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A soldiers cry
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A soldiers cry |
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LarBear Member
since 2000-06-23
Posts 138Kingston, New York 
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A soldiers cry High in the air, soldiers fly Ocean waves, some travel Across ground they move Most never even said “bye” A soldiers cry isn’t heard Far away from home Afraid and all alone Memories faded and blurred Fighting a foreign nation In a war tense formation Stresses mount as rifles fire The American soldier will not tire In the cold they lay In the snow they stay In the rain they don’t complain A soldiers hope, always remain Dreams shatter as buddies’ fall Red with blood the snow tainted Screams of fear, the voices painted The wounded soon begin to squall One by one, a soldier dies Bullets strike chests Bullets strike heads All over the soldiers lie Mystified as hauntings linger So far away the soldier cries Slowly, squeezing a finger The soldiers’ bullet soon flies Suddenly stopping the aggressor The soldier asks, “Who is the transgressor?” Graves scatter across this land For soldiers who took this stand For every soldier who died Is a soldier who once cried National cemeteries blanket with stones In rows, the soldiers final formation Listen closely to the soldiers’ moans Look at the solders that gave to our nation Some soldiers didn’t die A cold welcome they came Mocking, they are not to blame A soldier who once tried Living, a persistent pain Of memories left; vain Can you hear their cry? Somewhere a soldier cries Not for money or fame For us all, you and I A soldiers life; all the same This soldier shares no shame Don’t let our soldiers languish Remember our fellow patriots Remember and Feel their anguish Hear the soldiers’ soft sigh Don’t let our soldiers cry I wrote this because I have had friends fall from war. I also give my heart in pure appreciation for all that came before me. I never let a Veteran go un-noticed, and thank them so. Giving us this Land of freedom that I dearly Love. The United States of America. LarBear |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
God Lar, now I feel like crying. How fitting a tribute to all the soldiers of our country and of the world. War knows no home, no love, no sanity. And the sacrifices made are so great. Thank you for this, it is wonderful and I hope it goes in the book. Sandra |
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Hardrock Senior Member
since 2000-02-14
Posts 948New Hampshire, USA |
Lar..I agree with Cat...a very nice tribute indeed. And to all our soldiers who may have never experienced war (and I hope they don't), "He also fights, who sits and waits", whether it be at the 33rd Parallel of Korea, the Cactus Curtain of Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (Jack Nicholsen was RIGHT in a "A Few Good Men") or the gate guard at Ft. Drum in NY. People tend to forget these fighting men and women. But they do a job for us...they help keep us free. Thank you. Hardrock |
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Lady Lost Member
since 2000-07-13
Posts 470 |
This is avery touching piece, I feel strongly that veterans should receive more appreciation than they do. I wrote a poem in the Corner Pub called Through a Soldiers Eyes. My heart aches when I think of all the lives lost to war and how we too easily forget them..only concerned with whether we won. I am very moved by this poem!....beth You can never have too much fiction; reality can be such a bore |
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SpitFire Member Elite
since 2000-04-19
Posts 2396 |
~LarBear,...can I thank you for writing and posting this? Honestly. I am lost in my search for the proper words,...and perhaps I'm just afraid...I've done this before, where I've backed out of saying more than I am left speechless, but I am. I feel so small and just wish that somehow I could express myself in this subject. I truly feel your words,...every one of them. Every One. Thank you. Thank the soldiers everywhere. I will go quietly now. Take care. *Peace. |
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Deborah1 Senior Member
since 2000-06-22
Posts 653New Hampshire |
As painful as it is, I am always glad to read someones tribute to our men, that so bravely defended our couontry. This brings tears to my eyes, I have always struggled with the thought of what they endured, as I know I can't even imagine their real truth. They have my highest respect. Thank you for this piece, I will be voting!! The fragrance always stays in the hand that gives the rose...--Hada Bejar |
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Rex Member
since 2000-06-29
Posts 482Houston, Texas |
Well done! An eloquent tribute to all the armed forces of our great country! Americans of today tend to forget that the price of the freedom they enjoy comes high. Thanks! Poetry is the spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings: it takes its origin from emotion recollected in tranquility. -William Wordsworth- |
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LarBear Member
since 2000-06-23
Posts 138Kingston, New York |
First of all, I want to thank ya`ll for the comments on this poem. I need to say this: I had the motivation to write this poem for a MIA soldier that was listed as missing Aug 1944. He was on his first mission in the US Army Air Corp, as a tail gunner. His plane crashed into a heavly brushed forrest in China. Its thought the pilot was lost, due to the heavy fog the day the plane disapeared. This crash was spoted by China farmers in 1996. China contacted the US, and sent people over thier to identify the remains. Although, there was a full crew, one soldier hit home. PVT. Netherwood from Kingston, NY.He is survived by four sisters, along with family from those sisters. I work in Kingston and felt a brotherhood with this family. Yesterday, I attended his funeral along with the NYNG, VFW, American Legion, West Point Honor Gaurd and many friends and family. At that time, I gave the above poem to a grandaughter of one of the sisters. She inturned read it to the other sisters and family. They wanted me to read it aloud to all the people that was there. I didnt want too, but i did anyway. Due to the emotional and signicance of this event, I was so nervous. After I did read it, I was thanked, over and over. Such an event in my life. I have touched the hearts of their family and friends. Its nice to know after 56 years one soldier has been finaly laid to rest. My small part given to this family will forever be a great memory in my heart. Thank you, LarBear |
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a-alibaster Member
since 2000-01-08
Posts 392 |
...and all I can do is cry, such saddness fills my heart and mind when I think of the fallen and the words and welcome that many received...so unkind! Thank you for this. "There is an alter ego which dwells in every soul..." a-alibaster "I am as I am, nothing more, nothing less, I am tears of pain, tears of Death. |
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lotharingia Senior Member
since 2000-06-04
Posts 897saarbruecken, Germany |
Larbear, Your message is very strong. You brought a tear to my eye. Lotharingia "Dreams are life, reality, creation" Miguel de Unanumo |
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