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In God We Trust
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In God We Trust |
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Gunslinger Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 901TX, USA 
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Maybe I'm old-fashioned... Perhaps I am a fool. I used to pledge allegiance... In the classroom of my school. My dad was in Korea- The Chosin Reservoir- My uncle served in World War II The war to end all wars. I grew up watching Combat... "The Naked and the Dead" And words like "peace with honor"... Kept ringing in my head. John Wayne, and Audie Murphy- Role models, I adored... Ensconced now in Valhalla- The warriors rich reward... Things seemed to change in '68- Got worse in '69... Unpopular..but all we had... That dirty war of mine. We flew away with dreams, my friend Of glory! Don't you know? But we came back to ridicule... Confusion, pain, and woe. Burned by tropic suns, we seemed- Like foreign legionnaires. Still innocent beneath our tans... To political affairs. Baby killers! One girl screamed- And spat upon my greens. Ridicule, hate..obscene- And, "Poof", went all our dreams. Turn to drink, or drugs? Not me- I quickly built a wall... Then safely hidden did I watch, My brothers slip and fall. Did I object? Of course I did- But only in my heart. Ashamed of how my people felt- That I had taken part. I'm older now, and often ask, "Why? I wonder why? America forgot her dead... And now I can but try... To make the stand I didn't then... And raise my voice, and rave- "If you don't love her, leave her- Long may her banner wave!" A fool? I guess perhaps I am- I love her golden grain... Those purple mountain majesties, Above the fruited plain... But most of all I love the stamp- On mammon which shall rust... Each bill and coin in our great land... Does bear..."In God We Trust". |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
A very true and timely piece here John! This has to be your best...a keeper for my library. Have a blessed Thanksgiving m'friend.  ~ Happy Thanksgiving America! ~ |
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scorpio Member Ascendant
since 2002-10-02
Posts 5178right...there |
John, I salute your patriotism and the service you gave to your country in Vietnam. And I applaud this write. Well done my friend. believe in what your heart feels... |
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Pilgrimage Member Elite
since 2001-12-04
Posts 3945Texas, USA |
I'm glad I came by today. I just wanted to see what was going on, and I found a gem. Thank you. Nan (Pilgrim variety) |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Still trusting in God...the minority is trying to push their desires on the majority by using sympathetic Judges...as far as I know if this were put to a vote we are still a Country that has put their trust in God...and God help those that don't...James |
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2dalimit Member Elite
since 2000-02-08
Posts 2228Mississippi coast |
Thanks... Good one. Melton |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Gunslinger -- thank you for serving your country then and now. I'm sending this to a veteran friend of mine if that's okay? By the way, I think this would make great song lyrics! |
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