Contest Kissing The War Goodbye by Dead Star--x at All poetry

Contest is Over

Contest was judged on February 2, 2008
Rewards: Gold: 300, Silver: 200, Bronze: 100, Honorable mention: 4 people
Final notes:
this was the hardest contest i have had judge to date.. i liked every single entry! but i think the top ones made the most impact on me or stood out the most.
thank you all so much for entering♥
Dead Star--x

They Are Heroes After All

option- American Soldier
name - Susan E. Pennycuff

by Susan E. Pennycuff 44 lines, 4 comments, on Jan 20 2:24 AM 2008. In Society, Thoughts, Life
Silver trophy winner

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Story of a Soldier

STORY OF A SOLDIER
These are the men we call upon when our country need’s a hand

by James R 71 lines, 41 comments, on Apr 21 8:43 AM 2005. In Society
Bronze trophy winner

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Home On Leave

by LittleMoon 34 lines, 3 comments, on Dec 22 11:14 AM 2007. In Adult, Erotica, Life, Love
Honorable mention

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When Are You Coming Home?

by vampire of thought 48 lines, 3 comments, on Jan 19 11:32 PM 2008. In persoal, military, family, love, pain, sad
Honorable mention

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A letter

His name was called
Finally a letter had come

by wildfiredreamer 50 lines, 5 comments, on Oct 23 9:58 AM 2007. In Contest, Life, Hope, military
Honorable mention

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Real American Hero

Dedicated To The American Soldiers! / How does a soldier feel fighting a war? / Does he always know what he is fighting for? / Maybe he kno

by ScottishPrincess 20 lines, 29 comments, on Jun 5 4:27 PM 2007. In Personal, Honour, Pride, War, Dedication

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They're Gone, But They'll Be Back Soon

They've been gone Over seas for years

by tanner22 25 lines, 1 comment, on Jan 20 12:18 AM 2008. In Thoughts, Message, War, Dedication, Inspirational, Military

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A letter from a soldier

by Shenton 18 lines, 1 comment, on Dec 26 6:59 AM 2006. In Love

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Waiting

by LadyDementia 33 lines, 5 comments, on Aug 16 1:11 AM 2007. In Sad, Thoughts, Life

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I Sit and Wait.

As I sit here and wait, a tear glistens upon my cheek. Will he come? Or will he not?

by emperess27 50 lines, 2 comments, on Jan 25 11:39 AM 2008

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Love Letter

Mr. Mailman
Oh won't you please

by Loverdoo 78 lines, 2 comments, on Jan 29 1:58 PM 2008. In Love, Sad, Contest

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Why?

Political dissension Calls for revolting apprehensions

by andywontdie 23 lines, 1 comment, on Feb 1 1:31 PM 2008. In Contemporary, Contest, Life, Other, Pain, Personal, Thoughts

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By me, right now

Adding your comment:
She Stole My Voice
January 19, 2008
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Just go to the post office, or ask him what unit he's in and get his 'address'
:]
Driftwood
January 19, 2008
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Picture Choice..
Great choice for a picture.. I am prior US Navy (10 years) and this pic has always been one of my favs. Good luck with your contest. Gary
- Dead Star--x
  January 19, 2008
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  thanks that picture has been my favorite for a very long time
Frozentearz
January 20, 2008
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http://www.anysoldier.com/
http://www.treatsfortroops.com/

If you want it to go to a unit that is known let me know and I will have my husband get you one.
he spent a lot of time in Iraq and many in his unit have gone back.
Frozentearz
WishMeAway--x
January 20, 2008
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i've got friends and family.
loves and close people to me over there serving for us.

i've written some things for them.
amazing contest idea.
♥
sewasham
February 2, 2008
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Thank you for the gold and for holding a contest for our troops. Congratulations to the other winners and all who entered. Take care and Have fun. Steve