"Taps" Repost, in tribute to brave souls

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Magnus

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since 2001-10-10

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South Carolina, USA

0 posted 2004-05-11 06:01 PM

Each careful touch with pauses placed
from heartfelt thoughts of lives erased.
As Taps are blown the bugle’s song
a tear appears from weak, from strong.

A tear of sadness, tear of loss
Tear of remembrance, of life’s cost.
Quiver of cheek, a sniffle dried
for all that gave, for all that died.

Many departed to not return
from lands of terror, bodies burned.
From cliff side graves of shallow fill
and hurried prayers, of those who kill.

They came to free, they came to save.
From birth of morn to waiting grave.
They gave a soul, that I might leave
a thought, a hope, a moment’s grieve.

The beaches bled, the volleys flew
from cannon red, from snipers too.
And as the sun did set the land
they fought, they fought...a gallant stand.

A flag unfurled across deep seas
in honor of life’s liberties.
Where many fell, as others cried
American born, filled with our pride.

As nations strong remember them,
a bugle plays a warrior’s hymn
and to the graves of those in rest
I give my heart, my soul, my best.

And I freely cried

iliana
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since 2003-12-05

Posts 13434
USA

1 posted 2004-05-11 06:14 PM

"They came to free, they came to save.
From birth of morn to waiting grave.
They gave a soul, that I might leave
a thought, a hope, a moment’s grieve."

Barry, this was a wonderful tribute!

....jo

Startime55
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since 2003-04-05

Posts 2148
Alberta, Canada

2 posted 2004-05-11 06:31 PM

A stunning tribute that brings tears of thanks to the eyes for those who sacrefice so much....thank you, my friend, for sharing such heartfelt feelings with us...**Hugs**

JL
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since 2004-04-01

Posts 6128
Texas, USA

3 posted 2004-05-11 06:53 PM

Agree! Great write.
JL

She said: ”You look cute in the dark.”

Earth Angel
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since 2002-08-27

Posts 40215
Realms of Light

4 posted 2004-05-11 09:29 PM

I again felt your words to my very core.
Thanking you for thanking them.

~ Lest we forget...

Peace, Love, Light & Harmony,
Linda

passing shadows
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since 1999-08-26

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displaced

5 posted 2004-05-12 03:59 AM

incredible

a tear-bringing tribute

GG
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since 2002-12-03

Posts 3532
Lost in thought

6 posted 2004-05-12 08:32 AM

Ah this brought me to tears...
I'd have been ashamed of myself if it didn't, though.
Barry, this is amazing.
I don't know how you do it.
A perfect tribute...

Always, Alyssa

Poems are made by fools like me,
But only God can make a tree.
Joyce kilmer

MERCURY
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since 2003-04-16

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Ireland

7 posted 2004-05-12 08:34 AM

Great stuff

Greeneyes

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since 2000-09-09

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In Your Poetic Mind

8 posted 2004-05-12 10:56 PM

spoken very wisely....

~~**~~
le vent chante avec le calme doux
calme de nuit
sien beauté sur mes lèvres
~~**~~

Martie

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since 1999-09-21

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California

9 posted 2004-05-12 11:01 PM

Barry

So very well said...thank you.

Sadelite
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since 2003-10-11

Posts 2519

10 posted 2004-05-12 11:12 PM

Thank you for this touching tribute. You masterfully say what others feel.
Sadie

Sunshine

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since 1999-06-25

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Listening to every heart

11 posted 2004-05-14 04:41 PM

Iliana pulled the lines
I would have placed here...
so instead, I will just leave
a grateful thank you, to you,
and the men that have served before you,
and the ones that will serve
their country
in times
to come.

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