Saturday, December 24, 2005

Waiting Comments

Rating: 4.5

A lesson learned in the army
Which, I’m sure, is not out of date
Was neither soothing or balmy
But was how to “hurry and wait”
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Stanley Cooper
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Ernestine Northover 31 December 2005

All I can say about this Stanley, is BRILLIANT! ! ! ! a SUPERB WRITE loved reading every line and it was so down to earth and so funny in parts as to keep it lighthearted, although it was rough going I know. Very well done indeed. Love Ernestine XXX This one is going to my favourite list, for sure!

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Chuck Audette 30 December 2005

It was worth the wait (no pun intended) , for that last stanza is a true payoff! -chuck

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Jeremiah Shine 25 December 2005

Very good read, sir. Hidden under the lighthearted tone is a very heartwrenching truth.

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Charley60 K 24 December 2005

Oh, I cannot imagine what it must be like to be in the military, away, alone, afraid, and not knowing anything for yourself==only to be discharged. I am sorry...but I enjoyed your writing.....

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