this :)

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 11/11/2019 9:45:00 AM

This has a gorgeous feel to it, Andrea.