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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA 
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Again... Standing there, the tears, the final hugs... The hands reluctantly pulling apart... Trying to tell a child goodbye without tears flowing from eyes... The lonely walk down a long pier to “work”. Work was 24/7 with no holidays.... Weekends were often only 12 hours of peace before the reality of the routine came into your ears with the sounding of the next alarm. “Man Battle Stations Missile” waking you from too short a sleep....Jumping out of your bed (bunk).. Hurriedly putting on clothes, running to your station against a clock that moves ever faster.... You have practiced so many times, even in your sleep. Even in dreams, years after the “last patrol” you still relive those moments of stark awakening, not knowing if it were real, or.... just another practice drill. Honing your ability to annihilate half of the world in a matter of minutes... The somber reality.... IF I ever had to, could I? Would I? Why not? Because IF I ever do, it only means we are striking back....our families are probably gone.. And now, it is their turn.... And from the ashes, shall rise the Phoenix.... The End Of The World As We Knew It! Pray that we never see this moment grace the pages of history....For, if we do...it surely will be... |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Ah, good sir...that would not be a gracing of the pages, now would it... how we pray that no child should have a father who would find need to write a poem such as this. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Barry, An excellent write and read. I know about the service from a friend. I prefered the air to the water, but it was the same. |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Magnus, amazing write about the anxiety of pushing the button, you captured the feeling well. Keth Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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paladin
since 2001-08-05
Posts 930Pensacola,Fl. |
I remember a line from a song by Sting."I hope the Russians love their children too".Peace is most loved by those who have practiced war. paladin |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Sun, I too hope that no father ever has to write a poem about this as a statement after the fact, so to speak.... Sy...you are right, it is no different, the art of war, the practice of war and the reality of it are sobering thoughts.. Keth...easy to write what one has felt, many times... Paladin...You hit the nail right on the head...It is easy to love peace when you have practiced for just the opposite, time after time.... |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Magnus~ The very thought gives chills~ Poignantly felt write~ *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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bsquirrel
since 2000-01-03
Posts 7855 |
You've given me a lot to think about. Thank you for that. |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Marge, sorry for the chill....but when one has experienced the moment and reflected on the reality...it is so easy to convey the feel of it, even when it chills... If my words can touch a soul, that they may cherish their freedom, their home and those they love...just a little more, that is a wonderful gift I give freely.. Bsquirrel... I have taken your name and said...what is it? Is it sorta B esquire L or what?....Anyway, Thank You! Pleases me that this could bring something good from it... |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Barry, this speaks of some scary possibilities. And I can see the child in the beginning, so well. Good work. Sandra |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Barry Yes, very chilling and well written. I pray for peace. |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Sandra...yes, you never forget the feelings of your children, or the sadness in their eyes when you depart...or the gleam when you return....and that great big hug..... Martie, because of our Nation's efforts as a strong nation that has prospered and gained a technological edge....we have peace, in spite of recent events that attempt to shatter our peace... I too pray we always can have peace and never endure again the wars that we have had. |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggssssssss) Oh Barry, I too hope this never happens, I think of all the children of tomorrow and how they will handle the legacies of justice and leadership we all currently struggle to hang on to! (sigh) This is very powerful and pounding, sweet friend, God Bless You, 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..." |
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Magicmystery Senior Member
since 2002-02-13
Posts 821Windsor, Ontario, Canada |
Barry, You say volumes in this... and I know you depend on the eternal benevalence of the western world to conclude that "whoever it was" started it and we are only ending it... I remember reading science fiction as a part of my English lit classes in highschool. "There will come soft rains" is the poem... that inspired the short story of the same name of a computerized house who's technology continues even after its occupants are gone remembered only as burnt ash images on the back side of the house... with ball still in the air.... it is a chilling though... pray we never see that day. Sherry Cherish the good memories past and look forward to the adventure called Tomorrow. |
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