Watching Fireworks (poem) by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner on AuthorsDen

Reviewed by Cryssa C

Reviewed on July 7, 2008

I am grateful to those who hear those sounds in a different way, protecting me...so that I might be able to enjoy the freedoms of this land...
Cryssa

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

Reviewed on July 6, 2008

Fireworks can indeed be symbolic of much, Karla. Thank you. Love and best wishes,

Regis

Reviewed by John Leko

Reviewed on July 6, 2008

...your have written a beautiful write of remembrance...in every way Karla.

John

Reviewed by Sheila Roy

Reviewed on July 4, 2008

You've captured the true meaning of the day here, Karla. A fine tribute! Love and Hugs.
Sheila

Reviewed by Bernice Angoh

Reviewed on July 4, 2008

What a beautiful moment, what gracious thoughts, this is one of the most beautiful tributes you've written...

Reviewed by Rebecca Lerwill

Reviewed on July 4, 2008

Bitter sweet and wonderful.
Happy 4th to you and sis!
Love ya,
Becca~

Reviewed by Lois Christensen

Reviewed on July 4, 2008

I like the yellow bursts of lights best, but the green and red are so beautiful too. It is hard on a holiday after losing a loved one. This is the first 4th of July for me too after Tom's dying, my hubby. But to celebrate the freedom of our nation and all is so important too and life must go on whatever.

Reviewed by Dawn Anderson

Reviewed on July 4, 2008

Beautiful, Karla. ANd Happy Fourth of July!

Reviewed by ~ Holly Harbridge (Reader)

Reviewed on July 4, 2008

Excellent Karla, love Holly

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)

Reviewed on July 4, 2008

Very nicely done . . . Through tears and joy . . .

Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado

Reviewed on July 4, 2008

Karla~

Our Fourth of July celebrations are tinged with sadness: our daddy is gone; he will no longer be able to celebrate the holiday. We may cry, and yet we'll laugh: daddy loved fireworks. The mortar sound, the sight of fireworks arcing into the night sky, his comment, "I love that sound!", as do we! We must carry on in his memory, celebrate our freedoms as Americans, remember the sacrifices of our brave military men and women in uniform so that we CAN be free. So on that note, thank YOU for your service; God bless you and all our veterans!

Especially loved the line: "...A poppy bursts open overhead, bright like blood, only to fade with memory of sacrifice paid for my freedom"--that says it all!!

Very well penned/imaged; brava!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your twin, Karen Lynn.

Reviewed by Mary Patterson

Reviewed on July 4, 2008

Profound and heartfelt.. Well said.. My pryers are with you today and always...M

Reviewed by Rose Rideout

Reviewed on July 4, 2008

A sad but well written write Karla. Thank you for sharing.

Newfie Hugs are on the way, Rose

Reviewed by Paul Berube

Reviewed on July 4, 2008

Very nice Karla. Well done my friend.

Reviewed by Liana Margiva

Reviewed on July 4, 2008

NICE!!!!!!!!! Liana Margiva

Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan

Reviewed on July 3, 2008

well expressed! happy fourth to you! and thank you for your service

Reviewed by twinklewrites at her desk (Reader)

Reviewed on July 3, 2008

Karla...superb writing for our country...never will I forget our men and women that have fought for our freedom...God bless you for writing your touching words...Hugs, Peggy

Reviewed by Ch'erie de Perrot

Reviewed on July 3, 2008

Sad yet lovingly reminiscent of days gone by, and of those who are no longer with you "ur DAD" specially! Loved this, Hugs to you...Ch'erie