Jan Allison Poet Nonet

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Nameless Heroes Remembered

Grey gravestones stand erect like soldiers.
Fallen heroes in nameless graves,
they fought for king and country
and paid a heavy price
with their precious lives.
We should give thanks
and pray for
those who
died.

*gravestones classed as 2 syllables NOT 3 as per how many syllables

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Andrea Dietrich May 7, 2017 at 4:19 PM Jan, I think I had missed this one from before. Wow, you did a GREAT job here. Congrats on a well deserved win. Jan Allison May 7, 2017 at 4:24 PM Thanks Andrea I can write on a serious theme from time to time:-) hugs Jan xx

Brian Davey May 7, 2017 at 2:41 PM Wonderful message and great flow for this Form, congrats on your win Jan Allison May 7, 2017 at 3:05 PM Thanks so much Brian:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus May 6, 2017 at 7:38 AM Hi Jan...you tackle this serious topic with the respectfulness that it merits. Those fallen in battle hold a special place in history and in people's hearts. Congratulations on deservedly placing first! Hugs // paul Jan Allison May 7, 2017 at 3:05 PM Thanks so much Paul I think I do surprise folks with the odd serious poem:-) hugs Jan xx

Anisha Dutta May 5, 2017 at 11:55 PM Congrats JAN for your tribute to respectful soldiers always to be remembered. Jan Allison May 7, 2017 at 3:06 PM Thanks so much Anisha:-) hugs Jan xx

Constance La France May 5, 2017 at 10:36 AM Jan congratulations on your win in my contest with this wonderful Ninette and your images are awesome Jan Allison May 7, 2017 at 3:06 PM I am honoured to be on your winners list Constance:-) hugs Jan xx

Charlie Smith May 5, 2017 at 9:24 AM Thanks indeed, congratulations Jan. Jan Allison May 7, 2017 at 3:07 PM Thanks so much Charlie:-) hugs Jan xx

Agnes Krampe May 5, 2017 at 8:20 AM Coming back with congrats! Jan Allison May 7, 2017 at 3:07 PM Thanks so much Agnes xx:-) hugs Jan xx

Joseph May May 4, 2017 at 4:50 PM Unsung heroes..Congrats on your win Jan Jan Allison May 7, 2017 at 3:08 PM Thanks so much Joseph:-) hugs Jan xx

Connie Marcum Wong May 4, 2017 at 3:45 PM A very lovely and moving poem Jan. Congratulations on your deserving 1st placement! 7 ; ) Jan Allison May 7, 2017 at 3:08 PM Thanks so much Connie I was delighted to place so well:-) hugs Jan xx

Alexis Y. May 4, 2017 at 3:07 PM Hi Jan, I agree with this well written write. Congratulations on your 1st place win. It was well deserved: -) Alexis Jan Allison May 7, 2017 at 3:08 PM Thanks so much Alexis:-) hugs Jan xx

Sara Chansarkar May 4, 2017 at 2:48 PM Lovely lines,Jan!Congrats! Jan Allison May 7, 2017 at 3:09 PM Thanks so much Sara:-) hugs Jan xx

Sandra Haight May 4, 2017 at 2:43 PM Jan, back to congratulate you on your First Place win! Hugs, Sandra Jan Allison May 7, 2017 at 3:10 PM Thanks so much Sandra I am delighted:-) hugs Jan xx

John Michaels May 4, 2017 at 1:47 PM Stunningly powerful Nonet, Jan. Well-penned and a great First Place win! Regards, John. Jan Allison May 7, 2017 at 3:11 PM Thanks so much John:-) hugs Jan xx

Roy Pett April 26, 2017 at 7:08 AM Absolutely brilliant Nonet Jan, totally agree with the sentiments, we should give thanks and never forget, A 7 and favourite, a winner in my book. Jan Allison May 7, 2017 at 3:11 PM Thanks so much Roy:-) hugs Jan xx

Eve Roper April 25, 2017 at 11:59 PM awesome ~* Jan Allison May 7, 2017 at 3:11 PM Thanks so much Eve:-) hugs Jan xx

Sandra Haight April 23, 2017 at 9:59 AM Well done, Jan. Very powerful imagery in your well-chosen words. Best wishes for the contest. Hugs, Sandra Jan Allison April 24, 2017 at 8:36 AM Thanks Sandra this theme leaped out at me straight away:-) hugs Jan xx

Joanna Daniel April 23, 2017 at 9:55 AM So many of them, of course, they died doing their duty, still they are hardly remembered, great tribute, Jan:) Jan Allison April 24, 2017 at 8:35 AM We always celebrate remembrance day in November and sadly there will always of victims of current conflicts that we can honour :-( hugs Jan xx

Joseph May April 22, 2017 at 1:59 PM They gave it all..Nicely penned Jan.. Jan Allison April 22, 2017 at 5:03 PM The did Joseph and visiting Arnhem is something I will never forget:-) hugs Jan xx

Ralph Sergi April 22, 2017 at 8:12 AM A beautiful poetic form tribute and for our fallen heroes, Jan My compliments! Jan Allison April 22, 2017 at 8:18 AM Thanks Ralph:-) I hope Constance likes it .. without her contest prompt it would never have been written:-) hugs Jan xx

Edward Mccall April 22, 2017 at 7:03 AM Hello Jan, being a former soldier I want to say that is a very beautiful dedication thank you for honoring the lives of fallen soldiers. Good luck in the contest. Edward. ;-) XX Jan Allison April 22, 2017 at 8:17 AM Thanks Edward I visted the war graves at Arnhem many years ago and when you see it for real the true horror of war hits home:-( hugs Jan xx

White Wolf April 22, 2017 at 4:29 AM You have done an exceptional job on this, Jan! I have noticed on the how many syllables is not always correct! GL Jan Allison April 22, 2017 at 6:36 AM Its absolutely crazy ...If I put in 'grey gravestones' it shows 4 if it put grey grave stones its 3 ... quite bizarre but I know most sponsors are aware of the glitches and if you note it on your poem they do take note of the inconsistencies of the syllable counters:-) hugs Jan xx

Christopher Flaherty April 21, 2017 at 6:58 PM Pray Jan We should bow at there stones then maybe we would not take there sacrifice in vain we have forsaken there sacrifice and should be ashamed Jan Allison April 22, 2017 at 6:41 AM I used 'pray' as I based the poem on remembrance Day - maybe I should change it to 'honour'.... I've visited Arnhem Christopher seeing the sea of graves is something that will always be with me:-( hugs Jan xx

Seren Roberts April 21, 2017 at 6:36 PM Jan this is great good luck in contest...Seren Jan Allison April 21, 2017 at 6:39 PM Thanks so much Seren I do love the challenge of the contests to try new forms:-) hugs Jan xx

Anil Deo April 21, 2017 at 5:35 PM Excellence has a way of shining through, Hallelujah! The first line is a beauty ... contrasting with soldiers at attention (duty) now unable to stand erect. Yet we lie prostrate at the end - horizontally erect, LOL. Enjoyed the art here, though sad subject. Shalom & hugs); Angel is coming up behind me Jan Allison April 21, 2017 at 6:42 PM I love your interpretation of the poem Anil - my favourite line is also the first one:-) hugs jan xx

Agnes Krampe April 21, 2017 at 2:19 PM Good luck in the contest, Jan. Glad you posted this. Jan Allison April 21, 2017 at 4:30 PM Thanks Agnes:-) although we chose the same theme our interpretations are so totally different:-) hugs Jan xx

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