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Heart Heard Weeping (Veterans Day)
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Heart Heard Weeping (Veterans Day) |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989
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You would know him by the distance held in his gaze. Even though his smile would say he was living in the here and now, gray eyes would unveil the mists of yesterdays gone by that still captures the images of that which would rob him of clearer visions. Time has faded the scenes driving them to dwell in dark places of memories hold. Yet, darkness cannot obscure the grotesque pictures of devastation and even in the face of better days the images surface at the edge of reality. The music of life does not soften the horror of screams still heard through endless internal echoes causing the heart to bleed with each separate sound of devastation reverberating through a tormented soul. No, you would not see his tears but if you listen closely his heart can be heard weeping. (for everyone who has ever served or given of themselves for this great country..and for Uncle Donnie who served in the Nam...((all my love)) |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
Beautiful, Wonderful and then some... definitely a   love RDBBe kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight......... |
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Pantheress Member
since 2008-11-02
Posts 215Queensland, Australia |
Awwww.. that's just to beautiful.. Sad but beautiful.. Thank you.. |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Thank you, gentle one, for paying tribute to those who are responsible for the freedoms we enjoy  |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Yo Gentle Spirit, Thanks for that Hon. Love Bobby |
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americangothic Junior Member
since 2008-11-11
Posts 45 |
I grew up listening to my grandfather's war stories....well done |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
A beautiful and noble tribute to those who paid. - Owl |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Excellent, Donna. Ida |
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Pilgrimage Member Elite
since 2001-12-04
Posts 3945Texas, USA |
My Dad went through WWII, but all his stories were about his friends, and the funny things that happened. You'd never know he'd been in five major battles. This brings that back to me. Nan (Pilgrim variety) |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Fine piece of writing...yes fine...James |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
extremely well done! serious, sustained applause!! |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Eloquently spoken from your grateful heart, Gentle Spirited One. Love, Harmony & World Peace, Linda  |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
Very well said! Thank you for sharing Theresia |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
Beautiful Tribute Gentle Spirit! ARCTIC WIND |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
No, you would not see his tears but if you listen closely his heart can be heard weeping. Gentle Spirit, that is such a poignant, heart touching poem, thank you for sharing. Lindsay |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Donna, This is a wonderful tribute to those who are often overlooked. Thank you for taking the time to show your heart and for giving the thanks that we often forget to say. Love, Alison |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
Donna.. I came back again to read this and again I was moved.. thank you so much for sharing this beautiful piece of your heart.. love RDB x |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
Donna becomes Madonna in this writing. Beautiful.  "too bad ignorance isn't painful" |
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HeliaHeart Member
since 2008-11-16
Posts 53Georgia |
It was absolutely beautiful. Thank you for reminding me of something we often overlook in our busy rushing lives.. ~Lia |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I'm sorry I missed this earlier... thank you for such a beautiful tribute to those who served!! |
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steavenr Member Elite
since 2003-11-17
Posts 4058 |
a lovely, poignant write...you have captured the heart of service so well...deserves more than just a Veteran's Day observance... |
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