There is no price for honor, honor is free
it comes from within strong hearts
it binds a contract with its bearer
never broken, never compromised
There is no practice for bravery
it comes from within the soul
it binds a contract with its bearer
always ready, always vigilant
There is no answer to why
it comes in place of explanation
it grips us with a need to understand
always wondering, never satisfied
There is no end to hope, hope is eternal
it comes from knowing miracles exist
it fills our hearts with a belief
that nothing is impossible
God Bless
Author notes
My prayers and love to all our troops and for their safe return home
A contest entry
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I liked that. Honer comes from self respect and respect for others. Thats why some jump on a gernade to save their comrads. There is a bond between the men you fight for that you can't explane. Taking care of one another..
Loved the poem.
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JUDGED!!
Live life with hope and nothings impossible indeed,
wonderfully penned here poet
All the best to you in the contest
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Hmmm
I face the granite wall my fingers trace names long lost.
I'v got my m-16 in my hands and I'm in La Drang Valley (Death Valley). Bodies flyin' blood everywhere. Tears streaking it's so loud you can't think. Jesus...help me.
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is that what war is like?
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This was beautiful, and I truly loved the section about bravery binding to the soul - some fantastic, new thoughts in this one ; well done you, and best wishes in the contest
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I want to ask you
May I put the link to your poem on my front page for the soldiers all of those in this contest will be entered there -
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of course
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Excellent write here
I feel all our men and women could use our love and prayers everyday and God Bless them everyone and their families here at home
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words or wisdom that touch ...
another verse by your amazing muse that went straight into my heart ...
thank you for sharing your gift with us,
maa
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Thank you..
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wow
so young and so wise (thats a smart ass comment there) anyway this was amazing sweetie.....another one for the wall......i still love reading your words
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Lovely and wise words.
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