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Toy Soldiers |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light 
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~*~ Tiny wooden soldiers, standing in a row, eyes staring forward, into the eyes of foe. Painted tin-man soldiers, with rifles raised up high, if you really listen, you can hear their battle cry. Little toy soldiers, are facing one another, as it is with every war, it's brother fighting brother. *** Some are made from wood, some are made from tin, but a soldier is a soldier, no matter the uniform he's in. ~*~ [This message has been edited by Earth Angel (06-29-2003 04:39 PM).] |
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QjQ Member Elite
since 2003-04-18
Posts 3756U.S.A. |
this is just terrific,,, you are so right in your thoughts... A voice of honesty |
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inkedgoddess Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-19
Posts 7392Ohio |
Some are made from wood, some are made from tin, some are made from flesh and blood never to return again....... little boys playing with toy soldiers how does a mom freeze this moment? [This message has been edited by inkedgoddess (06-29-2003 04:33 PM).] |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggsssssss) Something about toy soldiers has always disturbed me too, dearest friend, even if they are not real people it seems to turn boys into "men" like that and believe violence is acceptable! (sad sigh) I never liked toy soldiers, I loved playing mostly board games, Slinky, Mr. Potato Head and stuffed animals gently, God Bless You, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Linda, 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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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Q ~ Thank you for your comment!  Huggums, EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
inkedgoddess ~ Exactly! Thank you for sharing yours thoughts! Peace, Love & Light, EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Noah ~ You are such a gentle, sweet soul. With more people like you in the world, there would never be any wars! Huggums, EA |
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paladin
since 2001-08-05
Posts 930Pensacola,Fl. |
I loved the story of the little tin soldier.He was faithful to the end. paladin |
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GhostWriter_6 Member
since 2001-09-03
Posts 237??Amityville?? |
very well written ...... loved the format.. and i loved the wors to the poem as well.. very enjying read.. keep it up....... |
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Pilgrimage Member Elite
since 2001-12-04
Posts 3945Texas, USA |
Beautifully done. Great clincher at the end there. Nan (Pilgrim variety) |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
Kinda brings it all home, ya know? Excellent write Linda!  |
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timothysangel1973
since 2001-12-03
Posts 1725Never close enough |
but a soldier is a soldier, no matter the uniform he's in. Wonderful! |
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Ericc Member Elite
since 2003-01-31
Posts 4178 |
Awe-some. Eric |
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Patricia Member Elite
since 2003-04-06
Posts 2160Missouri |
Ahhhh from me. You always make me do that! Chelsea, my oldest daughter, isn't here today to do her ahhhh. That kid loves you just as I do. I always read your work aloud to her. Soon, Macy, the four year old will get in on this too. Right now she has way too much energy to sit still. Hugs to you, EA. Thanks for all of the encouragement you send my way! Patricia |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Excellent Linda...perfect..right down to the format. ~Hugs~ ~If you haven't heard the sunset, |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
paladin ~ Thank you for readin' & replyin'! Warm hugs, EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
GhostWriter ~ Thanks, GW! Peace & Light, EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Pilgrimage ~ I enjoy "clinchers" myself! Glad mine appealed to you! Peace, Love & Light, EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Duncan ~ Thank ya, kindly! Peace, Love & Light, EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Timothysangel ~ I appreciated the "wonderful" response to my poem! Peace, Love, & Light, EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Eric ~ "Angel" curtseying! Peace, Love & Light, EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Patricia ~ "Ahhh" is such a wonderful reply in and of itself! You and Chelsea really add to my pleasure of writing. Warm huggums to you, Chelsea & Macy. (Love their names!--and yours as well--for reasons I have mentioned before. Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Nancy ~ Does that mean that you liked my poem? LOL Thank you, dear Enchanting One!Peace, Love & Light, Linda |
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majnu
since 2002-10-13
Posts 1088SF Bay Area |
last stanza was nicest. a bit of truth to boot! -majnu |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
majnu ~ I appreciate your comments! Thank you! Warm hugs, EA |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
sigh |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
p s Mesigh2 EA |
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