Armistice Day *NPAC Honorable Mention*
Armistice DayThe field behind the house is mottled,pitted by the actions of the plough.The stubble points its tubes toward the sky,sharp against soft, tumbled earth.I raise my glasses, watchbirds...
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davie, this is spectacularly done -- really. vivid imagery painting such a stark scene and a deep sense of loss as the rooks undo the hard work. your closing is so strong -- finality, defeat, and...
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Despite the brotherhood we try to grow,war still comes to ravage peace.(At least that's what I got out of it, given the title?)Excellent use of the harvest metaphor, Davie.CB "Who knows if to live is...
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Beth, your comments as always are much appreciated - and especially thank you for nominating it! Very unexpected. Yes, I'm relieved to be back - I was missing the old place! Davie
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Coyote - many thanks for your comments. Yes, you just about hit the nail on the head over what I meant. The tragedy of war can reveal itself against almost any background, especially when we are in...
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Davie, I read this earlier today, when I had no time to comment. I came back with the thought of nominating it - and Beth beat me to it! Well deserved - I found it so much more powerful for it's...
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Hello Valoe,Many thanks for your reaction to this piece - I'm very glad you liked it. I feel the notion is right, but I'm not quite so happy about the execution!Davie
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Hi Davie,it's nice to meet you...and especially niceto read this powerful poem!I'm awed by the way you connect the birdsand the Armistice theme. Lary(I had a thought about something here...as you seem...
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Lary,Thanks for your comments - and for your suggestion re. White Water - why not?; a good idea. Davie
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Disconnected images finding new and poignant connections...lessons left unlearned, mimicked by the birds...powerful imagery here...Every new beginning comes fromsome other beginnings end...Why not try...
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Thank you soulsease - I appreciate your comments very much.Davie
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A fantastic piece of writing, Davie! Such beauty & calm in these words, yet a hint sadness I detect as well..."Their cries tear at my heart."
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