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Old Soldier
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Old Soldier |
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Zeigeist Member
since 2009-12-09
Posts 311Michigan 
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Old Soldier His hands Like leather His face worn And full of stories. Eyes full of years And suffering But still twinkling. He is a soldier So he fights. He will always fight. But this battle Is about over. The bugle player Watches him. So he waits For his kind bullet. For life to do What the war, the enemy, couldn’t. |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
it grabbed me Z. |
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MorningStar Member
since 2009-10-26
Posts 290Pittsburgh, Pa |
This is beautiful, poignant and affecting. My grandpa was an old soldier - I asked once (as a girl) if war was scary, "he told me life is scary and war in comparison is pretty straight forward". This poem made me remember that - and him. Aenea If I don't say it...who will? |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
It brought to mind a favored song by Elton John (lyrics profound as ever by Bernie Taupin) "Talking Old Soldiers" awesome work! |
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Zeigeist Member
since 2009-12-09
Posts 311Michigan |
Thank you Lady. I love to hear from you Z. |
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Zeigeist Member
since 2009-12-09
Posts 311Michigan |
your grandpa sounds like a smart fella morningstar. thanks for the reply Zeitgeist. |
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Zeigeist Member
since 2009-12-09
Posts 311Michigan |
Thank you Serenity for your kind words. Zeitgeist |
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Klassy Lassy Member Elite
since 2005-06-28
Posts 2187Oregon |
Life certainly can be a foe in ambush. I like this poem a lot, and it also makes me recall the old soldiers in my family. They take much less for granted, too, than those who have not been through such fiery trials. I watch their hearts open to the sun like lotus petals.... Karen |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
I met a gentleman like that once, while sitting on a mall bench. He told me the story of his life and his days of serving with MacArthur. M |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Wow! Powerful and touching write, Z. Ida |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
A touching poignant poem my friend. enjoyed. Lindsay |
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Zeigeist Member
since 2009-12-09
Posts 311Michigan |
This Poem is about my father John. He is a WW 2 vetern and has been strugling with his health lately. Thank you all for your nice replies, they are musice to my ears. Zeitgeist |
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Huan Yi Member Ascendant
since 2004-10-12
Posts 6688Waukegan |
. Not "couldn’t" but "didn't". John . |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Thought provoking and touching write, dear Zeitgeist. Soldiers are somehow always haunted by their tremendous experiences, no escaping those ghosts. Love, Margherita  |
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