Open Poetry #23 |
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Price of Freedom |
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Paul Wilson![]() ![]()
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States ![]() |
Price of Freedom By Paul Wilson Skies of red light up night as battle wages on Fighting for what is right battle cries welcome dawn Deadly sounds…distant guns more lives will be lost Mothers weep for their sons as we all pay the cost Crimson rivers now flow as reaper takes his toll Lives all lost…friends and foe freedom bought with their soul The bugle sounds its tune for the lives lost this day This battle must end soon war between blue and gray Brother fighting brother many lives will be lost Grief consumes their mother as she now pays the cost Freedoms price has been met on winters day they meet Lives lost with much regret weapons now at their feet Peace has come to our land freedom our battle cry Together we now stand as old glory flies high [This message has been edited by Paul Wilson (10-29-2002 12:49 AM).] |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Paul - seems that you have read some on the Civil War. I lived in VA and visited many of the battlefields. I find it amazing what happened in that war... BC |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
Majestic in the images brought here...a tribute to those lost and freedom won. ThisDiamond |
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Paul Wilson![]() ![]()
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Bill...Thanks for stopping by. Where I grew up is a fort along the Mississippi River that was build to protect New Orleans during this war. As a young boy I spent many days exploring it...Paul |
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Paul Wilson![]() ![]()
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
ThisDiamond~ Thank you so much for the lovely reply. ..Paul |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
A stunning view of our nation's proud history, Paul ![]() Lyra |
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garysgirl![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Paul, this is a really good write on the Civil War. You have got a way with words, Sir. Thanks for sharing. Love to All, Ethel |
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Paul Wilson![]() ![]()
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Lyra~ Thank you dear lady for taking time out of your hetic life to read & reply. Thanks for the Chipmunk hugs...Paul |
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Paul Wilson![]() ![]()
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Ethel~ Your lovely reply leaves me with a smile on my face. Thank you for the sweet words...Paul |
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Mistletoe Angel![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
![]() (big hugggsssssss) Oh Paul, this is such a heartaching sentimental write, sweet friend, I too wish we could end all war and find a way to save this special place we live without having to fear for our children and live as brothers and sisters! (sigh) My heart goes out to all, sweet friend, God Bless You, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Paul, thank you for sharing! ![]() May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." Shakira [This message has been edited by Mistletoe Angel (10-29-2002 11:19 AM).] |
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Paul Wilson![]() ![]()
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Noah...Thank you for the sweet reply & your concern...Paul |
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