Clappers now silent,
red kettles in hibernation
yet
the mission continues
the need still great
food, shelter and warmth
necessities of life
far away, close to home
doing the most good
Cross of red;
the salvation
we lean on
A contest entry
- March New Member's Contest by AP Greeters.
600 points, ended April 6, 2007, 51 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Please tell me what you think
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Sometimes less is definately more. I love the ending and I like the way that you simply elude to the red cross. It is easy to see what you are referring to without actually mentioning it directly. Nice feel to the poem and a vivid view.
Best of luck in the contest. -
Not too many words, but that is often times better if you can say what needs to be said. Creative and nicely written in free verse. Thanks for entering
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Thank you for entering.
The Red Cross is always ready to help those in need, they provide that link with as you describe here "food, shelter and warmth and hopefully a positive view of being able to get back to what life should be like.
A pleasing layout of your poem on the page.
Well done and thank you for entering the contest, I do encourage you to keep up with your writing.
~Katie~
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says a lot with just a few words
Unfortunately, you have mixed up the Red Cross with the Salvation Army, another great organization.
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Thanks for entering
A lovely poem that is direct to the point and set out clearly and easy for all to enjoy. The Red Cross will always have people to help as long as we live in a world where we do not always respect our fellow man and mother nature continues to play her cruel games of survival on us.
Let the ink flow and your fingers dance
Rosemary
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Thanks for the entry and welcome to the site!
This poem is great. I love the short length and the powerful punch your words carry. Nice work
Thank you very much for taking the time to write for and enter our contest. Best wishes and welcome to AllpoetryDove
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WELCOME TO ALLPOETRY!
I really enjoyed reading this snapshot of the Red Cross also. You have conveyed through your words everything this fine organisation stands for and does.
Thank you for your entry in to our contest
Gaylene
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Thanks for your entry
This displays many images like multiple snap shots of the Red Cross. As if a photographer just went out and started taking a picture diary of the Red Cross trying to convey through pictures what they are all about. I enjoy this type of writing. Thanks for your entry
Good luck in the contest ans welcome to allpoetry. I encourage you to keep writing to read and comment.
God Bless
Tammy
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