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JerryPat
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0 posted 2010-12-16 04:59 PM


to the coming Christmas season
I’d like to dedicate this poem to . . .

people who’ve made me cry
because they made me so happy
and to the ones who’ve made me laugh
to keep from crying

I wish glad tidings upon . . .

those who cannot use their eyes to see
but can “see” so much more than
most of us can in their dark

special feelings for . . .

the young men
the virile young men
and women
who come home from the war
minus legs
arms
no recognizable face
but will not give up

there should be a special thanks to . . .

those who hear voices that we cannot
others who live by their quiet faith

last, but for sure not least . . .

let us not forget the one who
stares back at us in the mirror



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Martie
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1 posted 2010-12-16 05:04 PM


Oh so lovely and lovingly written.  I really appreciate this one, and you, Jerry!!
JerryPat
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2 posted 2010-12-16 05:07 PM


Thank YOU, Martie. Your words found a place inside.

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BluesSerenade
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3 posted 2010-12-16 06:41 PM


You're all heart JP, and you've wrapped it quite nicely with this.
JerryPat
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4 posted 2010-12-16 07:03 PM


Your comments are always welcomed, BluesSerenade. Thank you.

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mikeandrew
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5 posted 2010-12-16 10:16 PM


Yuletide Requests,great work with much compassion .merry Christmas.

Sunshine
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6 posted 2010-12-16 10:23 PM


special feelings for . . .

the young men
the virile young men
and women
who come home from the war

~*~

Amen...


JerryPat
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7 posted 2010-12-16 10:29 PM


Thank you Mike and Sunshine, it is good to see you both here.

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Lori Grosser Rhoden
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8 posted 2010-12-17 08:15 AM


What a loving and heartfelt wish for the Holidays as well as the whole year through.  You are truely a gift. Thank you for being you.
Lori

JerryPat
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9 posted 2010-12-17 08:43 AM


Good morning, Lori. Thank you for your kind remarks.

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