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The Love Of A Soldier
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The Love Of A Soldier |
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Eloise Senior Member
since 1999-11-27
Posts 1096Wyoming |
The letter that was written on a piece of paper, tossed. Told the story of a soldier and the love that he had lost. Back in 1945, at the end of World War II. There was a soldier Franklin and his girlfriend, Mary Sue. For several years they made their plans to be with one another. The love they had was true, for them there was no other. But then one day, two soldiers stood at her front door. And suddenly she knew, that they would be no more. She could no longer bear to stay. So she packed and moved away. She tried so hard to move on with life. But never became anyone's wife. When Franklin learned of the Army's error. He hurried on home so he could tell her. But upon his arrival he found she was gone. And all alone, he was left to carry on. For many years, he searched high and low. Always looking wherever he would go. He settled down in his old homestead. Just him and his faithful dog named Red. Then one day while walking down the street A sweet old woman he, by chance, did meet. Though her hair was tinged with snow, he immediately knew. One look in her eyes told him, it was his Mary Sue. To find each other was a thrill. It was as though time had stood still. Over fifty years had come to pass. And together, they would be at last. |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Oh, Eloise - I just love sappy love stories like this. Very nicely done .... very romantic. ~*Marge*~ |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Love those happy endings! Great one, Eloise! Denise |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Nice story, Eloise. |
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First__Knight Senior Member
since 1999-11-08
Posts 678 |
Truly wonderful...  Being in love with someone is more than just saying "I love you" |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
I'm a die-hard romantic Eloise and I really enjoyed this wonderful poem A soul that writes from the heart and shares it, truly gives a gift extraordinaire! Shannon |
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John Yaws Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 860Texas |
Pretty, poignant. |
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Jim Hastings Junior Member
since 1999-12-22
Posts 23Arizona |
Very nice story, I think we all hope for happy endings. |
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devina Member Elite
since 1999-10-28
Posts 3539Cali |
Just goes to show you that love shines through- no matter how long you wait...glad you made it a happy ending..I thought I was gonna cry!!!!G* Open arms can be the most fragile in the world... |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
What a fine tale you've weaved with this one |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
and my eyes pricked with tears... wow, fantastic Eloise. K |
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Eloise Senior Member
since 1999-11-27
Posts 1096Wyoming |
Thank you everyone for your kind and generous comments. I actually had second thoughts after I posted this one. But I should have known, this place is full of romantics! |
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whiskey
since 1999-12-28
Posts 1278Australia |
Romance is at the heart of my soul , A true romantic I confess , this is wonderful thanks for sharing |
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