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Betty Neals's avatar

You have taken us there. We are moved. Thank you.

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Holy Poetry's avatar

I'm glad it helped you get in the spirit of the day.

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T. Holahan's avatar

You have captured the Veteran working in the field....wonderful memorial for him.

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Holy Poetry's avatar

Thank You, Tom.

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Claire Orr's avatar

This is such a touching, poignant poem.

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Holy Poetry's avatar

It's based on an encounter I had at the Veterans Cemetery on Sepulveda Blvd.

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Martin Casella's avatar

So evocative of loss and pain.

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Sr Rose Pacatte's avatar

Veterans with hearts and hurting souls.

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Holy Poetry's avatar

Thank you very much. Your comment touches my heart because of the depth of your experience.

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