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Our Treasured Lady
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Our Treasured Lady |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
This piece was originally written for a fictional Lady of great wealth and prestige who attended the wounded and dying during a time of siege. Where death flows like red rain Her touch is one of life Bestowed to those in pain Who suffer bloody strife Elbow high and knee deep She wears their stains of war And for each man does keep Death waiting at the door She wades in common blood Helping men in their need Fighting to staunch the flood From wounds that they do bleed Bandages made of silk Where once there was a dress Then the color of milk Now soaked in life's distress They know her not to be A Lady of great riches Her value they do see Is summed up in their stitches No matter what the price Not a pence does she spare For those who sacrifice Granting merciful care To our treasured Lady For the life you impart Thank you for giving free The wealth that's in your heart |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Wow, a wonderful piece Andrew. To m, the true the "riches" of a person are not to be measured in wealth. This was an awesome display of that. TY Michael |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Scott, You impressed me, a wonderful poem. Bravo |
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Coegwyr Junior Member
since 1999-12-20
Posts 35 |
Thanks for reaffirming my belief that you don’t need to carry a gun to be a hero ( or heroine ). Well done. |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
Andrew: Beautiful, much goes on behind the façade of daily life, whether rich or poor..  HUGS< !signature--> Yesterday is but today's memory and tomorrow is today's dream... [This message has been edited by RainbowGirl (edited 12-21-1999).] |
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Beri Member
since 1999-11-25
Posts 149 |
Beautifully done, and much appreciated. It is nice to remember the love in this world of ours! If you love something, set it free, if it comes back to you, its meant to be... |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Wow....this one hits me strong. It sounds like Nightengale to me |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Excellent topic, Andrew. There are many unsung heroes who's works never get recognition......but they are heroes in their own right. To the world you might be just one person but to one person you might just be the world. |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
You've multi-dimensional talent, Andrew... |
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caroline Senior Member
since 1999-08-16
Posts 1218http://members.xoom.com/belladona123/index.htm |
Standing ovation Wonderful piece of work, Andrew! It's not the love you fear, but the fall from the height~Edwin McCain |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Wonderful poem, Andrew. Well done! Denise |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
An impressive poem Scott and so true of many who have given so much. |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
To all that have graced me with your generous responses, you have my sincere appreciation. So many of you I hold in high regard and to see your remarks lifts this heart. Once again, thank you all. I would also like to give one final thanks to my friend Erik who provided the catalyst for this work... an excellent "game-master" who runs a fantasy role playing world so true to life that it enables me to write such works. |
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Fairy Colours Member
since 1999-12-02
Posts 169Sunrise,Fl,US |
~Stands and claps~ This is beautiful. |
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Ohme Senior Member
since 1999-07-17
Posts 816Texas |
Very nice, Andrew. Wealth is never found on a P&L statement or a bank balance. |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
Fairy and Ohme: My thanks to you as well. Happy Holidays. |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Wonderful poem! Reminds me of Florence Nightingale!  |
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