Snowy Woods

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War Poem
MY BROTHER
© By April D. Williams



IN LOVING MEMORY OF MY BROTHER

Where did the time go my brother, did we walk today?
In my spirit, in my mind, you're not far away.

Where did the time go my brother, did we share today?
Fond memories live in my heart, you'll be here always.

Where did the time go my brother, did we softly speak?
We'll share our joys and our pain, even while you sleep.

Where did the time go my brother, with teardrops in my eyes.
I will miss you everyday until the day I die.

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War Poem
A Soldier
© By Monica J. Harris

Your Pride
Your Passion
Unprejudiced and Unparalleled
With Bravery and Courage
You stand steadfast all hours
Through Trouble, Fear, and Hatred
To weave the Blanket of Freedom
And lay it unselfishly
Around the shoulders of your countrymen

You are the Guardian of Honor
Of Liberty
Of Life
Your life is your God, Your Country, Your Corps
You are A Soldier
Once and Forever More

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War Poem
Because You Were There
© By Jim Harrison

You went away so long ago, to a place you'd never been
To lend a hand of help & strength to those with too few friends.

Though many times it was so hard for me to understand
why you were among the chosen to defend another's land.....

In time I came to realize and grow in admiration
of the love and courage you generously gave

to help protect and serve our nation.
More times than I can now recall, words of thanks were seldom heard.

And even though it hurt you sore, your devotion to us never swerved.
You truly bore the call to duty as a badge of honor & gratitude

It's as if somehow you were saying 'Thanks'
to those who loved and protected you.

So many have stood across the years,
went to serve but could not come home.....

They gave their all and even more,
So peace and freedom more could know.

So, for me, 1 day a year's not enough
to tell you all how much we care.....

How much we love, admire and honor you all
for we all know.....

We're all here because you were there.
'Inspired by and in humble recognition of all Veterans

every soldier, sailor, Marine, pilot, serviceman and
servicewoman, medic, nurse, and so on,

who gave and those who continue to give,
themselves on behalf of others.

In deepest admiration and love for you all,
James E. Harrison

saved by the grace of God, April 17, 1977
honored to be an American since July, 1957