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Young Soldier |
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aziza Member Elite
since 2006-07-09
Posts 2995Lumpy Oatmeal makes me Crazy! |
Young Soldier Young soldier with ancient eyes Speaking over silent cries Who is there to ease your fears? Offer you solace? Wipe your tears? So far away you had to go There are things you need to know You protect my basic rights I have freedom for which you fight Few decisions you can make Yet you give so I can take Most so young and far from home Lost in longing, so alone Young soldier with weary face Perhaps you feel out of place Growing older beyond your years Dodging bullets and hateful sneers Do you fear those who are blind? Judging you with thoughts unkind It is hard to turn the other cheek Easier to hate those who speak Against what they do not know How could they when they didn’t go? We can’t share what you have seen We can’t picture where you’ve been. Young soldier sent far away For your return we all pray We thank you for your sacrifice You fight for our American life We can never repay the debt But I promise I will not forget. -- Alison -- Editorial Plea: Please, do not allow our soldiers to be forgotten when they return home. They need recognition that all wounds, even those that can not be seen, need to be treated. They need our support – and for us to demand that they receive the care that they require and deserve. They need us to call upon our elected officials and demand that VA and the military hospitals do their jobs. Their mission, and responsibility, is to take care of our soldiers ~ even when they have returned home. It should be the mission of us all. |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
Alison... I hear you on this one... when I visited France last year I wrote of my visit to the American War Cemetry... lives lost at a cost.... well written my sweet friend RDB Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight......... |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Nice writing of your concern...James |
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Dark Stranger Member Patricius
since 2001-03-19
Posts 13631West Coast |
lest we forget..good stuff ms az |
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icebox Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383in the shadows |
A caring write. Thank you for sharing it. |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
this brings ya to tears...in the autumn of my life, I now realize, wars are not always the answer...and that isn't religion talking... God bless you for this.... |
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aziza Member Elite
since 2006-07-09
Posts 2995Lumpy Oatmeal makes me Crazy! |
Thank you. |
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Drauntz Member Elite
since 2007-03-16
Posts 2905Los Angeles California |
beautiful one. we shall all remember those solders. the brave and the young and precious. again and again we shall be reminded. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Not only did your poem near move me to tears ~ but your editorial did as well. Your loving, and appreciative heart is showing. I applaud your talent and your compassionate soul.  ~ and I concur with every blessed word that you wrote. Love, Peace, & Harmony, Linda |
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anam_cara76 Junior Member
since 2007-05-06
Posts 24USA |
aziza, you know how close to home this hits for me. You've captured the essence of feelings that I've been spoken to by so many soldiers. I am once again amazed at what you can do with words. always your friend, Nysa |
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aziza Member Elite
since 2006-07-09
Posts 2995Lumpy Oatmeal makes me Crazy! |
Thank you, Drauntz. ------ Linda, You are a kind and beautiful woman. I am honored that my poem touched you so deeply. ------ Nysa (forever cara in my mind ~ smiles) This is the poem that I wish I had written years ago when you asked me to write one. I love you. Alison |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
so well done thank you Alison |
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aziza Member Elite
since 2006-07-09
Posts 2995Lumpy Oatmeal makes me Crazy! |
You are welcome, Kate. Thank you. Alison |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
One more time...James |
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