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"My poems are written from deep within
It is HIS BLOOD that fills my pen
HE guides my hand from the heavens above
To write of HIS praise & words of love"
by:GWB/driftwood

I was born in Northern California and had lived in many other states in the U.S. My dad was in the Airforce for 30 yrs. and we were always moving. I went to the 1st. grade in Spain and I graduated high school in Vicenza, Italy. I wouldn't trade my youth for anything in the world.

I am a United States Navy veteran of 10 years service.
I was an (E-6) Boatswains Mate 1st Class (BM1) and trained as an Assault Boat Coxain and Combat Boat Operator among many other duties that pertained to the rate. (Jack of all trades) so they say...
My duty stations were:
USS Richmond K. Turner CG-20 (Guided Missle Cruiser)
USS Truckee AO-147 (Attack Oiler)
Pearl Harbor, Hawaii (SIMA) (Riggers Shop)
USS New Jersey BB-62 (plank owner) (Battleship) (Hello Paul Amado)
Beirut, Lebanon (Multinational Peacekeeping Force)
USS Dwight D. Eisenhower CVN-69 (Aircraft Carrier)

I would have stayed in for 20 years and retired, but as luck would have it, I was medically discharged with a problem in my lower back. GO NAVY!!! and I am behind all that serve 100%, no matter which branch it may be.

"Non sibi sed patriae" (Not self but country)!!!!

  • Last seen 1 day ago. Member since January 26, 2006.
  • I'm a obsidian idea poet for 587 comments.
  • My mood is , and quote is ""O, God, thy sea is so great & my boat is so small."".
  • I am a guy from Tennessee (United States)
  • When I'm not writing, I'm a U.S. Navy Combat Boat Operator.
  • Visit my homepage at the "BOS'N Locker" on BattleShip row..
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  • I have 587 comments, 73 poems

My Poetry

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  • Three Points Of Freedom
    We stand here in honor of one of our best,
    and mourn another hero as we lay him to rest.
    21 lines, 28 comments, January 1, 2008. In war, sad, life, other
  • If Not For You, I wouldn't Be Me
    Wondrous beauty, that surrounds me in every way;
    I'm thankful to you, each and every day.
    34 lines, 43 comments, May 8, 2006. In Love
  • The Swing
    Gentle thoughts I have, racing through my mind,
    Of my father carrying a rope, with me right behind.
    36 lines, 35 comments, May 3, 2006. In Other, Love, Hope
  • When You're At My Side
    Every time you come around,
    I'm overwhelmed by your presence.
    40 lines, 33 comments, May 2, 2006. In Sad, Love

Guest Book

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  • Sandygram : Stopping By To Say Hello! on December 2, 2008
    I just read your lovely poem, Jingle Bell Rock.I always loved that Christmas song too. I read your author's page and want to thank you for the serving our country. We can never do enough for our military and their families. Bless you and your family. Have a wonderful holiday season.

    Take care,
    Sandy
  • SurrenderMyHeart on July 20, 2008
    it was really nice to hear from you, and im sure one of these days you'll get some inspiration
  • mzladyt : A Poet after my own heart on February 21, 2007
    As I read your poetry there is so much of it that reaches my heart. You seem to have a nack for pulling in the reader and letting them feel what you're writing. There is a wonderful talent here. Keep up God's work.

    Tennie
  • gothicchildren05 on April 16, 2006
    i don't think there is a piece by you that i have not enjoyed. your work is amazing. i love it and i love commenting on your pieces. keep on writing. i'll be sure to keep on reading. by the way, perhaps you should check out some of me and my fiance's work. i'm sure you will enjoy. if not, oh well....it's okay if you don't. lol well, i hope you don't mind....but i'm going to add you to my favorites.

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