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Why He Fought

Soldier stashed a silver locket
Safe inside his jacket pocket
When the war would numb his senses
He’d break down and drop pretenses
Open up the only token
That recalled those thoughts unspoken
Images of infant, young wife
For their freedom, he’d give his life

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Shirley Rebstock Date: 1/28/2020 6:03:00 PM Very touching poem. Read some of your other poems, too. You tell good interesting stories in poetry. Login to Reply

Edward Micheals Date: 12/8/2018 2:58:00 PM I love this poem it really hits home, soldiers and there lockets. Thankyou. EM Login to Reply

Robert Lindley Date: 12/6/2018 8:31:00 PM Congratulations my dear friend, number one on the chart! Login to Reply

Bobby May Date: 12/4/2018 3:37:00 AM This one hit me in the heart Carolyn!!!! Login to Reply Carolyn Devonshire Date: 12/4/2018 12:16:00 PM Thank you, Bobby. I'll visit your page.

Vijay Pandit Date: 12/3/2018 9:17:00 AM You look great at the TOP of the best poem chart, Carolyn. Congrats! Login to Reply

Kieran Pavlick Date: 12/2/2018 2:11:00 PM Nicely put. A possession that can't be erased, nor hacked. While texts and Tweets can boost a soldier's morale, the faces of our loved ones, form an unbreakable bond. Login to Reply Carolyn Devonshire Date: 12/2/2018 3:03:00 PM Thank you for confirming that. I could only imagine it. I appreciate the kind comments.

Jim Yerman Date: 12/2/2018 5:10:00 AM I love this! Login to Reply Carolyn Devonshire Date: 12/2/2018 3:03:00 PM Thanks, Jim!

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 12/2/2018 2:36:00 AM Congratulations on having this wonderful poem first on the new best poems list Carolyn. You know how much I think of it as I faved it! Kudos! : ) Login to Reply Carolyn Devonshire Date: 12/2/2018 2:45:00 AM Thank you, Connie. I have been surprised by the feedback on this poem. Sending wishes for warm holidays to you, dear.

Cecil Hickman Date: 12/1/2018 10:43:00 PM a short though powerful write and glad this was a popular one as well,,i am back again writing poetry online ,, will read more of your work soon,,,bless you Login to Reply Carolyn Devonshire Date: 12/2/2018 2:46:00 AM It's so nice to see you back here, Cecil. Thank you for reading.

S.Jagathsimhan Nair Date: 12/1/2018 10:00:00 PM Short and crisp, it was a treat. Login to Reply

Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 12/1/2018 2:43:00 PM Hello Carolyn, I like this poem. It tells a sad ending because he lost his life. But not all soldiers return home. It was a sad ending. Have a nice evening my friend. Login to Reply

Andrea Dietrich Date: 12/1/2018 9:45:00 AM this is so amazing for a short poem. Wow, and i see you got most popular new poem and POTD with it. SUPER congrats to you!! Login to Reply

Paul Callus Date: 12/1/2018 3:32:00 AM And now a Chart Topper! ... The most popular new poem posted on PoetrySoup in these past weeks. Hugs // paul Login to Reply Carolyn Devonshire Date: 12/1/2018 11:13:00 AM I'm really surprised, Paul. Sometimes we spend hours writing poems. This came to me quickly; I wasn't even on the computer at the time.

Sandra Haight Date: 11/19/2018 5:02:00 PM Well written and tugs at the heart, Carolyn. Congratulations on your fine win in the contest and POTD honor! Hugs, Sandra Login to Reply Carolyn Devonshire Date: 12/1/2018 11:14:00 AM Thank you, Sandra. Hope you are doing well and enjoying these weeks before Christmas.

Silent One Date: 11/18/2018 1:58:00 PM Great choice for this contest.. Your lines are so poetic despite the restrictions.. Login to Reply

Caren Krutsinger Date: 11/16/2018 2:39:00 PM Carolyn, this is beautifully done. Congratulations on POTD. Login to Reply

Line Gauthier Date: 11/16/2018 11:17:00 AM Back with more congrats, Carolyn. Login to Reply

Constance La France Date: 11/16/2018 9:11:00 AM Carolyn congratulations on your POTD and your win in the contest with this awesome poem, well done ~ Login to Reply

Suz House Date: 11/15/2018 7:25:00 PM Wonderful! I really enjoyed this. Login to Reply

Harry Horsman Date: 11/15/2018 4:54:00 PM Sorry i'm late Carolyn, love this, the theme, the sentiment, and your wonderful poetry.. Login to Reply

Gershon Wolf Date: 11/14/2018 1:57:00 PM Back with congrats on your POTD honors, Carolyn, for this heartwarming, write. Best wishes, Gershon Login to Reply

Paul Callus Date: 11/14/2018 1:29:00 PM Beautiful and touching words, Carolyn. Double congratulations are in order...for the contest win and the POTD award! ~ Hugs // paul Login to Reply Carolyn Devonshire Date: 11/16/2018 1:30:00 PM Thanks, Paul. This was one of those poems that materialized instantly. Funny how we spend days on some poems and minutes on others...

Arturo Michael Date: 11/14/2018 3:01:00 AM Opps... Made a mistake on my last comment...meant to say...Well done...I like how you packaged the poem, really sweetly...All the best Carolyn Login to Reply

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 11/13/2018 8:22:00 PM Congratulations on making this very short winner's list Carolyn. This poem shines bright! : ) Login to Reply

Tom Cunningham Date: 11/13/2018 5:09:00 PM Congratulations on your win Carolyn. Tom Login to Reply

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