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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass 
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For a certain pilot, who flies an aircraft I won’t name, and who deployed yesterday to a place I don’t need to know. We know what you do for us though you can’t say where you are, or where peace will take you over the coming battle. We can’t ask what loads of death you’ll carry, what lives you’ll save, erasing the implements of war and plowing distant fields so that some day peace may grow there, in a place where peace has never grown before. Secretly with valor and honor to create peace and freedom. Yes we know what you do. [This message has been edited by Ratleader (03-12-2003 01:23 AM).] |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
Rat - this is amazing - just inspired me here - you did - and I cannot help but see that the poem looks like wingspan - very nice - xxoo |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
A wonderful tribute to those who have left their homeland to fight for our freedom in the name of peace. Bless you for this~ |
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majnu
since 2002-10-13
Posts 1088SF Bay Area |
a chap i know flew some of those. he shows off a picture of him infront of his bird; that is all he says  .nice poem and a better tribute. -majnu |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
He's out there right now, doing the work of peace. Pray for him. ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
wonderful tribute! |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
He is in my prayers. A wonderful tribute Ratleader. Maree |
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inkedgoddess Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-19
Posts 7392Ohio |
creaqtive and insightful, cool visual |
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BloomingRose Member Elite
since 2000-08-09
Posts 3092Florida |
Wonderful tribute! Prayers going up! Deb |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
Yes, with valor and honor. I salute them and you for this loving, sensitive tribute for those protecting us and striving to make and keep peace and freedom. Loved the design of words on page. Hugs, Pat ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Ed, the way you wrote this is to be commended...the need for not knowing where he went or what he was carrying on his aircraft being emphasized. I live in an area where bombs are tested at the military base regularly. Yesterday one of the most powerful type bombs we have was tested (how they do this without anyone getting hurt I don't know, nor do I need to know). I just wish that the national news media (which goes all over the world) wouldn't make such a big deal about it. In so doing, they've made our state a very big target. This whole thing scares me a lot. The pilot you are speaking of is in my prayers, as well as all our troops. Ethel |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Ed...So many people going, going to the place of uncertain times, to fight somewhere about something and perhaps die. My prayers are with them. Thank you for this! |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Those who serve, serve well. Thank you for this, Ed. |
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KristieSue
since 2003-01-31
Posts 1460PA, US |
My brother is in the Navy. There are many times when he is called back to his ship to go out to sea... All we get is a call that he is leaving. That makes it harder, and easier...depends on how you look at it. I do know the fear though...and my prayers are with you and the one you wrote about...as well as all of our service men/women. KS |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
He is along with all the others held in prayer. Bless you for this Ed, very well done. |
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Pilgrimage Member Elite
since 2001-12-04
Posts 3945Texas, USA |
Oh, well done! Well done indeed! Nan (Pilgrim variety) |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Hello Ed Your words spoke volumes and I shudder to think what these people must go through and the things they see. I can hardly watch the news anymore because the world is in such a depressing state, so I lose myself in words instead. Take care......Sue I am in motion |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
Ratleader, you're a masterof words and styles awesome write |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Ed, extremely well done and presented. I too will pray for those who serve in the name of peace. ~Heart hugs~ ~ Trace my body with your words.. |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
Some of the best writers this site has to offer have read my little poem and were moved by it. I'm in awe of that. It honestly humbles me. I just want each of you to know it. ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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inkedgoddess Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-19
Posts 7392Ohio |
were u a math whiz? |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
LOL-- I sucked at it! If I were good at math, I'd have been an aeronautical engineer, and probably wouldn't have written a word of poetry after the age of 16...... ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Lovely tribute to a friend and for all who serve this country |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Beautiful tribute. *S* Yes, we know... we appreciate... we thank... and we pray. |
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RokoRoo New Member
since 2003-02-16
Posts 4 |
Very nice poem, big bro. I hope your friend comes home safely and soon. |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
Hi, Roo! Hug and smooch to you! ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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Greeneyes
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
God Bless the peacemakers..... thank you for sharing this.... Lauren~ I close my eyes and there in the shadows I see your light |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Ed~ I read this today and realize that so many of our men are either still there, missing, or are crosses on the hill ... how beautifully your words served to honor them all~ Wonderful formatting also, my friend~ *Huglets*  ~*Marge*~ ~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~ |
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