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Tribute to a soldier

 

Laying in this Trailer
So very far from Home
The sound's so loud
I check if my head's still on

 

I got down on my knees
Lord thank you I'm still here
Cause there for a moment
I was at heavens gate

 

But the day is not over
there were lot's of tears to cry
for another fallen soldier
one of our best had died

 

I got down on my knees
lord he's now there by your side
bless him like he blessed us
for we hear freedom ring

 

Somewhere across the ocean
a sea of tears will fall
because he someone's son or husband
or a father that is gone

 

So get down on your knees
say a prayer now with me
Our hearts go out to you
God stand beside your son

Author notes

I can't wait to the day that no soldiers die. The day that a fire cracker is the only booms I here,  I safe now why I am "knock on wood" but I remember those bad days.
Written May 26th, 2006

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  • ethanwyattsmommy
    September 15, 2006
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    Death is hard to deal with in any event. Just watching the news at night is enough to leave me in tears for someone whos life has come to an end. For the parent whos child has died, the child whos parent has died, and the spouse left to grieve! But the death of a soldier, someone fighting so we can be free, now that is truly painstaking. Your poetry is very beautiful with sentiments of life in Iraq and your tributes to our American soldiers! Thank you!


  • gullionmar
    June 5, 2006
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    what a great ribute to those soldiers thank you for doing a great job


  • Sunshine Always
    June 4, 2006
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    Thanks for sharing this with everyone here at AP. You all do a fantastic job and though you may not feel it sometimes , we are grateful. When I was reading this it remindedme of a song from the 60's Universal Soldier by Donovan. You capture greatly the sadness of it all. Bless you again...mal


  • heart felt sorrow
    June 3, 2006
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    wow what a great write!
    im really new to Ap i so envey u

    It was gipsy that told me about this one and i really like it too.


  • June 2, 2006
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    I salute you

    OOOh Raaah!!! This was a very nice piece. So filled with emotion. It is a great tribute. you are very talented.

  • gypsy princess
    May 30, 2006
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    powerfull stuff and beautiful words for a sad cause.
    it brings whats happening in far off places right home if you know what i mean. people tend not to think about wars n fighting its put to the back of ones mind. its like when im watching the news and hear that some one has fallin lost there life for a cause dear to them its the first thing i think about, the familys left behinde.

    like i said beautiful write and good luck.

    Toni


  • Sandygram silver member
    May 26, 2006
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    WONDERFUL POEM

    Thank you so much Charlie for sharing this. It so reemionds me of when a loved one was there. You imagery was very heartfelt. Your poems always bring the stark reality of war to your reader. Take care my friend and be safe. You are always in my prayers. Sandy


  • AALouisiana
    May 26, 2006
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    beautiful tribute to a fallen soldier....:f

    With Memorial Day just around the corner, we Americans all need to say a prayer for our men and women who are fighting for our freedom overseas. I thank God for them each and every day. Beautiful tribute to a fallen soldier.. God bless you...


  • Broken-Rickie
    May 26, 2006
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    Beautiful poem. Good luck with the contest!

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