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These Muddied Boots |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores 
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These Muddied Boots ~*Marge Tindal*~  Step by step this soldier trod deep terrain of earthly sod Fight for freedom sought with pride borne on boots in purpose of stride Through valley, jungle, desert sand walked the measure of the man Mine fields traversed, trenches of prey traveled this soldier of yesterday Of bodies returned - some lay unclaimed Only his boots would know his name Buried now in unmarked grave unmindful of the freedom he gave Somewhere in the Heavens tonight He stands the watch where angels might Soldier, as you stand at God's side Know we remember you with pride Always held so fondly remembered These muddied boots to God now surrendered "The beginning of the end of war lies in remembrance." Memorial Day 2001 ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Thank you Marge... |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
Marge, what a beautiful, sorrowful and poignant tribute to them... Take care, Melissa~ |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
Thank you Marge for that wonderful tribute...nicely written..as always.. hugss ~Victoria~
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands |
Yes, this gets me everytime. They should always be remembered. Thank you, Titia |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
MOving tribute. We remember Liz |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Margie girl this is utterly excellent, it's in the remembering that we can honour them. This is utterly wonderful, your tribute is exquisite. As always Margie you shine so brightly   Love and warm stuff Take care Mushy  Take back the hope you gave,- I claim |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
yes....thank you Margie... your ending quote says it all. |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
all I can say is the same as all above Thank you Marge (((warm hugs))) Charisma |
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Watersign6 Senior Member
since 2001-05-25
Posts 823Hurricane,WV |
thank you Marge for writing such a heartfelt tribute,all need to be remembered  |
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Soaringeagle Member
since 2000-12-06
Posts 156CANADA |
BLESS YOU MARGE FOR REMINDING ALL TO REMEMBER BEAUTIFULLY WRITTEN IMAGES WARRIOR |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Marge This was such a heartfelt piece of writing and was from such a wonderful soul......Sue Suetang |
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Songbird Member Elite
since 1999-12-15
Posts 2184Missouri |
A beautiful tribute in every way, one that those special men and women deserve. |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Wonderful write Marge! Great tribute from the wisdom of your pen! |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
A wonderful tribute in remembrance Marge, very nicely written! Best wishes, /Kit |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
You did them proud! |
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redheart angrybraids Member
since 2000-04-16
Posts 410honolulu, hawaii |
you made me tear up and give thanks and prayers, thank you for bringing it to my attention marge, Kindly, |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Thank you all for taking a moment today to remember them with honor and gratitude. quote: If you haven't heard this stirring song - do yourself a favor and listen to it. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Greeneyes
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
Very Stirring....thanks Marge, hope this was a peaceful day for you... Lauren~ *** Nothing Beautiful In This World |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Gosh, gal... you're giving my tear ducts a workout today! *S* I was talking with my Dad Sunday morning... I know Memorial Day is for remembrance of those who paid the ultimate price... but I don't think we can ever thank our veterans enough. I didn't expect my simple "thank you" to bring such a rush of his memories... but for an hour, I madly scrambled trying to take coherent notes to preserve an unexpected gift of a window into the past. You've done that without even hearing his voice. *S* Superb! |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
GreenEyes~ Thank you ... the day was one of quiet reflection and appreciation. SuthernGal~ Now you've given me tears. I have heard his voice in the stories told by so many who only wanted to be asked to share their stories. I'm so glad you had that wonderful window of opportunity with your dad. Thank you for sharing with me. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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