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Field of Crossed Over Soldiers

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Dedicated to the lost souls of wars.



They fought for us to have peace,
Now they are all wrapped in Gods Holy Fleece...

Their mortal remains lay in a field of the crossed overs,
The gallant men who were once world war soldiers...

A mere simple cross marks the spot,
But they have never been forgot..

Brave former soldiers amongst the rank and file in war,
Now a single cross in a line on our green earth floor..

Bravery beyond our wildest imagination,
But the equivalent loss of an entire nation..

Under the blue and white cloud sky,
Beneath green grass and windswept tree's nearby..

These soldier men uniformed in former battle,
Are laid to rest and eternally settle...

A stark and sad reminder of souls lost to war,
Yet making us respectful of peacetime even more...

Thanks to you gallant crossed over men,
Standing apart from the us and them...

Thank you for setting our country free,
May you all rest in peace in Normandy.



Copyright:K:August 2008

Author notes

Allpoetry Contest
August 2008
http://allpoetry.com/contest/2417713
Contest The Lines of Crosses by Phantom Commander
The above picture was taken by my sister at Normandy.
Either write a poem inspired by the picture above or something about the
World War II era. It doesn't even have to relate to the war, just
something between the years of 1939 and 1945.
Okay, so, the rules:
~Type normal and don't be stupid about spelling and grammar.
So that was the only rule. Otherwise I don't care what you write me.
I will add more points when I judge this, so impress me! If I feel a poem
is worth a lot of points, then it's going to recieve a lot of points. Easy
as pi. Wait, not pi is complicated. Let's make it simple as pie.
Thanks,
Steph K.
Oh, and if you put the picture in your poem or use it as inspiration,
credit it to Nicole K. Thanks.
Enter this contest
* This is an anonymous contest - your name will be hidden from
editors
* Closes in 12 days
* Rewards - Gold: 300
* Prewritten poems are not allowed.
* Enter a new poem

Picture credit: Nicole K.

Picture depicts:

Lines of crosses marking war graves in a green field surrounded by trees,
under a blue and white cloudy day at Normandy's war graves.

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  • Riamh
    September 11

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    Your talent never ceases to amaze me, Kaz,
    Well done you.

    Slayer


    • Kazytc gold member
      September 11
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      Thanks millions Slayer

      Thanks millions Slayer, for your fab and kind review you are very inspiring and encouraging.
      Glad you liked it. Your work is always excellent too you are phenomenally talented.
      Best of luck in all of your contests, hope you win Gold in them all.
      Poetic Hugs and Thanks Millions,
      Kaz.
      Kazytc XX

  • misticmoonlite gold member
    September 11

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    very inspiring

    when one reads pieces like this, it makes you think... indeed in need of changes ...thank you for this entry,,, good luck
    Linda


    • Kazytc gold member
      September 11
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      Thanks millions!

      Thanks millions, for your fab and kind review you are very inspiring and encouraging.
      Glad you liked it.
      Its a great honour to enter your wonderful contest thanks for the privalege and experience.
      Hope you win gold in all your contests you well deserve to your work is excellent. Best of luck to you too!
      Poetic Hugs and Thanks Millions,
      Kaz.
      Kazytc XX

  • daviscth silver member
    August 29
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    Congrats on winning the bronze. This is a wonderful piece.


    • Kazytc gold member
      September 11
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      Thanks millions!

      Thanks millions, for your fab and kind review you are very inspiring and encouraging.
      Glad you liked it.
      Its a great honour to enter your wonderful contest thanks for the privalege and experience.
      Hope you win gold in all your contests you well deserve to your work is excellent. Best of luck to you too!
      Poetic Hugs and Thanks Millions,
      Kaz.
      Kazytc XX

  • Riamh
    August 15
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    An awesome tribute to the soldiers; a sad reflection on the politicians.
    A great write, Kazy

    • Kazytc gold member
      September 11
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      Thanks millions Grace!

      Thanks millions Grace, for your fab and kind review you are very inspiring and encouraging.
      Glad you liked it.
      Its a great honour to enter your wonderful contest thanks for the privalege and experience.
      Hope you win gold in all your contests you well deserve to your work is excellent. Best of luck to you too!
      Poetic Hugs and Thanks Millions,
      Kaz.
      Kazytc XX

  • grandniem gold member
    August 14

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    Outstanding!!

    Outstanding Kaz!!!  How well written,..and in such honor of brave and gallant men! Were it not for them, much would have been lost! You give praise to them in both life and death! The picture is undeed a stark reminder of the cost of freedom! Well done my friend,..well done!!

      Grace


    • Kazytc gold member
      August 14
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      Thanks millions!

      Thanks millions Grace, for your fab and kind review you are very inspiring and encouraging.
      Glad you liked it. You review is as greatly valued as you certainly are.
      Good luck in all of your contests hope you win Gold in them all!
      Poetic Hugs and Thanks Millions,
      Kaz.
      Kazytc XX

  • Note The Sarcasm
    August 14

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    This was great. I loved it. However, the one line towards the beginning that has former in it twice sort of bothered me. Otherwsie, great write!

    • Kazytc gold member
      August 14
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      Thanks millions!

      Thanks millions, for your fab and kind review you are very inspiring and encouraging.
      Glad you liked it.
      Its a great honour to enter your wonderful contest thanks for the privalege and experience.
      Poetic Hugs and Thanks Millions,
      Kaz.
      Kazytc XX

  • Angelflower gold member
    August 14

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    this was a really beautiful write sis.. I really love the emotion that you expressed with it..I've always had such respect for the military because a lot of the males in my family join and this really touched me.. Thank you very much for sharing!! and best of luck in the contest!!


    Angel

    • Kazytc gold member
      August 14
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      Thanks millions Sis!

      Thanks millions Sis, for your fab and kind review you are very inspiring and encouraging.
      Glad you liked it.
      Good luck in all of your contests hope you win Gold in them all!
      Poetic Hugs and Thanks Millions,
      Kaz.
      Kazytc XX
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