Peacenik (poem) by Ed Matlack on AuthorsDen

Reviewed by Katy Walsvik (Reader)

Reviewed on December 2, 2004

After reading tons of words, expressing tons of anti-and pro- war sentiments, I come here and see it said as only you can say it... I support a war against those who committed 9/11... I want peace... I am a patriot. You said all that... but you said it much better than I just did. Good job!! katy xox.

Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner

Reviewed on December 1, 2004

(((ed)))

i'm a veteran, a peacenik AND a patriot :) i'd go to war if asked, but would much rather live at peace, ya know? :) a grand write--stand for your views and never let 'em knock you down

(((HUGS))) and love, karla. :)

Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)

Reviewed on November 29, 2004

Hmmm. down to reservists?

War will cease when men won't fight...

Reviewed by Judy Lloyd (Reader)

Reviewed on November 29, 2004

The thing is the best people who support peace are the ones that have seen what war has done. I don't think there is anything wrong with wanting peace and being a patriot as well.

Reviewed by Susan Sparks (Reader)

Reviewed on November 29, 2004

Ed,
I'm a Peacenik and a Patriot also--I believe it's possible to be both.
Glad to see you standing up tall to the courage of your convictions in this fine rhyme you've written.

Reviewed by Mr. Ed

Reviewed on November 29, 2004

You can be anything you want to be, Ed, and I applaud you for your candor.

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes

Reviewed on November 29, 2004

Peace...to all!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)

Reviewed on November 29, 2004

"No more do I wish to see anyone kill…" Tell THAT to the bastards that took out the twin towers.

Reviewed by Sue Hess

Reviewed on November 29, 2004

my sister's son-in-law, a lawyer in the reserves, spent a year in iraq, hugging his laptop, doing no good to the war effort but just there because his battalion went...i have trouble understanding this kind of logic. i too am a patriot peacenik so i liked your poem alot

Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado

Reviewed on November 29, 2004

excellent write, ed; thanks for sharing! well done!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in tx., karen lynn. :D

Reviewed by Thomas Lanechanger (Reader)

Reviewed on November 29, 2004

Ed, I keep telling you, “you’re the Master Poet, who don’t know it!” You have earned my respect and admiration, my friend. I am proud as well as you should be for standing up for what’s right. I too, do not want WAR! Yet, I will never surrender to anyone who wants to kill my fellow countrymen or me! Peace thru knowing who the real enemy are!

Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)

Reviewed on November 29, 2004

Thanks for the peaceful sharing. I salute you or any other man or woman that has had to wear the uniform for their country. But like you I will look for peace above and beyond the call of war. War is not the answer.

Reviewed by Ted Sheridan (Reader)

Reviewed on November 29, 2004

We all were backup troops at one point Ed, now we are combat tested and I am sure that you would go if called.