Open Poetry #40 |
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my brother, our solider |
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Ceinwyn Member Elite
since 2000-07-09
Posts 2175VA ![]() |
Are you for or against him fighting sacrifing his freedom for ours Lay down your differences as he lays down his head tonight Do you realize how much we take for granted he doesn't complain he's thankful to be alive another day Are you? Do you find yourself more selfish than thankful It was his choice to serve you to serve our freedom he takes pride in the lives he's protecting Are you for him or against him Is he in your prayers like you are in his Lay down your differences as he lays down tonight He doesn't regret one moment Don't take life for granted just remember that solider a brother a mother a son a daughter a husband a wife and remember all those who sacrificed their lives for you If at first you don't succeed destroy all the evidence that you tried. |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Wow, powerful writing Ceinwyn. It's nice to read you again! ![]() Very thought provoking and challenging. An excellent write. Much enjoyed. ![]() Best wishes, /Kit |
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Winter Butterfly Member
since 2007-02-03
Posts 61The hidden path beyond the ivy gate. |
The flow was a little rough but I think it suits the poem well. |
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Ceinwyn Member Elite
since 2000-07-09
Posts 2175VA |
Thanks Kit! It means so much to me And Winter I don't write for the flow, I write for the feelings, thanks anyways... |
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Drauntz Member Elite
since 2007-03-16
Posts 2905Los Angeles California |
wonderful poem. beautiful, truly enjoyed and thank you. |
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Robert Jordan Member
since 2007-02-07
Posts 392Philadelphia Pa USA |
Ceinwyn, There you go hon. You nailed it good. Keep up the good work. Bobby |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Whats important to me is to believe in God and to believe in myself and to believe in those that care for me...if others don't believe in me thats there choice...James |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
"just remember that solider a brother a mother a son a daughter a husband a wife and remember all those who sacrificed their lives for you" God bless our men and women in uniform! "The man who reads nothing at all is better educated than the man who reads nothing but newspapers." |
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Marge Tindal![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Kristen~ I'm for him and the other fine soldiers of our country~ May he be kept safe to return to the family~ You can let him know that I join others in appreciating ALL they do to defend our country and keep us safe and free~ *Huglets* ![]() ~*Marge*~ ~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~ |
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aziza Member Elite
since 2006-07-09
Posts 2995Lumpy Oatmeal makes me Crazy! |
I am very much 'for him' and for all the soldiers in Iraq, Afganistan, the US, and other parts of the world. They are heroes - volunteers who have given up so much. They are amazing people - and I am very grateful for every soldier who serves. A |
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VBallNut Member
since 2003-02-12
Posts 60Virginia, USA |
Ceinwyn - I'm very much FOR him. I understand what you're going through, for I have a younger brother who is serving his 3rd time in Iraq since the war started. I've got two other brothers in the military, also, but so far, they're still here on home territory. I've got every one of our soldiers in my thoughts on a daily basis. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Kris, I am FOR all those who serve, honour, and protect! It must be unbelievably difficult for them to carry out such harrowing patriotic duties. I wish we could bring them all home safely NOW. I thank my lucky stars that I do not have a loved one over there on treacherous foreign soil. You wrote with such passion and I could feel your angst in the pit of my stomach. God bless them all ~ and you, Love, Peace, & Harmony, Linda ![]() |
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