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Freedom ( Michaels Challenge )
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Freedom ( Michaels Challenge ) |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States 
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Freedom By Paul Wilson Soldiers marching in time Wearing uniforms proudly Off to war they go Fighting for you and me Boys too young to know Wanting to do their part Fighting for their country Saying goodbye to their sweetheart Fighting for their country Ready to take a stand Doing all they can Willing to die for their homeland In towns all around Widows and loved ones cry They gather at valley of stones Saying their final goodbye Mourning loved ones lost Faraway in another land Loved ones left behind Children don’t understand Stories told by those that returned Comfort the lonely left behind Hoping one day to heal Their hearts and mind For those that gave all Tomorrow will never come Where sorrow never sleeps Hero’s they’ve all become Copy Righted 2/17/2021 ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ Paul |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
This made me so sad moved me to tears.... a heartfelt write.... so poignant yet, true... |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
So interesting to see where this phrase took you, Paul. Wonderful sentiment...and one that I relate to well. Challenge well met. |
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augustsky Senior Member Posts 828 midwest US |
Sincere poignant writing Poet Paul. 'valley of stones'..stood out to me. Sky~ |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Lee...Glad you liked this. Freedom is very special to me. Thanks for reading and your reply...Paul ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Michael...Thanks for poking my muse a little. I could have gone a few other ways with this phrase, and might later. Thanks for reading and your reply...Paul ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Sky...Glad you liked that phrase. I have used valley of stones a couple of times referring to a cemetery and the head stones. Thanks so much for reading and your reply...Paul ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ Paul |
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Temptress
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-06-15
Posts 7136Mobile, AL |
This one makes me think of how I admire people who had the strength to serve. Recruiters came around when I was in high school and I had zero confidence so I did not join. This flow well as your structured work always does. Apologies for my rambling. "I know this love will tear me to pieces |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Lady T...Thanks for taking time too read this and for your reply. I never served either, bad knees kept me out. Again Thanks...Paul ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ Paul |
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