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Trillium 
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA 
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A marine in Charlie Company, 8th Regiment, fighting in Fallujah, was on the front page of the Spokane, Spokesman Review yesterday. I wrote this poem to go with it, as a tribute to Veteran's Day and all the Armed Forces. FALLUJAH  Mine eyes have seen the horror Of a war across the sea, Where I and many others, Came to fight for liberty! In the desert heat and sandstorms, Far away from family, How I pray we'll be delivered And Iraq will soon be free! In the bombs and death around us, There is just one shaft of light, That God takes pity on us And protects us with His Might! Betty Lou Hebert [This message has been edited by Trillium (11-12-2004 07:57 PM).] |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
BettyLou~ This is such a touching poetic piece~ The photo of the young man just leaps from the screen ... ALL SHOULD BE REMEMBERED much more often than they are~ Thank you for a heart-of-gold~  *Huglets*  ~*Marge*~ ~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost, |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Marge: I couldn 't look at this picture without crying! It has such impact! We can't even imagine what those men and women are going through! Thank you so much, dear friend for all your help getting this picture posted! I do appreciate it! Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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2dalimit Member Elite
since 2000-02-08
Posts 2228Mississippi coast |
Thank you for posting an excellent piece to honor our soldiers. Melton |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Melton: Thanks for commenting on this. When I saw that picture I had to write something!! I called the marine recruiting office in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, where I live, and they said if I sent them a copy of the poem, they would forward it to the marines family, so of course I did. Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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midnightblues Senior Member
since 2000-07-01
Posts 1597Singapore |
Dear Betty, it was sweet of you to dedicate this to the courageous.. may peace come really soon. lets pray  Love MiCheLLe If there cannot be equal in affection, then let the one with more be me - midnightblues |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear MiCheLLe: I do pray for that very thing every day! Thanks for reading! Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
MyDearFriend~ As you know from my email this morning, I found out in my morning newspaper that the young man in the photo is Lance Corporal Blake Miller from Robinson Creek, Kentucky~ He is 20 years old ... a fine Christian young man and what joy his mother, Maxie Webber, had when she saw his face appear on her television set~ I have no doubt that she would love to read your poem honoring those in service to our country~ I hope she gets it !!! Your heart is soooooooooooooo big~ *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost, |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
a very touching write |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Marge: I hope his mother gets the poem too. I am going to try and find out how many people live in her town and if it's a small place, I will mail a copy directly to her. Thanks so much for your help. Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
passing shadows: Thanks for reading. Nice hearing from you. Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Dear Betty, I left home on the 11th and just got bak today so I'm late reading your poem. What a nice gift for him and his mother. Love, Joyce |
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TexUS Member
since 2003-03-20
Posts 228 |
A wonderful tribute. Thank you for sharing your heart in these words. |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Joyce: Thanks for reading and I just got home today after being away a week. It was grea tto talk to you on the phone!! Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
TexUS: Thanks for reading and I appreciate your comments! Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Beasley Senior Member
since 2003-11-28
Posts 682Cheboygan,MI USA |
You use your gift with such sensitivity. The wonderful person that you are comes rushing out in word and deed. love, Barb |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
I think this is a case of a picture speaking a thousand words. While reading your poem, I could hardly keep myself from singing out loud the "Battle Hymn of the Republic." A very very patriotic tribute to our military men and women in Fallujah. God bless. -Bob |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Barb: Thanks so much for your wonderful words! This picture just pierced my heart. I am going to write to his mother this week. Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Bob; This picture had the same effect on me. I could hear the music and the words came to me, slightly changed of course, but no less fervent! Thanks! Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Broken_Winged_Angel Senior Member
since 2000-04-06
Posts 994Small Town, Somewhere |
Thank you for writing this. BWA |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
BWA: I am hoping his mother received the letter and poem I sent her. It might help her to know how much his picture touched people. Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Isobel Senior Member
since 2004-01-17
Posts 529Qld, Australia |
Oh! Betty Lou This picture and poem should be sent to the White House! The pain and horror on that young man's face accompanied by your poem touches my soul. Love Isobel ox |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Isobel: I haven't been able to get his face out of my mind! I did send this to his mother and I hope she received it. Thanks for your response! Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
In the bombs and death around us, |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Smart chick: Thanks for commenting. Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Soulfisher Member
since 2005-01-07
Posts 226where ever the fly fishing is good |
Amen to your words and thank you for paying tribute to the armed services my friend |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Thank you for taking time to read and comment. I have been haunted by this young man's expression. I am praying he is safe among so many who aren't. Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
My goodness. This makes my heart ache. So young and so brave. Hugs, Chris |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Chris: Thanks for commenting. I had the same reaction. Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Savannah New Member
since 2005-12-29
Posts 3Ny,US |
I loved it, my boyfriend is at Parris Island as I type this and it made me think of him so much. I'm a new member and I'm so glad I joined. All of the poetry is so touching. |
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whitedove Junior Member
since 2005-11-26
Posts 42 |
(((((Hugs))))) It is great and I am glad you decided to post the picture too. Gave more impact to the message War is truly terrible |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Savannah: Good luck to your boy friend and may God keep him safe! Welcome to the site and hope you really enjoy it here. Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
whitedove: I can't look at this picture without getting weepy! I wish I knew what happened to him! Yes, War is terrible for everyone! Betty Lou |
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Annie78 Member
since 2003-10-03
Posts 469here then there then back here |
this "boy" in this picture could be any one of our sons....thank you for this posting... the horrors of this war affect us in our household daily....and news is not always good. I agree that this should be sent to the president. Annie there is but a short time to exist, love,laugh,live and never stop believing in miracles |
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epoet Member
since 2000-05-11
Posts 291grand rapid,MI, usa |
As a vet, I personally would like to say thank you for this poem. You honor all of those who have served this country in one way or another. Beautiful piece well done |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Annie: Thank you! This piece is very special to me and I agree with what you say. although I do not personally have anyone on the front lines, I know those who do and what they are going through. Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
epoet: Thank you for letting me know how you feel. Coming from a veteran, it means a lot to me. Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Little_Spyro Senior Member
since 2000-01-09
Posts 659San Diego, CA, USA |
If it weren't for what I believe to be much more than luck but just short of divine intervention, that I wasn't sent there myself... I don't know if I ever told anyone here, but in September of '03 I became a Marine.. x_x I've been extremely fortunate though, 'cause I have been stationed in a non-deployable unit (in which they can't send you anywhere) and will hopefully be stuck here until the end of my enlistment in 2008. I know people who have been there though, and thank God I didn't have to... Ay me, but where are my manners? I'm sorry I've been silent for so long, and such a very long time it is, I know!  I hope to be far more active in the future than I have been over the past 5 years!You're all great people--and poets, naturally! God bless!! Draconic regards to each and every one of you, Little Spyro T. Dragon "Staying true to yourself and your ideals in spite of a world that says you shouldn't even EXIST... That's what I think it means to be a dragon." |
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Little_Spyro Senior Member
since 2000-01-09
Posts 659San Diego, CA, USA |
Argh, and I forget yet again! Your poem was such a powerful reminder to me of what is still happening on the other side of the world that I forgot to say how well of a job you did on it! Thank you, and please, never stop writing!  Little Spyro T. Dragon "Staying true to yourself and your ideals in spite of a world that says you shouldn't even EXIST... That's what I think it means to be a dragon." |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Little Spyro: Thank you for your comments about this poem. The picture says a thousand words! I'm glad for you, to be in a nondeployable unit! Stay safe! Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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MUSEconnieSEconnie Member
since 2006-02-28
Posts 74california |
OOOOOOH YEAH....FITTING TRIBUTE/SONG.  |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
MUSEconnieHUES: THANKS CONNIE. I COULDN'T GET THE FACE OF THIS MARINE OUT OF MY MIND AFTER SEEING IT IN THE PAPER AND OF COURSE I COULD HEAR THE "BATTLE HYMN OF THE REPUBLIC"! TRILLIUM Betty Lou Hebert |
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