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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.

Edward Micheals

Date: 12/8/2018 2:58:00 PM

I love this poem it really hits home, soldiers and there lockets. Thankyou. EM

Robert Lindley

Date: 12/6/2018 8:31:00 PM

Congratulations my dear friend, number one on the chart!

Bobby May

Date: 12/4/2018 3:37:00 AM

This one hit me in the heart Carolyn!!!!

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!

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.

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!

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! : )

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

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.

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.

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!!

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

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

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..

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 11/16/2018 2:39:00 PM

Carolyn, this is beautifully done. Congratulations on POTD.

Line Gauthier

Date: 11/16/2018 11:17:00 AM

Back with more congrats, Carolyn.

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 ~

Susan Rigo

Date: 11/15/2018 7:25:00 PM

Wonderful! I really enjoyed this.

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..

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

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

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

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! : )

Tom Cunningham

Date: 11/13/2018 5:09:00 PM

Congratulations on your win Carolyn. Tom