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Because it is my freedom too - Memorial Day
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Because it is my freedom too - Memorial Day |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands 
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This day is your Memorial day on wich you mourn your dead We had our day the 4th of May, only a few weeks ahead At the end of World War 2, they made up a very long list Of men who fought together, so many there were missed So many of your sons and fathers, came over to this land They fought for our freedom, but never home they went They've found a resting place in Holland's honest ground And close to where I live, this small graveyard I've found I think they are Canadian, but does that really matter They're dead in name of freedom, it says on the info letter They came here over seas, young men with lifes ahead Scared as hell they must have been, and now they are all dead No future for those lads, who had their hopes up high And I, born in the fall of War, am only asking why Why are there always people who take what's not their own Who take the lifes of soldiers, some not yet fully grown Who think they are superior to other people's mind Will mankind ever learn? No trace of that I fear I'll find And so I'll mourn all those who died, including yours, I do I'm saluting all your soldiers, because it is my freedom too A rose is a rose is a rose...I guess... Check out my new website: lookheretitia.fcpages.com (I didn't 'link' this, so it won't take too much space).I [This message has been edited by Titia Geertman (05-27-2002 08:47 PM).] |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
soldiers around the world... nice memorial and reminder to us all |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Titia, thank you very much for this post. Yes, and there are tens of thousands more just like them, buried on foreign soil where they gave their lives for freedom of all lands...not just their own.. |
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Krissy Senior Member
since 2002-02-22
Posts 556kent England |
Tita hi there this is such superb writing, so many young lives lost so many men who went and did not return. My memories aren’t of anyone I knew since I’m much too young, but I still bow my head and say At the rising and the going down of the sun we shall remember them. You’ve written this exceptionally well, Thank you for the gift of beauty in this write of heart, you have surpassed yourself. I’m so looking forward to meeting you in September   Love and warm stuff As always Krissy And while thy willing soul transpiers at every pore with instant fires Andrew Marvell 1621-1678 [This message has been edited by Krissy (05-27-2002 09:27 PM).] |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
  (big hugggsssssss) Oh Titia, I know just how you feel, I believe all soldiers fought to save all lands with peace and hope and therefore I dedicate this day to all nations soldiers too! (sigh) This is sooooooo touching, sweet friend, God Bless You, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Titia, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Beautiful thoughts from you...James |
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Tara Simms Hall Member
since 2001-11-07
Posts 87South Carolina |
This is a wonderful tribute to all those who have fought and died for the price of freedom. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Titia~ Truly one of the most poignant reminders of why we take the time to remember~ Beautiful dear lady~ *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
This is a beautiful and touching tribute, Titia. *S* |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
this is really very good dear....great write, great thoughts.... |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
Dear Titia. What a wonderful world this would be if there were many more people like you Thank you for being you. Fool, said my Muse to me, look in thy heart and write. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Titia This is an excellent write, thank you. |
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