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MoeRocko
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since 2001-04-25
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West Virginia

0 posted 2001-05-13 01:32 PM


~I Just Want to say thanks to the people who fought, for me and my life as I know it~

When I was small, I was taken to the parade
All the large inflated animals, painted people
that all made no sense.

All these odd people throwing candy at me.
Slowly passing by, loud bands, fancy cars

Then I saw these old men, they stood out to me
Although worn with time, they still have a sparkle
in their eyes.
Fully decorated with many small metals on their
seemingly untouched dark green suits.

I didn't know then, but now I realize
If we had no old men in parades
There would be no parades
No happy people laughing
No Freedom
They stood and still stand for what they believe in
they are the true heroes.

When I grow old, I hope I can have the same sparkle
of pride and freedom in my eyes.
Just like the old man in the parade.

Castles made of sand slip into Sea eventually...

Why do people remind me of vacuums?

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knightlyshadows
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since 2001-04-14
Posts 791
obscured vision
1 posted 2001-05-13 01:49 PM


like ewoksters dude! this was rad. for real i loved how u centered it in the parade cuz i can members cin them walkin down main street just like u described it. liked this muchs hun *always hid from the clowns in da parade*   but newayz u have a great meaning behind this ewoks. good for you to notice this and write about it! great job! love you best friend best friend and thanx *hugs*

When I grow old, I hope I can have the same sparkle
of pride and freedom in my eyes.
Just like the old man in the parade.

^loved that *points*
tiff


“A single choice can build destinies,or destroy them.”

"You say i only hear what i want too..."

[This message has been edited by knightlyshadows (edited 05-13-2001).]

Dopey Dope
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2 posted 2001-05-17 08:30 PM


Very well done. I ejoyed this one a lot!

I was born myself, raised myself, and will continue to be myself. The world will just have to adjust.

I'm in love with my shadow
I admire it daily

Allan Riverwood
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3 posted 2001-05-18 12:10 PM


This was a neat story... the ending was very fairy-tale and had an element of childishness to it that was appropriate.
Great work, Ewok.  
~Allan

Build a man a fire, and he's warm for a day.  Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life.  
~Unknown

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4 posted 2001-05-18 02:55 AM


great job on the poem...i enjoyed the read...thanks for the read... ...?

if i die before i wake , i pray the lord my soul will take-"when thugs cry"

vixengrl04
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since 2001-04-26
Posts 495
East Haddam, CT
5 posted 2001-05-18 11:33 AM


Ooooh this was so interesting!! I like how you talked about the "men in green suits" you did wonderful job with this.  Great work!  

~*Nikki*~

~*Of all the millions of people in the world, I'm just me.*~

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