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JP
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0 posted 2003-04-11 11:08 AM



Desert sand
billowing incessantly
coating sweaty skin
in gritty irritation.

Heated air
tinged with smoke
from spent rounds
and rocket's tail.

Months spent
endlessly training
focusing on this day
this horrible day.

Duty done,
honor is satisfied
country is served
freedom now reigns.

Desert sand
billowing incessantly
covering cooling skin
of our hallowed dead.

Yesterday is ash, tomorrow is smoke; only today does the fire burn.
Nil Desperandum, Fata viem invenient

© Copyright 2003 JP Burns - All Rights Reserved
Joyce Johnson
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1 posted 2003-04-11 11:17 AM


Well written.  I hope it is to be this easy and freedom reigns forever.  Joyce
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2 posted 2003-04-11 12:01 PM


A very honourable poem for the soldiers of the coalition in their fight for freedom.  Well done.

Jesus lives in my heart!
sheriliegh@reddens.ca

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3 posted 2003-04-11 12:13 PM


sad to know that someone has been through this and seen enough to write so vividly about it
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4 posted 2003-04-11 01:04 PM


Powerful imagery--and message.

Peace & Love,
EA

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5 posted 2003-04-12 02:05 PM


Very sad, JP. I pray for them all.
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6 posted 2003-04-12 02:35 PM



Thank you, JP...

Karilea - if I whisper, will you listen?

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7 posted 2003-04-12 02:42 PM




(big hugggssssssss) This is so very heartwrenchingly and compassionately sad, sweet friend, I believe no job in existence is worse than having to carry the bodies of brothers and have to announce to their families that they died in battle! (wipes tears) I send many hugs your way, dearest friend, God Bless You, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet JP, thank you for sharing!



May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

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8 posted 2003-04-12 08:34 PM


yes...enjoyed..

hugs, g

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