Battle Of Blood River Comments

brilliant yet sad......war is a dreadful thing......but truly an amazing story....i say both a poet and an author.....i like the rhythm of it.....like drum beat :)

Member: Kumeshnee West Fantastic poem Alf. I could actually imagine the beating drums. Beautifully written. Well done! Kumeshnee West

Alf this as good as I have ever read. God has really given you a calling. This gift MUST be used to HIS glory. Stay sensitive and humble and see what the Lord will do through you.

I never read a poem as keenly as I did this; that too a long narrative. Full of thrills, tempo and excellent narration. One of the greatest poems indeed.

the battle against sin in a war of will. though I would contest some sentiments expressed in this poem, I would first of all like to acknowledge that it is a good poem, worthy of praise. My only objection is the implication that the Zulus were some evil Philipineic presence hindering the progress of some benevolent boers. no! It is my belief that the reason for the Zulus' loss was their failure to communicate with and understand their foes, for indeed they were but farmers. It is sadly the case in most battles that two parties don't communicate, but whether inwardly or otherwise, each soul on that battlefield could pray.

Wow! What else can I say. You are a brilliant poet. Keep writing and I am still waiting for 'Lonely'? Wow again!

And thats what is called a perfect write...10++

nice poem good to read best job sir and thanks for sharing

a powerful narrative write of courage, faith...indelible

Terrific poem. Excellent rhythm and rhyming. I enjoyed reading it several times. It's beside the point but God and faith didn't have much to do with the victory—it was the cannon vs spears. After all, don't bring an assagi to a gunfight as they say, . The gun will win every time.

Your master piece Alf... nice work!

Alf, this is an amazing Ballad. I was there and I could see and feel the terror and smell the smoke. This is truly a good work and seems to be a gift with you. Well done. Susan

Alf, you write with realism in rhyme, your description took me there. Excellernt write. Bob

A very captivating read Alf with excellent imagery....very good....

victory and defeat always associated with blood nice poem dear Alf -10 anjali (do read mine Megalomania)

With God, sure Victory is always there! Better is the storm and threats of death with Him than in calmness without Him, , , ...Apart from Him, we can do nothing....! nice one alf! 10

The victory and defeat is in God's hand............He may gave victory to a lone soldier facing the legions of war veterans............Good Write................

Alf awesome imagery...havent done that history... but felt right in the battle heat great lines cheers...its a tenner

First of all, let me express about the structure of the poem. It is excellent. The verses have very elegant flow. This is a narrative poem and it conveys the tale in all its strength. Yes, prayers have their own power. It will give us the inner strength to fight against the odds. It has happened the same in this story. In a way, this is the tale of humanity everywhere. Man is an eternal traveler on earth. He will have to fight with the localites for an anchorage. This is an eternal story. Thanks for sharing.

An excellent poem, as Ron said, with rich thought contents and war tales. You are master of writing such poems, Alf........10/10. Regards Naseer