Hi Fi . I found your item in "The Kiwi Review Challenge! - closed" . Please note that these are my views as a reader and are not meant to offend in any manner.


The poem gives the solemn tribute to the man who was killed in the siege. Len Snee was an honorable man. The poem made me bow in respect for the constable.


The poem mostly follows the rhyme of a,a,b,b which is somewhat lost at two places : "made and way" do not rhyme at all. The rhyme of "received and leave" are also a bit off. Apart from the rhymes, the poem was perfect.


Perfect!


My favorite lines in the poem are~
For he was one of us, not famous, proud or great,
Just a man doing his duty, a father, son, brother, mate.

That is how every hero is-- a common man with untapped reserve of courage.


I did not find any issues which distracted me in the poem. I am giving it five star rating. Thank you for sharing this poignant poem.

Keep Writing!



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