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Magnus
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0 posted 2002-07-24 05:39 PM


Listen, hear the voices of souls
the trump and horn, distant drum rolls.
Hear the cry of the shattering.
See the flow of life splattering.

Look through the haze, as comrades fall.
killed by numbers from leaden ball.
Step to the side as lives become
just one more beat of drummer’s drum.

Fighting the foe till death is all
that stands between the human wall.
Fear of the sword’s slashing swish
hoping to live their only wish.

A stand for the union and stars
of blue and gray, of silver bars.
Fathers,brothers often the foe,
dealt the other a cruel death’s blow.

The fields now green, covered by stone.
Souls in silence lying alone.
Now a mem’ry of tragic times
as the distant bell of death chimes.

© Copyright 2002 Barry J. Tackett - All Rights Reserved
Madame Chipmunk
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1 posted 2002-07-24 05:41 PM


I don't usually like war poems, but this one is special...Barry.
The civil war was a blight on our country's history...but also a very important part of it.
Thanks for sharing this with us.
~ historical hugs

Lyra

copyright2002 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled"  Gwendolyn Brooks

Marsha
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2 posted 2002-07-24 08:03 PM


Magnus darling heart where have you been? I’ve missed you so much, these hallowed halls are not so over-stocked with talent that when one of the premier poets isn’t around it isn’t noticed. I know I haven’t been in much the last week of so, but I have managed to get in at least once a day. And when I haven’t seen your name I’ve been sorely disappointed.

You know I’m going to say this is excellent writing darling heart it paints the scene so well. Your writing is always powerfully descriptive and this is utterly utterly superb. I love it utterly. Fabulous writing darling boy truly fabulous.

Love and warm stuff
As always
Mushy


Breathe through the heat of our desire
Thy coolness and they balm
Let sense be dumb let flesh retire
Speak through the earthquake wind and fire

Mistletoe Angel
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3 posted 2002-07-24 08:07 PM




(big hugggsssssss) Oh Barry, I don't like war either yet I know this was so very important for we would have never had a unified nation if it wasn't for this war! (sigh) My heart goes out and honors all those who died for our freedom, sweet friend, God Bless You, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Barry, thank you for sharing!



May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

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

Shakira

Seymour Tabin
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4 posted 2002-07-24 08:08 PM


Magnus
Glad I'm back and glad to see you back. Well done, a very good read.

Martie
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5 posted 2002-07-24 08:10 PM


Barry

War is a sad comment on human nature...your poem is so good...the look back on history vivid.

Enchantress
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6 posted 2002-07-24 08:33 PM


Barry, so good to see you back..
You have been missed!
Excellent write poet sir!
~Hugs~

~Somewhere in my heart I'm always
dancing with you in the summer rain~

Sunshine
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7 posted 2002-07-24 08:44 PM



Welcome home, good Sir...
a page from the past, is it?
It is...and the hour grows dark,
as dark as the flow of blood
across our history...

well done, Sir...

Bill Charles
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8 posted 2002-07-24 09:14 PM


Barry,

I have been to many of the battlefields scattered through VA, PA, MD, TN, AL, and more. Your words are of the truth of these places...

BC

thejingler
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9 posted 2002-07-24 09:56 PM


While the jingler is not a fan of war, he is a fan of memories and that war holds so many that it can never grow old or be counted outdated.
Suetang
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10 posted 2002-07-24 10:50 PM


Hello Barry

Your words were so haunting and chilled me to the bone.  I haven't read anything like this from you before but as usual you still display your outstanding writing style that has a habit of totally captivating the reader.  Wonderful work.

Take care......Sue

I am in motion
I am blue
Love is an ocean
I'm anchored in you
- Shawn Mullins

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11 posted 2002-07-25 10:23 AM


Good to see you Barry. Aa I  started reading this poem, I immediately thought civil war, though I don't know why. Then as I read on, I see I was right. How'd you do that?
Peace hugs
Sandra

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12 posted 2002-07-25 04:29 PM


for some reason. . . I could hear the bell. . . and the sorrow. . .

well done Sir. . .

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To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world.

paladin
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13 posted 2002-07-25 06:34 PM


I once took part in a civil war re-enactment of Pickett's charge.We moved forward over the same field toward the union lines on the same battle field.I felt something burning in my eyes and thought it was the sweat from the hot summer day.Then I looked at the men moving forward with me and realized my eyes were also streaming with tears for the men who died in the same field.Most people who have fought in wars hate war.I feel sorry for those who say they love it.General Lee said after the battle of Fredericksburg."It is good that war is so terrible lest we love it so well".

paladin

[This message has been edited by paladin (07-25-2002 06:37 PM).]

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14 posted 2002-07-26 10:01 AM


This one gave me chills, Magnus... it's truly excellent!
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