“Veterans Voices is a wonderful magazine, with three issues per year. It is open to veterans’ submissions of poetry, essays, photography and other art. They allow up to two accepted submissions per veteran per issue. So far, they have published 16 of my pieces, with 9 to 11 still in the queue, accepted for future publication. They always give a small honorarium for published works, and they have also awarded my submissions with eight special prizes, for things like Best Poem, Expressions of Compassion and Understanding, Serving My Country, Encouraging Others to Write, How Meditation or Prayer Helped My Recovery, Personal Story, and Editors’ Choice. While I enjoy the acknowledgment, I always return the financial awards as a donation, thinking they can make better use of the money than I can, even as I remain grateful for their appreciation of my efforts.” ~ Daniel Paicopulos
Congratulations, Daniel! This is such a well-deserved honor. Certainly Veterans Voices appreciates and is happy to share your talent, and also grateful for your generous heart. As for us, we are proud to call you one of our own! Thank you fervently for your service to our country!
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Daniel has a Youtube page, in which he offers readings of his poetry. Click this link, and enjoy: (104) Daniel Paicopulos – YouTube
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I am not a veteran, and hence am not familiar with this journal, nut I am not surprised that you have had so many pieces published, Daniel. I always look forward to reading your work.
The magazine arose from a WWII writing project for hospitalized veterans, and it is a source of solace for many of us. It is based in Kansas City and I learned of it from some fellow poets on Poetic Asides.
Congrats Daniel (and thank you for your service). I know you must be thrilled.
Thanks. What thrills me the most is reading the words of my sister and brother veterans, many of whom are still struggling to come home.
I’m so glad my son is home. He is an Apache pilot (two tours in Iran) working for the DOD training other pilots to train others.
Iraq (for heaven sakes)
Brava, Sir! I congratulate you. And always thank you for your dedication and service.
Congratulations! Well done.
Congratulations, Daniel.
Daniel, your love for country and fellow man is foundational to the patriotism that exudes from your poetry. Congratulations, friend. Your words make a difference.