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Mother Dear ...a solider's letter home
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Mother Dear ...a solider's letter home |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA 
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Mother Dear....a solider's letter home Mother dear what do you cry for I'm old enough to go to war. I'm still your child, yet now a man. I'll serve my country best I can. Oh mother, please, they say you weep When safe at home, my brothers sleep. It really isn't all that bad. Please give my best to dear old dad. Mother, you remember Jim. It's been three days since I've seen him. They say he stepped on enemy mine. He lost his leg, but he'll be fine. Now Pete, my friend from down the street, Who always stumbled on his feet Spooked a patrol out on the roam So in a body bag, he's coming home. Today we stormed their sea and land; Which gave our troops the upper hand. Forgive the blood, it's just a nick. I'll be like new, I'm sure, real quick. We won today. The feeling's great. I have to go though, it's getting late. So mother dear, this is goodbye... P.S. They say that I might die |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
Very moving, unfortunately, very real for some. I have two sons, I often worry about this.... Kathleen-- |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Ruth, Well...it's hard to write with so many goose bumps, but I'll try. Very touching poetry and an excellent reminder of the price of freedom. Well done. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
HootieGal~ It's so nice to see you drop in with this poignantly written piece~ Lovely sentiments, sweet poetess~ Happy New Year to you and yours~ *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
thank you all....it's nice to return home now and then |
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Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
This touches me deeply. My daughter is ex Air Force and she said if they needed her, she'd sign up again to fight. Sent chills up my spine. It's nice to see you on the blue pages of PiP again!! Repost some of your stuff if you're here for a while. We've got a lot of newbies that have never had a taste of the owl!  |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Hoot, Glad to see you back, excellent write.  *L* |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
Absolutely stunning. This poem breaks the heart and brings to mind what is sacrificed for freedom. Magnificent writing. **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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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Just when I am so glad to see you come home, you leave me sniffing...thank you for this, Ruth. Please let us know how you are doing, we've all missed you so much... |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (tears fall down my cheeks) Sooooooo heartbreaking, sweet friend, it must have been so heartaching for both her son to write such a letter and for the mother to read his words, it breaks my heart to see such sacrifices war can cost. (sad sigh) My heart goes out to all families who have family enlisted in war, and pray they can all come back safely. (kiss on cheek) God Bless You, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Ruth, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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Denise
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Heart wrenching, Ruth. We owe so much to those who protect us that we could never repay it. So nice to see you again, Ruth! |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Yes nothing is routine in times of war...the enemy would like nothing better then to maim or kill you before you do the same to them...James |
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Ivy Rose Senior Member
since 2001-12-29
Posts 1300MA, USA |
hoot_owl...This touched me deeply. My son just left for boot camp on Jan 3, 2002. We are more than mother and son...we are friends. I miss him already. Thanks so much for this poem. Captured my feelings so wonderfully. GREAT POEM!!!! ***Ivy Rose |
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Elizabeth
Moderator
Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
This one hit really hard, Ruth..... Welcome back.  God bless America, my home sweet home. |
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strbbux Member Elite
since 2001-12-19
Posts 3859 |
Oh my gosh ruth, this was so sad. I have sons, and we are soooo patriotic my husband being an x navy man...great write. floria |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
What a moving letter and poem. So very nice to see a poem of yours. ~*~ Carpe' Diem ~*~ |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Owl, I have chills from this one. I so blase and chilling. Keth Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Thank you all....I've missed everyone here hugs Ruth |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Hootessa - It is so nice to see you posting here again. I hope all is well with you. Have a great day, young lady. |
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cpalmer Senior Member
since 2001-06-26
Posts 977Phoenix, Az |
Wow, this is very moving! touched my heart!Hugs Cindi |
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