Missing In Action (Footle)

A teen

    Unseen

      
           
       

*special thanks to Maryam for explaining a footle to me.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Smith-Johnsen Avatar
April 11, 2009 at 4:43 PM
I remember those days. (from the parenting end) They all worked out good, though. Congratulations on placing in Brian Strand's April Footle contest contest.
Devonshire Avatar
March 18, 2009 at 3:51 PM
Very Clever, Lolita!
Augustus Avatar
March 16, 2009 at 1:20 PM
Wow. A simple truth in a footle. It always seems to happen just at the time there parents' need them the most. It's a hiding of convenience almost. Congratulations on your Honorable Mention.
Christian Avatar
March 16, 2009 at 4:26 AM
this is a great footle, so many young die or never even get found in action, one of my older sons is in the army and drives the big fuel tankers, thanks for your feed back on my poetry God bless you from diane
Kelly Avatar
March 16, 2009 at 2:56 AM
Cleverly named and well presented , Lena ..
Gorelick Avatar
March 15, 2009 at 5:42 PM
I think you "get it!" Very good..congrats on you win. BG
Gass Avatar
March 15, 2009 at 3:57 PM
Congratulations on your win in Brians contest, Lolita, with this wonderful footle! Love, Robin
Winter Avatar
March 15, 2009 at 1:13 PM
Congratulations on your awesome win in Brian's contest! Love, Shar
 Avatar
March 15, 2009 at 1:07 PM
Cute poem! Oh so true, especially when there is work to do. Congratulations on being one of the winners in the footle contest. Wishing you ongoing success with your writing. Karen
Richards Avatar
March 15, 2009 at 11:36 AM
Congratulations, Lolita...a winning footle!! ~ love, Carrie
Swanson Avatar
March 15, 2009 at 10:45 AM
Great footle Lolita. :) Congrats on your win in Mr. Strand's footle contest! Love, Amy
Strand Avatar
March 15, 2009 at 10:16 AM
Congrats on your success in my footle contest Lolita.Rgds Brian
Esquire Avatar
March 13, 2009 at 11:35 PM
Dear Lolita, I read YOUR POEM Imagination a nice Footle But I think This one is better Hope You entered this in Brian's Contest The Title is the POEM Good LUCk ALWAYS...HG
Butler-Mendez Avatar
March 10, 2009 at 6:51 AM
hmmm...well I have a 16 year old too and he is seen and heard. Unless of course, he's with his friends and then, I'm looking for him all day. You do nice work. I love these litte tidbits. Celeste
Winter Avatar
March 10, 2009 at 6:23 AM
Sweet Lolita, thanks for your kindness and support. You caught on so quickly with this! One of the best I have read! Love, Shar
Atanacio Avatar
March 10, 2009 at 6:00 AM
and you hit it dead on!
Strand Avatar
March 10, 2009 at 3:23 AM
Thank you for supporting my contest Lolita.Rgds Brian
Richards Avatar
March 9, 2009 at 6:17 PM
This could tell a very sad story. Well done! ~ Carrie
Ehigiator Avatar
March 9, 2009 at 4:14 PM
A teen unseen)- Powerful indeed.Gives the reader much to think about..Good write..GB, Tyesha
Moreno Avatar
March 9, 2009 at 3:16 PM
Wow, powerful lines Lolita in this amazing footle...Raul
Crisci Avatar
March 9, 2009 at 3:10 PM
Hi,Lolita! How are you doing? I love your footle," A teen unseen ". These words can tell a real story about any teen from any writer's prospective. An amazing insight and a thoughtful expression. Thanks for your comment on my poetry. The best of luck in the contest. Warm Regards, Andrew.
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