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Soldier's Lament.
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Soldier's Lament. |
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Daniel J D Senior Member
since 2000-10-01
Posts 1471Hillcrest, Queensland, Australia |
Fields afar,I lay < !signature-->A white cross to pray My life I gave They say I'm a brave Others war I fought Youth of mine to nought Mama's tears so many As she remembers her baby Dad, spends lonely days Gins and dreams near the bays Never had a chance to play ball Daddy, I remembered your call In the name of freedom I gave my liberty Proud I was that day As the carrier left the quay Felt so important I did As that flag stayed rigid In the trenches Sounds of screams Broken dreams Laid to rest in foreign fields As I caught my last gaze The sun was ablaze In the glimpse of my dying The silhouette of a dove I gave my life For you to live!  Respond to my call and let the waves of my heart fill your life with the wonders of love (Daniel J D) [This message has been edited by Daniel J D (edited 10-22-2000).] |
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SEA 
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
DJD~ this is amazing...really felt sad to me.Great job!  -SEA |
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Daniel J D Senior Member
since 2000-10-01
Posts 1471Hillcrest, Queensland, Australia |
SEA, For the "Unknown Soldier", this special poem. Thank you for appreciating his/her efforts Respond to my call and let the waves of my heart fill your life with the wonders of love (Daniel J D) |
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SEA
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
DJD~ How could I not? My brother is in the Army, and many other people I love have served/or are in the armed forces. This hits directly in the heart. -SEA |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
JD~ A wonderful tribute so respectfully done. Thank you for sharing the thoughts. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Rainydays Member
since 2000-10-21
Posts 324 |
Daniel JD, this piece is eloquent and most evocative. Your words place the reader upon the saddening scene. Thank you. Rainydays |
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Daniel J D Senior Member
since 2000-10-01
Posts 1471Hillcrest, Queensland, Australia |
SEA, My heart goes out to you. Your brother has God with him wherever he may venture. You are such a caring person, God bless you. Marge, The battles have not all been fought yet. The future of humankind depends on common sense alone. We have live tragically for centuries, the loss of a member of the family through war is a tragedy and a result of irresponsible leaderships. Rainydays, Thank you for your comments, point has been taken. Thanks for the highlight. Respond to my call and let the waves of my heart fill your life with the wonders of love (Daniel J D) |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
Daniel* You have penned a beautiful poem here with such a powerful message...the unknown solider is only unknown to us...but not to those that loved him...you helped us to remember that. Very well written~ |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
Daniel...you couldnt have written anything closer to my heart...to many people FORGET just what it is the boys and girls who join the military realy do...and thats dailly risk their lives for us...for our freedom...just look at the U.S.S. Cole...no we arent at war...yet they died all the same...yet I have heard people make such disparaging remarks about some of these brave young men and women...I have a story to tell you... |
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Daniel J D Senior Member
since 2000-10-01
Posts 1471Hillcrest, Queensland, Australia |
Butterflies, They are not unknown to those who are close to them, How true. Thank you so much for your comments. Paula, So very right, most of these fine men and women do not get enough recognition. I treasure freedom and I thank them for giving it to me and millions more out there. They were our guardians on earth, may they have their own guardian angels wherever they may be at peace. Respond to my call and let the waves of my heart fill your life with the wonders of love (Daniel J D) |
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