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William P Bussey Member
since 2000-02-26
Posts 188 |
There Was A Time There was a time, when the eyes were like icy blue steel, A time when the power of his being, was live and real, A time when he and millions more, gave their heart and soul. A time when honor, country, and pride was an admired goal, There was a time, when he was looked up to by all who knew, A time when the country didn't have to be told what to do. A time when fathers, brothers and sons didn't waver at the call, A time when they were proud and unafraid to risk it all. There was a time, when the anthem was played, you would proudly see, A time when parents and children alike, were glad to honor thee. A time when the young were quiet, showed respect, and dignity, A time when we remembered our honored past, our history. There was a time, when the honor of a man could not be bought, A time when this was proved over and over, by the wars he fought. A time when people stood together and said,this we will not do, A time when freedom meant more than the fear of death to you. There was a time, as I wrote this poem, that I felt I could see. A time when all my comrads, were young and strong, like we used to be, A time when we were eager to go, no matter where, for our country. A time when thoughts of any thing different, would never occur to you or me. There was a time, I have heard my grandfather say. A time when we were free, not under a tyrants heel, like today. A time when our ideals were high and our courage had not been sold, A time when we were not afraid, hearts were strong and bold. There was a time, is it now? do we deliver all we fought and died for. A time we say to our dead of all our history, I will fight no more. A time I hope will never come for yours and mine, but it could you know, A time that if you aren't willing to stand and hold, it all could go. There was a time, but it never came to pass, this land is to strong, A time that only threatened to come, but we quickly righted that wrong. A time that could never be, for our childrens children were able to see, A time that will never come, because the price is to high, not to be free. |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Great message, Bill! Freedom is too precious to take for granted! Denise |
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Jon Mewett Senior Member
since 2000-03-04
Posts 1304 |
Freedom is like a bird.......... when caged it's song is dull....this Bill is a fine tribute and I feel warning to a truth. Jon |
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