Snapshots (poem) by L J Hippler on AuthorsDen

Reviewed on September 25, 2013

From one who always rhymes their poems, I found this one of yours to be quite moving, I actually had a vision in my mind of what you saw and felt, How often we forget the sacrifice military personnel deal with each day. Thanks for writing this Larry.

Reviewed by Lorri Proctor

Reviewed on August 13, 2012

Glad I came across this very poignant poem. Your ability to be there in a scene is always brilliant. You have a 'movie' mind.

Reviewed by Chantilly Lace (Reader)

Reviewed on September 24, 2008

Ecellent writing sweet man....be well and always safe...Hugssss

Reviewed by Charlie

Reviewed on August 19, 2008

Vivid details and something of the atmosphere too in these short lines. Good write. My favorite parts: the brit girl... makes one stop and personalize the moment-- could be my student, my sister, my niece... proud... --Charlie

Reviewed by Linda Law

Reviewed on August 7, 2008

Very nicely done Larry.. I totally enjoy movies with war scenes that involve planes.. and I become very sad too for those who were lost in battles. Your writing is masculine, yet touching. thank you, lindalaw

Reviewed by Donelle Knudsen

Reviewed on August 5, 2008

I loved this poem - I followed the first Gulf War in 1991 - the year our son turned 18. Now I support our brave men and women stationed in Afghanistan and Iraq. Thank you for the vivid images. We need to remember our loved ones, friends, and neighbors who are so many miles away & pray for their safe return.

Reviewed by Rafika Anderson (Reader)

Reviewed on January 30, 2008

This poem made me nostalgic for my days in Kuwait. You capture the mood eloquently with your words and scenes from the desert and the war. Well done!

Reviewed by Rosemarie Skaine

Reviewed on January 26, 2008

Lonely vigil, these fighter planes -- expressed well as is the contrast with life itself going on as they do this flight. R

Reviewed by Dawn Anderson

Reviewed on November 27, 2007

A vivid and moving "snapshot," Larry.

Reviewed by Kimmy Van Kooten

Reviewed on August 31, 2007

What's very interesting about this poem is how it actually portrays our human reactions when in stressfull situations. Our brains are programed to take in these "Snapshots", such as you express, visual and emotional, and store them forever. . .returning throughout the rest of a lifetime, always utilizing it for whatever reason, as a means to who we've become, since. . .
Excellent~
Love and Peace~
Kimmy
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Reviewed by Sandie May Joyce

Reviewed on August 30, 2007

A wonderful tribute to the brave soldiers, make your readers feel for them. Good job with this!!!

Sandie May Angel :o)

Reviewed by Melinda Josiah Geaumont (Reader)

Reviewed on July 22, 2007

Poignant and riveting. Thank you for sharing insight in a time when few seem to possess it. "We all wish we were home." As a mom of a soldier, we all wait anxiously for this period in history to be over.
All the best - Melinda

Reviewed by Regina Pounds

Reviewed on April 12, 2007

Larry, you portray well the pride and the acceptance\conditioning of the soldiers who must do their duty and for whom the unusual becomes the norm...so glad you call the invasion just that...visually, a clear picture drawn with few words...well done.

Gina

Reviewed by Jerelyn Craden

Reviewed on March 3, 2007

So glad you found my site so that I now know about you and your work.
This poem is powerful, vivid, and provides a window into this unfortunate reality that I would otherwise not be privvy to. Holy water in a coffe can. Great stuff. Thank you! Jerelyn

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

Reviewed on March 1, 2007

Tragic snapshots. Well done. Thank you for sharing. Love and peace to you,

Regis

Reviewed by Jean Pike

Reviewed on February 22, 2007

A very vivid and moving portrayal of the invasion and the human side of the soldiers. Well done L J.

Reviewed by Larry Lounsbury

Reviewed on February 14, 2007

I can picture the field of battle, yet in it are brave men and women whom love life itself.Happy Valentines day.