Comments received on poems by Distant View
The War
Tristan Robert Lange said:
A wonderful, poignant poem on the horror and terrible cost of war. My father served in the US Army in Vietnam and has PTSD as well as suffering the effects of agent orange. An awful reality that has severely lessened the quality of his life the older he has gotten. Of course, he went years without ever being diagnosed with PTSD, another all too true reality for way too many people Anyway, I could go on, but this poem hit home for me. Well done, my friend! 🙏🌹👏
February 12th, 2025 10:24
Tristan Robert Lange said:
A wonderful, poignant poem on the horror and terrible cost of war. My father served in the US Army in Vietnam and has PTSD as well as suffering the effects of agent orange. An awful reality that has severely lessened the quality of his life the older he has gotten. Of course, he went years without ever being diagnosed with PTSD, another all too true reality for way too many people Anyway, I could go on, but this poem hit home for me. Well done, my friend! 🙏🌹👏
February 12th, 2025 10:24
The War
Cassie58 said:
The mental scars last long after the war has ended. A new war starts inside the head. Tragic all round. There are no winners in war. Only losers. Good to read you again.
February 11th, 2025 12:17
Cassie58 said:
The mental scars last long after the war has ended. A new war starts inside the head. Tragic all round. There are no winners in war. Only losers. Good to read you again.
February 11th, 2025 12:17
The War
Accidental Poet said:
Welcome back Robert, you\'ve been missed. I had a neighbor who came home from Viet Nam and the war followed him home. Bombs exploding near by, bullets whizzing by his head, and his best friend dying in his arms. He could never get the war out of his head, flinching every few minutes from the far away bullets of yesterday. I always felt so bad for him, that I wasn\'t able to take away his turmoil. I think about him a lot. Ten years older than me, but always like a big brother to me. A heartfelt write. 🌹
February 10th, 2025 08:23
Accidental Poet said:
Welcome back Robert, you\'ve been missed. I had a neighbor who came home from Viet Nam and the war followed him home. Bombs exploding near by, bullets whizzing by his head, and his best friend dying in his arms. He could never get the war out of his head, flinching every few minutes from the far away bullets of yesterday. I always felt so bad for him, that I wasn\'t able to take away his turmoil. I think about him a lot. Ten years older than me, but always like a big brother to me. A heartfelt write. 🌹
February 10th, 2025 08:23
The War
Doggerel Dave said:
A rich lyricism which defines some of the effects of war with almost too much clarity. Thank you for that.
February 10th, 2025 07:02
Doggerel Dave said:
A rich lyricism which defines some of the effects of war with almost too much clarity. Thank you for that.
February 10th, 2025 07:02
The War
Poetic Licence said:
A very poignant, touching and heartfelt write about the devastation of war on countries and people, and the fact that the bullets may stop, but for some people the effects of war go on for ever. Beautiful write.
February 10th, 2025 03:31
Poetic Licence said:
A very poignant, touching and heartfelt write about the devastation of war on countries and people, and the fact that the bullets may stop, but for some people the effects of war go on for ever. Beautiful write.
February 10th, 2025 03:31
The War
Dan Williams said:
How sad, a living death. Your effort to communicate is well spoken. Nice work, heartfelt.
February 10th, 2025 01:37
Dan Williams said:
How sad, a living death. Your effort to communicate is well spoken. Nice work, heartfelt.
February 10th, 2025 01:37
The War
Neville said:
War poetry or more specifically anti war poetry is probably my favourite genre and is very dear to my own heart and reflects my own values .. this fine example is particularly poignant and well crafted .. with a twist that cuts deep to the hilt and to the quick .. Neville .. p.s. welcome back brother
February 9th, 2025 17:46
Neville said:
War poetry or more specifically anti war poetry is probably my favourite genre and is very dear to my own heart and reflects my own values .. this fine example is particularly poignant and well crafted .. with a twist that cuts deep to the hilt and to the quick .. Neville .. p.s. welcome back brother
February 9th, 2025 17:46
The War
Teddy.15 said:
Post war and so very lyrically done, yes once we\'ve seen the horrors of war from the front line it must be impossible to wash away. Wonderful sad yet incredibly humbling. 🌹
February 9th, 2025 17:24
Teddy.15 said:
Post war and so very lyrically done, yes once we\'ve seen the horrors of war from the front line it must be impossible to wash away. Wonderful sad yet incredibly humbling. 🌹
February 9th, 2025 17:24
The War
sorenbarrett said:
I have known so many that have and stil suffer from PTSD. They have served in wars from Vietnam to Afganistan and suffered personal injuries and watched their brothers in arms become wounded and die in their arms. I have known some since their childhood and others I\'ve treated in the hospital and office. A tragedy relived each day. Thank you for writing this poem it speeks with quiet power.
February 9th, 2025 17:23
sorenbarrett said:
I have known so many that have and stil suffer from PTSD. They have served in wars from Vietnam to Afganistan and suffered personal injuries and watched their brothers in arms become wounded and die in their arms. I have known some since their childhood and others I\'ve treated in the hospital and office. A tragedy relived each day. Thank you for writing this poem it speeks with quiet power.
February 9th, 2025 17:23
The War
sorenbarrett said:
I have known so many that have and stil suffer from PTSD. They have served in wars from Vietnam to Afganistan and suffered personal injuries and watched their brothers in arms become wounded and die in their arms. I have known some since their childhood and others I\'ve treated in the hospital and office. A tragedy relived each day. Thank you for writing this poem it speeks with quiet power.
February 9th, 2025 17:23
sorenbarrett said:
I have known so many that have and stil suffer from PTSD. They have served in wars from Vietnam to Afganistan and suffered personal injuries and watched their brothers in arms become wounded and die in their arms. I have known some since their childhood and others I\'ve treated in the hospital and office. A tragedy relived each day. Thank you for writing this poem it speeks with quiet power.
February 9th, 2025 17:23
The War
sorenbarrett said:
I have known so many that have and stil suffer from PTSD. They have served in wars from Vietnam to Afganistan and suffered personal injuries and watched their brothers in arms become wounded and die in their arms. I have known some since their childhood and others I\'ve treated in the hospital and office. A tragedy relived each day. Thank you for writing this poem it speeks with quiet power.
February 9th, 2025 17:22
sorenbarrett said:
I have known so many that have and stil suffer from PTSD. They have served in wars from Vietnam to Afganistan and suffered personal injuries and watched their brothers in arms become wounded and die in their arms. I have known some since their childhood and others I\'ve treated in the hospital and office. A tragedy relived each day. Thank you for writing this poem it speeks with quiet power.
February 9th, 2025 17:22
The War
NinjaGirl said:
The ways this can be interpreted are amazing... Mental health, political rampage, and even dementia... I can see them all. This is a beautiful poem.
February 9th, 2025 16:03
NinjaGirl said:
The ways this can be interpreted are amazing... Mental health, political rampage, and even dementia... I can see them all. This is a beautiful poem.
February 9th, 2025 16:03
