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Wanda
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0 posted 2001-11-11 04:57 PM


Let Us Give Honor

Throughout the history of our country
many soldiers have taken up arms
They’ve gone to foreign lands for you and me
and stood and faced the threat of harm

We sleep in our beds, eat our hot food,
go wherever we want without fear
We do whatever strikes our mood
while they have little to cheer

How many times have you thanked a Vet?
How many times have you sent a card?
If you say, “I haven’t done that yet.”
Consider, “It’s not really that hard.”

Each one places their life on hold
and has the potential of great loss
Whether a Vet is young or old
they serve our country at great cost

May our gratitude to the Vets be more
then a “salute” on this day
Let us pray for those now in war
until they can come home to stay

Written by, Wanda 11/11/01


© Copyright 2001 Wanda - All Rights Reserved
Rex Allen McCoy
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1 posted 2001-11-11 04:59 PM


I'll echo that !
~

Startime
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2 posted 2001-11-11 05:02 PM


Oh yes, Let Us Please Give Honor....Wanda, this is a beautiful tribute that brought tears to my eyes. Absolutely stunning and it is going into my collection. **hugs**  

Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams.

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3 posted 2001-11-11 05:04 PM


Right on Wanda!   Write on Wanda!


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4 posted 2001-11-11 05:37 PM


Wanda,

   I could not agree with you more! Well written... and such an important message  

Hugs,
Tara

Wanda
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5 posted 2001-11-11 05:39 PM


Thank you to Rex, Startime, and Midnitesun for your kind remarks about this poem.  I appreciate your input.  Wanda
Wanda
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6 posted 2001-11-11 05:42 PM


Rose Petals; Thank you.  This is a subject near and dear to my heart.  I am sure all of us have dear friends or family who are now, or have been a part of our military.  We owe them so much.  Wanda
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7 posted 2001-11-11 05:45 PM




BRAVO!!! CLAPPING WILDLY!!! BEAUTIFUL TRIBUTE TO OUR DEAREST VETERANS!!! (sigh) Your beautiful words are always so touching and wonderful to read! (smiles) Have a beautiful evening, sweet friend! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Wanda, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

Wanda
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8 posted 2001-11-11 05:51 PM


Good Evening Noah;  Nice to hear from you.  I am glad you liked the poem.  Thank you for commenting.  Wanda
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