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Magnus

Member Laureate

since 2001-10-10

Posts 14135
South Carolina, USA

0 posted 2003-11-15 11:13 PM

I hope I can write this with the feeling that I have
within me....

You, all of you....  Those who unselfishly have
given your life...that I might have my own.  That
I might touch my sleeping child’s head,  kissing
them goodnight.  I pray of you.

You, all of you...That have given this day, today,
that part of you which drives you, keeps you going
through arduous hours, down dangerous streets...
through an alley, into harms way, time and again...
I thank you, I cannot say it enough.

You live in places most cringe from.  You wear the
same clothes, the same socks, uniforms...sometimes
for days.   A shower is a blessing, a meal heaven,
a moment of silence comforting,   a day without
fear....priceless.

You stand in circles, mail being passed out.  Your
hearts racing, hungering for those words of love,
of comfort.  You sometimes walk away sad,
wondering if they care, if they will be there when
you return.

You accept your orders gallantly, with great courage,
great pride.  You  walk the valley of shadows,
each step taken with the same pride as the first day
you stood proudly, saluting a flag that you have
supported, without a blink, without a moment of
doubt as to what you, what it stood for.

I want each of you there in far away lands to know
that I appreciate you, I support you and I stand
proudly, at attention....as I salute you,
one and all....

A fellow Vet.

[This message has been edited by Magnus (11-15-2003 11:17 PM).]

inkedgoddess
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-11-19

Posts 7392
Ohio

1 posted 2003-11-15 11:16 PM

a few days late, but still packs a punch, when this day has become overlooked and no longer a school holiday out here in NJ anyhow.......

Magnus

Member Laureate

since 2001-10-10

Posts 14135
South Carolina, USA

2 posted 2003-11-15 11:20 PM

After knowing that a part of our men and
women overseas are aware of our poetry,
our words....I decided to give this meager
offering....It does not compare to what
Mike ('Deer) wrote, and was an unseen gift
to a fallen soldier...but it is just one
more piece that will show to them there are
many who care...

Thanx Inked..

Greeneyes

Member Rara Avis

since 2000-09-09

Posts 9903
In Your Poetic Mind

3 posted 2003-11-15 11:30 PM

Bravo...
hugsss

Lauren~

i carry your heart with me
i am never without it
you are what a moon has always meant sky of sky
the wonder that keeps stars apart-
e.e.cummings

icebox
Member Elite

since 2003-05-03

Posts 4383
in the shadows

4 posted 2003-11-15 11:38 PM

"all gave some,
some gave all..."

Bless them all...

Thank you for putting this into words; I failed in my attempt.

passing shadows
Member Empyrean

since 1999-08-26

Posts 45577
displaced

5 posted 2003-11-16 02:19 AM

my words are not enough here, Barry

Sunshine

Administrator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

6 posted 2003-11-16 07:07 AM

It is never too late
to say thank you
to those who have served,
are serving,
and plan to serve in their future.

Thank you, Barry.

EvocativeVerse2
Senior Member

since 2003-09-10

Posts 1279

7 posted 2003-11-16 07:32 AM

Well done Barry! I couldn't say it any more eloquently then you already have.

Remember, if you're not part of the future, you're history!

allamericanjoe
Member

since 2003-10-02

Posts 116
Iredell county, NC

8 posted 2003-11-16 08:19 PM

Well done from one vet to another! And my Marine Corps had a birthday recently too, Happy Birthday to all my fellow Marines!

JD

"The secret of life is enjoying the passage of time" ~James taylor~

Earth Angel
Member Empyrean

since 2002-08-27

Posts 40215
Realms of Light

9 posted 2003-11-16 08:31 PM

This should be sent to the White House and distributed to all the troops! My goodness, Barry, this was a "mag"nificent gesture of patriotism and show of appreciation for they who put their lives on the line each and every day to protect the rights and freedoms of people throughout the world.

Linda

suthern

Member Seraphic

since 1999-07-29

Posts 20723
Louisiana

10 posted 2003-11-17 01:12 PM

This is such an eloquent salute... I thank you.

Susan Caldwell
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-12-27

Posts 8348
Florida

11 posted 2003-11-17 01:16 PM

Ditto.

MA2, USN Vet.

Carolina
Member

since 2001-08-17

Posts 224
Myrtle Beach, SC

12 posted 2003-11-17 02:47 PM

This warmed my heart and brought tears to my eyes.  My husband is in the military.  He officially retires Dec 31st, after 20 years in the Navy.  He's served in more conflicts and wars than I want to count.  With each deployment and every homecoming, I always thank God for watching over him and bringing him home safe.  Anytime the National Anthem is played, or I see a flag flying, I can't control the tears, and sometimes the sobs.  The flag represents so much more now than it did to me when I was growing up.

Magnus, thank you so much for your beautiful words.  I wish all Americans held the same values and sentiments that you expressed.  God Bless you.  You might want to read www.militarywives.com

It has poetry from military members, stories, prayers...you name it.

Since my husband's a doctor in the Navy, he serves more time with the Marines, so we consider ourselves to be of both branches.  Happy Birthday, USMC!

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