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Weary Souls

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Weary souls may pass tonight – their figures held with pride
Their banners raised and flying proud – tribute to days gone by
These soldiers march in solemnest - of times they did endure
A call to honor those that died – their memories strong and pure

Let’s not forget the sacrifice they gave nor turn your head
Don’t lay waste their memory – honor all the dead
They proudly march with eyes ahead – medals on their chest
They march into our history – they are the very best

Weary souls may pass tonight – while you lay sleeping sound
A bugle call may thus be heard – somewhere, sometime, somehow
And as your mind begins to rest – your eyes in restful sleep
These soldiers may march in your dreams and cause your dreams to weep

The ghostly sight of soldiers as they march on down the street
Step lightly to the sound of drums and mark it with their feet
And people stop and wonder at this ghostly parade tonight
Memories stirred and feelings felt for those that fought the fight

Weary souls may pass tonight – let’s stand and honor them
Those that lived and those that died – families and friends
For they march in time all to the beat of bugles as they call
To honor all the fighting men – God bless them one and all

24.1.2009


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  • TerriMac gold member
    October 19

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    Wow - now that is a very fitting tribute - a wonderful poem - kinda sad but makes you puff your chest out a bit if you know what I mean!


    • condor gold member
      October 20
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      I do indeed know what you mean, my friend. They are forever in the forefront of my mind and there isn't a day that goes by that I don't think of them, no matter whether it be ours or our allies, they have all got my honor.


  • Maxboy gold member
    January 25

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    A wonderful tribute to all of our heros, "God bless them one and all", indeed.

    Well Done


    • condor gold member
      January 25
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      Thank you. I appreciate the comments and yes, they should always be remembered and honored.


  • Beret55 silver member
    January 24
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    I realy likes thia write.. A great tribute to our fighting men. A great story weaven into rhyme..

    • condor gold member
      January 25
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      Thank you. I actually wrote this the other day when I was watching a replay of the vieo clip you sent me a while back. Th at really is a moving piece which I have looked at many times.


  • Clovis...Curious silver member
    January 24

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    Excellent

    A very fine write, indeed. Imagery; rhythm and rhyme are just fine. Now if we could only be sure that all homeless veterans, find housing; jobs etc, then we would really be showing respect.
    Here's an external link to information about helping homeless veterans:

    http://www.hvaf.org/index.php
    Here's a link to my series on homelessness:
    http://allpoetry.com/list/57521-Homelessness

    If you haven't already read them.

    • condor gold member
      January 24
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      Thanks, mate for your comments. Yep, I do agree that the veterans need a little more attention than what they have been given. It seems that people have very short memories. Even here, it makes me mad when I hear some of the things that veterans have to go through. I am at this point in time starting up a website that I wish to dedicate to all the servicemen. It may take time, but I hope to have it up and running not too long in the near future.

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