Fragment Of War (Veterans Day) Comments
In neighboring park, beneath the
sunlit, pink and white canopy
of the blossoming cherry trees
an older man bent and gray,
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Verily, a heart touching poem, the alive in wars with deep scars face a great trauma, Added to my favorite poem list..........10
War is —deadly, numbing...senseless— Your poem is a magnificently sad description of one of the costs of war. Some loose more than others, but no one wins in war. “another burden on society.” The saddest line in the poem. Our veterans need more respect and consideration for what they have given.
Hi, I concur on your key points! I am glad at least someone feels as I do and can derive that understanding from the work. Thank you so much for your kind remarks!
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7/19/2025 10:47:54 PM # 1.0.0
Impressive write about one of so many- too many- handicapped veterans of a war. This was a poem worth stopping and reading and definitely worth writing. The image of those crutches will stick with the reader as they should if mankind is to ever have redemption- - - - - -] Close by, crutches standby as helpful, trustworthy and dedicated servants —strong, ready, supportive— and like the warrior they serve, a little less kept, a little more worn out. Like their keeper, the years of wear and tear, reflect on a life “lived” moving toward growing decline and obscurity, unlike the tides of war no chance to evade, flank, or turnabout.
Thank you so much, Susan, for your kind words in support of the writing. Your focus on the aspect of the crutches is most noteworthy, as their less apparent, yet significant role and value in this veteran's life is not appreciated or fully understood by the passing public. Thank you again, Susan and best wishes!