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Sacrificial Lamb
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Sacrificial Lamb |
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EagleOne Member Elite
since 2000-03-07
Posts 2829Between a laugh and a tear... 
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Sacrificial Lamb Though I've never been to war I've seen enough to know My Son I've just one thing to say Heed my call, please don't go! No one doubts your courage Or resolve to do what's right It's just that we love you so And war is such a hopeless plight Battles fought too far away As the demons take their stand A picture seen too many times Loved ones blood upon the sand A slaughterhouse for fine young men That follow on life's great cam Marching on by, one by one Just another sacrificial lamb We are all just prisoners here of our own device ~ Hotel California, The Eagles |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Eagle--Speaking from a mother's heart...I understand. Hugs! |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
Oh my gosh did this ever have my heart agreeing with yours....I hope this isn't from real life....Too many wonderful young men are sacrifical lambs...**big big hugs**  Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. |
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Mysteria 
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
From another Mother who has not felt this fear, but many of smaller fears that manifested themselves to mountains from molehills. I can't imagine the anguish of a parent feeling this fear and pain. You have said this well. ~* Carpe' Diem *~ |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
A father's loving wish, much the same as a mother's. My heart aches for all the lost lives, war after war, year after year. And for what? PS, did I tell you one of your poem titles is encorporated in my Plagiarism poem? Oh, if only the Power of a Poet's Pen could indeed be mightier than any sword, perhaps all the weapons could be put aside? |
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peaches73533 Senior Member
since 2001-11-04
Posts 981OK, USA |
Being a mother I understand this completly. peaches |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
I felt these feelings when my son was assigned to Albania...outwardly I was confident but on the inside I was worried sick...fortunately I had some good friends to talk to...James |
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dgvarner Member Elite
since 2000-05-13
Posts 3552High Springs, Florida |
Battles fought too far away As the demons take their stand A picture seen too many times Loved ones blood upon the sand ==================================== yes..i share your thoughts in this one..i could not deal well with my child going to war...and war seems such a hopeless, ridiculous thing....a no-win situation really.. well written with the heart of a father...  enjoyed..as always.. hugs, g ~dgvarner/fallen rain~ |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
  (big hugggsssssss) Sooooooo powerfully touching, sweet friend, though I have never been a parent, I believe when I grow up I would hope and pray that if I had a son he would never go out to war! (sigh) We all love you so much, sweet friend, this is a powerfully heartwrenching poem! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet friend, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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RosePetal
since 2001-08-26
Posts 2985South Florida |
I hope he stays home close to you, this is very sad and I understand how you feel (hugs) Joanna |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
....I understand.... ~Time has cast a spell on you, |
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EagleOne Member Elite
since 2000-03-07
Posts 2829Between a laugh and a tear... |
I'm just pondering here, in light of some of the events throughout the world. Though my angels are staying close to home, well I hope so at least for the near future , I've been touched by those close by who've been asked to answer the call. It is a terrible fear that grips a parent, I thank you all for your understanding, take care!We are all just prisoners here of our own device ~ Hotel California, The Eagles [This message has been edited by EagleOne (02-04-2002 05:55 AM).] |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
A timely piece that many will relate to and all will understand, some having been touched by this on a more personal level. Well done Eddie... ya know... poets "ponder"  *L*I just love when ya prove me right with your own words. loljm You speak to me in riddles and you speak to me in rhymes. |
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Bec Member
since 2001-02-23
Posts 475Canberra |
EagleOne... Even though I'm not a parent, war still scares me. I have so many loved ones that I couldn't bear to lose. Even the thought of it is almost enough to make me cry. Very moving piece. Bec "Poetry and Hums aren't things which you get, they're things which get you. And all you can do is to go where they can find you." |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
yes, i feel this, I have two sons, I can relate to this one, Eddie. Kathleen--(Kay) |
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Dee Member Elite
since 2000-08-19
Posts 2330Queensland, Australia |
Well said, my friend. A wish I know every parent would share. Dee I wish you every happiness and may you always have the best of the good things in life. a brand |
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EagleOne Member Elite
since 2000-03-07
Posts 2829Between a laugh and a tear... |
Thankyou friends! I thought I had replied to this one. As always I appreciate your time and your thoughts, take care! We are all just prisoners here of our own device ~ Hotel California, The Eagles |
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