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Colors of Service
by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner → (All Poetry by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner)
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... what value are we? ....

Image (c) 2008, Karla Dorman


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... you always hear about the red, white
and blue:  what about purple that colors
pain?  And what about black that brings
to mind the captive and the missing? 

And what about the moments of misty
grey tears that fall for those who are no
longer here?  And what about those who
have never seen the heat of war:  what

value are we?  The skins of those who've
served are all hues:  or do you forget?
Out of sight, out of mind?  Fly all of our
banners high, pray for rainbows of peace ...

(c) 2008, Karla Dorman (11/11)

 


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 Reviews of "Colors of Service"
Reviewed on November 13, 2008
Karla,

Top-notch and top-drawer all the way . . . your poetry brings down the house!!


Hugs,

Lance

Reviewed by Cryssa C
Reviewed on November 13, 2008
This is superb! I loved the way you ended this...
Cryssa

Reviewed by Karen Palumbo
Reviewed on November 12, 2008
Sorry I am so late, been super busy lately and now trying to catch up. Love your writing because it always rings so true, very touching, may we always remember. Flag hung in distess and it is wearing out these days....



Be always safe,

Karen

Reviewed by Jon Willey
Reviewed on November 12, 2008
compassion for country and for those who serve is very obvious in your poem Karla -- they both deserve all of the praise we can muster -- peace and love to you -- JMW

Reviewed by Rebecca McKeehan
Reviewed on November 12, 2008
Beautifully said. Rebecca

Reviewed by Bernice Angoh
Reviewed on November 12, 2008
Beautiful, your photography is priceless

Reviewed by Beryl McMullen
Reviewed on November 12, 2008
I don't like to think it Karla, byt for some people it is "out of sight and out of mind' We should remember them "In the rising of the sun and its going down" In the cold stillness of winter's chill
When we have special celebrations we want to to share,
as long as we live, they shall live too, for they are part of us - "We shall remember them"

Reviewed on November 12, 2008
KARLA - WELL DONE!

RAINBOWS INDEED ... TOM.

Reviewed by Bonnie May
Reviewed on November 12, 2008
Don't ever question you value my friend for it shows in this write as well as all the others you write. They touch hearts and heal wounds. You are a valued poetress. Love and hugs, Bonnie

Reviewed by Donna Quesinberry
Reviewed on November 12, 2008
Karla,

Love the photo. Pray for rainbows of peace -

Excellent writ.

Thank you, ~Donna.

Reviewed on November 12, 2008
Thank you for serving our country; our country is better because of brave men and women like you who felt they had a duty to do. And you did. You deserve a lot of respect, and people need to be getting on their knees, thanking God, thanking veterans, past, present, future, for their brave sacrifices! I will always remember, and I will always thank any veteran I see for their service. God bless you, Karla! Powerful poem you've written; very well done! BRAVA!

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

Reviewed by Felix Perry
Reviewed on November 12, 2008
Yes sadly all too many out there do not remember or do not care...including our elected officials that also make the decisions to war.

fee

Reviewed by Mr. Ed
Reviewed on November 12, 2008
The skins of those who've
served are all hues: or do you forget?

Far too many forget, but not you.

Reviewed by Edwin Hurdle
Reviewed on November 12, 2008
This is an amazing poem you have written."Pray for rainbows of peace"clearly a beautiful line.I must say that your poetry is full of color :-)take care

Edwin

Reviewed by Linda Law
Reviewed on November 11, 2008
Great write. lindalaw

Reviewed by Steve Joos
Reviewed on November 11, 2008
This is a very thought-provoking work. You leave me with something to think about.

Reviewed by Amber Moonstone
Reviewed on November 11, 2008
Karla, you speak with such conviction and passion for all humanity! Nicely done, my dear friend
Peace, love, and light,
Amber "V"

Reviewed on November 11, 2008
Karla thank you for this beautiful tribute, I was just thinking about you and Karen, my thoughts have turned to you often today, I am glad to read your touching writes as always
In Christs Love
Michelle~

Reviewed by Ed Matlack
Reviewed on November 11, 2008
There's no such thing as peace...e


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