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For Us All

the heroes of war
with medals
lay on yonder field

  © Harry J Horsman 2018

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Al Juman

July 11, 2018 at 9:07 PM

Excellent write my friend

Robert Lindley

June 30, 2018 at 3:16 AM

I love this short , profound and insightful creation my friend. A FAV, a true gem that stirs both the heart and the mind....

Viv Wigley

June 24, 2018 at 12:27 AM

Indeed, harry, and we should never forget. Fine little write. Regards, Viv

Judy Ball

June 23, 2018 at 3:06 PM

Well Done Harry. My father had a chest full of medals and he always said those medals and a quarter would buy you a donut and a cup of coffee. He didn't talk about the two wars he fought in. It did something to him. Great job. God Bless, JB

Charles Messina

June 23, 2018 at 8:30 AM

A wonderful tribute to the fallen soldiers. Love this Harry

Paul Callus

June 23, 2018 at 8:08 AM

Tributes to those fallen in war never fail to appeal emotionally, Harry. Your 3 lines convey a striking image. Regards // paul

Nette Onclaud

June 22, 2018 at 6:11 PM

a winner for me, harry!...how are you?.. huggs

Andrea Dietrich

June 21, 2018 at 7:43 PM

Indeed, if not for them, we would not be able to remain US. Good one, Harry. Yes, one day I would love to see Australia!!

Charlie Smith

June 21, 2018 at 11:05 AM

Profound Dear Harry...

Richard Lamoureux

June 21, 2018 at 7:33 AM

It is very sad that young vital men and women were forced to sacrifice so much. Well expressed Harry.

Lyric Man

June 20, 2018 at 11:21 PM

Harry.. Probably my favorite poem of the day. It's so true and powerfully effective in this poetic format!

Carolyn Devonshire

June 20, 2018 at 2:19 PM

Just three lines convey so much emotion, Harry! It's hard to imagine the number of fallen soldiers from countless wars who die "honorable" deaths. Medals don't seem to be much comfort to their families. A fave for me, hon. Best wishes in the contest. Love, carolyn (Carl Sandburg has a short poem on a similar theme called "Grass."

Nette Onclaud

June 20, 2018 at 2:00 PM

wow, a compelling work i can relate to, harry.. my dad was a general and fought in few wars... grreat job!..huggs

Daniel Turner

June 20, 2018 at 12:11 PM

"lest we forget" Wonderful, Harry!

Pandita Sietesantos

June 20, 2018 at 11:23 AM

Harry, this is a wonderful MagiCiada honouring those who have sacrificed their lives in dedicated service to country. I am sure this will do very well in the contest! Hugs. Pandita