Red Coats, Blue Coats..... (poem) by Karen Palumbo on AuthorsDen

Reviewed on July 10, 2009

I really enjoyed this poem! I love history , especially the colonial days. Would love to have seen it in person. Hope you had a nice trip...........M

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

Reviewed on July 7, 2009

Thanks for the lesson, Karen. Love and peace to you,

Regis

Reviewed by Goddess Love (Reader)

Reviewed on July 7, 2009

Great job here.

Reviewed by M Flack

Reviewed on July 7, 2009

A very nice and timely tribute to the coming of age of our country.
God bless merica. May it always stand for Freedom, Justice and Liberty for all.

Reviewed by Jms Bell

Reviewed on July 7, 2009

THANK YOU FOR THIS WELL WRITTEN REVIEW OF THE HISTORY OF OUR GREAT NATION. YOUR PHRASES, IMAGERY AND RHYME ARE DONE WELL. GOD BLESS. JOYCE

Reviewed by Barbara Terry

Reviewed on July 6, 2009

Wonderful Karen. Did you read my Poem The Swamp Fox? Brigadier General Francis Marion (The Swamp Fox) was indeed very much a hero of the Revolutionary War. His attack and retreat tactics I understand are still taught to our service men and women today. General Washington standing up in the boat crossing the Delaware to give his men morale at seeing their command-in-chief. John Paul Jones, Patrick Henry and a lot more redeemed themselves throughout and gave what they could. I'm sorry I'm ranting, but our American heroes are who made this nation great for us to live in. Thank you for sharing.

May the Lord Jesus bless you, and those whom you love, and who love you, and be with you always, and at your side constantly. With much love in my heart, joy to the world, peace on earth, & ((((((((((MANY WONDERFUL SISTERLY HUGGGGSSSS)))))))))), your little sister, Barbie.

Reviewed by Mary Coe

Reviewed on July 4, 2009

An excellent write. Thanks for sharing.

Reviewed by Douglas Bentley

Reviewed on July 1, 2009

I agree with everyone else. . .
Great History Poetry.
Doug

Reviewed by Roger Ochs

Reviewed on July 1, 2009

Lyrical history shot from a ten pounder. Huzzah!

Reviewed by Susan Smith

Reviewed on July 1, 2009

You covered much history in this poem. I always thought your history poems would be a great aid in the classrooms. (Think of the success of School House Rock.)
And RedCoats, BlueCoats later became allies - World War I, World War II - in fighting against tyranny.
Susan

Reviewed by Sheila Roy

Reviewed on July 1, 2009

Karen,
This is the perfect blend of artistry and history. A great job on this one:)
Sheila

Reviewed by Edwin Hurdle

Reviewed on June 30, 2009

Great poem.I want you to get back safe.Have a great 4th of July weekend and enjoy camping.I am looking forward to your return,take care

EDWIN

Reviewed by Michelle Mead

Reviewed on June 30, 2009

Thanks for this history lesson in a poem-written very very well as to keep the attention and for the Happy 4th wish-right back at ya!! :) Blessings, Michelle

Reviewed by Emile Tubiana

Reviewed on June 29, 2009

Dear Karen, as usual, your write is always great. Happy Fourth of July, Love Emile

Reviewed by Cryssa C

Reviewed on June 29, 2009

Always teaching with your poetry... Thank you for helping us all remember how our country came to be...
Cryssa

Reviewed by L. Figgins

Reviewed on June 29, 2009

Thoughts of our country's genesis finely penned and worthy of contemplation, especially in today's political climate. I see many parallels. While taking part in the festivities, we should take time to ask ourselves "What is America? What does she stand for?" Enjoy your camp-out, Karen...

Lin

Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner

Reviewed on June 29, 2009

Karen,

A powerfully poignant retelling of history, of patriotism at its best - will we ever see that again? I fear for our nation - well done. Stay safe, have fun camping, give the family my love -

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

Reviewed by J'nia Fowler

Reviewed on June 29, 2009

Thank you Karen. We've seen a few documentaries on the civil war and were appalled at the starvation of so many good men. And to think, it wasn't about freeing the slaves at all. It was about raping the south of its free labor source which was used to plant, cultivate and pick cotton. The north could not compete with the south in the export of cheap cotton, so to keep the price up (always about the dollar here) the south had to go. Sad, sad, state of affairs when good men die so the rich can get richer. J'nia

Reviewed by Lloyd Lofthouse

Reviewed on June 29, 2009

Thank you for capturing the 'US' beginning. I wonder if we will ever see the likes of that generation again. Their kind has been gone too long.

Reviewed by Jon Willey

Reviewed on June 29, 2009

the fourth of July -- the sacrifices of men dedicated to the principles of personal freedom and democracy bore fruit in the creation of a new, great nation -- Karen, your pride and patriotism shine in this marvelous expressed tribute -- peace and love -- Jon Michael

Reviewed by Ray { The Great Canadian Buzzard }

Reviewed on June 29, 2009

Great write as always
Hope you enjoy your Camping trip
The Buzzard

Reviewed by Mr. Ed

Reviewed on June 29, 2009

Have Fun Camping!

Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado

Reviewed on June 29, 2009

Happy July Fourth, Karen; may it be full of fun, laughter, and fireworks! Stay safe; know you are ever in my prayers/thoughts! Well penned; brava!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Burleson, Karen Lynn. :)

Reviewed by Felix Perry

Reviewed on June 29, 2009

You always do such a super job and create such masterpieces of history Karen when you put pen to the past. I know of know one who can write of history with such passion and exciting images. As two countries who began from one mother and diverged on own separate ways as to adulthood I look back and I can't honestly say the American way or the Canadian way was better or worst...just glad remained family.

hugs
Fee

Reviewed by Paul Berube

Reviewed on June 29, 2009

Excellent write, Karen. Have a safe and wonderful trip and God bless.

Reviewed by Georg Mateos

Reviewed on June 29, 2009

4th of July celebrations for a "new" nation, but they forgot that there were 100 Nations on place. Kicking the Britons was fun and games, the others? certainly not.
Have a Happy 4th of July with Native Americans, War Veterans, the innocent poor, the jobless and...

Georg

Reviewed by George Carroll

Reviewed on June 28, 2009

You have stted it well that for a hand full of brave soldiers we would not be the United States