Freedom's Cost (poem) by John T Banasiewicz Jr on AuthorsDen

Reviewed by m j hollingshead

Reviewed on March 4, 2005

thought provoking read

Reviewed by Leysa Lowery

Reviewed on May 14, 2004

And we've lost our best -- men and women willing to put their lives on the line for the rest of us. They humble me.

Reviewed by Retta (Reindeer) Mckenzie

Reviewed on May 12, 2004

Powerful and so true!

Reindeer

Reviewed by E T Waldron

Reviewed on May 11, 2004

Potent poetry!

Reviewed by na na (Reader)

Reviewed on May 11, 2004

The billions it will cost for our freedom can be borne; though it is a heavy load. The cost in human life never can be compared to dollars. // Only the hearbreak death leaves the ones who remain behind. That is a tragedy that cannot be borne in our hearts and souls. John, please read my poem: "Happy Mothers Day In Hell."
Bill Murray

Reviewed by Paul Mc Cann

Reviewed on May 10, 2004

True indeed Tommy .
The price of peace ?
What a price to pay for feeling safe and secure .
We count the cost daily .

Reviewed by Katy Walsvik (Reader)

Reviewed on May 10, 2004

And it's those priceless, numberless 'souls' that make war so very expensive, or, my Irish friends' word for it, so very dear. Tommy, the math of war reminds me of what we learned about the word 'infinity'.. it has no end. Sigh.. Your piece is stark, bold and sadly, very important to look at. It's good that you made us look... a "wake-up call?" Let's hope so. katy xox.

Reviewed by Ann Piatt

Reviewed on May 9, 2004

Definitely reminds me of one of those "priceless" ads...but with a much more profound message. There is no cost or price that can be put on a lost soul. This made me sad.

Ann

Reviewed by Rose L

Reviewed on May 9, 2004

It is the simplicity of these words that the power of the statement shines forth - well done my friend!

~Rose~

Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner

Reviewed on May 9, 2004

(((john)))

so much packed in so few words--powerful! well done!

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

Reviewed by La Belle Rouge (Reader)

Reviewed on May 9, 2004

Poignant and thought provoking in so few words.

Reviewed by Katryn Dougherty

Reviewed on May 9, 2004

Excellent job.
Reminds me, a little, of the credit card commercials, but in this case priceless would take on a completely different meaning.