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Sunshine

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Listening to every heart

0 posted 2006-07-03 02:38 PM

Early on in Passions [9/7/99] I posted this in tribute of our military...as I searched for "quiet" today, as my mind comes up with nothing new to share, I found this. It is slightly revised from the original. I do hope it will give you a little "peace and quiet" for your soul.KRJ

To The Heroes

Through the news I heard you’d passed away;
as if by God’s hand the skies turned gray.
Now memories are mine, they've come to stay
because you, my hero, have no more to say.

I know you’d rather a hero’s mantle not wear
but I’ve placed it o’er your shoulders with care
for when decisions were needed, you’d not spare
a moment’s breath, you would rise to ensnare

the villain that came with threats to impart
and seeing evil in villain’s cold, cruel heart,
because you were trained well and so complete
the villains left quickly their pilot’s seat.

A suit of armor was your uniformed cloth
caring for all men, take the villain at “no cost”,
whether your life hung upon the thin balanced brim
your only thought to rid us of him.

Today is too, too quiet, the ground cold and still
a hero today buried, and now a United will
that a fight be fought over lands thus caught
between the religions of men, for Peace that is sought.

~*~

To all of those, who have given us Freedom.God Bless.

©KRJ
revised
21 September 2001
original
7 September, 1999

Marge Tindal

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Florida's Foreverly Shores

1 posted 2006-07-03 02:49 PM

Karilea~
Emitting a very soft *sigh* at the reading of this~

I just heard from a vetran on one of my pieces that my brother shared with his military service group and would like to share these thoughts of yours with him, if I may~

Thank you ..~

*Huglets*
~*Marge*~

~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~
Email - [email protected]

Sunshine

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2 posted 2006-07-03 02:53 PM

Marge, I would be honored. Thank you.

Spiros Zafiris
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3 posted 2006-07-03 02:53 PM

..written with much heart..thank you..

spiros

JL
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4 posted 2006-07-03 03:05 PM

Heartfelt, beautiful words.

JL

Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed:
blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed.
~Jesus Christ

Enchantress
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Canada eh.

5 posted 2006-07-03 03:12 PM

From your heart, straight to these blue pages.
Thank you.

SmartChick
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6 posted 2006-07-03 06:16 PM

A beautiful, heartfelt poem from a kind hearted person. Thank you for reposting this. I don't think I read it the first time.

Marge Tindal

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Florida's Foreverly Shores

7 posted 2006-07-03 08:28 PM

Karilea~
Thankee mam~
It is done~

A safe and celebratory 4th of July to you and yours~

*Huglets*
~*Marge*~

~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~
Email - [email protected]

Magnus

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since 2001-10-10

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South Carolina, USA

8 posted 2006-07-03 08:40 PM

The earth now stilled,  the headstone laid
beneath an oak, such gallant shade.
a warrior tall now lying beneath
a rose covered  vine woven wreath.

The earth now quiet,  the soil now tilled
fallen another,  a moment God willed.
Hero they call you 'neath that grey stone
Lying silent yet not alone.

Thank You Karilea for giving us something
so beautiful and fitting for the moment.

[This message has been edited by Magnus (07-03-2006 09:12 PM).]

kayjay
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since 2002-06-24

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9 posted 2006-07-04 09:32 AM

For those who go in harm's way, may we ever hold them dear...and remember those who didn't come back.
Nicely done. Ken

Through rubble and trouble and dark of night
The yawn of a dawn will hasten the light

LeeJ
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10 posted 2006-07-05 01:28 PM

A suit of armor was your uniformed cloth
caring for all men, take the villain at “no cost”,
whether your life hung upon the thin balanced brim
your only thought to rid us of him.

Sadly this entire poem was a valant tribute to all those who have given us so much...
thank you for this lovely write

Lighthousebob
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11 posted 2006-07-05 02:18 PM

quote:
I know you’d rather a hero’s mantle not wear
but I’ve placed it o’er your shoulders with care
for when decisions were needed, you’d not spare
a moment’s breath, you would rise to ensnare

I'm glad that you brought this poem back to surface at this very appropriate time of year because most poems (this one's certainly included) should be given much more respect than simply one reading.

I love what you've written about the desire of the hero to remain unsung here because it's so representative of heroes and their big big hearts. I think it's probably very true that most heroes if not all really don't desire the praise and recognition, but it's such a wonderful and most deserving blessing that we do give them praise and recognition anyway.

Enjoyed reading and God bless.

-Bob

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