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Elizabeth Santos
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since 1999-11-08
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Pennsylvania

0 posted 2010-02-22 07:24 PM



Dear Soldier



Dear soldier, you have traveled far

From where you came to where you are

And now you’re in an unknown place

Where you and God come face to face



You left the peace of your sweet land

And quickly turned from boy to man

With every footstep, every breath

You face the truth of life and death



Dear soldier, I don’t know your name

Or the little town from which you came

But this I know, you are my light

You are my beacon in the night



Beneath the stars in shadows deep

There is a vigilance you keep

You’re watching over all the good

That rendered peace and brotherhood



Dear soldier, you protect the free

The spirit of integrity

And from your cold and distant place

You shine a pride across my face



Dear soldier, I don’t know your name

Your deeds will never bring you fame

But this I know, my heart you’ve won

You are my brother and my son



You hold the torch that lights the world

You are the flag, aloft, unfurled

You are the flickering flame of youth

That lights the darkest shades of truth



In God’s great goodness place your trust

Until He brings you home to us

I love you, soldier, you’re my light

A candle glowing in my night



Elizabeth Santos

[This message has been edited by Elizabeth Santos (02-23-2010 10:07 AM).]

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Sunshine
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1 posted 2010-02-22 10:08 PM


Every woman who has a name

brings to light this very flame.

Those whose sons never were

bear that daughters of sons who sure

are to bear the brunt of timeless times

and listen to poets who give rhyme

to such a beautiful bough of love....

and give gift in seamless glove.

~*~

You always inspire, dear poet.
I hope you don't mind your own inspiration.




Elizabeth Santos
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Posts 9269
Pennsylvania
2 posted 2010-02-23 12:56 PM


Thank you, dear poetess
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3 posted 2010-02-23 01:09 AM


Blessed soldier, you're a constant light
That shines on our children both day and night.
So that one day these children will be
Parents of children in the land of the free.

Thank you for sacrifices that you make
To safeguard the people's freedom at stake.
Yes dear soldier, you're a welcome light,
Prayers are being said for you on this night.


Liz - you have to read that one at the park for your town this year.

Oklahoma Rose
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since 2008-02-28
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Oklahoma USA
4 posted 2010-02-23 12:36 PM


Elizabeth this is a beautiful tribute to our soldiers. In my line of work I take care of our veterans. Thank you for this beautiful tribute.  a
Robert E. Jordan
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since 2008-01-25
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
5 posted 2010-02-23 01:02 PM


Yo dear Elizabeth,

This is very heartfelt.  Try and remember that many of us troopers, young and old, came out of big cities.

Love Bobby

Earl Brinkman
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since 2010-03-03
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Osaka, Japan
6 posted 2010-04-13 10:49 AM


This is a good tribute to our soldiers.
Chalmette Guy
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Louisiana
7 posted 2010-04-13 11:11 AM


Thank you for this great tribute Elizabeth.
LngJhnAg
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8 posted 2010-04-13 11:47 AM


Liz, you never fail to amaze me and inspire me with your words.  Your poetry flows so seamlessly that I feel as if I am there in the poem.  You are a beautiful spirit.
Andrew Scott
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since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558
Redlands,CA,USA
9 posted 2010-04-13 06:59 PM


A most excellent and fitting tribute to those in uniform. A very beautiful piece.  Thanks for sharing. Peace to you and yours.

"We'll chase them like rats across the tundra."

Honeybee
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since 1999-12-26
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Ontario, CANADA
10 posted 2010-04-13 07:52 PM


Elizabeth,

How gentle and loving you are to have written this beautiful poem....it touched me and inspired me.

Nan
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11 posted 2011-11-08 09:00 PM


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