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Magnus

Member Laureate

since 2001-10-10

Posts 14135
South Carolina, USA

0 posted 2003-03-19 06:03 PM

As alarms sound and hearts race in your rising,
you have fears.   I rise and I fear with you.
The vigil accepted,  the watch set.   The
guard posted against all threats.

Your sword I polish,  your shield I wield.
Your burden I lighten,  your lives I
cherish as though my own.

You,  the courageous,  the mighty,
the young lives of youth.
The worn yet wise,  the gallant and brave.

I stand,  as you stand,  proudly as I have
for over five decades of my own freedom.

Freedom which has come at great cost,
Considerable sacrifice for all through two and
a half centuries.  For those who battle,
for those who weep behind.
For those who have stood against the foe
and felt the sting of  their own tears.
And those,  like myself,  now too old to carry
The sword of liberty and freedom.

I gave this country my youth,  my soul.  I
left behind a tearful family that I might preserve
peace for them and a proud nation.
I have cried and still cry those tears,
just as they who succeed me have and
will.

I am  honored to have served, to have been
one of you who serve with dedication and
courage.

I pray for each of you who stand and
feel the breeze in battle.   Those who squint into
the blazing sun at day’s break.
I pray for us all.

You are in my thoughts,  and therein
you shall remain till my last breath ebbs
and my bones are consecrated to
the hallowed ground of a great nation
beneath a flag of red,  white and blue.

I salute you...

Sunshine

Administrator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

1 posted 2003-03-19 06:22 PM

May I stand beside you
in your salute,
with my right hand
over my heart?
Thank you...

WhiteRose
Member Elite

since 2002-07-23

Posts 3208
somebody's dungeon

2 posted 2003-03-19 06:25 PM

You are in my thoughts, and therein
you shall remain till my last breath ebbs
and my bones are consecrated to
the hallowed ground of a great nation
beneath a flag of red, white and blue.

I salute you...

As do I, this is wonderful Barry!

GG
Member Elite

since 2002-12-03

Posts 3532
Lost in thought

3 posted 2003-03-19 06:28 PM

and as we stand may we be united.
I'm standing beside you..standing beside those I know, beside those I don't know, beside those many who will never be named as great.. standing and praying.
wonderful and powerful words you have written.
God bless you, and God bless them.

Always, Alyssa

- And so it was that time stood still -
(blink, breathe, stand, fight)

ThisDiamond
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-02-22

Posts 9353
Michigan, USA

4 posted 2003-03-19 07:32 PM

It is this that will make our sons good men,
and all men, good sons.

Excellent write Barry. TD

Mistletoe Angel

Member Empyrean

since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

5 posted 2003-03-19 07:38 PM

(big hugggssssssss) Oh Barry, I too salute you and all thr wonderful men and women who serve this country, sweet friend, while I am completely and hopelessly now against this entire war and also against Bush, who won't even take part in a war he wants, I do support the troops and pray they all return safely! (wipes tears) That is all I want, our men to be safe and the innocent too, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Barry, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

icequeen
Senior Member

since 2001-12-09

Posts 633
FL USA

6 posted 2003-03-19 07:38 PM

Your sword I polish, your shield I wield.
Your burden I lighten, your lives I
cherish as though my own.

I believe I am speechless (for once). This is the most amazingly beautiful thing... pardon me, I seem to have a large lump in my throat.

(May I keep a copy of this?)

Jason Lyle
Senior Member

since 2003-02-07

Posts 1438
With my darkling

7 posted 2003-03-19 07:41 PM

This is just awesome, as I sit and watch the tv in the corner, waiting for it to start.I can do nothing but be proud, and pray for them.This write said exactly how I feel, and far better than I could have said it.
Jason

Chanson
Senior Member

since 2000-08-19

Posts 1559
Up Creek w/Out Paddle

8 posted 2003-03-19 07:47 PM

And I salute YOU, Magnus.
What does one say to
show their deep appreciation
for dedicating yourself to
preserving our freedoms?

Thank you! ... as paltry
as it may sound ... but
nonetheless heartfelt.

Beautiful poem.

When you think you have heard it all,
listen more closely.
~Dorene

regards2you
Member Elite

since 2002-10-01

Posts 3940
California

9 posted 2003-03-19 08:49 PM

Barry,

This is wonderful. Thank you for having served. And, they and their families are constantly in my prayers.

Hugs, Pat

..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons..
"Desiderata"

garysgirl

Member Laureate

since 2002-09-29

Posts 19237
Florida, USA

10 posted 2003-03-19 11:41 PM

Barry, I salute you, my Dad, and all the other men and women who have and are serving in our Armed Forces....and I pray...

littlewing
Member Rara Avis

since 2003-03-02

Posts 9655
New York

11 posted 2003-03-20 01:43 AM

Barry - chills up my spine with this one:

I am honored to have served, to have been
one of you who serve with dedication and
courage.

My Stepdad WWII Marine - am looking at his flag now - semper fi . . . xxoo

VAS
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-11-16

Posts 7450
Oregon

12 posted 2003-03-20 09:16 AM

A very fine piece, Barry, truly! I did not and do not want war, but I support and pray for our troops as well as the innocent victims that undoubtedly stand between the "gun" and the target.

I pray for our world, too, because the fallout, from the conflict, could be long and far-reaching. I pray for common sense to be found by those who resist a futile resistence.

Whether on the shoal or on the shore,
I'll seek the lighthouse evermore.

Martie

Moderator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-09-21

Posts 28049
California

13 posted 2003-03-20 05:17 PM

Barry--No appropriate words here...just admiration and a ditto of what TD said.

Pilgrimage
Member Elite

since 2001-12-04

Posts 3945
Texas, USA

14 posted 2003-03-20 05:31 PM

Yes! Well-said!

Nan (Pilgrim variety)

Suetang
Member Ascendant

since 2001-03-07

Posts 5187
Melbourne, Australia

15 posted 2003-03-20 09:40 PM

Hello Barry

This was such a moving piece of writing that was beautifully penned by your talented hand.

Take care......Sue

I am in motion
I am blue
Love is an ocean
I'm anchored in you
- Shawn Mullins

Aenimal
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-11-18

Posts 7350
the ass-end of space

16 posted 2003-03-20 10:21 PM

Whether we agree with the war or not, stand behind our men who risk their lives in place of ours

Enchantress
Member Empyrean

since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

17 posted 2003-03-20 10:26 PM

Barry...I am speechless.
Thank you for this sir.
~Hugs~

~ I've loved you forever, in lifetimes before ~

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