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Seymour Tabin
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0 posted 2003-01-03 08:16 AM


The Medal

A medal placed a mothers breast
For doing what her son thought best.
For rushing to the aid of pain
In spite the act was quite insane.

There was no thought of bravery
Or second thoughts of fear you see
For all he heard were cries and sighs
And saw the pleading in his eyes

He jumped into an eerie hole
That held a weary wounded soul
Bound the blood as best he could
Heaved him up and then he stood.

And through the rain of death and fear
Carried him back into the rear.
He left him there in mercies dwell
And then ran back straight into hell.

And never were the twain to meet
He disappeared the battles heat.

[This message has been edited by Seymour Tabin (01-03-2003 10:54 AM).]

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Gentle Spirit
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1 posted 2003-01-03 08:43 AM


Moving write Sey, and how true the words.
Good morning hugs sweetie!

Seymour Tabin
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2 posted 2003-01-03 08:47 AM


Gentle Spirit
Thank you dear.

Enchantress
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3 posted 2003-01-03 08:52 AM


Such a sad write Sy..
This one pulled me up short.
Left me with the feelings I'd like Randy
to take me on a ride to a far off land.
Ready for tea?
~Morning hugs~

~Time has cast a spell on you,
  So you won't ever forget me~

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4 posted 2003-01-03 09:13 AM



Yes, what the Lady Enchantress said...
slip us away with Randy, Sy...
a better place for all and I

Seymour Tabin
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5 posted 2003-01-03 09:14 AM


Enchantress
Always ready for tea,

Seymour Tabin
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6 posted 2003-01-03 09:16 AM


Sunshine
You just brought out the sun.

scorpio
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7 posted 2003-01-03 09:24 AM


Poignant images created in this poem, Sy....

believe in what your heart feels...

Seymour Tabin
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8 posted 2003-01-03 09:26 AM


scorpio
Thank you my friend.

regards2you
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9 posted 2003-01-03 09:28 AM




Well written (tsk! aren't they always? - smiling here)

An honorable death and seemed I was watching the action transpire. Amazing how heroic some are, you captured it well.

Thanks, Pat

..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons..
        "Desiderata"

Seymour Tabin
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10 posted 2003-01-03 09:31 AM


Pat,
I thank you, enjoyed your reply.

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11 posted 2003-01-03 09:35 AM


Good morning Sy -- today we are having our tea in the midst of lightly falling snow that is predicted to reach up to 20 inches in some areas around here. I think we should move tea to your house.  

This poem and it's title was not what I expect this morning (which is the sign of a wonderful writer). Thank goodness for unsung heroes.

Hugs and snowshoes ... Marti

Seymour Tabin
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12 posted 2003-01-03 09:38 AM


Marti,
I'll make you tea, had my share of snow shoes.

VAS
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13 posted 2003-01-03 10:00 AM


A powerful, poignant write, despite the "e" missing from "spit." Couldn't help mentioning it because I believed you'd want to know since it's such a strong message and record of amazing valor and selflessness.

Whether on the shoal or on the shore,
I'll seek the lighthouse evermore.

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14 posted 2003-01-03 10:21 AM


Mr. Seymour, a much different write that we are accustomed to from you each morning.  Your poems are usually on a more playful note. but this one is still just as well-written as all of your poetry.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts.  

"Love makes the world go around"
~~with love and hugs from Ethel~~  
                  

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15 posted 2003-01-03 10:28 AM


Touching write on this snowy morning in Ontario, Canada. hugs to you Seymour. Chris

"Hope" is the thing with feathers-
that perches in the soul....
                  
                       -Emily Dickinson

Seymour Tabin
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16 posted 2003-01-03 11:01 AM


VAS
Thank you, corection noted.

garysgirl
I thank you for reading.

Chris,
I know that's why I'm here. LOL

Martie
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17 posted 2003-01-03 11:33 AM


Sy--Bravery takes so many forms, a tiny minute in a life, from someone who never thought they were brave at all.  This poem, dear Sy, is so poignant and human.  Thank  you for it.
Salty
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18 posted 2003-01-03 11:50 AM


Never leaving a fallen man behind.... a most powerful write indeed.  Enjoyed!
~Salty

In the Midst of movement and chaos, keep stillness inside of you.
--Deepak Chop

Nan
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19 posted 2003-01-03 12:26 PM


A true battle cry, dear Sy... This is a wonderful write... Your morning treats are just superb...

...and tell Marti to head to Cape Cod - just a few miles south of her and there's no snow here... though tea with you & Isabel sounds good to me too...

Seymour Tabin
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20 posted 2003-01-03 01:02 PM


Martie
Thank you for  the bautterfly.

Salty
It has always been true for me, thank you.

Dear Nan,
The only question would be when.

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21 posted 2003-01-03 01:43 PM


sad, very touching
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22 posted 2003-01-03 02:04 PM


All too true my friend. many of my close friends came back from "Nam" totally out of their heads.

Good Write
lucky dale



Speaking of ghosts, and after such an eternity. . .wouldn't you know, here comes mine again...
~Rosemary J. Gwaltney~

[This message has been edited by lucky (01-03-2003 02:05 PM).]

Seymour Tabin
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23 posted 2003-01-03 02:04 PM


passing shadows
Thank you for the read and reply.

Seymour Tabin
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24 posted 2003-01-03 02:07 PM


lucky
As did many of my generation, thank you.

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25 posted 2003-01-03 02:39 PM


Seymour this hit very hard, having just watched saving private Ryan again last night. A beautiful homage to their valiance.
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26 posted 2003-01-03 03:02 PM


Seymour darling heart, oh how I’ve missed you and your outstanding 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.. This is incredible writing, and I love it utterly, it is beautiful, in its construction, it is sadness personified in its sentiments and it’s beautiful because it is from your soul’s experience.  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, utterly utterly so


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

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27 posted 2003-01-03 03:22 PM


as always Sy-babes..your verse are worth poetic gold...your rhymes become the sands of time.


*thank you for the "silver & gold" Stinkylove

Will the wind remember the names it has blown in the past?
With this crutch, its old age and wisdom, it whispers no ... this will be the last.

jh

Seymour Tabin
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28 posted 2003-01-03 06:02 PM


Aenimal
Thank you, I saw private Ryan, it was a well done picture.

Marsha
It is always a pleasure to get a review from you. I hope all is well with you and your family and you all have a good New Year.

JM,
Just put in a new letter system and you are the first to get one. It has allot of good features. I hope you are well and have a wonderful New Year. Say hello to Randy and tell him to blow a little fire and warm you all up.
WWS

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29 posted 2003-01-05 04:00 PM




(tears fall down my cheeks) Oh Seymour, this is precious, sweet friend, I love it, I know just how you feel as so many parents have to cope with their children and having to face the tears and agony in war and in violence and abuse and how it can affect them! (sad sigh) God Bless You, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Seymour, 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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30 posted 2003-01-05 04:30 PM


Noah,
You are a good friend, thank you.

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