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Ringo

Member Elite

since 2003-02-20

Posts 3684
Saluting with misty eyes

0 posted 2004-04-19 08:03 PM

You're lying there
Blood
Mixing with the dirt
Encasing the lines
On your too young face
We've been together
You and I
Buddies
Since the Island
Covering each other's back
No More
I loved you
More than you knew
Yet, no tears are shed
Only unending relief
To live another day
Time to move on
One last salute
Semper Fi
I'll carry on

This is my small tribute to the Americans who have died in the renewed fighting in Iraq. Although I specified Marines, it is respectfully dedicated to all members fo all branches of the service- men and women- who have given the Supreme Sacrifice for their comrades in arms.

Some people are like Slinkies . . . not really good for anything, but you still can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs...

iliana
Member Patricius

since 2003-12-05

Posts 13434
USA

1 posted 2004-04-19 08:07 PM

Brady, I hoped some are reading so they know we all appreciate the sacrifices they are making. Thank you for penning this wonderful tribute!

muted

Member Elite

since 2004-01-15

Posts 2949
Elapsing, Eclipsing, Evolving

2 posted 2004-04-20 02:05 AM

loved the way you wrote this

Michelle_loves_Mike

Senior Member

since 2003-12-20

Posts 1189
Pennsylvania

3 posted 2004-04-20 02:24 AM

Another fine example of your great ability to make all understand,,,,,,good stuff my man,,,

Michelle

I wish all could find the true happiness I have found,,in the eyes of Mike

Kaoru

Member Elite

since 2003-06-07

Posts 3892
where the wild flowers grow

4 posted 2004-04-20 02:24 AM

Great job, Ringo.. I love this.

passing shadows
Member Empyrean

since 1999-08-26

Posts 45577
displaced

5 posted 2004-04-20 03:49 AM

lovely gift

Ringo

Member Elite

since 2003-02-20

Posts 3684
Saluting with misty eyes

6 posted 2004-04-20 04:48 PM

iliana- Thank you for reading my little scribble. I'm sure they know.

muted- Thanks for the kind words.

Michelle- YOU have to say the nice words... lol Thanks, Sweets.

Karou- Thank you very much. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

Dixie- From someone as talented as you, this is indeed an honor.

Some people are like Slinkies . . . not really good for anything, but you still can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs...

Grover
Senior Member

since 2004-01-27

Posts 1967
London, ON, Canada

7 posted 2004-04-20 04:57 PM

A great write!

JL
Member Ascendant

since 2004-04-01

Posts 6128
Texas, USA

8 posted 2004-04-20 05:03 PM

TAPS

Engaged for the service, this sullen lone bugle sings.
Singer of the lost… the many… or the few…
He alone designated portraying his appearance
as love and respect as he cries his song of blues…
Unchanging… the words unspoken, the lonely tune the same.
Not to miss a note, not at all to be refrained.
He possesses the song of death, in that he sings well trained.
To give to all who die, their last word, for their memories sustained.

God Bless our service men and women.

JL

Sunshine

Administrator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

9 posted 2004-04-20 06:25 PM

The Marines have a strong bond of brotherhood...

I so appreciate your words, Ringo. Thank you.

garysgirl

Member Laureate

since 2002-09-29

Posts 19237
Florida, USA

10 posted 2004-04-20 06:46 PM

My Love's young cousin just got back from over there.
He's grown up so much.
thanks for this tribute to them.
Hugs,
Ethel

vandana

Member Patricius

since 1999-10-22

Posts 10463
USA

11 posted 2004-04-20 06:50 PM

nice write

Enchantress
Member Empyrean

since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

12 posted 2004-04-20 08:00 PM

Extremely well done m'friend. Bravo!!
Hugs~

To have lived the dream of a love so true...
is to have seen a glimpse of heaven.

Susan
Member Ascendant

since 2004-03-27

Posts 5104
walking the surreal

13 posted 2004-04-20 08:36 PM

So touching and what a nice tribute to courage. I've a nephew in Iraq now, a brother soon to go. I'm married to a VFW and the daughter of a VFW. It means a lot to read and see appreciation and love for those who give so we might live as we do. Thanks for sharing.

Susan

Sadelite
Member Elite

since 2003-10-11

Posts 2519

14 posted 2004-04-20 08:44 PM

To both Ringo and JL,
Thank you both for penning in dedication to our incredible men and women in the service.
Sadelite

JamesMichael
Member Empyrean

since 1999-11-16

Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

15 posted 2004-04-21 12:18 PM

Nice writing...James

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