Barbara Gorelick Poet Verse

Stars and Stripes

Love for the Stars and Stripes
Took him to far places
He was proud and duty bound
And then his life changed

On his chest the medals gleamed
There, oh those red ribbons
That he could not see 
But memories of her face



Barbara Gorelick

6/18/14 Shine with Your Naani

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Poet Destroyer A July 4, 2014 at 10:08 AM nice win..PD

Frederic Parker July 1, 2014 at 5:37 PM congratulation Barbara, a strong different take on the theme

Nette Onclaud July 1, 2014 at 3:52 PM heart-wrenching and yet so gently composed, barbara... a different star!.. thanks for gracing my contest and sweet congrats on your fine win.. huggs Barbara Gorelick July 1, 2014 at 3:55 PM Thank you nette...I hold your opinion in high regard. BG

Pandita Sietesantos July 1, 2014 at 1:22 PM Hi Barbara - Bravo on your great win - well deserved, my friend!

Mohan Chutani July 1, 2014 at 12:51 PM a different but lovely take. Congratulations Barbara on fine win. Mohan

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser July 1, 2014 at 11:47 AM wow!!! :D i love this one.. :) i imagine a US soldier.. :) the shining nationalism.. :) CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

Paul Callus July 1, 2014 at 11:44 AM Congratulations, Barbara on your win. I appreciate the original take on this theme and the grand ending. // paul

Dr.Ram Mehta July 1, 2014 at 10:28 AM I love your approach to the shining stars, Barbara. Congrats on a fine win

Dr. Vandana Sharma June 20, 2014 at 6:14 AM After all not the materialistic things but people and emotions will be our own.

Faye Gibson June 19, 2014 at 6:15 PM Love that you took this turn with the contest. Beautiful!

Frederic Parker June 19, 2014 at 12:04 PM the face left at home stays close, but the memories are clouded by brothers lost...good luck Barbara with the contest