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In dust lie the ashes of war
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia 
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From the dust arose the ashes of the men that walk with death On playing field of hell their fight had passed Their mortal conflict ended, with their souls now searching rest Alone just walking aimlessly, in war of ever last Their fate had lead to nothing that would tame one human need Their mission one of paper work and plan Their downfall but just numbers that would fill the tallies add In truth how many really gave a dame? Pawns of war the victims that now lay to sleep in dust Wars stepping-stones to years that lie ahead Their Gods and countries trusting, till their hope came to an end Now sharing place and time where man is dead This world is not united, not at one to make its peace And many more still falling we will grieve This time has proven man and man; their fighting will not cease Until the final calling we receive Crosses, they will fill our sight of they that now are gone But each proclaims the weakness bred in man The dead are never free again to be where they belong The devil, he possess when he can So find your peace, you fallen May God he search and find The many souls now searching And the lost souls who are blind |
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garysgirl  
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Rick, this is very touching. A good book submission.  heart Hugs, Ethel [This message has been edited by garysgirl (03-28-2003 09:34 AM).] |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Excellent book submission Rick..enjoyed the read. ~Hugs~ ~Somewhere in my heart I'm always |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
My sentiments exactly. I'm so glad you are speaking of this issue so profoundly. Sandra |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggssssssss) Oh Rick, this is so very well-said, sweet friend, my prayers are with all the troops and the families of them and hope as many as possible return safely and God protect them all! (wipes tears) This is powerful, sweet friend, you have my vote, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Rick, 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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SimplyGold Senior Member
since 2002-07-10
Posts 1453 |
So, sad this state we're in and of which you speak. Well done. SG |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
Ethel, thanks for the comment and reply, it is much appreciated. Enchantress, thank you for the comment and the encouragement. Dear Sandra, again thanks for your reply, I express what I feel inside and hope that some will listen. Dear Noah, you have the sweet heart, I thank you for the lovely comments in your reply. Thank you all. Sincerely Rick |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
SG, thanks for your reply, it is sad and let us all hope it will be over soon, so peace may again extend its hand. Sincerely Rick |
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WhiteRose Member Elite
since 2002-07-23
Posts 3208somebody's dungeon |
May it all be over soon dear poet. My sentiments exactly.  |
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dgvarner Member Elite
since 2000-05-13
Posts 3552High Springs, Florida |
Powerful, friend poet... hugs, g "laughter is the shortest distance between two people" - victor borge |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
WhiteRose, thanks for your reply, I certainly hope so as well. dgvarner, thank you for your expression here, much appreciated. Sincerely Rick |
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bsquirrel
since 2000-01-03
Posts 7855 |
I love the realism and sadness of this piece. You mean damn and dame, don't you? |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
bsquirrel, thank you for your reply, I do mean damn (as in give a hoot etc), I hope that this is the right word, I hope so, I am glad you found feelings in my words, your reading is so much appreciated. Sincerely Rick |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
This is a sign of the times, that stands alone~ Kind of hit me where it hurts~ Enjoyed the message and the way you went about presenting it. Nice work Rick~ |
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pjtalty Member
since 2002-07-17
Posts 111W.A., Australia |
This deep, thoughtful and touching poem also provokes thought by using imagery that vividly, yet in subtle ways, highlights the agony and futility of war. Very topical and deserves inclusion in the book. Patrick Talty |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
well done. . . gets my vote. . . ------------------------------------------------------------- To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Emotional, compassionate, compelling write. Peace, Love & Light, EA |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Rick you have taken the war and put it into words from not only your heart but I think all those that can not find the words. Let's hope this is over soon, so you can write of something more cheerful, but it has my vote that is for sure. |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
BluesSerenade, they are hard times and full of questions, may the hurt of the world pass soon. Thank you for your reply, much appreciated. pjtalty, I enjoy your comments greatly, thank you for your reply and vote. Sven, thanks for the vote and comment. Earth Angel, thanks for these comments, they are always heart felt. Mysteria, thanks for the vote, hopefully there will be something more cheerful to write about soon. Your comments were much appreciated. To you all, thank you again. Sincerely Rick |
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