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A POETRY TRIBUTE TO OUR VETERANS
Organization attempt of my military-related poetry
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A folder for the military-related poetry I've written -
Portfolio -> OUR VETERANS -> A POETRY TRIBUTE TO OUR VETERANS

A LETTER FROM HOME  [E]   4.5 KB
A letter to our troops - for the Letter From Home contest with thanks!

OLD GLORY  [E]   0.2 KB
Trying a different form (for me) - a bit of Haiku (I think)

THOSE WHO SERVE, THOSE WHO WAIT  [ASR]   1.9 KB
Written for those who are serving in the military and for the families that wait at home.

THE TENDER SHOOTS OF GRASS  [ASR]   1.1 KB
Some things pop into ahat's left of my mind and beg to be written...

WHITE THE ROSE  [ASR]   1.5 KB
Sometimes the poems come through the kindness of friends who inspire.

FIELDS OF GREEN  [ASR]   1.8 KB
Written for Memorial Day 2009, with a salute to our troops!

ECHO OF AMAZING GRACE  [E]   1.1 KB
Written for Sam, who was a medic in Korea - praying for his recovery

AN OLD SOLDIER  [ASR]   2.7 KB
It is the old soldiers who remember to honor the men and women serving today!

MAY THE STARS FOREVER SHINE  [ASR]   1.4 KB
Written for the Traditional Poetry Contest, praying for our country's freedom -

THUNDERBIRDS WHO FLY NO MORE  [ASR]   2.3 KB
Written for Monty's Traditional Poetry Contest and inspired by a Korean War veteran

WOUNDED SOLDIER, ARMY NURSE  [ASR]   1.6 KB
Written for a friend who just lost his wife, a former Army nurse

VETERAN'S DAY ON TURNBERRY STREET  [E]   1.1 KB
Written for The Turnberry Street Campfire by Kansaspoet

TAPS FOR DR. BOB  [ASR]   1.8 KB
Written for a Korean War Medic, one he will not ever see -

GOOD INTENTIONS  [ASR]   1.3 KB
Written for Sherri Gibson's wonderful COLORING THE WORLD CONTEST - in memory of a veteran

A VETERAN'S CREED  [ASR]   0.9 KB
To honor every veteran for their service to our country -

HOW CAN I THANK YOU?  [ASR]   1.7 KB
A special thank you to my Band of Brothers -

LITTLE SISTER  [ASR]   2.2 KB
Written for Monty's Traditional Poetry Contest, dedicated to my Band of Brothers

THE SOUND OF TAPS  [ASR]   1.8 KB
Dedicated to Val Simonds, a Korean War Veteran in the Band Of Brothers

WILD UNDER THE SUN  [18+]   1.8 KB
Written for Lynn Hicks' Contest "Take My Phrase, Please" using one of her prompts

THE REUNION  [ASR]   1.7 KB
Written for the 45th Infantry Division's Band of Brothers

A SOLDIER'S DREAM  [ASR]   1.2 KB
Written for Stormy Lady's Poetry Newsletter and Contest

VIA AIR MAIL  [ASR]   1.7 KB
Written for Stormy Lady's Poetry Newsletter and Contest

CARE PACKAGES  [ASR]   2.2 KB
For our troops are welcomed, along with letters and cards - anytime of the year!

FOREVER IN MY HEART  [18+]   2.1 KB
On December 11, 2006, three more Marines paid the ultimate sacrifice..

THE ROAD TO WINTER  [13+]   1.7 KB
Written for Take My Phrase, Please contest - using word prompts

STARFYRE  [ASR]   1.4 KB
Written for a beloved former member of The Veterans Group. I shall miss him.

GRANNY'S OLD FLAG  [ASR]   2.2 KB
That old flag is a national treasure and many a "Granny" keeps it flying high

NATIONAL POW/MIA RECOGNITION DAY  [ASR]   1.5 KB
Written for the Special Day of the Month Contest

THE FIRST SHOT  [18+]   1.3 KB
Written, just because - a free verse on the pain of war

PRAYERS FOR SAM  [ASR]   1.6 KB
Written for a Korean War veteran diagnosed with cancer

SPECIAL PEOPLE  [ASR]   2.2 KB
Written for the Honoring Our Veterans Contest, but dedicated to a special friend

LAST MUSTER  [ASR]   2.3 KB
Dedciated to Bill Oelkers, a Korean War veteran and retired Fire Chief

DAY IS DONE  [ASR]   2.1 KB
Written for John McLain, who fought a gallant battle in Korea and with cancer

DEFENDING THE U.S.A..  [18+]   3.4 KB
and why bashing it brings my response -

SOMEWHERE IN ETERNITY  [ASR]   1.5 KB
Written for my "adopted" brothers -

PROUD STAIN  [13+]   2.1 KB
Written for Lexi's Poetry CHallenge Contest

FOREVER, TAPS  [ASR]   1.2 KB
Dedicated to a Korean War Veteran

WHERE THE EAGLES FLY  [ASR]   2.2 KB
My attempt at a song - revised - hopefully better!

DISGRACE  [13+]   2.2 KB
A veteran faces a knife attack

ANSWERING THE CALL  [ASR]   2.2 KB
A nationwide call for memories -