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Ringo 
since 2003-02-20
Posts 3684Saluting with misty eyes 
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The trumpet is sounding America is again calling her young to die Diplomacy actions not words Sins real sins imagined sins not forgiven No peace is possible there or at home They throw sand you throw barbs They sting with the weight of their venom Vietnam No More cry you Pray For Us cry we To win the battle and lose the war Is your fault and not theirs You shout you sit you curse their very lives Yet it is pity and not ire I feel You have obviously forgotten who it was put you there You cry Freedom yet you know not the word For as you self-riteously proclaim You earned it not nor the right Freedom is given yet somehow not earned By those men who stand and fight *************************************************** There is a saying around the military that states that for those who have fought Freedom has a flavor the protected shall never know. Enjoy your freedom to speak, yet remember who it was that truly gave it to you. ~You might say I'm a Dreamer, but I'm not the only one... John Lennon [This message has been edited by Ringo (03-17-2003 08:20 PM).] |
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maybe_one_day Junior Member
since 2003-03-17
Posts 23Canada |
Great job on this poem. It draws the reader to action and clearly expresses an opinion. So true. Great job. :^) Thank you. |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
Brad - always amazing me here: You cry Freedom yet you know not the word couldnt have stated it better xxoo |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggssssssss) I think Bush and Blair have no clue what that word means, or "safety" either in that matter! (sad sigh) When will we ever learn from our history is what I want to know, our constitution and law have totally been blurred like a Salvador Dali mural, my prayers are with the peacemakers, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Ringo, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." Shakira [This message has been edited by Mistletoe Angel (03-17-2003 08:53 PM).] |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Excellent writing, ringo! You are so right that people expect freedom as their birthright without giving thought to those who provided it...and may have to in the future. My head is still reeling from all of those wonderful Welcome Back from Vietnam parades everyone threw in our honor. |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Very, very true, Ringo........ May God bless all our men and women who are defending us and our freedom. |
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Jason Lyle Senior Member
since 2003-02-07
Posts 1438With my darkling |
Yes! I have never served, but deeply respect those in our country who at risk for thier lives, fight for mine. Jason |
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KristieSue
since 2003-01-31
Posts 1460PA, US |
sometimes you just have a way with words :-) |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
Amen |
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