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ellie LeJeune
Member Elite

since 2000-01-10

Posts 4156
King of Prussia, PA USA

0 posted 2003-01-26 12:36 PM

He stands
at the edge of the wood.
at the last bastion of comfort,
for as he gazes back across the meadow,
and beyond the gently flowing creek,
he sees his home and his family within,
and the village of common folk.

ahead is the wood and the battle yet fought.
The battle within is greater still,
for fear is a mighty foe,
that conquers the soul unto death,
and lessens the man his truth.
Robbing the world of freedoms quest.

Behind him lies the known and true.
Ahead lies the unknown battle cry.

The woods are deep and dark beyond,
so he kneels in humble need,
and knows the Grace of choice to make.
To go the way of courage found.

One step is made toward the wood,
for prayer thus said in face of fear,
makes of a man his own true heart.
To know he is of freedoms dream,
To fight and win his soul,
that those behind may ever dwell
in Peace for courage sake.

I wrote this poem for my son, John. He is a 2nd Lt
in the US Army and was just shipped to the Middle
East this past friday. I ask your prayers for his
safety.

[This message has been edited by ellie LeJeune (01-26-2003 12:36 AM).]

SPIRIT
Senior Member

since 2002-12-29

Posts 1745
California Desert

1 posted 2003-01-26 01:35 AM

Prayers for your son and all the young men and women who courageously give of themselves that we might enjoy freedom. A lovely tribute to your son indeed.

How different,the dark that scares us,
From the dark, behind our eyes,
That we hide behind to protect us
From the dark that scares us. ©das

Joyce Johnson

Member Rara Avis

since 2001-03-10

Posts 9912
Washington State

2 posted 2003-01-26 01:46 AM

Yes dear Ellie, you have my prayers. We are so proud of them and so fearful. Love, Joyce

lorenlynn
Member

since 2003-01-27

Posts 203
California Beaches

3 posted 2003-01-27 06:55 PM

My sons are too young at this time and I don't know what I would do if they were in the service. This is lovely what you wrote for your son.

Songbird
Member Elite

since 1999-12-15

Posts 2184
Missouri

4 posted 2003-01-27 10:35 PM

May God be with him and keep him safe. I will pray for him to return safely to his family. Good to see you still writing, I have little time for it at these days.

DawnG

Senior Member

since 2000-06-23

Posts 1494
United States

5 posted 2003-01-28 02:08 PM

Ellie,

This is a very beautiful poem you have penned for John. I add my prayers for his safety and know my thoughts are with you at this very difficult time.

Dawn

Trillium

Member Patricius

since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

6 posted 2003-01-28 10:28 PM

ellie: A wonderful poem for your son, and an important message for all who read it. Prayers are with you always!

Betty Lou Hebert

Denise

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Member Seraphic

since 1999-08-22

Posts 22648

7 posted 2003-01-30 10:05 PM

This is a lovely, touching poem that John will cherish always, and one day read to his grandchildren, Ellie. He will be in my prayers. (((HUGS)))

WinterWren
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since 2002-12-01

Posts 1044
...Coming to

8 posted 2003-01-31 09:06 PM

This was a very graphic and touching piece.
Very well written. All the hope for your son.

WinterWren
"Even a fool knows that we cannot touch the stars, but that doesn't keep the wise from trying."

Nightshade

Member Patricius

since 2001-08-31

Posts 13962
just out of reach

9 posted 2003-02-01 07:31 PM

Lovely piece. I shall pray for the safety of your son. Chris

"Hope" is the thing with feathers-
that perches in the soul....

-Emily Dickinson

pegasus111
Member Elite

since 2000-07-27

Posts 2219
ocala, fl, usa

10 posted 2003-02-03 11:02 AM

may God watch over him and keep him safe. isn't it a wonder that such beauty can be yanked from our souls in time of great passion be it pleasure or pain. This is poetry at it's finest dear lady.

the woods are lovely, dark, and deep, but I have promises to keep, and many miles to go before I sleep...Frost

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