Normandy

There
on the beaches
lay a thousand dreams.

There
in the fields
stand a thousand stones.

There
in the skies
soar a thousand souls.

There
in the homeland
weep a thousand hearts.

There
for the future
sleep a thousand pasts.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Byrne Avatar
December 14, 2009 at 5:43 PM
Awesome economy of means............well done!
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October 25, 2009 at 5:48 PM
Paul! Congrats on your poem having been placed in the winners list in June contest. The poem is awesome. It is a well deserved win. -Mohammad
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October 21, 2009 at 3:21 AM
Congratulations, on your placement in the June 2009 Poetry Soup contest. I hope you are basking in the glory! You deserve it. Lovingly, Dane Ann
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October 19, 2009 at 5:57 AM
POWERFUL DEPICTION OF THE REALITY OF WAR. CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR WELL DESERVED WIN, PAUL. lAINIE
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October 15, 2009 at 12:49 PM
Paul, congratulations on being one of the winners in the June Poetry Soup contest! Enjoy your wonderful honor. Keep on writing. Karen
Fraser Avatar
October 14, 2009 at 11:32 AM
Many congratulations in this 2009 contest, well done >> James
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October 14, 2009 at 4:05 AM
Congratulations on your win in the June,2009 contest sponsored by PoetrySoup Paul. Love,Carol
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October 13, 2009 at 10:30 PM
Congratulations on your poem. Great work and well deserved. Catch you up the trail ~<><
Pate Avatar
October 13, 2009 at 8:19 PM
What a wonderful tribute to so many lost lives. Congratulations on placing in the finals.
Sheart Avatar
October 13, 2009 at 7:40 PM
Paul, Just wanted to wish you congratulations on your poem winning in the finals! So happy for you. Love Light Truth Patricia
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October 6, 2009 at 12:07 PM
Paul, congratulations on making the first round of the contest...Raul
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September 26, 2009 at 9:40 AM
Just wanted to drop by and add--Congratulations on making it through the first round in the contest. Good luck in the finals! Karen
Brown Avatar
September 24, 2009 at 11:52 AM
Congratulations on your poem making it through the first round Paul.Wishing you the best in the finals. Love, Carol
Moreno Avatar
July 9, 2009 at 11:38 PM
Paul, congrats on your feature...Raul
Richards Avatar
July 6, 2009 at 3:06 PM
Lest we not forget. A remarkable poem and well deserving this featured place this week! Congratulations! ~ Carrie
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July 6, 2009 at 2:36 PM
Much said in this concise poem for the reader to reflect on. Congratulations on having your poem featured. Keep on writing! Wishing you ongoing success. Karen
Fraser Avatar
July 6, 2009 at 10:50 AM
Congratulations on your featured poem, great write>>James
Brown Avatar
July 6, 2009 at 6:11 AM
Congratulations on your featured poem this week Paul. Such an amazing poem. May you have many more. Love, Carol
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July 5, 2009 at 11:21 PM
Congratulations on your featured poem. God bless and more success. Ernilando
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