Another Name, Rank and Serial Number (poem) by Felix LeRoy Perry on AuthorsDen

Reviewed on January 18, 2008

This war is all taking a toll on all of us. Losing someone close to you because of war is very hard to deal with, but knowing that people acknowledge and show their love and support of our soldiers, is a wonderful feeling.

Thank you Fee for such a beautiful write. God Bless our Soldiers...God Bless America!

~hugs~
Karen

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes

Reviewed on January 17, 2008

An heartfelt offering my friend!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by twinklewrites at her desk (Reader)

Reviewed on January 16, 2008

very heart felt write Fee, so many die for their country...God Bless this man for serving...excellent write...Hugs & Love, Peggy

Reviewed by jude forese

Reviewed on January 16, 2008

because they are vulnerable to the motives of the powerful old farts ...

Reviewed by Kathy Armijo

Reviewed on January 16, 2008

You touch the hearts of those of who grieve - be it immediate family or those of us who find war to be a meaningless activity. All in the name of .... what? Yet, I [personally] am grateful to those who stand proud to serve their country in an effort to keep us safe.

Much love. Kathy

Reviewed by Nicky Goodman

Reviewed on January 16, 2008

well said Fee - loss - there is another poem that touched me very much, i forget the name now -birth of a son and the mother is checking the little body of her new baby -marveling and praying for all to be well,yet it crosses her mind to hope for one tiny deformity that would mean he would not have to go to war - i understand this, the 'flag for someone to save' is a very strong line, poignant stuff Fee, Nicky xx

Reviewed by Poetess of The Soul Sheila G

Reviewed on January 16, 2008

Amen! God please hear our prayers! and give them strength to NOT go on!
Let a miracle be found! I ask you Lord, this we find no answer too, help open our hearts to what we are to know, through your gracious ways of display.
Sweet Fee - I feel your pain, this write came from deep within!
Many prayers go out to their families! and to the soldiers fighting for something they still believe in!
The title alone is intense as these feelings!
Warmed in the Spirit, Warrior Purple Lady Sweet Sheooxoo

STay Positive!
This is a treasure I will again savor!

Reviewed by D Johnson

Reviewed on January 16, 2008

Amen, amen, amen.

Dan

Reviewed by Sanja Dayslink (Reader)

Reviewed on January 16, 2008

Having been personally touched by this war - my husbands best friends son, we knew him since he was a little guy, lost his life last year. I know all too well, what the feelings bring. Thank you for sharing.

Sanja xo

Reviewed by Christine Alwin

Reviewed on January 16, 2008

it just makes no sense for the young to pay this ultimate price,, a life,,, Heart breaking,,,

My Prayers go out to the families, and to each and every soul fighting for our county and our children

Love, Christine

Reviewed by Georg Mateos

Reviewed on January 16, 2008

Every surviving soldier carries in his heart the name, rank and serial number of each of his buddies that felt in action.
The Nation will never mourn them as the Veterans do.
The young should have the right to say NO to madness.
Georg

Reviewed by Sheila Roy

Reviewed on January 16, 2008

Fee,

A powerful piece of poetry with a timeless message. Your imagery evokes sadness, and my thoughts go out to these soldiers and their families. The title of this poem says so much!
Sheila

Reviewed by Ch'erie de Perrot

Reviewed on January 15, 2008

The only thing that is more sickening than the deaths of so many for nothing...is the rotten powers that cause these wars for greed, dominion over all.
Man will still try and unite the whole world, though he has failed so many times..
While the whole world is focussed on wars, they don't see the enemy sneaking up behind them.
Watch the economy mate!
Love Cherrypie

Reviewed by Rose Rideout

Reviewed on January 15, 2008

Thank you Felix for caring, as you know Iam married to the Military for the past thirty years. I've had family say you aren't going to let him go but they don't understand that's their job, they singed up to fight and support us. Many sleepless night shave been had and many more will come. My heart goes out everytime we hear another life is taken. Thank you for sharing Fee.

Love ya face Cuz XOXO , Rose

Reviewed by RaeLynn Teller

Reviewed on January 15, 2008

I am from a military family. Still when my oldest son was shipped to the Gulf War, nothing calms the stomach, mind, or nerves of a mother. When his ship was the first to be hit in the war, it was a mixed blessing. Once we finally found out he was OK his ship went into dry-dock in San Diego and that is where he spent the balance of the war.
We were lucky.
We are losing about one a week in our community with this war. So sad and so scary.
We can never thank our young men and their families enough.
Very touching write.
--RaeLynn

Reviewed by Walt Hardester

Reviewed on January 15, 2008

The past year has been the most costly for our troops in Iraq since the war began....
I for one, am tired of the bullshit.

Walt

Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan

Reviewed on January 15, 2008

such a tragedy--the loss of these young men-i cannot imagine the loss of my son in this way

Reviewed by Elizabeth Price

Reviewed on January 15, 2008

Our young are too high of a price to pay for this insanity. And for what? Nothing that is going to advance the human race of any of the countries involved. Your poem is excellent and I felt the cold granite under my fingers as you described the funeral process. I felt the numb empty brains of the parents. You put me there with your writing. Liz

Reviewed by G Bergeron (Reader)

Reviewed on January 15, 2008

as a veteran of Gulf War back in the early 90s, i see how our boys go through this time around. I always support our troops from all over the world that tries to upset tyranny. Great poem! I'm glad alot of us still cares.

Reviewed by Susan de Vegter

Reviewed on January 15, 2008

With ther histories of war ...soldiers die moreso than Generals, colonels etc. Why is that ? Freedom is priceless and so are the deaths that are lost for freedom. The valor of enlisted men and women are what puts our countries, respectfully, ahead of the tyrants who pray on others with their terrorism. War has changed but the fight is much the same.
Love,
Susan

Reviewed by George Carroll

Reviewed on January 15, 2008

Each day more young people are killed in accidents than in any war time day.They have the freedom of choice and to some their Country comes first even if they have to die for it. God bless all our men and women in our Armed Forces and to those who die may they rest in peace knowing they have died for a noble cause and may their loved ones be comforted by our Almighty God as they grieve their loss.

Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado

Reviewed on January 15, 2008

Too many of them dying nowadays, but unfortunately, that's the price of freedom. Some give all, including their lives. God be with those families who've lost loved ones to war! Powerful write; well penned, Fee~

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :( >tears! <

Reviewed by Cody SEA

Reviewed on January 15, 2008

the passion is beautiful. painful truth my friend. an honorable poem.

~Cody.

Reviewed by Rebecca Lerwill

Reviewed on January 15, 2008

... good question, sweet Fee! I share your pain and the pain of the soldier's families. To me it doesn't matter which colors the Flag carries, which drapes their cascets. Fighting the evil united is their mission - and I stand proudly beside you to honor the ones who gave the utmost!
Deep write, makes me ache.
Love,
Becca~

Reviewed by Chantilly Lace (Reader)

Reviewed on January 15, 2008

I know how you feel,it's tearing out my heart ,my 20 year old cousin is headed for that Bull Chit I.. hate the thoughts those boys are so young,it's bad enough I watch people die every dam day of my life....stay safe Fee...Hugs

Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner

Reviewed on January 15, 2008

Fee,

I thank God for those who will fight in our stead. That doesn't mean I don't grieve when one of them dies...but that's the price sometimes paid. A cost too difficult to fathom, especially for families that lose a loved one...powerfully penned sadness. Well done.

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

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