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OLDWARRIOR's POETRY
If you want perfect poetry, THIS IS NOT THE PLACE. My SIMPLE poetry comes from the heart!
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All my Poetry is in this folder except the ones which have won awards. Those are in the Awards Folder.
Portfolio -> OLDWARRIOR's POETRY

I HAVE SAILED THE SEAS OF SORROW  [E]   3.0 KB
A young woman laments the loss of her father

I AM THE ETERNAL SOLDIER   [E]   2.6 KB
I am the eternal soldier, doomed to fight in every war.

NO MORE SPIRITS IN THE SKY   [E]   1.6 KB
A Native American mother cries at Wounded Knee.

A WONDERFUL LIFE   [E]   2.6 KB
Happy Valentines day to my wonderful wife

FAR FROM HOME   [E]   2.1 KB
MERIT Badge Winner

A MOTHER’S PRAYER   [E]   3.5 KB
This one is dedicated to Cissy - The Mother of our NAI Group!

HECTOR'S ELEGY   [13+]   1.1 KB
But Achilles in hades, no tears shall he shed.

NO SILENT TEARS WILL FALL  [13+]   1.5 KB
Dedicated to the Union Soldiers of African decent who died at Fort Pillow.

AM I THAT FORGOTTEN SOLDIER?   [E]   3.6 KB
Am I that forgotten soldier who maybe died in vain?

WAY BACK IN 1862 OR WAS IT 63?  [E]   3.5 KB
We rode with Bedford Forrest just south of Tennessee.

OUR FATHER'S PLACE  [E]   3.0 KB
There is a house upon yon hill we call our father's place.

WHAT A BRILLIANT LIGHT  [E]   4.0 KB
We knew at once at our journey's end we'd found the holy grail!

THE BEST IS YET TO COME  [13+]   2.0 KB
Third Place Contest Winner

MY PRETTY IRISH LASS   [E]   1.6 KB
I need a four-leafed shamrock and a jug of barley mead!

Why are people drawn to water?  [E]   1.0 KB
Theme: Why are people drawn to water? Word Reflection For On the Spot Poetry Contest!

THESE OLD HANDS  [E]   2.1 KB
Memories of life

TIMELESS LOVE- Contest Entry   [13+]   2.3 KB
A reincarnated man sees a picture of his lover of 500 years in the past.

ODE TO TED KENNEDY  [E]   3.1 KB
A poetic tribute to Senator Ted Kennedy and his family

I’ve time enough to wander  [E]   2.7 KB
MERIT Badge Winner

STUBBORN REBEL PRIDE  [13+]   2.8 KB
FIRST PLACE WINNER - MERIT BADGE

The Halloween Ghoul   [ASR]   1.9 KB
A funny one with morbid undertones for Halloween.

No one seemed to mind   [ASR]   1.3 KB
Fields of Poetry Contest Prompt Number 10 – No one seemed to mind.

The Werewolf of Halloween  [13+]   1.7 KB
Written for Halloween contest

I am Number Four  [E]   1.7 KB
For Senior Citizens poetry contest

For those who serve and those who wait  [E]   1.3 KB
Few know the agony of waiting.

IN HARM'S WAY  [13+]   1.3 KB
Make war no more

A Christmas Without Food  [13+]   1.6 KB
A true story of my childhood-gender changed.

WARRIORS IN THE SKY  [E]   1.1 KB
Veteran's Day salute from Oldwarrior

My Brother Dominic  [E]   1.4 KB
Blood is not always the criteria for brothers.

Discovering the Fountain of Youth  [E]   1.4 KB
For poetry enty in WDC Anniversary Contest

Will Justice Prevail?  [E]   1.7 KB
The American Woman

Halloween Maggot   [13+]   1.4 KB
Contest entry.

The First People  [E]   1.5 KB
Check out the wonderful group of talented writers!

A MAN OF SIMPLE BIRTH  [E]   3.0 KB
Contest entry epic story variation.

Life After Sixty  [ASR]   3.2 KB
Country Music Attempt

THE MIGHTY OAK  [E]   1.2 KB
A NEW ITEM (draft)

BEHIND CLOSED DOORS  [E]   0.5 KB
THIS IS A NEW ITEM

NATURE WEEPS  [ASR]   1.2 KB
Earth abides

WEATHERED STONES  [E]   1.6 KB
A lonely and forgotten place

Shadows on the Trail  [E]   1.4 KB
Another Music Lyrics Contest Entry

Tears from Heaven  [E]   2.1 KB
My newest Veteran's Day salute!

Silent Prayer  [E]   1.0 KB
Never be ashamed of your faith!

Sunshine and Raindrops  [E]   1.3 KB
No Glass Slipper --- just ---- Melancholy Memories

Remember me  [E]   3.2 KB
A soldier's poetry MERIT Badge Winner

Astonishment  [E]   0.7 KB
My first attempt at an Acrostic Poem

Respect  [E]   0.8 KB
METIT BADGE WINNER - FIRST PLACE

The Spirit of Samhain  [E]   1.2 KB
Contest entry

I'm Just a Lonely Outlaw   [13+]   2.8 KB
Country Music Lovers Song Contest

The Dark Prince of Halloween  [ASR]   2.3 KB
A dark tale of a cruel Halloween curse

Ode to Michael Jackson  [E]   1.3 KB
Michael Jackson, a very misunderstood and loving man!

Sittin’ on the Boardwalk  [13+]   2.5 KB
Senior Citizens Contest-poetry only

12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS  [E]   3.4 KB
On the first day of Christmas my true love sent- a Dear John letter to me.

THE DAY BEFORE CHRISTMAS   [E]   4.4 KB
Another humble attempt at the classic Christmas poem.

WE FOUGHT THE BLOODY BRITISH  [E]   3.4 KB
MERIT BADGE - Winner