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The Medal
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The Medal |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla 
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The Medal A medal placed a mothers breast For doing what her son thought best. For rushing to the aid of pain In spite the act was quite insane. There was no thought of bravery Or second thoughts of fear you see For all he heard were cries and sighs And saw the pleading in his eyes He jumped into an eerie hole That held a weary wounded soul Bound the blood as best he could Heaved him up and then he stood. And through the rain of death and fear Carried him back into the rear. He left him there in mercies dwell And then ran back straight into hell. And never were the twain to meet He disappeared the battles heat. [This message has been edited by Seymour Tabin (01-03-2003 10:54 AM).] |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Moving write Sey, and how true the words. Good morning hugs sweetie! |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Gentle Spirit Thank you dear.  |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Such a sad write Sy.. This one pulled me up short. Left me with the feelings I'd like Randy to take me on a ride to a far off land. Ready for tea? ~Morning hugs~ ~Time has cast a spell on you, |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Yes, what the Lady Enchantress said... slip us away with Randy, Sy... a better place for all and I |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Enchantress Always ready for tea, |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Sunshine You just brought out the sun.  |
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scorpio Member Ascendant
since 2002-10-02
Posts 5178right...there |
Poignant images created in this poem, Sy.... believe in what your heart feels... |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
scorpio Thank you my friend. |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
Well written (tsk! aren't they always? - smiling here) An honorable death and seemed I was watching the action transpire. Amazing how heroic some are, you captured it well. Thanks, 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 |
Pat, I thank you, enjoyed your reply. |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Good morning Sy -- today we are having our tea in the midst of lightly falling snow that is predicted to reach up to 20 inches in some areas around here. I think we should move tea to your house. This poem and it's title was not what I expect this morning (which is the sign of a wonderful writer). Thank goodness for unsung heroes. Hugs and snowshoes ... Marti |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Marti, I'll make you tea, had my share of snow shoes. |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
A powerful, poignant write, despite the "e" missing from "spit." Couldn't help mentioning it because I believed you'd want to know since it's such a strong message and record of amazing valor and selflessness. Whether on the shoal or on the shore, |
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garysgirl  
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Mr. Seymour, a much different write that we are accustomed to from you each morning. Your poems are usually on a more playful note. but this one is still just as well-written as all of your poetry. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. "Love makes the world go around" |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Touching write on this snowy morning in Ontario, Canada. hugs to you Seymour. Chris "Hope" is the thing with feathers- |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
VAS Thank you, corection noted. garysgirl I thank you for reading. Chris, I know that's why I'm here. LOL |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Sy--Bravery takes so many forms, a tiny minute in a life, from someone who never thought they were brave at all. This poem, dear Sy, is so poignant and human. Thank you for it. |
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Salty Senior Member
since 2002-11-23
Posts 669Texas |
Never leaving a fallen man behind.... a most powerful write indeed. Enjoyed! ~Salty In the Midst of movement and chaos, keep stillness inside of you. |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
A true battle cry, dear Sy... This is a wonderful write... Your morning treats are just superb... ...and tell Marti to head to Cape Cod - just a few miles south of her and there's no snow here... though tea with you & Isabel sounds good to me too...  |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Martie Thank you for the bautterfly. Salty It has always been true for me, thank you. Dear Nan, The only question would be when. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
 sad, very touching |
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lucky Senior Member
since 2000-01-17
Posts 1601Idaho |
All too true my friend. many of my close friends came back from "Nam" totally out of their heads. Good Write lucky dale Speaking of ghosts, and after such an eternity. . .wouldn't you know, here comes mine again... ~Rosemary J. Gwaltney~ [This message has been edited by lucky (01-03-2003 02:05 PM).] |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
passing shadows Thank you for the read and reply. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
lucky As did many of my generation, thank you. |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
Seymour this hit very hard, having just watched saving private Ryan again last night. A beautiful homage to their valiance. |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Seymour darling heart, oh how I’ve missed you and your outstanding ability to write, and when you write like this Oh wow. What do I say in response to this, nothing for you leave me speechless with envy, blown away by the power and the majesty of your words.. This is incredible writing, and I love it utterly, it is beautiful, in its construction, it is sadness personified in its sentiments and it’s beautiful because it is from your soul’s experience. Written with the pen of a craftsman. Excellent language usage, the flow utterly perfect and YOU know that I love it. Absolutely wonderful darling heart, utterly utterly so Love and warm stuff As always Mushy  Breathe through the heat of our desire |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
as always Sy-babes..your verse are worth poetic gold...your rhymes become the sands of time. *thank you for the "silver & gold" Stinkylove   Will the wind remember the names it has blown in the past? |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Aenimal Thank you, I saw private Ryan, it was a well done picture. Marsha It is always a pleasure to get a review from you. I hope all is well with you and your family and you all have a good New Year. JM, Just put in a new letter system and you are the first to get one. It has allot of good features. I hope you are well and have a wonderful New Year. Say hello to Randy and tell him to blow a little fire and warm you all up. WWS |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
(tears fall down my cheeks) Oh Seymour, this is precious, sweet friend, I love it, I know just how you feel as so many parents have to cope with their children and having to face the tears and agony in war and in violence and abuse and how it can affect them! (sad sigh) God Bless You, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Seymour, 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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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Noah, You are a good friend, thank you. |
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