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Abe
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0 posted 2003-11-01 12:27 PM


Read this at dedication of Ellis County Veterans Memorial in Waxahachie, Texas where two of my poems are etched in the granite.What an honor for me.

NOVEMBER 11TH

There are so many little towns
That make up this great nation
And the heroes from them
Boggle the imagination
Those who answer the call
In peace and wartime’s strife
Who give of themselves
So, we can live this life
Some go and fight those wars
Some die, some hurt, survive
But all that they believe in
Is what keeps freedom alive
It’s all those little towns
And people who live there
Who stand and fight for freedom
For people, everywhere
Somebody’s dad or brother
Husband, daughter or son
Mother, sister, cousins
We all, know someone
Who, when freedom was threatened
Here at home, around the world
Were determined to insure
Freedoms flag remained unfurled
They believe and fight for
The things this world needs
They might not always win
But they’ll have planted the seeds
In time of peace or conflict
There’s always a price to pay
And today, we pay them tribute
On this Veterans Day

Del "Abe" Jones

© Copyright 2003 Del - All Rights Reserved
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1 posted 2003-11-01 01:14 PM




(smiles) Oh Del, this is wonderful, sweet friend, all your wonderful poetry makes me smile and I am so proud of you that two of your poems are etched for the veterans, yay! (big hugggssssssss) God Bless Them All and you, yay, I still salute them, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Del, thank you for sharing!



May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

I don't need no proof when it comes to God and truth
I can see the sun set and I perceive

***Live***

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2 posted 2003-11-01 01:34 PM


AbeMyFriend~
Yes ... this will be a day of remembrance~
Thank you for sharing~
*Huglets*
~*Marge*~

~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost,
the spirit rejoices over what it has left.
- Sufi epigram
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2dalimit
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3 posted 2003-11-02 08:03 AM


An excellent read.

Thanks,  Melton

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