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In Memorandum (Sunshine’s Challenge, Paula thank you for the inspiration) |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England 
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In Memorandum (Sunshine’s Challenge, Paula thank you for the inspiration) Think of me even if it’s just one small memory Just recall the way I was here and I’ll be not sorry I was more than just a gun in someone else’s war There was something else to me I was much more I had warmth in my smile and I knew the stars My heart beat to freedom not to be held by bars My name was spoken in a whispered breathy sigh I had the means to spread my wings and to fly Think of me as you pass through your busy day Know that I had the power to make a heart sway My eyes beheld the wonder of lovers’ soft tears Watched through a night as I was beset by fears There was more to me than just another soul And that my passing has left somewhere a hole My heart understood passion I felt its fast beat And the memory of who I am is deaths defeat Think of me even if you don’t know my name For I am the reason freedom has a free reign My name doesn’t matter but you do my friend And it was for you all my life came to an end With you to recall the boys that are all now lost I ask that you remember what that war did cost And remember me as I lie somewhere now cold My life was the price of liberty that you now hold Marsha Take back the hope you gave,- I claim |
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forevernbluejeans Member
since 2001-04-05
Posts 76 |
This is stunning...where ever the inspiration came from [This message has been edited by forevernbluejeans (edited 05-26-2001).] |
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Kit McCallum
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since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
A very poignant message Marsha, and the impact of being written from this vantage was very strong, well done!  Best wishes, /Kit |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Oh,Marsha~ Such lovely recall of those who gave~ Freedom is ours today - because of all the yesterdays of their lives. Thank you love, for this touching piece. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Well now, we are graced by your smiles, and memories are graced by your words... What a lovely thing to see today.... |
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angelbear Member
since 2001-05-22
Posts 139North East, USA |
Great sentiment...wondering though what is the inspiration...great work.. Until you are are near it, you will never see it, until you live it you will never know it...this is why we must not judge it. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Marsha--The sentiment in this is so tender and real...the poetry excellent..thank you for this wonderful poem! |
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2dalimit Member Elite
since 2000-02-08
Posts 2228Mississippi coast |
Thank you. Melton |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Mushy.....damn good poem written right from the grave! I really enjoyed the approach! |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Thank you all so very much for replying, you all are such dear close friends and I love you all for the memories of the beauty you have give me. Thank you my friends Take care Love and warm stuff Mushy xxxxx Puck sends you her love too  Take back the hope you gave,- I claim |
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