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The Bounty
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The Bounty |
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Kevo Member
since 2004-06-02
Posts 466Navarro County, Texas, USA 
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The Bounty Searching, ever seeking this bounty we endeavor to claim. Walking this lingering mile, marching headlong into the tempestuous day that claims us all in the end. As I take my stand with weary brethren I find that without reservation I walk into this valley of death. Rest for a moment. Find your breath and wipe your brow. Keep your barrel out of the dirt! Drink plenty of water! Take off your boots! Dry out your feet! Ten minutes of bliss feeling the breeze across the seasoned cheek. Get up! Get on your feet! Move it out! Let’s go! A dozen clicks of serpentine path before us never ending. This camouflage entourage, I find once again in contempt of my disciplined spirit. Yet, I will not break my bread with those falling by the wayside. March by night. It’s much cooler, but you can’t see. Myriad reflectors dot this intrepid mile ahead. Serpentine river of Kevlar Donned upon a battalion of heroes As they march on In search of freedom’s beacon for all. Principled foot consoled only in victory. This sword of Gideon he wields. 5.56 millimeter Ball-Nato round. Tracer’s light this intrepid night while his son sleeps on the other side of freedom. Every 5th round is a tracer. Find your mark! Bust him down! Lash out. Victory comes ripping. Labor of love toiled for the betterment of all. Sacrificial lamb is laid to rest upon this crimson field. This child awaits the return of his father. Copyright, Kevin V. Reese, 2004 |
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steavenr Member Elite
since 2003-11-17
Posts 4058 |
wow...intense write...it begged me to continue reading...and it swept me along... |
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icebox Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383in the shadows |
Touching! |
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Susan Member Ascendant
since 2004-03-27
Posts 5104walking the surreal |
You do have a way with bringing the soldier into the heart. Stirring. Moving. Very talented, sir.  SusanThe whole of the Universe resides within each individual heart. |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Hi Kev, this is quite a dramatic poem. Very moody and interesting. Sandra |
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