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Wartime Religion (Re-posted for those fighing)
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Wartime Religion (Re-posted for those fighing) |
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Ringo 
since 2003-02-20
Posts 3684Saluting with misty eyes 
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Gunny says to stand ready They should be around here somewhere Oh, wait, there they... What was that?? Oh, G-d, they're shooting... "Our Father who art in..." Fire your weapon idiot... Got one!! "Hallowed be Thy..." Artillery... man, that was close "Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done..." Man, I don't think He wanted this "On Earth as it is in Heaven..." Yeah, they ain't shootin' my ass in Heaven Oh, G-d... they got the guys pinned down Where's the Leiutenant? "Give us this day..." Where's my grenade? Where the ... Oh, there it is Let's see, Thumb clip... Pull pin... "And forgive us our trespasses as..." I gotta get that machine gun The guys don't stand a chance Ok.. get a new magazine in... "For Thine is the Kingdom, the..." OK, G-d... it's You and me buddy Over the top "Now and at the hour..." Oh, no... Corpsman!!! Corpsman up!!! Man, that hurts... I don't want a Purple Heart that bad "Hail Mary, full of Grace..." I don't want to die Where's Doc?? Oh, G-d, where's Doc?? "And Blessed..." Who's that screaming... ?? Oh, G-d... that's me. Where's the Corpsman??? I never noticed the sky was that blue "Holy Mary, Mother of G-d... Pray for us sinners Now and at the Hour of our Death" Please, G-d, I don't want to die... Some people are like Slinkies . . . not really good for anything, but you still can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs... |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Gets no better than this, Ringo. The way you blended in the prayer and the action is chilling. I salute it - and you  |
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Sadelite Member Elite
since 2003-10-11
Posts 2519 |
Ringo, This is twice tonight that you've ... I can't even say what you've done-no words for it. Watery eyes, gulpy throat This is excellent. It has evoked more emotion from me than anything I've read here over the last six months, I believe. ~Sadelite |
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Michelle_loves_Mike
since 2003-12-20
Posts 1189Pennsylvania |
Loved this one the first time i read it,,,,in your on little note book,,,with you trying to read over my shoulder,,while driving,,,,,Love it still,,,you have a wonderful way with words Michelle I wish all could find the true happiness I have found,,in the eyes of Mike |
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Ringo
since 2003-02-20
Posts 3684Saluting with misty eyes |
'Deer- Thank you for the very kind words. It means a great deal. Sadelite- I'm glad you feel the emotion for the troops as I do. Thank for reading. Michelle- I drive better while reading, didn't you know that? lol Some people are like Slinkies . . . not really good for anything, but you still can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs... |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
Wonderful...and back to the top it goes |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
Moving.. "cast me gently into the morning, for the night has been unkind" |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
This is too good to let slip down. Thank you for reminding us of the reality of it all -- it's so easy to get insensitive sometimes and to forget how awful it must be for our troopers. ....jo |
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Ringo
since 2003-02-20
Posts 3684Saluting with misty eyes |
Paula, Susan, and iliana- Thank you ever so much for bringing this back to life. It is always strange to see something that has fallen off the charts come back to life. I appreciate the kind words. I AM smiling... |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggsssssss) Oh Ringo, though I do disagree with your political views, I salute you dearly for sharing your compassionate heart to the soldiers and those in the services, and may we together pray for their safety! (sad sigh) There is no enlightenment in the religion of war, for redemption comes from peace itself, God Bless You, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Ringo, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "You'll find something that's enough to keep you |
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