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Roll Call .... Vietnam War Remembrance
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Roll Call .... Vietnam War Remembrance |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores 
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Roll Call ~*Marge Tindal*~ A lonely rank of fighting men lay dead upon the shore. They came, they saw, they conquered, but they encountered more. A far and distant battle, in a bleak and desolate land. He fights the battle for you, a gun clutched in his hand. A lonely rank of fighting men lay dead upon the hill. They don't know they're heroes and I guess they never will. When the final trumpet's sounded it will deafen every ear. The repetitious answer + + + not here + + + + + + + not here + + + + + + + + + not here + + + + + *A tribute for Jeffrey Carter's challenge to the men who fought the senseless lingering battle of Vietnam. This was originally written for my big brother, who survived the horrors of this war to return home to us. Too many of his buddies weren't that fortunate. I have seen 'The Wall' ... and I thank God that my brother's name is not etched on it. |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
I think this has to be by far one of my favorite of all your works. Excellent poetry  |
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Jeffrey Carter
since 2000-04-08
Posts 2367State of constant confusion! |
Marge, Tears are flowing as I type this reply. Thank you for posting this. Too many people do not understand the absolute horror war brings. Not only to the men and women who fight the battles on the front lines, but also the men and women fighting the battles at home. Thank you for caring. All my love, Jeffrey I lie awake in a world filled with dreams, but dreams can be so real when you don't know you're asleep |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
this was outstanding Kathleen |
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Marina Member Elite
since 2000-02-10
Posts 2245Pickering, Ontario |
Marge this is a wonderful tribute. Your family was indeed fortinute. Thanks for sharing. Marina |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Little Hoot~ Thank you, hon. It's a big piece of my heart for sure. So GOOD to 'see' your smiling face. Jeffrey~ Thank you for the reminder. I just sent this, again, to my brother. His tears are also flowing in remembrance of those friends who died at his side. This poem has been widely distributed at Memorial Day and Veterans Day programs all across the nation. It is adaptable to every war situation. My letter of appreciation from, then President, George W. Bush has to be the ultimate sense of just how far this poem has gone. The Persian Gulf war was raging and he took time to write me a personal letter of thanks for expressing the feelings of so many of us. My pride is in knowing that the surviving veterans families have requested this poem to share with others. Thank you, Jeffrey. All my love to you, hon. Hugs from my heart to yours. IrishRose~ Thank you also, hon. Marina~ I'm really pleased that you like it. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
Marge* You've captured the true essence of memorial in Washington D.C. I saw it many years ago but carry the haunting feeling of it with me, such a sad senseless tragedy of lost souls, and the cause of so much pain for the survivors and families. Your abounding love of so many amazes me...you can touch so many on so many subjects and do them all justice..how does one heart hold it all so well???? *hugs* Hold me for yesterday Kiss me for tomorrow But love me for today. |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Thank you, Marge, for reminding us of this important event, lest we forget in our hearts and minds. Corinne |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Margie-girl YOU ARE AWESOME!!!!!!!!! and so is this poem. most of all-- your heart and conviction... this is obviously something very important to you. you shine in this... take care, jm Is it too much to find an answer, Is it too much to hold you close. Is it too much to find a reason, Is it too much to free my soul -- From self control ... And I know you're always waiting for me ... You take me far away, And I know you're holding me ... And it's better now ... ~vertical horizon~ |
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devina Member Elite
since 1999-10-28
Posts 3539Cali |
This is darling Marge...so many lives lost for "the cause"...this was a lovely tribute... Open arms can be the most fragile in the world... |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
ButterfliesDC~ Sweetheart, life has touched me from all sides and I thank you for your kind comments. Corinne~ Thank you, hon. I thank Jeffrey for bringing it to my attention. JanetMarie~ Yeah ... guess you could say it is a very important event in my life. Everytime my big brother hugs me ... I remember. Thank you. Devina~ Hello, doll. Thank you .. and glad it touched you. Love ya' ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
very nice and haunting yuh my father was there and i dont think he contributed much but the whisky but he made it back yuh i guess only good out o him returning is me bein born elsewhise line him up on that shore and bring a good man home but yuh |
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netswan Senior Member
since 2000-03-28
Posts 1369Washington |
Great Tribute Marge. I find this subject painful - it was such a senseless war, I am so glad your brother returned to you. Mine were too young for vietnam, thank God for that. -----And as each of my son's now sign up for the "draft" I think GOD 'dont' let history repeat itself" netswan |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
well said Marge Rex}>{{{{o> |
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ESP Member Elite
since 2000-01-25
Posts 2556Floating gently on a cloud.... |
This poem has touched me with sorrow....wonderful way to honour all those who did and did not make it. Love and hugs, Lizzie "Poetry is the true expression of my soul, it is my ultimate means of communication. It is my rainbow of delight." |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Marge very deep thoughts here..love your concern and compassion...I was worried a lot when my son went to Albania last year...hey how about that...5000 posts for you !!! James |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Walt~ I thank the good Lord that there is you. NetSwan~ Indeed, it is painful when we have to remember that so many gave their lives. Thank you for the comments. Rex~ Thank you. ESP~ Because we remember ... they live forever. Thanks for your kindness. James~ I'm glad this touched you. Your responses are always important to me. Thank you for 'noticing'. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Jeffrey Carter
since 2000-04-08
Posts 2367State of constant confusion! |
Back to the top Marge. I lie awake in a world filled with dreams, but dreams can be so real when you don't know you're asleep |
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Danny Holloway Member Elite
since 2000-01-15
Posts 2034Tulsa, OK |
Marge, i must get up very early to get ahead of you. I have a poem on the drawing board about the Vietnam Memorial Wall. Have visited the Wall several times and it never fails to move me to silence and sadness. I stopped working on this poem to do one on the Oklahoma City bombing. Anyway, i will probably be posting my "Wall Poem" in a few days. You did an excellent job with yours! Best wishes,,,, dh |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Marge, I find it very difficult to respond to Viet Nam poems but I couldn't let this one go by without saying thank you...not only for the words but because I know you mean them. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Jeffrey~ For whatever reason, I STILL cannot post a reply to your original challenge post ... So I'm putting it here ! My precious Jeffrey~ This moved me so. I thank you for your heart. My tears also fall. Love you. ~*Marge*~ Danny~ Thank you, darlin' I will look forward to your post. Balladeer~ You are right ... it isn't easy to find the words to reply to these sad posts. Every year, as I attend memorial services for the war victims' survivors, I am reminded just how difficult it is to speak at all. I cry ... and know that my tears come from deep respect for the losses. Thank you, sweetheart. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
heartfelt as usual |
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