Open Poetry #25 |
This Noble Child |
Poet deVine
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Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Our noble child young man of twenty two dressed in sandy khaki with a job to do Standing tall with pride stepping up to the test becoming a hero America’s best Our noble child young man of twenty two placard praying with a mission to do Standing tall with conviction stepping up to the test becoming a hero America’s best My noble child soldier at war my noble child protesting the war My noble child true to his heart living in strife worlds apart Our noble children learning love’s way each in their own voice hold patriot’s sway Judge not my noble child for when this conflict ends we again will be united in this family of friends. |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Very, very true!!!! Sharon, I love this. Heart Hugs, Ethel |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
Sharon - this is lovely - is this a personal dedication? From your heart comes hope my friend . . . xxoo |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
nice work Ms DeVine... and good thoughts. |
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Poet deVine
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since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
I've been watching TV. It seems that tensions are running high between the two groups - those opposed to the war and those who support our troups. I would like to think both factions are noble in their beliefs and doing what they feel in their heart is right. I would hope that when this is all over, there would be no hard feelings....I do not have a child in either group but oddly, my daughter is the one who would go to war if she could and my son is the pacifist who would be doing the protests. |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
"stepping up to the test, becoming a hero" This poem is so fair and well written, reflecting love and respect for both sides. I wish I had the love in my heart for both sides that this poem reflects, but I do not, for more than one reason. May they be ~Heros~ when/if they make it home.....I thank each and every one laying down their lives for me. Hugs, Pat ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. "Desiderata" [This message has been edited by regards2you (03-21-2003 10:32 AM).] |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Thank you, Sharon. |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Absolutley one of your finest Sharon, and God bless you for this....and thank you... |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
My "halo's" off to you for this one! Simply superb and emotionally stirring. This is a VERY special--and classic!--piece of writing! It should be read across the world in newspapers, magazines...----poetry books! Peace & Light, Earth Angel |
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Poet deVine
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since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Thank you for you kind words. |
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Justbleu Member Elite
since 1999-08-31
Posts 3329Oregon, Originally From Alaska :) |
So so true..... Bridgette "Somewhere, somehow, it should be possible to touch someone and never let go again. To hold someone, not for a moment but forever." Unknown |
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Thomas119gold Senior Member
since 2002-06-03
Posts 708Biloxi, MS (city by the sea) |
Truth spoken so well Thomas |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
AMEN! Judge them not for they served their country well. Very well done. |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
Thanks for this Sharon. Good thoughts, well said. TD |
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