Once Upon A Time (poem) by William Bonilla on AuthorsDen

Reviewed on October 23, 2004

This is very touching. My cousin, right out of high school, Nam, ambushed, never made it home. Another cousin will never be the same, still wears part of the uniform but it's tattered as he wander the streets, talking to himself. Only one came home, sane, even after a 20 year career of it.
I think all should receive a hero's welcome and recognition and never be forgotten or throwed away.

Reviewed by Kay P Devenish

Reviewed on October 4, 2004

and I read this poem and sighed contentedly ever after...this poem is excellent work on sad but true subject William.I love the way you ended it,profound!
Best wishes
from
Kay.

Reviewed by Ed Matlack

Reviewed on October 3, 2004

PEACE IS THE ONLY WAY...ED & RUFUZ

Reviewed by jude forese

Reviewed on October 3, 2004

this is a fantatic poem ... interwoven with vivid imagery and superb motif ...

Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)

Reviewed on October 3, 2004

It will be remembered for eon's. Ridding the world of tyranny. and us of 900 yrs of the IRA..

Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner

Reviewed on October 3, 2004

(((bill)))

WOW! brilliant writing! powerful and timely--may we see "once upon a time" sooner than later

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

Reviewed by La Belle Rouge (Reader)

Reviewed on October 3, 2004

A powerful write, William.

Reviewed by Dawn Richerson

Reviewed on October 3, 2004

one hopes we find whatever it takes as a society to give them honor, respect and space, if needed, to distance themselves from once upon a time. excellent write about a timely topic that makes a difference in people's lives.

Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)

Reviewed on October 3, 2004

Stunning write!

Reviewed by Susan Barton (Reader)

Reviewed on October 3, 2004

well said

Reviewed by ~Indigo~ Elga

Reviewed on October 3, 2004

Dear William,

It needed to be said, and you have said it so well, excellent poem William, your last stanza really hits home. Well done and thanks for sharing.

Warm hugs
Elga

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes

Reviewed on October 3, 2004

A most powerful write William!!

Thanks for this offering!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by Chanti Niven

Reviewed on October 3, 2004

To distance themselves
From the once land
Of fairy tales
'Fantasy princess
And Arabian Knights
Of The
Once upon a time.'

Hear hear! I love thought-provoking poetry or poetry that makes a statement. Congratulations!
Chanti

Reviewed by E T Waldron

Reviewed on October 3, 2004

Powerful and sad remembrance of times past!xcellent write!
I pray it is different this time, but you make a valid point!

Reviewed by Mr. Ed

Reviewed on October 3, 2004

No body here really cares
Once they return

This has been very sadly true in many many cases over the years - and I truly hope it won't be true this time.

A most powerful write, William.