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Stand Behind Our Troops.......No Matter What Happens
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Stand Behind Our Troops.......No Matter What Happens |
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garysgirl  
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA 
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As much as anyone does in this world I love togetherness love peace and I hate disagreements discord war but..... there are many in our world who don't love peace Those people want power in any way or by whatever means they can get it so... there is WAR and.... From the way some are talking and behaving, it's making me think of the way things were in years past When many of our men, our women, our troops were sent to a place jungles, full of diseases with terrible conditions that only they who were there know When returned those men, women, our troops were not treated like they should have been treated so, this time let us please NOT repeat history let us give our troops support Let us stand behind them no matter what happens or where they go while they are defending our country US...me and you Please let us stand together and be ONE NATION, UNDER GOD Please let it be true UNITED WE STAND Please [This message has been edited by garysgirl (02-06-2003 12:47 PM).] |
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Opeth Senior Member
since 2001-12-13
Posts 1543The Ravines |
At first, when I began reading this, I thought I would reply just on the content and how much I agree with it...however, as I continued to read on, I became much impressed with how the content was formulated and expressed. Well done and enjoyable to read.  |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Thank you, Opeth. I really appreciate that from you.....with you being the talented poet that you are. Again, thank you..  |
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Opeth Senior Member
since 2001-12-13
Posts 1543The Ravines |
You are welcome. |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
Ethel, I wasn't sure I wanted to reply to any war poems that were for or against..but I decided to read yours and say that I hope this time, too, that we support our troops and country. hugsssss M |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Very well expressed Ethel! ~Hugs & Smiles, Nancy~ ~Time has cast a spell on you, |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Maureen, I was feeling the same way, because it's so depressing...and it's really easy for me to get depressed lately. But, I started thinking about how things were during the Vietnam war, and I decided to write this. I still think those Veterans haven't been treated right. They did fight for our country. Anyway, that's just my opinion. thanks for reading and replying to mine....  With love and hugs from Ethel  [This message has been edited by garysgirl (02-06-2003 01:53 PM).] |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Thank you, Nancy Lee. You are so sweet...... With love and hugs from, Ethel |
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Ericc Member Elite
since 2003-01-31
Posts 4178 |
The thing I love about poetry is that so much can be said...with such grace and beauty. Here is proof. Thanks. Eric |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Thank you, Eric. And you, my friend, can say the nicest things in your replies. "Love makes the world go around" |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Ethel, Having lived through VietNam, I am definitely supportive of our troops, it's Bush that I'm not standing behind. But if given the chance to get behind him, I'd give him a swift kick in the arse all the way back to TX. Marti 'I will endure the darkness for it shows me the stars.' |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
I know, Marti, but people felt that way about Vietnam and then took it out on the troops. I know you aren't that way, but so many in our world are. That's what I've been thinking about. I hate war, but I'm terrified that's what's going to happen....and very soon. In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if it doesn't turn into another world war...then we will all be wiped away.... [This message has been edited by garysgirl (02-06-2003 03:01 PM).] |
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BlueEyes Member
since 2002-08-30
Posts 152TX, USA |
If war is bound to happen, there is nothing we can do to stop it. I give thanks to God for all the people who have the courage to stand up and fight for our country - my brother being one of them - because without them, where would we be? Very good write. BlueEyes |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Very true, Blue Eyes.......where would we be? I also thank God for all of them. My prayers are with you and your brother, as well as all our other brave men and women who will have to be out there if there's combat. |
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El_Campeador Senior Member
since 2003-01-29
Posts 761Ohio, USA |
We could probably have a hundred million political debates and not get anywhere. But the fact is, Ethel, that you are right--there are people who are giving up so much for us. And they need our support. ~El Campeador |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Benjamin, I feel the same way. Most times the political debates only cause more hate and discord to spread. In the meantime, our troops are out there not really knowing what's going to happen to them..... standing by and obeying orders... Thank you for responding to my opinion... |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggssssssssss) Oh Ethel, though I didn't grow up during that era, I have read and heard all about how so many soldiers had emotional breakdowns because of the horrors they saw and the disrespect they got even coming back to their own homes and the domestic violence some committed and the depression just because their lives were in shackles! (sad sigh) I hate war, and have been this week making a huge anti-war poetry campaign, and of course many do want us to go to war so I may have no choice but to pray for the soldiers! (sad sigh) God Bless You, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Ethel, 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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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
~Amen~ This is the time to support. You did very well with this, Ethel. Hugs, Pat ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Noah, I also hate war, but it looks as though that's right were we're headed. And in this I'm just saying that our troops are getting prepared to do whatever they have to do to defend us and our country. I'm just afraid that because there's such a debate over what our country should do, that many people might treat the ones who are fighting for us...our country negatively. That's a very terrible thing if that happens. |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Thank you, Pat. I appreciate your agreement. You always understand what I'm trying to say. Thank you... |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Very well written, gg... Amen. |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
Nicely done gal....and believe...though I don't believe in everything Opeth says in alotta things...he's one of the most intelligent folks on these forums....(Don't you just hate people like that?).... |
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Jason Lyle Senior Member
since 2003-02-07
Posts 1438With my darkling |
And may the weak and evil perish,and free up the grain for those whom are a part of the solution.Nice poem and what is right is absolute. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
I would like to see those who are so greedy for war stand IN FRONT OF, not behind, our troops. Your poem is full of heartfelt concern for all of humanity. |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
Midnite...I have...!! |
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carol Senior Member
since 2003-01-25
Posts 624Florida USA |
Ethel, i agree with every thing you said My brother was in the war you spoke about,to often we are hunting someone the goverment to put the blame on instead of seeing what we can do to try to help fix by standing together, things would sure be a lot better if we stuck together,Love Rita [This message has been edited by carol (02-07-2003 11:29 PM).] |
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carol Senior Member
since 2003-01-25
Posts 624Florida USA |
Ethel, i agree with every thing you said My brother was in the war you spoke about,to often we are hunting someone the goverment to put the blame on instead of seeing what we can do to try to help fix by standing together, things would sure be a lot better if we stuck together,Love Rita [This message has been edited by carol (02-07-2003 11:30 PM).] |
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GG Member Elite
since 2002-12-03
Posts 3532Lost in thought |
amen to this! They need and deserve our support and yes, let us be a nation UNDER GOD (we are wether we live like it or not). Always, Alyssa - And so it was that time stood still - |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Suthern . . Toe . . Jason . . I really thank each of you for your replies. I appreciate you all and pray that we will be united and stand behind our troops. Thank you all.. Ethel |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Kacy . . Carol . . Alyssa . . Your replies are much appreciated. Let's all give our men and women of the armed services the support that we should. Thank you all. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Sounds good...nicely chosen words...James |
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bbent Senior Member
since 2001-01-07
Posts 521Alaska |
In the 50's there was Korea and we lived in fear an built bomb shelters,the 60's introduced a confussed generation to Viet Nam,Now we deal with our involvment in the middle east.I was born in 1950 and my thanks and support go out to all who have fought to defend freedom in whatever means they could since.Of coarse the same goes for our vets of earlier conflicts as well.Sometimes the only thing that makes sense to me is the old proverb'It's as it should be.Good write,appreciated I'm sure. Live like it's your last day... |
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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
Ethel, read this before but somehow didn't reply to it..giving this a little bump now after reading your passionate respond in Announcements.. Hugs |
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bbent Senior Member
since 2001-01-07
Posts 521Alaska |
Glad this got brought back up.Here's an addy where you can leave your name and it will be added to a list that will let thoses currently stationed in the middle east know that they are appreciated and supported in there efforts.It only take about 10 seconds and will be sent at the end of the month. http://www.defendamerica.mil/nmam.html Live like it's your last day... |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
James, thank you for reading and replying. . . bbent, You're right. Thnigs just don't make sense sometimes. I'm glad that you always support our troops. And, I went to the link. Thank you for telling me about it.. . . Kaile, Thank you for the bump and for replying. I appreciate it.... "Love makes the world go around" |
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