~MAD WORLD~ A TRIBUTE

I decided to start a thread to honor our men and women whom are fighting to protect us. It is Veterans Day Wednesday and I though you could put your poems and prayers here to honor them.

American soldiers sacrifice so much,
All for the freedom of our country.

Leaving their families and heading off to war,
Not knowing what the future holds.

Working day and night
Determined to stay strong.

Watching friends be killed every day
Letters from home inspiring them to keep fighting.

So little is given to them
Although there is little to do,

For those who have died in war
We can still remember.

Remember all the men who have died.
Remember all the battles fought.

Remember all the tears families cried
Remember it was freedom the soldiers brought.

To this very day soldiers are under-appreciated.

Veterans Day is the day.

For the dead, living, and fighting soldiers.
~To be remembered~

Blessed Be

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Permalink Reply by Araelus the Stormwolf on November 10, 2009 at 7:47am: I'm glad a humble minstrel's words, can still find a heart to touch. Thanks for the kind words. To all that read them blessed be.

Chris De Burgh is right on this, I've often said, how many politicians would agree to war, if they had to stand on the front-line and face the consequences of their actions?; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by PamWiccan on November 10, 2009 at 5:16pm: Exactly my friend. Too bad we can't draft them in!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Valkyrie Runes - Chrissy on November 10, 2009 at 5:51pm: oh wow - you made me tear up; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by PamWiccan on November 10, 2009 at 6:00pm: I didn't mean to make you cry my sister. I myself cried. I lost my fiance and a brother in the Vietnam War. It means a lot to me that our troops past and present are honored. They did not ask for War.

Love and Hugs my sister :); ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Dale on November 9, 2009 at 9:56pm: I ask the God and Goddess to be with our frends who are keeping us safe from those who wish harm to us. Ladys and Men alike.Nine years have past and we wish they were home . But there job is one that needs to be done .With out them .This land may not be any more . Thank you for all you are doing. Goddess Blessings; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by PamWiccan on November 10, 2009 at 5:16pm: Thank you Dale, that was very beautiful.

Love and Hugs :); ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Tammy on November 9, 2009 at 10:54pm: TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS,
HE LIVED ALL ALONE,
IN A ONE BEDROOM HOUSE MADE OF
PLASTER AND STONE.

I HAD COME DOWN THE CHIMNEY
WITH PRESENTS TO GIVE,
AND TO SEE JUST WHO
IN THIS HOME DID LIVE.

I LOOKED ALL ABOUT,
A STRANGE SIGHT I DID SEE,
NO TINSEL, NO PRESENTS,
NOT EVEN A TREE.

NO STOCKING BY MANTLE,
JUST BOOTS FILLED WITH SAND,
ON THE WALL HUNG PICTURES
OF FAR DISTANT LANDS.

WITH MEDALS AND BADGES,
AWARDS OF ALL KINDS,
A SOBER THOUGHT
CAME THROUGH MY MIND.

FOR THIS HOUSE WAS DIFFERENT,
IT WAS DARK AND DREARY,
I FOUND THE HOME OF A SOLDIER,
ONCE I COULD SEE CLEARLY.

THE SOLDIER LAY SLEEPING,
SILENT, ALONE,
CURLED UP ON THE FLOOR
IN THIS ONE BEDROOM HOME.

THE FACE WAS SO GENTLE,
THE ROOM IN SUCH DISORDER,
NOT HOW I PICTURED
A UNITED STATES SOLDIER.

WAS THIS THE HERO
OF WHOM I'D JUST READ?
CURLED UP ON A PONCHO,
THE FLOOR FOR A BED?

I REALIZED THE FAMILIES
THAT I SAW THIS NIGHT,
OWED THEIR LIVES TO THESE SOLDIERS
WHO WERE WILLING TO FIGHT.

SOON ROUND THE WORLD,
THE CHILDREN WOULD PLAY,
AND GROWNUPS WOULD CELEBRATE
A BRIGHT CHRISTMAS DAY.

THEY ALL ENJOYED FREEDOM
EACH MONTH OF THE YEAR,
BECAUSE OF THE SOLDIERS,
LIKE THE ONE LYING HERE.

I COULDN'T HELP WONDER
HOW MANY LAY ALONE,
ON A COLD CHRISTMAS EVE
IN A LAND FAR FROM HOME.

THE VERY THOUGHT
BROUGHT A TEAR TO MY EYE,
I DROPPED TO MY KNEES
AND STARTED TO CRY.

THE SOLDIER AWAKENED
AND I HEARD A ROUGH VOICE,
"SANTA DON'T CRY,
THIS LIFE IS MY CHOICE;

I FIGHT FOR FREEDOM,
I DON'T ASK FOR MORE,
MY LIFE IS FOR MY GOD,
MY COUNTRY, MY CORPS."

THE SOLDIER ROLLED OVER
AND DRIFTED TO SLEEP,
I COULDN'T CONTROL IT,
I CONTINUED TO WEEP.

I KEPT WATCH FOR HOURS,
SO SILENT AND STILL
AND WE BOTH SHIVERED
FROM THE COLD NIGHT'S CHILL.

I DIDN'T WANT TO LEAVE
ON THAT COLD, DARK, NIGHT,
THIS GUARDIAN OF HONOR
SO WILLING TO FIGHT.

THEN THE SOLDIER ROLLED OVER,
WITH A VOICE SOFT AND PURE,
WHISPERED, "CARRY ON SANTA,
IT'S CHRISTMAS DAY, ALL IS SECURE."

ONE LOOK AT MY WATCH,
AND I KNEW HE WAS RIGHT.
"MERRY CHRISTMAS MY FRIEND,
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Permalink Reply by Araelus the Stormwolf on November 10, 2009 at 7:51am: Powerful imagery there, my friend. . .

And well written; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Tammy on November 10, 2009 at 1:28pm: I wish I knew who wrote it, Its been floating around the internet for a few years now and has always been a favorite of mine.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by PamWiccan on November 10, 2009 at 5:17pm: Oh this is so moving Tammy. Brought a tear to my eye.

Love and Hugs :); ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Fantumofthewinds on November 10, 2009 at 8:02am: I salute all of you for that which you do, to all that now serve and to those long past for giving of your self, and may their come a time when war is no more and PEACE is indeed found at last. I once stood where you do now Be strong, Be wise, and Follow your heart. To all men and woman who serve I salute you !; ▶ Reply to This