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Humbly I Stand....
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Humbly I Stand.... |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA 
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Thanks? For what? Why? After all, all we seem to do is bicker, fuss, fight with each other, denigrate, humiliate, harass and so much more. Why? Why give thanks? When taxes are levied, gas goes up.. when Congress can’t make a call and the Senate took a vacation, when life seems so filled with indecision, mistrust and envy. I’ll tell ya why..... Because I can sit here and tell ya. Because we have technology that allows us to. Because I can walk outside any hour of the day, and look into a sky filled with stars, breath fresh air and tell my neighbor hello. Because I have all I need, perhaps not all I want, but no one tells me I can’t do it my way. There are no trains loading up human cordwood, nor are there bombs falling on cities, day after day as freedom is threatened... The ports are not filled with ships of war leaving with tears streaming onboard and on the docks. There are no ships returning with the thousands of dead ..... Filling the ground rapidly with white stones above them... Mothers are not sitting, looking out a window, a blank stare in their eye, praying that black car doesn’t pull up, to say what they fear to hear.... I give thanks to my forefathers, to our grandfathers, grandmothers and our parents.....For without them, WE, all of us might be sitting somewhere that isn’t our home, eating some drivel, awaiting our turn to burn...... Thank you, all of you who cannot read my words... As well as those that can.... For this day, for my family and for the freedom that is so precious to me.... Happy Thanksgiving to all.......... |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Barry A sincere and emotive write, dear man. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.  |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Barry, Now that's a thanksgiving turkey I can't get enough of. Good one enjoyed. |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
So well said. ~freedom~ is priceless; how blessed we are..... Have a great holiday and may you know as much happiness today, as you give to us with your wonderful poetry... God bless, Pat ") ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Martie, may your day be blessed and your lives be filled with all you need...thanx dear lady... Sy, I won't send you a hug, just a thanx and wish the best for you and yours... May you both have many more... Pat, thanx dear one, and the same to you as well... |
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RSWells Member Elite
since 2001-06-17
Posts 2533 |
Yes, there's much to be thankful for and things could always be worse.......appreciate the notion and that at this moment there is peace. Happy day to you and yours. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
I read the beginning of this poem with a bit of trepidation! Oh, my! Magnus is talking like a turkey! Gobbling up all the good cheer! But in my heart, I knew you would be making a point in the latter part!--and man, oh, man, did you ever! Bravo! You made me want to stand up and sing our national anthem--for what you wrote of applies to our standard of living here in Canada as well! God bless you, your friends and family, and the wonderful American (and Canadian) way of life! Earth Angel [This message has been edited by Earth Angel (11-28-2002 02:00 PM).] |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
thanksgiving toyou too  enjoy your read |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
~A very blessed Thanksgiving to you and yours Barry!~ ~ Life is too short not to believe in Santa Claus ~ |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
Happy Thanksgiving Barry, TD |
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2dalimit Member Elite
since 2000-02-08
Posts 2228Mississippi coast |
You’ve penned what most all Americans are truly thankful. Thank you and Happy Thanksgiving, Melton |
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Sandpiper Senior Member
since 2002-06-15
Posts 738land of flora and fauna |
All of the above--hope you and yours had a wonderful day. |
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Daniel J D Senior Member
since 2000-10-01
Posts 1471Hillcrest, Queensland, Australia |
Meaningful insights. Respond to my call and let the waves of my heart fill your life with the wonders of love |
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MARK V SHELDON Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 3015In a corporeal internship... |
Barry -- some great reminders of relativity. Thanks for the thoughts and wishes. Peace to you as well. -MVS "AS ABOVE SO BELOW" |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Exactly. A gracious way to end my day. Thank you Barry... |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggsssssss) God Bless You, sweet friend, and if we can all just live Thanksgiving as if it was everyday, maybe we can finally end this madness, desolation, lechery, and live on the simple beauties with our loved ones and as spiritual brothers and sisters! (sigh) God Bless You, sweet friend, 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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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
A wonderful write dear Magnus!! Happy Thanksgiving & may God bless you and your family. "Hope" is the thing with feathers- |
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