Christmas for an Unsung Hero (poem) by Edwin Larson on AuthorsDen

Reviewed on December 22, 2004

I felt a physical 'twang' go up my neck and scalp at your last line, Edwin... This is a beautiful song, I could almost hear the lilt of aching music in my mind/soul. The lyrics are simple in the context of language, yet hold the power of belief in the 'rightness' of freedom for every person on this earth, especially for the unsung heros. Wonderful work.

Erin Elizabeth Kelly-Moen

Reviewed by Sara Coslett

Reviewed on December 18, 2004

Edwin...this is a very emotional poem. It tears at one's heart strings. I cried throughout knowing that not only has a young man lost his life, but that there are people who question the worth of the cause he fought for. ~ Sara

Reviewed by Lisa Hilbers

Reviewed on December 18, 2004

Edwin, for me to read this, I had to read through tears, for I knew when I opened it, Our Hero wouldn't be coming home. And so many of them won't be, but they gave their lives so we could be unafraid to sit here and write what we do. Bless you for this timely and grand tribute to our very deserving unsung Heroes.
As many of these as I've written myself, I just can't manage to read one without the grateful tears they bring.

Lisa

Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner

Reviewed on December 17, 2004

(((edwin)))

thank you, thank you, thank you from the bottom of my grateful heart for penning such a moving tribute to our soldiers and their families...i salute you, sir, as a veteran, the daughter of a veteran, the sister of a veteran, and the niece of several veterans. thank you for remembering the ultimate sacrifice they pay

(((HUGS))) and love, karla. (usaf, 1983-85)

Reviewed by E T Waldron

Reviewed on December 17, 2004

Bravo Ed! Thank you for honoring our military and our country.
we owe our gratitude in more ways than we'll ever know!

Reviewed by Thomas Lanechanger (Reader)

Reviewed on December 17, 2004

This is an excellent write, which clearly illustrates how the many unselfish acts of heroism that far too many have paid for all of us, are often overlooked or completely ignored or forgotten. Freedom definitely comes with a very heavy price tag attached to it. Outstanding composition. It’s a great song. Thanks for singing and sharing it. Take good care and be well.

Reviewed by Lori Moore

Reviewed on December 17, 2004

Wonderful write!

Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado

Reviewed on December 17, 2004

beautiful and heartfelt write; well done, edwin!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in tx., karen lynn. :( >tears <