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~ Rose of Heaven ~ by an unknown soldier
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~ Rose of Heaven ~ by an unknown soldier |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London 
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My uncle served in WWII from start to finish he sent this poem home in a letter ( untitled ) I gave it one ( hope I do it Honour ) We dont know who wrote it ... Rose of Heaven ~~~ I've seen some beautiful flowers grow in lifes garden fair I've spent some wonderful hours lost in their fragrance rare But I've found another flower wonderous beyond compare ~ There's a rose that grows in "no man's land" and it's wonderful to see Although it's sprayed with tears it will live with me for years in my garden of memories ~ It's the one red rose that the soldier knows it's the work of a master's hand Midst the war's great curse stands the red cross nurse she's the Rose of "no man's land" ~ Down from heavenly splendor to the dismal trail of woe God in his mercy sent her Cheering the world below we call her "Rose of Heaven" and we've learned to love her so ~~~ |
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Marilyn Member Elite
since 1999-09-26
Posts 2621Ontario, Canada |
Rex this was wonderful. I think you did it proud with the title. Thankyou for sharing it with us.  |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Rex, A wonderful poem, enjoyed the read. |
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Jeffrey Carter
since 2000-04-08
Posts 2367State of constant confusion! |
Rex, I think you chose the perfect title for this poem. Thank you for posting this beauty. All my love, Jeffrey I lie awake in a world filled with dreams, but dreams can be so real when you don't know you're asleep |
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Rosemary J. Gwaltney Senior Member
since 1999-08-26
Posts 997northern mountains, Idaho |
This is marvelous and very moving. My father was in World War II as well, and I really appreciate your sharing this poem. |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Oh my...I should have known I was too emotional right now to visit here long. This poem brought me to tears. Thank you so much for sharing it |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
"God in his mercy sent her". I can understand how the soldiers must have loved those blessings from heaven. James |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Rex~ Thank you. This means more to me than you will ever know. My grandmother served in the Red Cross on the battlefields front. How she would have loved your grandfather's poem. She told me so many stories of the men within her care. She was indeed .. A Rose of Heaven. Gosh ... I could just hug your neck for this ! ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Thanks for sharing this, Rex. Yes, you've done it honor with the title. It is perfect. Denise |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
REX...this was exceptional...yes, thank you for sharing this.The woman's view and participation in war is often overlooked. This beautiful poem payed them a lovely tribute.perfect title  take care, jm Is it too much to find an answer, Is it too much to hold you close. Is it too much to find a reason, Is it too much to free my soul -- From self control ... And I know you're always waiting for me ... You take me far away, And I know you're holding me ... And it's better now ... ~vertical horizon~ |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Excellent, Rex. There are so many other players in the tragedy of war....the nurses and doctors, the uso workers, the volunteers and the list goes on....each one extremely important to the complete picture. |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Alright you got me with this one! I'm wiping tears! You've done an outstanding job! |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
Sniff, sniff...Rex this was exceptional, I think this is the most beautiful poem. The red cross nurses were heavenly sent. thanks for sharing this lovley poem Tracie~ Keep all the windows of your mind open Anne Rooks |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
thanks everyone for your kind words ... I thought as long as we were thanking the heros ... we should thank them all ... It's not a pleasant feeling to be left out |
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