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One Came Home for Christmas . . .
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One Came Home for Christmas . . . |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London 
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One Came Home for Christmas ~~~ An eerie silence gripped the hour no slightest sound was heard So many thousands crammed the boats and nary a one was coward They waited ... etched in silence their thoughts were never shared Then a crackle o'er the wireless and a thousand engines roared ~ The landing craft were under way the waves were pounding hard the foam sprayed o'er the gunnel engulfed them like a shard The air soon filled with mortar blasts as ears near burst their seams " Ready Now " was shouted loud a blast was mixed with screams ~ The sea foam held a reddish tinge an odor bit the air Some screamed out their battle cry while others just a prayer The first few ripped to pieces one step was all they took The rest climbed over what was left without a second look ~ Five young friends with right hands raised were going to save the world Two died before they left the boat One drown in the water One listed ... "Missing in Action" The last stepped on a land mine Several months ... to recover from the loss of his leg ~ but he made it home for Christmas ~ Lest we forget ... ~~~ |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Thank you, Rex. I believe this day, as any other and perhaps more so, should be remembered for those who served our Country, and for those who never made it home for Christmas. I hope all of those who have a poetic flair such as you, will take a moment, and leave it here, for us to share, hand in hand, ever widening the circle. |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
You're right Karilea ... a moment in mind once or twice a year for those who gave us a most precious gift is certainly not a burden to those who care to remember ~ |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
long time, no see Rex..it's good to have you back home and with a poem to honor all the brave men who have been lost in war and those who returned. hugss M |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Hi Rex! So good to see you here once again.. Do hope you will stick around awhile. This timely poem with fantastic images is so very much appreciated. We shall never forget.... ~Hugs, Nancy~ *How are things up the 401?* ~I've loved you forever, in lifetimes before.~ |
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scorpio Member Ascendant
since 2002-10-02
Posts 5178right...there |
Very powerful write, Rex...not many came back for Christmas from Dieppe...A bittersweet battle for Canadians...first major involvement and yet set up for slaughter...our troops showed their metal..but paid dearly... ...believe what your heart feels... |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Rex~ It's so nice to see you with this poignant piece~ Very moving~ *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Rex darling boy, oh how I’ve missed your amazing ability to write, and when you write like this Oh wow. What do I say in response to this, nothing for you leave me speechless with envy, blown away by the power and the majesty of your words. Now tell me that you doubt your skill as a writer, now tell me that this is simply something you jotted down in a quiet moment. You cannot expect me to believe that this gem of wonder was not crafted carefully, the words placed within it carefully and precisely. This is incredible writing, and I love it utterly, it isn’t beautiful, except in its construction, it is sadness and pain written with the pen of a craftsman. Excellent language usage, the flow utterly perfect and YOU know that I love it. Absolutely wonderful darling heart   Love and warm stuff As always Mushy  Breathe through the heat of our desire |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Great tribute, Rex. We should never forget the tremendous sacrifices made by our veterans. If not for them, we wouldn't be here. |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggsssssss) God Bless You, sweet friend, this is a lovely tribute to all the veterans who sacrificed their desires for the sake of us all and my heart goes out to them all in compassion and thanks! (sigh) You speak of these feelings so well, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Rex, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
Rex, as Denise said, "if not for them we wouldn't be here" and you captured their plight quite well. A wonderful poet you are. Such talent. A pleasure to read you. Warm Regards, Pat  ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. |
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Pilgrimage Member Elite
since 2001-12-04
Posts 3945Texas, USA |
Well done. We should always remember. Nan (Pilgrim variety) |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Rex, I don't think I've ever read you before. This was a very touching poem. Very well written with a lot of feeling and emotion coming forth. Thank you for reminding us to be thankful for our veterans. "Love makes the world go around" |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
thankyou everyone ... for your kind replies and your support toward those made our freedoms of today possible ~ |
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