The Letter- Repost for Veterans Day

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Mike
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since 1999-06-19

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0 posted 1999-11-11 10:26 AM

The doctor said, shan't make it through the night,
Frail old woman, asleep in fading light,
I tiptoed in and stood beside her bed,
And as she woke, I heard her as she said,
Did you read the letter, Johnny sent to me?
It's right there on the table, take a look and see,
Johnny is my only child, he's gone away to war,
Last night I got a letter, and now I'm sad no more,
Johnny says he loves me, a hero he's become,
He says the war is over, and soon to home he'll come,
Will you be so kind sir, and read as nurse has done,
For my eyesight fails me, the letter from my son,
As I reached for letter, I see her fade away,
At peace with her creator, I slowly go my way,
In hand I held her letter, from president it read,
We regretfully inform you ma'am, that John, your son is dead.

To the veterans in Passions, thank you for your service.

hoot_owl_rn
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since 1999-07-05

Posts 10750
Glen Hope, PA USA

1 posted 1999-11-11 10:43 AM

Oh Mike, this one brought a tear to my eyes. It is a well told story and oh so sad

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Alis volat propriis
(She flies with her own wings)

suthern

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since 1999-07-29

Posts 20723
Louisiana

2 posted 1999-11-11 10:47 AM

Beautiful poem, Mike...

And may I add my thanks to the veterans... your service and sacrifices are appreciated!

RSEvans
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since 1999-10-23

Posts 1147
Tulsa, OK, USA

3 posted 1999-11-11 10:50 AM

As a veteran, I would like to say thank you. There was a time and a war no so long ago where we were not so popular. It is good to see that those who served selflessly in all wars are now honored the same. May fear of losing peace keep us forever vigilant.

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Once I was brilliant, now I no longer shine, but the twinkle in my eye speaks of another time.

Poet deVine

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since 1999-05-26

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Hurricane Alley

4 posted 1999-11-11 10:57 AM

Thank you for reposting this. It's so sad, yet so real!!!

Fred Hobbs
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since 1999-06-08

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Tallahassee, Florida, US

5 posted 1999-11-11 11:19 AM

Thanks Mike. Great poem and tribute. Very well done.

Munda
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since 1999-10-08

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The Hague, The Netherlands

6 posted 1999-11-11 12:04 PM

Great poem Mike. Gave me goose-pimples.

Nan

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since 1999-05-20

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Cape Cod Massachusetts USA

7 posted 1999-11-11 08:53 PM

I could read this one a dozen times - Let's bring it around again, shall we?

Denise

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since 1999-08-22

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8 posted 1999-11-11 08:56 PM

Yep, I'm crying again. This is so wonderful.
What a fitting tribute for Veterans Day.

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Denise

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Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA

9 posted 1999-11-11 10:25 PM

Nicely done again, Mike. Appreciate the appreciation.

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