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Veteran's Tribute - For Memorial - Never Forget
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Veteran's Tribute - For Memorial - Never Forget |
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Poet deVine
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since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
There's nothing different about the man as he passes you on the street a few lines have formed along his brow and he's slower on his feet He smiles at children as they play frowns at tattoes on a young teen an ordinary man you think? but you don't know what he as seen jungle wet with rain and sweat rivers of mud and enemy blood Eyes in pain no loss or gain Arms held back in mass attack He won't tell you what he knows nor why it haunts his dreams he keeps it within, this secret past that hides behind silent screams Jungle wet with rain and sweat Rivers of mud and enemy blood Eyes in pain no loss or gain Arms held back in mass attack Don't dare to say he never gave what his country asked him to give don't tell him that you hate this place his friends died so you could live Jungle wet with rain and sweat Rivers of mud and enemy blood Eyes in pain no loss or gain Arms held back in mass attack A flag waves in bright sunlight By soldier right, he should be proud But he walks on by, no salute His patriotism is not allowed jungle wet with rain and sweat rivers of mud and enemy blood eyes in pain no loss or gain arms held back in mass attack And when you come to understand The freedom he fought to keep Perhaps it will be you my friend That dreams the dream of soldier's sleep. |
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WolfsMate Member
since 2000-01-14
Posts 121New York |
A beautiful tribute to those who have given so much for all of us. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Divine One, that was an outstanding memorial day write! ~ in both content and form! It is as though you got into the skin of that veteran! Excellent work! ~ exceptionally perceptive and compassionate! It was great to read you again! It's been awhile! Too long awhile! Love, Harmony, and Peace, Linda  Lest we forget. |
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Marilyn Member Elite
since 1999-09-26
Posts 2621Ontario, Canada |
Good to read you again Sharon. This was well done. Thanks for the memorial so we may not ever forget. Marilyn |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
This is a fitting tribute, Thank you. Joyce |
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Poet deVine
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since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Thanks for reading this..seems like we never stop sending our men off to war. |
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icebox Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383in the shadows |
"There's nothing different about the man" There is perhaps a small private thing diferent about the man. |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Yes..Icebox..that was the intent..nothing outward to show that he has 'scars' of the war... |
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