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The Anzacs |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia 
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There are people that have lived their life, who we will never know But they through time have left a mark, which ever seems to grow It’s grown to make us realize the hardships that were then And why we all do take this day to recognize these men Each was born into this world; to dream, to love, to be To find their future and their place in countries that were free But fate it called and off they went to serve and fight a war For that today we thank each one, but question so much more The past of years, our history of wars bring on regret So here on this Remembrance Day, we vow lest we forget The many who had passed away, for country lived and died The many who marched into war with friends right by their side Each was filled with youth and pride, adventure took their mind But none did know what lay ahead and what they were to find Then fate disguised as honor took them deep to battle’s core Which scarred so called humanity, in way it should no more The world’s so filled with fields of war and crosses that do bear The many thousand soldier names that fought and now are there But families hold their memories still and stories that won’t die And really though they might have gone, they’ll never say goodbye So ANZACS and the many who have fought throughout each year We’ll lest forget your epic stand, for country you held dear I pray we heed the lessons now to mirror our respect For here still are descendents of the ones you did protect To go through battle sharing fear, but onward till its end Has shown the guts and spirit held by all who did defend And why today’s not only for the ones who fought that day It recognizes all the troops who left and stayed away So let us join with freedom’s hand, but recognize those gone Let us fight with words and leave the men where they belong Find kindness and not bitterness for that will lead the way To having not to grieve a while for those who passed away Let us say a prayer of thanks for peace and freedoms touch Let us hold these special thoughts, for those that gave so much |
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playing.with.crayons Member
since 2006-01-02
Posts 362Neverland |
But families hold their memories still and stories that won’t die And really though they might have gone, they’ll never say goodbye a beautiful poem. And I agree, fighting with words is the way to go. Gandhi had the right idea. lovely write. farewell the ash-tray girl |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
playing.with.crayons Lovely to see you here my friend, thank you for you words in reply. I hope not to see wars again, but it seems the human way. Have a nice day tomorrow in memory and time off. Be well. Sincerely Rick |
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