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Spirits of Fallen Soldiers

angels descended
on a bloody battlefield…
     soldiers’ spirits rise

Heaven’s door opens
Freedom fighters’ souls enter
Forgiveness is found
“Thou Shalt Not Kill” set aside
By a righteous Creator


(Senryu and Tanka)

*By Carolyn Devonshire for Russell’s “A Mesh of Forms” contest

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Andrea Dietrich

April 13, 2012 at 6:27 PM

Here is one I am glad to finally see. Congrats on your well deserved number one win, Carolyn.

Gautami Phookan

April 10, 2012 at 8:04 PM

Congratulations Carolyn on your wonderful win in Russell's " A Mesh of Forms" contest with this very creative write. love...

Kim Merryman

April 10, 2012 at 2:12 PM

Carolyn, this is an excellent write! Congrats on your well-deserved 1st place win! Love, Kim

Carol Sunshine Brown

April 10, 2012 at 12:01 PM

Congratulations on your super win in Russell's "A Mesh Of Forms" contest Carolyn. Love, Carol

Joann Grisetti

April 9, 2012 at 8:08 PM

Congratulations on your first place.

Debbie Guzzi

April 9, 2012 at 6:27 PM

You have me flumuxed Carolyn...I don't agree but I'm always glad when you win!Congrad's on your win Light & love

Olusegun Arowolo

April 9, 2012 at 5:17 PM

Awesome piece,Carolyn..Congratulations on your superb win...

Deborah Burch

April 9, 2012 at 4:55 PM

Oh, Carolyn...congratulations on such a well deserved win for you my friend!! this has to be a fav for me....awsome...love,debs

Sara Kendrick

April 9, 2012 at 1:49 PM

Congrats on your win..Sara

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders

April 9, 2012 at 1:45 PM

Congrats, Carolyn! I knew this was a winner. I love this one. It is a favorite of mine. Blessings, Rhonda

Carrie Richards

April 9, 2012 at 12:21 PM

Hooray for you, Carolyn...well done, with such a touching subject matter! Congratulations!

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

April 9, 2012 at 8:34 AM

congrats Carolyn on a grand first place win for this eloquent write luv..

Duncan Chappell

March 12, 2012 at 12:35 PM

so deep in feeling here love duncan ceizar your always in our heart xx

Black Eyed Susan

March 12, 2012 at 7:24 AM

creative idea! soupmail

Sara Kendrick

March 11, 2012 at 12:32 PM

Enjoyed reading this one..Interesting perspective about the contest..Enjoyed reading this afternoon..Thanks for stopping by..Sara

Wilma Neels

March 11, 2012 at 11:40 AM

This is a beautiful verse Carolyn, I love the theme you have chosen. Wishing you all the best with Russell's contest. Hope your weekend's been a great one. Thank you for your kind words, they are always treasured. love you Wilma

Daver Austin

March 11, 2012 at 8:53 AM

Good write. Hey! There had better be some forgiveness or heaven will be a very little populated place. YOu be great. Love, daver

Jack Horne

March 11, 2012 at 6:44 AM

Love this beautiful write, my friend. It made me imagine valkyres taking the warriors to Valhalla

Joe Maverick

March 11, 2012 at 12:25 AM

Enloyed reading Carolyn, and best wishes for contest result..

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders

March 11, 2012 at 12:01 AM

You have created a masterpiece. I can picture souls ascending to Heaven with angels from the battlefield...a touching piece. I'm glad I read it before trotting off to bed (3 am here with the time change). I would be surprised not to see your name at the top of the the winners list. Blessings, Rhonda