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Deep in the heart

0 posted 2007-11-21 07:10 PM


This is an edited repost inspired by current events and Aziza's work "His Mother's Son - A Soldier."

~*~

Forgive me
if I don’t dwell
on global warming
or the displacement
of hundreds of people
in Afghanistan.
My mind
is filled with
prayer
and hope …
even fear …
tho’ I try to ignore that
feeling.
I pray
for all our boys and girls
over there
and I fear for their safety.
But most of all
I pray
for the boy
whom I watched take his first steps.
The boy
whom I taught to play football
And baseball.
The boy
that was
on the dean’s list,
a member of the FCA,
a respectful,
honorable,
brave,
and loving boy.
Now a Captain,
a leader of men.
He leads
by being the example
of duty,
honor,
respect,
and he will lead
his soldiers,
and His children,
back home,
safely.

~*~

As a Post Script, my son brought back all 200+ souls in his company alive from their combat tour.  A feat so far unmatced in recent U.S. Army MP Corps history!

He is now a Major teaching and commanding at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, assigned to the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO.



Poet, said my Muse to me, look in thy heart and write.

© Copyright 2007 The Tall Texan aka Doctor Love - All Rights Reserved
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1 posted 2007-11-21 07:14 PM


May your son return to you safely, and soon.

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2 posted 2007-11-21 08:40 PM


Interloper

Your father's heart is full...I'll pray for him/them too.  

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3 posted 2007-11-21 11:45 PM


I am proud of him too - and I am glad that he is teaching now.  And I am thankful for all the families that had their loved one come home to them because of your son.

My heart is full of caring and love for those who serve so honorably.  I have tears for them when they need them and my arms can never hug enough.

Alison/aziza

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4 posted 2007-11-22 04:50 AM


Nice writing and a wonderful report that they came back safely...James
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5 posted 2007-11-22 08:05 AM


You taught him well...

he'll carry that on

and pay it forward to others.

Give him our Thanks, this, and every day.


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6 posted 2007-11-22 10:49 AM


Heartfelt and endearing as I remember another time, place and war...and the many prayers shared


M

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7 posted 2007-11-22 06:24 PM


heart felt Indeed

ARCTIC WIND

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8 posted 2007-12-04 11:56 AM


Your poems always touch my heart... this one especially so. *S* Please thank him for me... for all of us.
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9 posted 2007-12-04 01:09 PM


What a fine young man, you have for a son. I would wager that the acorn did not fall far from his father, the oak.

Quite an impressive feat! ~ A captain bringing all 200 of his troops safely back home! Your poem really hit home, with me.

You must also be proud of his present day accomplishments as a:

~ "Major teaching and commanding at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, assigned to the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO."

Sending a big hug to both you and your son!



EA

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10 posted 2007-12-04 01:16 PM


LoperLove~
Such love from the heart of the father~

My immense admiration and respect for your son and for all of the United States of America's troops who give so unselfishly of themselves for our safety and freedoms~

God bless them all~

*HUGLETS*
~*Marge*~

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11 posted 2007-12-04 04:39 PM


Congratulations on your son's accomplishment.  We should pray for our soldiers wherever they serve, for they protect us and our right to pray.

Nan (Pilgrim variety)

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12 posted 2007-12-04 04:53 PM


Thoroughly enjoyed the read, my friend and very glad he and all of his made it back safetly...

j.

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13 posted 2007-12-10 07:36 PM


My brother is over in Baghdad.  I'm happy that your son is back.   This is so very touching.

If at first you don't succeed destroy all the evidence that you tried.

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14 posted 2007-12-11 12:01 PM


well it's been a long time since I read anything of yours, and I really see reflections of the kind of heart that I once had the kind that only heals if it hurts first, for some; outside influences like wars in the middle east are the kinds of things that cut deep, you are lucky to have him home....

~~~kingsangel~~~

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15 posted 2007-12-11 02:12 AM


Doctor Love, your poem brought tears to my eyes as I know exactly the feelings you have had.  You must be extremely proud of your Major and so glad he and his troops made it back safe!   ....jo
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16 posted 2007-12-13 01:08 AM


You know I don't think I could stand having a son or daughter leave to go to war, I really don't.  I can't imagine how full a parent's heart gets with love and also fear, and I am just thrilled he is safe, and surely thank him and those like him from the bottom of this mother's heart.

Beautiful heartfelt poem - just beautiful.

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17 posted 2007-12-13 11:24 AM


enjoyed
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18 posted 2007-12-15 11:29 PM


I loved your poem and the humanity of it.

"my son brought back all 200+ souls in his company alive from their combat tour" should be blazoned across the headlines of international newspapers and TV screens instead of the sadness and badness that is there instead.  This proves that good things happen.  We just don't see it or make it enough about it.

- Owl

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19 posted 2007-12-15 11:49 PM


OUTSTANDING!
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20 posted 2007-12-16 07:52 AM


You do have reasons to be proud of your son!
... and he of you!

Love,
Margherita

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21 posted 2007-12-17 01:05 AM


I am proud, too, of your son and heartfelt appreciation for his leadership and gifts.  His record is indeed impressive, but I feel his heart and spirit coming through your words.  

I wish you all the presence of peace and harmony this Christmas and in days to come.  ~ Karen

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22 posted 2007-12-17 05:31 AM


oh my! I have tears in my eyes.. being a Mother of a son, it's all too close.. you must be so proud of your precious one.. thank you for sharing your heart felt words with us.. RDB

Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight.........

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