For Us All

the heroes of war
with medals
lay on yonder field

  © Harry J Horsman 2018
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018


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Date: 7/11/2018 9:07:00 PM
Excellent write my friend
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Date: 6/30/2018 3:16:00 AM
I love this short , profound and insightful creation my friend. A FAV, a true gem that stirs both the heart and the mind....
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Date: 6/24/2018 12:27:00 AM
Indeed, harry, and we should never forget. Fine little write. Regards, Viv
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Date: 6/23/2018 3:06:00 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
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Date: 6/23/2018 8:30:00 AM
A wonderful tribute to the fallen soldiers. Love this Harry
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Date: 6/23/2018 8:08:00 AM
Tributes to those fallen in war never fail to appeal emotionally, Harry. Your 3 lines convey a striking image. Regards // paul
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Date: 6/22/2018 6:11:00 PM
a winner for me, harry!...how are you?.. huggs
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Date: 6/21/2018 7:43:00 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!!
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Date: 6/21/2018 11:05:00 AM
Profound Dear Harry...
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Date: 6/21/2018 7:33:00 AM
It is very sad that young vital men and women were forced to sacrifice so much. Well expressed Harry.
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Date: 6/20/2018 11:21:00 PM
Harry.. Probably my favorite poem of the day. It's so true and powerfully effective in this poetic format!
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Date: 6/20/2018 2:19:00 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."
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Date: 6/20/2018 2:00:00 PM
wow, a compelling work i can relate to, harry.. my dad was a general and fought in few wars... grreat job!..huggs
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Date: 6/20/2018 12:11:00 PM
"lest we forget" Wonderful, Harry!
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Date: 6/20/2018 11:23:00 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
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Date: 6/20/2018 7:30:00 AM
How true are your words. Well written Harry. Tom.
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Date: 6/20/2018 6:32:00 AM
A tribute to heroes and their sacrifice..in a few words you said it all..best for a win, Harry.
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