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Ringo
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0 posted 2003-03-21 11:47 AM



Gunny says to stand ready
They should be around here somewhere
Oh, wait, there they...
What was that??
Oh, G-d, they're shooting...
"Our Father who art in..."
Fire your weapon idiot...
Got one!!
"Hallowed be Thy..."
Artillery, man, that was close
"Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done..."
Man, I don't think He wanted this
"On Earth as it is in Heaven..."
Yeah, they ain't shootin' my ass in Heaven
Oh, G-d... they got the guys pinned down
Where's the Leiutenant?
"Give us this day..."
Where's my grenade? Where the ...
Oh, there it is
Let's see, Thumb clip... pull pin...
"And forgive us our trespasses as..."
I gotta get that machine gun
The guys don't stand a chance
Ok.. get a new magazine in...
"For Thine is the Kingdom, the..."
OK, G-d... it's You and me buddy
Over the top
"Now and at the hour..."
Oh, no...
Corpsman!!! Corpsman up!!!
Man, that hurts...
I don't want a Purple Heart that bad
"Hail Mary, full of Grace..."
I don't want to die
Where's Doc??
Oh, G-d, where's Doc??
"And Blessed..."
There's Cpl. Jones... He says I did good...
Screw him, where's the Corpsman???
I never noticed the sky was that blue
"Holy Mary, Mother of G-d...
Pray for us sinners
Now and at the Hour of our Death"
Please, G-d, I don't want to die...
The Moderators removed the original to the Insights forum due to the profanity.Anyone wishing to see the original should go there. I sincerely apologize to anyone that might have been offended. I guess I should read the rules next time, huh??

~You might say I'm a Dreamer, but I'm not the only one...
John Lennon

© Copyright 2003 Bradly Stott - All Rights Reserved
littlewing
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1 posted 2003-03-21 11:50 AM


Ringo - this gave me the chills - you had me right there in the bush - the LZ - in the [Edited by Moderator] - nice job combining the two - this is one of my favorites - and I will go see the other too - I think this one probably needed a few swears *wink*  xxoo

[This message has been edited by Sunshine (03-21-2003 11:58 AM).]

WhiteRose
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2 posted 2003-03-21 12:01 PM


Ringo, It happens to the best of us. In our exuberance we slip and post an expletive. I read the original, and it loses nothing in the edit. This is a very strong piece that tears at the heart.
Earth Angel
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3 posted 2003-03-21 12:39 PM


You lost nothing in removing the profanity. It is still has impact and powerful images. A phenomenally strong piece of writing!

Two thumbs up!

Peace & Light,
Earth Angel

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4 posted 2003-03-21 12:57 PM


I will vote becausee I think, no matter what, this is profound.  But, I DO think it lost its affect w/o profanity.  There is a time and a place for everything, and I think this was one of them.

Great job though...

kayjay
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5 posted 2003-03-21 01:11 PM


The true feel of combat is never like the movies.  Well written!!  Ken J

Through rubble and trouble and dark of night
The yawn of a dawn will hasten the light

Brad Majors
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6 posted 2003-03-21 01:35 PM


I undestand the mod position since thsi is the family part of the site but I ahve seen both and I feel the basic gst remains with or without the profanity
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7 posted 2003-03-21 06:41 PM




(big hugggssssssss) Oh Bradly, I would hate to get involved in that religion, dearest friend, out there it is a whole different language that many never understand! (sad sigh) This is powerful, dearest friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Bradly, thank you for sharing!



May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

Pilgrimage
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8 posted 2003-03-21 07:33 PM


I won't go read the other one, cause who knows? I might get offended. I really like this one, it's realistic, life-like, gutsy and powerful. Well done.

Nan (Pilgrim variety)

Jason Lyle
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9 posted 2003-03-21 07:40 PM


Liked it in mature, and like it here.Good work.
Jason

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10 posted 2003-03-23 09:52 PM


Brilliant write, very well done.
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11 posted 2003-04-13 12:19 PM


I feel the need to bump this.
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