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Robert Newton's avatar

Brought tears to my eyes....unfortunately the title "Lament for a Nation" has already been used.

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Alexander Brown's avatar

I’m running out of exasperated titles as well... but I hope one or two of those tears were at least from a laugh! Thank you for the comment and the support, Robert.

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Y Cunnington's avatar

Thanks for laugh. It was really needed.

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Alexander Brown's avatar

Happy to entertain. Thanks for the kind note and the support, Yvonne!

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Karenbytherideau's avatar

Thank you for the giggle. I unwittingly saw part of his original D-day speech and laughed out loud. This piece has captured the essence he was trying to portray.

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Alexander Brown's avatar

Appreciate that, Karen! I’m sorry that you have also had the misfortune of listening to him talk.

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Ted Larkin's avatar

Brilliant!

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Alexander Brown's avatar

Thanks as ever, Ted.

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Gwen Curran's avatar

Good piece!

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Alexander Brown's avatar

Thank you, Gwen! Appreciate your support and the share I just saw on Twitter.

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