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I Want To Go
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I Want To Go |
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Krishankins
since 2002-06-23
Posts 972Texas 
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I'll never forget the conversation I held with mom that day It pained me more than she could know To hear her beg me to stay See, I'm the only son she has The only man who stayed My father died so long ago His memory fades away The phone had rang, and it was her I felt it in my bones I knew before I picked it up She wanted me back home We both knew the call would come Beconning her soldier son He'd have to go and fight a war It couldn't be undone Before she spoke I heard her weep A tear rolled down my cheek I wanted so to ease her pain So I began to speak "I love you mom, please don't be sad I have a job to do Just remember that if I die I'll die protecting you"  I was reminded of the call I got from my mother on this day a year ago. She knew I had to go. What she didn't know is that I wanted to....... I had to. Hey dog, did you see the size of that chicken!? |
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TriXter Member
since 2002-03-20
Posts 112The One |
wow, this poem... wow.... i felt this one, i know what its like to have somone you love go so far away never knowing if youlll ever see them again, i enjoyed this alot! The man of few words... |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
Kris, you would have died protecting all of us... you are so damn beautiful  [This message has been edited by passing shadows (09-11-2002 11:55 PM).] |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
(tears fall down my cheeks) God Bless You Both, sweet friend, your mom must be a beautiful person just as you are, I could feel all the tears you shared reading this, may you both be safe and sound tonight and she always be your inspiration and strength within, God Bless You always, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Kristopher, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton (God Bless America) "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." Shakira [This message has been edited by Mistletoe Angel (09-11-2002 11:54 PM).] |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Kris---the more I read your work---the more I like it---and, the more I like you. Your sweet self comes shining through---and you're a soldier too? Gee! I guess that makes you a "sweet soldier"! P.S.---How's your broken foot coming along? ~ smiles across the miles ~ Earth Angel |
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Ceinwyn Member Elite
since 2000-07-09
Posts 2175VA |
awwwww I'm all choked up and well yeah crying nonetheless..sad,sweet, awwww such a sweet sweet heart God Bless you Sweet Poet...Kristen If at first you don't succeed destroy all the evidence that you tried. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Krishankins Well done, enjoyed. |
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PoetryIsLife
since 2001-10-27
Posts 1763...in my boxers... |
How lovely, how utterly lovely. Sincerely, Titus "I'll prepare myself, and one day my time will come." |
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the_loner_23 Member Ascendant
since 2002-06-08
Posts 5479Jacksonville, Florida, USA |
I felt the emotion in this one. Cold hands means a warm heart [This message has been edited by the_loner_23 (09-13-2002 12:31 PM).] |
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paladin
since 2001-08-05
Posts 930Pensacola,Fl. |
Remember the code of the west."A man has to do what a man has to do".Outstanding poem,pilgrim. paladin |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
You touched me deeply with this write. A deep appreciation and many prayers to both of you. ThisDiamond |
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BlueEyes Member
since 2002-08-30
Posts 152TX, USA |
This poem was absolutley beautiful! Thank you so much for writing it but most of all thank you for courageously giving yourself for our country! BlueEyes |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Kris, I know this feeling....almost 26 years of defending my country and home.. And I had to go...even as tears fell from my eyes...it was my job and duty.. just as it was your own... This poem touches me, and I am sure will touch many others as well... The emotions of yourself and your mother are very real feelings...I know them too well... Thanx for this part of you... |
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TradingSpaces19 Member
since 2002-08-31
Posts 134Arvada, Colorado |
This is a great poem and it was so good yet sad that I cried, and I felt the emotion and the tears that you and your mom felt. Thank you Kris for sharing. Andrea |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Kris, this is very touching. I'm glad you made it back safe. Sandra |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Hello Kris Your words touched my heart as I felt your mothers pain and anguish. Beautifully written and so very much enjoyed. I hope all is well with you and yours. Take care......Sue I am in motion |
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