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Anzac Day
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Anzac Day |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia 
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From reaches so free they were called to a war To a bloodthirsty battle that screams evermore Where comrades of freedom and mates by their side Found evil there doing the devil’s abide War is a battle that’s fought by the few That follow through orders that most wouldn’t do And though death’s among them, they keep going on Men, merely mortal with pride that is strong Our Anzac’s they battled but what could they do? Endure what was dealt them and hope to get through Young men who were willing but most were to die Our wars hold to guilt as does man to their lie No war is the last that man will endure As long as we’re here there will be many more But thank God for the men who all give up their right To stay here with freedom and safety in sight To all of the soldiers that war has at call Compared to your promise our duty is small You all hold a spot that is warmed by our heart You’re our backbone and message when trouble does start Today we remember the fallen by war And say thanks to the soldiers we’ll need evermore Through times of great worry you’re here to defend And while you’re among us, you’re here as our friend Australia, New Zealand and allies of peace We honor your loyalty as battles increase And hope in the future you only will train That wars become fruitless as world becomes sane We all shall remember and never forget Our hero’s of battle, in pride we have set And though we can never bring back who are gone We honor their actions in place they belong |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
you have remembered them well lovely Rick... I love this beautiful poem of yours..  RDB Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight......... |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
Thank you Roniece for your visit and kind words, I very much appreciate your time. Rick |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
enjoyed  |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
vandana, thank you for your reply and visit my friend, very much appreciated. Rick |
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nourzihane Member
since 2008-07-10
Posts 254Algeria |
i really enjoyed |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
nourzihane, thank you, I enjoyed getting your comment my friend, have a wonderful day. Rick |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Wonderful Rick...James |
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HopeS Member Elite
since 2000-12-22
Posts 4596Perth Western Australia |
Wonderful tribute Rick Hope |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Rick I am at a loss to express how deeply you have moved me with this poem. There is so much wisdom in your words and you honor soldiers world-wide. quote: Yes. We can only hope and work toward that end. With love and friendship, Alison |
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steavenr Member Elite
since 2003-11-17
Posts 4058 |
honorable tribute... "Our wars hold to guilt as does man to their lie" ...powerful words...thought-provoking and strong |
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nourzihane Member
since 2008-07-10
Posts 254Algeria |
Dear Rick very nice words which have nice meaning.... thank you for these words and keep on my best wishes to you regards Nourzihane |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Rick, that is a powerfully written poem to honor the actions of those soldiers. Not only powerfully written ~ but expertly written! You sure know how to use that patriotic pen of yours! God bless you and all those who so bravely fought and died, Linda |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
Hi James, always good to have you comment my friend, thank you. Dear Hope, we are so lucky to have people to go and fight a war for their country, for us all, they fight because of orders and many die by them, I thank them all and so regret what wars bring. Thank you for your reply my friend. Dear Alison, good to see you here again my friend, war is a sad state of afairs, we can only really express our thoughts and hope in some way they make a difference. Sane governments, now wouldn't that be great and people loving their fellow man. steavenr, I believe wars are fruitless and should never be, but it is not in mans nature to stay at peace, there is always that power play, that need to be stronger than another, I hope we can all love and keep our families from its horrors. Thank you for your reply my friend, again appreciated. Dear nourzihane, nice to see you here again, thank you for the visit and sharing your thoughts once again, take care. Dear Linda, God bless you also my friend, thank you for taking the time out to comment, your thoughts are always very much appreciated. To you all my friends, I hope we on this earth can live more in harmony and peace than what we have and do, I wish you all well and safe day ahead, take care, thank you all once again. Sincerely Rick |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
But thank God for the men who all give up their right To stay here with freedom and safety in sight Amen! A most beautiful tribute! |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
Dear suthern, thank you for your reply my friend, very good to see you here, take care and be well. Rick |
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