Saturday, March 31, 2007

A Hero Is One Who Falls Asleep With His Shoes On Comments

Rating: 3.6

When dusk dissolves the last shreds of light,
Do heroes lay awake at night?
Or do they dream, brilliant days to come-
With a winning smile, good deeds all done?
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Wes Thompson
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Adeline Foster 21 October 2015

Or does life just go on for them the same as we. Read mine - Frustrated Plans - Adeline

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Rajnish Manga 10 September 2015

The title itself says it all 'One Who Falls Asleep With His Shoes On'. Thanks for this amazing poem which also reminds us that 'No might of man may outlast Death'.

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Godfrey Morris 10 September 2015

A well thought out poem. Enjoyed reading it. The flow was amazing.

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Patricia Grantham 10 September 2015

Enjoyed your poem about heroes and their vulnerability in life. The too have haunting dreams and shadows. Good write.

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Paul Reed 10 September 2015

I like this poem very much. The opening line draws you in and then starts you thinking about heroes and their vulnerability.

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David Wood 10 September 2015

A truly outstanding poem, every thrilling exquisite word a worthy 10

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Kinyua Karanja 10 September 2015

No might of man may outlast Death. true nice poem

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Rahman Henry 10 September 2015

Outstanding Poem. Thoughtful and significant. I've translated this poem into Bengali for our Bangadeshi readers who like to read world poetry in our mother language.

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Edward Kofi Louis 10 September 2015

Life's thirsty hands. Nice work.

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Rahman Henry 10 September 2015

Beautiful poem. Splendid one. Thanks for the sharing.

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Ramesh T A 10 September 2015

Indeed where is the time time for the hero to dream about anything but to lay down his body on bed and sleep without removing his shoes?

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Onelia Avelar 02 July 2008

I would say a perfect poem + ingenuity in verses!

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John Tiong Chunghoo 30 March 2008

not really a perfect poem there are lines that show your ingenuity in verses. keep on wes.

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What Mr Sands said. t x

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Agnes Török 01 August 2007

Your language in this poem is so exacte, it paints seuch a picture. It really is a beautiful poem. You've really got a great talent, never doubt that. Thank you for your words. /Agnes

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