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Memorial Weekend- From one who served
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Memorial Weekend- From one who served |
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Michael G Senior Member
since 2000-06-25
Posts 579Nashville |
to those of us who understood those tests we passed in time the endless march through the woods or through the muck and grime we wore a simply uniform one that really did not fit one that would not keep you warm nor cool when the heat hit we learned to kill for country how to take anothers life how to defeat an unseen enemy in the dark of the night I went on to be an engineer the kind the builds and destroys I learned how to use demolitions and how to build homes I trained others about mines those little *******s in the ground how to find them carefully and then how to blow them up We carried your flag for you and then came home to this a life a little boring considering where we had been We carried your flag for you you praised us for a day then turned around to get rid of us like guard dogs on parade We carried your flag for you but would have rather stayed at home for when you cannot handle things you always send us along We carried our dead for you and never heard you weep next time think before sending us out for they never really sleep. |
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inot2B Member Elite
since 2000-09-18
Posts 2205Arkansas |
Yes you are right, your country turned his back on you after you did as they requested. The promise given to our soldiers each day is being taken away. To you I send my deepest appreciation for all you did. |
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Marina Member Elite
since 2000-02-10
Posts 2245Pickering, Ontario |
This really makes one stop and think. Being Canadian, we don't have such issues as you guys deal with. But I would hope that it would not stop us from appreciating people such as yourself for what you have sacrificed. This is a wonderful piece Michael. Marina It is a blessing to have wings for words, and passion in pen |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
Yes we did ... except it was OUR flag ... our and theirs. Live for love. Without love, you don't live. |
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Lady In White
since 2001-02-12
Posts 2799USA |
Thank you for this, Michael. Some of us do remember, and thank you again for all that you, and yours, have done. |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
No not all of us have forgotten...but it never hurts to be reminded...so thank you Michael...thank you for all you gave...for all you still give... |
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Watersign6 Senior Member
since 2001-05-25
Posts 823Hurricane,WV |
your poem is so well written i can picture everything all the images you write about thank you for telling it like it is an making us remember all who have served an all who are still serving. |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
I am not American, and can not even imagine what being in a war must be like, but I know you sure have written of those who do and well too, as my heart goes out to you all. What a wonderful poem for your hoiday. ~*~ I write ~ Therefore I am ~*~ |
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Siofra
since 2000-09-28
Posts 551State of Suspended Passion |
It angers me that anyone of you were ever taken for granted. Well done expression here. Enjoyed. I am many. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
I thank you for defending our flag and salute your bravery. I hope you read "The boys who fought". Liz |
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angelbear Member
since 2001-05-22
Posts 139North East, USA |
You are rightly honered and not forgotten by all. The pain of some experieces can never die, this I know first hand. Thank you for all you did. I can't control |
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2dalimit Member Elite
since 2000-02-08
Posts 2228Mississippi coast |
I salute you, sir. Melton |
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