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| darlenelovesart |
Posted - Jun 19 2013 : 8:38:25 PM
Tell a Soldier, Sailor, Marine, Air Force Service person, Coast Guard or National Guard Thank you and that you love them.
A Poem Worth Reading out loud to feel it.
He was getting old and paunchy
And his hair was falling fast,
And he sat around the Legion,
Telling stories of the past.
Of a war that he once fought in
And the deeds that he had done,
In his exploits with his buddies;
They were heroes, every one.
And 'tho sometimes to his neighbors
His tales became a joke,
All his buddies listened quietly
For they knew where of he spoke.
But we'll hear his tales no longer,
For ol' Joe has passed away,
And the world's a little poorer
For a Soldier died today.
He won't be mourned by many,
Just his children and his wife.
For he lived an ordinary,
Very quiet sort of life.
He held a job and raised a family,
Going quietly on his way;
And the world won't note his passing,
'Tho a Soldier died today.
When politicians leave this earth,
Their bodies lie in state,
While thousands note their passing,
And proclaim that they were great.
Papers tell of their life stories
From the time that they were young
But the passing of a Soldier
Goes unnoticed, and unsung.
Is the greatest contribution
To the welfare of our land,
Some jerk who breaks his promise
And cons his fellow man?
Or the ordinary fellow
Who in times of war and strife,
Goes off to serve his country
And offers up his life?
The politician's stipend
And the style in which he lives,
Are often disproportionate,
To the service that he gives.
While the ordinary Soldier,
Who offered up his all,
Is paid off with a medal
And perhaps a pension, small.
It is not the politicians
With their compromise and ploys,
Who won for us the freedom
That our country now enjoys.
Should you find yourself in danger,
With your enemies at hand,
Would you really want some cop-out,
With his ever waffling stand?
Or would you want a Soldier
His home, his country, his kin,
Just a common Soldier,
Who would fight until the end.
He was just a common Soldier,
And his ranks are growing thin,
But his presence should remind us
We may need his likes again.
For when countries are in conflict,
We find the Soldier's part
Is to clean up all the troubles
That the politicians start.
If we cannot do him honor
While he's here to hear the praise,
Then at least let's give him homage
At the ending of his days.
Perhaps just a simple headline
In the paper that might say:
"OUR COUNTRY IS IN MOURNING,
A SOLDIER DIED TODAY."
PLEASE pass On The Patriotism! YOU can make a difference.
If you are proud of our Vets, then send this to them. You'll be glad you did.
I have learned that to have a good friend is the purest of all God's gifts, for it is a love that has no exchange of payment.
by Frances Farmer
Just follow God unquestioningly.
Because you love Him so, for if you trust His judgment there is nothing you need to know.
I trust in you Jesus... |
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| darlenelovesart |
Posted - Jun 23 2013 : 6:58:56 PM
I think our country could be the best once again!
I have learned that to have a good friend is the purest of all God's gifts, for it is a love that has no exchange of payment.
by Frances Farmer
Just follow God unquestioningly.
Because you love Him so, for if you trust His judgment there is nothing you need to know.
I trust in you Jesus... |
| crafter |
Posted - Jun 23 2013 : 05:33:18 AM
Amen and Amen Darlene!!!
Lori
God has promised strength for the day, rest for the labor, light for the way, grace for the trials, help from above, unfailing sympathy and undying love.
We are here to love each other, serve each other and uplift each other. |
| darlenelovesart |
Posted - Jun 22 2013 : 10:37:17 PM
I think things should change and the service men and women should be shown how much they are appreciated instead of the the people they celebrate in Hollywood, or on the reality shows or the music idols that are practically worshiped which is not good. I believe we can turn this Country around if we really try.
I just had to share it when I read that poem.
God Bless our Military, God Bless America! and In God we Trust!
blessings
darlene
I have learned that to have a good friend is the purest of all God's gifts, for it is a love that has no exchange of payment.
by Frances Farmer
Just follow God unquestioningly.
Because you love Him so, for if you trust His judgment there is nothing you need to know.
I trust in you Jesus... |
| Blessed in Colorado |
Posted - Jun 21 2013 : 3:48:16 PM
Wonderful Darlene thank you so much for sharing it with us.
Hugs,
Debbie
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| crafter |
Posted - Jun 21 2013 : 05:55:29 AM
Peggy,
That is how we should be treating these very very special people- the sacrifices they make for us is incredible and I am so thankful!!
Lori
God has promised strength for the day, rest for the labor, light for the way, grace for the trials, help from above, unfailing sympathy and undying love.
We are here to love each other, serve each other and uplift each other. |
| forever young |
Posted - Jun 20 2013 : 4:42:39 PM
What a heart felt tribute to our soldiers. Yes, they do not get the Honor they so deserve. My brother died in Vietnam and my husband is a WW11 Veteran .
One day while at the VA in Fayetteville, Ar. A person came to the lobby announcing that one of our Veteran's was going home and would every please stand to
honor him. To my surprise they pulled a stretcher from the elevator, the body was covered with the most beautiful hand made quilt with the patriotic colors.
The veterans saluted and the rest of us, put our hands over our hearts. I will never forget that day and how that soldier was so honored.
Peggy
Farm girl Sister #1815 |
| levisgrammy |
Posted - Jun 20 2013 : 1:00:39 PM
Beautiful! Thanks for sharing. This so reminds me of my husband's grandpa and his stories of The Battle of the Bulge and all the places he fought for our freedoms. My dh was military too. A thank you doesn't seem near enough in the day we live in. Never take our freedom for granted.
farm girl sister#43
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O, a trouble's a ton or a trouble's an ounce,
Or a trouble is what you make it!
And it isn't the fact that you're hurt that counts,
But only--how did you take it?
--Edmund C. Vance.
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| jan49829 |
Posted - Jun 20 2013 : 06:13:06 AM
Oh my!!!! That poem reminded me of my dad, and his name was Joe!!! Thank you for sharing this wonderful tribute to soldiers near and far.
Janet
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| crafter |
Posted - Jun 20 2013 : 05:55:26 AM
Thank you for sharing that poem- brought tears to my eyes!
God Bless America!!
Lori
God has promised strength for the day, rest for the labor, light for the way, grace for the trials, help from above, unfailing sympathy and undying love.
We are here to love each other, serve each other and uplift each other. |
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