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For Them, All of Them, From One of Them
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For Them, All of Them, From One of Them |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA 
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A day late, but not a dollar short....this is for them.... Green lawns of remember laced with marble memorials. Silence stalks the fields of those un-forgotten. Mighty Oaks spreading their arms as though inviting all to prayer. Gentle flights of white and grey soaring among the clouds above. Circling, ever weaving, unsettled.. As are the dead lying there. So many, born and died... Young, less than 20 years old Yet, men in heart with the soul of a courageous child. For many became children during their last moments prior to darkness. Calling...sobbing “Momma, come get me Momma!” “Momma, I hurt so bad, please!” Words that echo in tormented minds of those that endured, those that went on to eventual victory.... Today, as is most days, many stand before a blank window, staring out into a world now covered in peace. A tear falling from a worn and wrinkled face, remembering moments, remembering buddies that never came home....Many, wishing they were there beside them. Many more now silent sentinels, afraid to speak, still living each horrific moment of those tragic, war-torn days....in silence... God bless those who walked in harms way. Those who carry the fight for freedom. Those who gave their all that we might... Might live, might honor them, our fallen heroes. This message is to them, to all veterans of all wars. May their trials never be forgotten, may their efforts never be thought of as being for naught, or in vain.... God Bless Our Vets.... |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Hello Barry This was such a wonderful, heartfelt outpouring of emotions from the finest of poets. Your words moved me so very much. Thank you for your kind heart and loving soul. Take care.....Sue I am in motion |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
Magnus, This is very good. And if we honored them and respected them and helped them, in ways we don't know the need of such, ritually, three times a day, it could never be enough! For, without them, and the future ones, (I have a son and three grandsons(far future) who might be called and am concerned) we wouldn't and possibly won't have the freedom we have today....and so much more... Yes, to me if you posted this daily it would not be often enough. Thank you, I think the timing is perfect! Sincerely, Pat ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Magnus this is softly compassionate...James |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Magnus darling heart, you know there is within your words such beauty, and you shade it so delicately and deepen the connection to the heart so skilfully. Wonderful writing darling heart, absolutely wonderful, you know I utterly utterly love this. There is no one I believe who writes of the memories and the feelings this time evokes for all those who know that freedom doesn’t come cheap. Thank you for this amazing poem I love it utterly utterly  Love and warm stuff As always Mushy   Breathe through the heat of our desire |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Oh Barry, what an outstanding tribute. I have tears in my eyes. Sandra |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Wonderful write Barry...me too...one of them I mean and mucho happy to say so. Great tribute from you here...hope many many of "them" get to read it.... thanks, my friend... jimmy |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggsssssss) God Bless You, sweet friend, it is never too late to salute our vets, for they secured our freedom on more than one day, they always serve us so every day is a good day to remember and respect them! (sigh) This is excellent, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Barry, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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Tracey Member Elite
since 2001-08-29
Posts 2808where insanity meets breeding |
It's never to late to pay tribute to them. I was just reading a story in Readers Digest about someone who was trying to find out what happened to his uncle who died at Dieppe. It brought a tear...as did your poem. May we never forget the sacrifices those brave men made for our freedom. You can never win or lose If you don't Run the race Psychedelic Furs - Love My Way [This message has been edited by Tracey (11-12-2002 10:40 PM).] |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
A very moving tribute to some American heroes Thanks for sharing this one, Barry  ~ American hugsLyra |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Barry, I almost missed this. A wonderful and loving tribute to our vets. Your description reminded me so much of Arlington National Cemetery. It is such a place of honor and when you walk through it, you swear you can hear the voices of those buried there. May we always hold in our hearts those who gave their lives for our freedom. Thank you for writing this. Hugs, Marti |
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Ivy Rose Senior Member
since 2001-12-29
Posts 1300MA, USA |
Gorgeous Memorial Day poem!!! The images so real, so vivid in my mind's eye. ***Ivy Rose |
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Tammy Blessing Member
since 2002-08-26
Posts 366PA |
Oh Barry!! Thank you so much for sharing this. Tammy |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Extremely well done Barry! ~Hugs~ ~I've loved you forever, in lifetimes before~ |
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