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Sword Beach

Shortly after midnight they met,
British third devision, and French
Commandos attacked the beachhead
6th airborne crew came off the bench.

Inland Bridges were seized that day
artillery pieces taken,
that had stricken landing forces
now, their majority shaken

Sword, held five miles of French coastline
covered with obstacle placement.
British were resolved to retake,
remove the German debasement

The Sword beachhead was lightly mined
by Germans holding French Boroughs.
British and French combined their march
getting to the battle thorough

Many hurdles were set in place
to reach Mervelle a coastal town.
just some five miles to the east
they closed on active battle sound!

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This poem effectively uses a narrative style to recount historical events, specifically the events of Sword Beach during World War II. The use of specific details, like "British third devision," "French Commandos," "6th airborne crew," and "Mervelle a coastal town," lends a sense of authenticity and historical accuracy to the poem.

However, the poem could benefit from a more consistent meter and rhyme scheme. The current scheme is somewhat irregular, which can disrupt the flow of the poem and make it harder for the reader to follow. For example, the first stanza has an ABAB rhyme scheme, but the second stanza has an AABB rhyme scheme.

Additionally, the poem could use more vivid and evocative language to help the reader visualize the scene. While the poem does a good job of telling the reader what happened, it could do more to show the reader what happened. For example, instead of simply stating that "artillery pieces were taken," the poem could describe the sound of the artillery being fired, the smell of the gunpowder, or the sight of the soldiers taking the artillery.

Finally, the poem could benefit from a clearer structure. The current structure is somewhat disjointed, with the poem jumping from one event to another without much transition. A clearer structure could help guide the reader through the poem and make the narrative easier to follow.

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...this one is really enjoyable Cat. I mean the writing itself, not the theme...not to say the theme is bad, just not something one would "enjoy" if you get my intent. Your rhyme and rhythm has greatly improved in such a short time, I am impressed. I hope you continue to employ them.
Um..S1L2 decision= division? Nice work!

Thomas

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...so like my lost dreams...the flood

Right you are, thanks for catching that! I am working hard on improving and I am glad it shows :) This project I have picked is not a popular one, but I am determined to finish it... I believe I have two left. I much appreciate your help and reading/commenting!

much thanks, Cat

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...on the popularity point you make. I hope somewhere you can work in how the first casualty was humankindness and how it was resurrected in the end. I could go on, but I try to steer away from politics in polite conversation. I am looking forward to reading more of your fast developing writing.

Thomas

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...so like my lost dreams...the flood

I just finished Juno Beach and am almost ready to post it. After I double check it, I will have it done today. thank you for keeping up with me!

:) smiles to you, Cat

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Another fine read. I see you say you may have two to go. I think, when you have written them it may be a good idea to combine them into one long work. I am sure if you do combine them you will see many ways to build an epic. I look forward to more. Alex

I have Gold and Juno Beaches left to write poetry about. I am really getting into this project! Thank you for your interest and suggestions, greatly appreciated. I feel completely absorbed when writing these historical episodes. I am loving dipping into history, and a bit saddened about the loss of life, a sobering endeavor.

*respectfully, Cat

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This has been quite an undertaking. You have really done alot of homework. I think the thought to combine them was a great Idea. keep working on thia wonderful project!

Our dreams lost! Lost on an ocean of turmoil! Soon a solution will arrive! Until then I will write!

Thanks for your support always on my poems. especially on this project!

* many hugs, Cat

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