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Generation Kill |
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Ringo 
since 2003-02-20
Posts 3684Saluting with misty eyes 
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I murdered a child today That's what the protesters will say With malice aforethought I looked down the barrel Slowly sqeezed the trigger Time frozen Motion at half I watched the explosion Manual detonator released Blood mixing with the dust I looked in shock and pain Slight damage to the school house He attended the morning before Marines saved thirty kids today Something the news will never say At risk to their own lives Marines guarding the school Rounds in-bound, downrange as well Quick defense Terror Attack Marines clearing the way to safety Pulling children to freedom to beathe again Providing them care Marines die in shock and pain Defending as you forget them Because that is what you demand Whenever I feel blue, I start breathing again... |
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Michelle_loves_Mike
since 2003-12-20
Posts 1189Pennsylvania |
wow,,,,wow,,,,this gave me chills,,,,oh man,,you pull the feelings from places people dont realize they have. ...all are not forgotten,,,,there are those out there, self included, that thank the defenders of our lives everyday,,,, thank you for this write,,,, Michelle To be held, is all I ask...... |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (tears fall down my cheeks) Oh Ringo, it saddens me so deeply too that these stories never make the news, as these are true stories of heroes, not those of our politicians! (sad sigh) As you know, I am a big protester against this war, and against the Administration, but it does sadden and sicken me when some other protesters will blame the troops on so much of the violence down there, for the politicians who mislead us into this war should be marching like them and stop treating them like remote-control machinisms! (wipes tears) No, the troops are not to blame, and there are so many heroic things they do that not even the half-hearted media will ever know! I vow to keep protesting against the injustice I feel here, but not against the troops, but for the troops, God Bless you, and God Bless the children, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Ringo, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "You'll find something that's enough to keep you |
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Susan Member Ascendant
since 2004-03-27
Posts 5104walking the surreal |
Gad, this speaks truth! Agree or disagree with the war, those men and women step in the line of fire with good intent in their hearts and should be respected and embraced.  SusanHappiness isn't something that happens to you, it's created from within you. Joy is a state of mind. |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
This is a much appreciated poem, Ringo. Thanks for penning it for our Marines (and all our troops). |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Nice writing....James |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
*sigh* that's hard |
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Ringo
since 2003-02-20
Posts 3684Saluting with misty eyes |
Once again, I apologize for not attending to this earlier... life and laziness are to blame. Michelle- You are always too kind. Hugs and all of that. Noah- I thank you for not being a "mindless protestor". We have always disagreed on these matters, and always will... however I truly appreciate that you are willing to see the good that is being done by the individuals, though you don't believe in the administration. Susan- That is exactly what I was hoping people would get out of this. Thank you. Iliana- Thank you for reading it. Although I wrote it about the Marines, I am thinking of ALL of our services, and those of our allies. James- Thank You. PS- Thanks mucho. Whenever I feel blue, I start breathing again... |
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