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Michael G Senior Member
since 2000-06-25
Posts 579Nashville |
It comes, a time that we fail to secure our thoughts as humanity can never grasp the notion that we live and die. It comes the fruitless words imparted upon nations that would keep their minds on nothing more than trivial moods. To which they send thier armies, to whom have not quarel than that imparted upon them by the nations who refuse quarter. To which the sand burns my memories of a decade ago and the thought we had the truth and the willingness to finish. It came, the willingness to quit and walk away once more so another generation may have to die in my place. The sand still stings my eyes as though I were still seeing the vastness of a powderd hill blowing gently in the wind. And how it crept into my heart the feelings that I wish I were there once again, beside comrades whom wonder why we quit before. It comes, the feeling of failure that I want to override and return to the desert, for there is my soul at this moment. It comes, the feelings that civilians may truely never understand, about why and how we go, to the ends of humanity for one another. Truely one day you may know that we do not make the decisions, but will go for our brothers in arms, and those whom have fallen. |
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Alicethruglass Member
since 2001-06-19
Posts 368 |
and I for one, am grateful for those who are willing and able to do so... I applaud your soft touch in this write. ~A~ |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
Wonderful, touching poem. The ending put tears in my eyes. God bless, Hugs, Pat  ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Michael Well done, enjoyed the read. |
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Justbleu Member Elite
since 1999-08-31
Posts 3329Oregon, Originally From Alaska :) |
This made me teary-eyed!!!!  Good write!!!! 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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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
Michael - this is just amazing - whata lovely tribute - my dad was a WWII Marine so yes I do understand a bit - not as much as I would like but this one got me good . . . Got my Vote - Semper Fi xxoo |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
this is so touching...very warm and soft |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Deeply felt by this reader--and, most assuredly, by all those who may read your words. Warm, loving hugs, EA |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
In understanding and with peaceful thoughts...my fervent wish that the next generation will not have to sleep in the sands of war. |
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garysgirl 
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Michael, this sounds a lot like my Dad talks. He's a WWII Veteran and is very patriotic. Thank you for sharing your heart with us. I hope this is in the book. Hugs, Ethel |
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Justbleu Member Elite
since 1999-08-31
Posts 3329Oregon, Originally From Alaska :) |
Bump.... "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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carol Senior Member
since 2003-01-25
Posts 624Florida USA |
Michael, very well done it should make it to the book Real friends celebrate in who we are and have faith in all that we can become |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Your heart never left, Michael G.... thank goodness you came... Karilea - if I whisper, will you listen? |
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