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Forgotten Soldiers |
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peanogrl83 Member
since 1999-12-04
Posts 202 |
Even though I'm not a full U.S. citizen, and am not exactly pro-war, this is somewhat of a dedication to the millions of Americans who have lost their lives to uphold this nation's ideals. I think many teens oftentimes take this modern peacetime for granted. Vreni Forgotten Soldiers In the fields they lie, in their graves Valiantly they fought, atrocities braved In sparse memories their images appear Though they smelled blood, knew true fear. They are forgotten, they are the dead Those with cries unheard, words unsaid. Patriotically they sacrificed for the Ideal The weary rest now, the wounds have healed Posthumously toward eternity they file No longer enemies to combat, to out-wile. But they are forgotten, they are the dead The public moves on, sees the survivors instead. They watched comrades fall, heard battle cries Saw their enemies, and looked them in the eye Seasoned soldiers, and those that were boys Indiscriminate by nature does death destroy But they are forgotten, they are the dead They are those of whom you've never read. No honors or medals hang from their chests No victory cheers can erupt from their breast They perished for our nation, their chance forsaken To return to their homes, in their beds awaken. But they are forgotten, they are the dead. Remember them now, cry their tears unshed. |
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Isabel Galaxia Senior Member
since 2000-06-18
Posts 733 |
Wow, that was good. It's really truthful, I'm sure lots of people feel the same way. Keep it up Bel |
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Angel Senior Member
since 1999-07-02
Posts 551Pennsylvania |
This was so powerful. I can't wait to read more from you  .~Susie "If we could read the secret history of our enemies, we should find in each man's life sorrow and suffering enough to disarm all hostility." ~Henry W |
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LoveBug
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since 2000-01-08
Posts 4697 |
Yes, Vreni, we do take our freedoms for granted. Everything that we enjoy came at a cost... a high cost. Thank you so much for reminding us. "We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars." -Oscar Wilde "The robbed that smiles steals something from the thief" -Shakespea |
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Jeremiah Johnson Senior Member
since 2000-06-08
Posts 1223Brooksville, Fl, U.S |
i know this cost as well and when i'm done with school i'll know it even better for i'm joining the army for who knows how long just to get away and better my life. and sorry to say i like a little fight from time to time. great work here keep on writing so i can read it likes this ones history to as always it is great. I'm a dying romantic and when i can no longer write i can no longer live -Jeremiah Johnson- |
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peanogrl83 Member
since 1999-12-04
Posts 202 |
Isabel, Angel, Lovebug, and Jeremiah - your replies and compliments mean so much! Thank you! Jeremiah - good luck in the Army! I'm sure you'll do wonderfully well!! ;.) |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
Enjoyed ARCTIC WIND |
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