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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light 
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Toy Soldiers ~ Linda L. Dowd ~ Tiny wooden soldiers, standing in a row. Eyes staring forward, into the eyes of foe. Painted tin-man soldiers, with rifles raised up high. If you really listen, you can hear their battle cry. Little toy soldiers, are facing one another. As it is with every war, it's brother fighting brother. *~* Some are made from wood, some are made from tin. But a soldier is a soldier, no matter the uniform he's in. +++ It's time for Man to lay down his arms and pick up each other. ' |
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Jess Member
since 2006-06-06
Posts 243Washington |
Oh I like this especially the part about "brother fighting brother." So simple and so true |
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Bronzeage Member
since 2007-07-20
Posts 197 |
Very good. I like this piece a lot. I think it would read better if the lines were written as couplets. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Jess ~ I like to think of all men and women as brothers and sisters.  I find it especially horrific when brothers are literally fighting each other ~ as was the case in the American Civil War. Territorial lines not only divide lands, they often separate families. Thank you for dropping by! Love, Harmony & Peace, EA  |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Bronzeage ~ Hi, there! Welcome aboard the PiP Ship! I agree with you about the poem reading better if I had written it in couplets ~ which is how I had originally written it. However, I thought that by presenting it this way, it had more of an impact ~ both visually and lyrically (less lyrically, actually, which is what I wanted. lol) I'm pleased that you liked my poem and I trust that you will enjoy being a part of our circle of kindred poetic spirits! Giving you a warm, welcoming hug, Earth Angel |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
I agree, a poem like this is one that you can play with and come up with more than one good answer... The content does a lot for the poem... |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Barry ~ No matter a soldier's race, country ~ or uniform ~ their blood is all the same colour ~ red. All truly are brothers on this planet, Earth. War is such a sad state of affairs. Brothers truly are pitted against brothers. Love, Harmony, & Peace, Linda |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
"But a soldier is a soldier, no matter the uniform he's in." Linda Angel you always know where the heart lies and you touch it so lightly it is always felt |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Nice thoughts...James |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
LInda...AMEN TO THAT. Maybe one day the worlds so called leaders will wake up and join hands and help each other instead of killing each other...Paul ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
The reading rhythm feels more like a march this way than it would if you used couplets... and that adds to the impact! *S* Beautiful write, my friend... and how I wish we could/would heed the ending!! |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
Loved the write and the thought behind it. Too often we fight when there are other ways... Another for the library! hugs, misce' |
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BBGrrl Member
since 2007-07-17
Posts 181BC, Canada |
Very elegant piece. Enjoyed very much. |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
You know...I feel like grabbing his ear, and taking Bush to a corner Linda!  I can't believe they are still fighting in that war, and it makes me remember all the men that stayed in our basement avoiding Vietnam so many years ago. I never considered them cowards I considered them smart then, and even smarter now. |
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marcel Senior Member
since 2003-03-02
Posts 660az, usa |
Being in the U.S. Army myself, I truly appreciate you taking time to write this piece..It also speaks of an emotional understanding, yet appreciation of our service. Thank You. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Lady Kate ~ Thank you for yet another gracious reply. ~ and a lady is a lady, no matter the skin that she is in. Love, Harmony & Peace, LA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
James ~ "Nice" reply! Thank you, Island Man!Love, Harmony, & Peace, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Paul ~ Amen to your "Amen"! Perhaps if our world leaders had to duke it out with each other in a 'political arena', the warring would stop! I appreciate your thought-ful response. Love, Harmony, & World Peace, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
suthern ~ Good morning, Belle. So nice to hear from you. Yes, sweetie pie, the marching effect is what I was going for. Love, Harmony, & World Peace, Linda  |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
misce' ~ Aha! You flatter me again with librarying another of my poems. I find that very gratifying. I am so pleased that you appreciated the message! Love, Harmony & World Peace, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
BBG Thank you! Love, Harmony, & World Peace, EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Mysterious One ~ I like a woman with the strength of her convictions! You'd be a worth opponent in any arena! lol Hugs to you! Love, Harmony, & World Peace, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Marcel ~ I especially appreciate your response, Soldier Man! Most assuredly, I appreciate the courage, patriotism, and the sacrifice to those in the service of our respective countries. Giving you an extra big hug-o-love and respect! Linda |
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froggy Senior Member
since 2003-06-23
Posts 1893Michigan |
Good Evening my friend, wonderful read,I agree wholeheartly with those before me. Hope your day has been good to you. :-) Until he extends the circle of his compassion to all living things, |
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MGROVES
since 2004-02-01
Posts 3802california |
hallalula My spirit will rise |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
froggy friend ~ It is always a pleasure when you hop by. I enjoy your responses and your sweet presence. Love & hugs to you this fine summer's day, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
MG ~ Hey, it's great to see you back on the blue! I'm going to go looksee if you posted a poem! ~ I hope so! Big hug, EA |
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