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A POETRY TRIBUTE TO OUR VETERANS

by COUNTRYMOM JUST PASSING THRU

Rated: 18+ | Folder | Military | #972994

Organization attempt of my military-related poetry

A folder for the military-related poetry I've written -

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LETTER/MEMO

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A LETTER FROM HOME

Rated: E | Contest Entry | #1780433

A letter to our troops - for the Letter From Home contest with thanks!

Created: May 29th, 2011 at 1:29pm

Modified: June 25th, 2011 at 5:35pm

Size: 4.57 KB

Genres: Contest Entry, Military, Emotional

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POETRY

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OLD GLORY

Rated: E | Personal | #1759129

Trying a different form (for me) - a bit of Haiku (I think)

Created: March 12th, 2011 at 11:45pm

Modified: March 13th, 2011 at 3:42pm

Size: 0.20 KB

Genres: Personal, Emotional

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POETRY

by 4 members

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THOSE WHO SERVE, THOSE WHO WAIT

Rated: ASR | Military | #1663468

Written for those who are serving in the military and for the families that wait at home.

Created: April 10th, 2010 at 3:09pm

Modified: April 14th, 2010 at 5:02pm

Size: 1.90 KB

Genres: Military, Emotional, Family

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POETRY

by 10 members

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THE TENDER SHOOTS OF GRASS

Rated: ASR | Contest Entry | #1643474

Some things pop into ahat's left of my mind and beg to be written...

Created: February 7th, 2010 at 12:22am

Modified: January 20th, 2013 at 6:46am

Size: 1.14 KB

Genres: Contest Entry, Emotional, Personal

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POETRY

by 6 members

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WHITE THE ROSE

Rated: ASR | Personal | #1643236

Sometimes the poems come through the kindness of friends who inspire.

Created: February 6th, 2010 at 7:14am

Modified: March 5th, 2010 at 7:53pm

Size: 1.49 KB

Genres: Personal, Emotional

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POETRY

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FIELDS OF GREEN

Rated: ASR | Holiday | #1562868

Written for Memorial Day 2009, with a salute to our troops!

Created: May 21st, 2009 at 7:44pm

Modified: May 24th, 2009 at 6:57pm

Size: 1.83 KB

Genres: Holiday, Emotional, Military

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POETRY

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ECHO OF AMAZING GRACE

Rated: E | Other | #1524637

Written for Sam, who was a medic in Korea - praying for his recovery

Created: February 4th, 2009 at 6:06am

Modified: February 8th, 2009 at 2:53pm

Size: 1.17 KB

Genres: Other

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POETRY

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AN OLD SOLDIER

Rated: ASR | Military | #1515889

It is the old soldiers who remember to honor the men and women serving today!

Created: January 14th, 2009 at 4:02pm

Modified: January 18th, 2009 at 1:08am

Size: 2.78 KB

Genres: Military, Personal, Emotional

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POETRY

by 5 members

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MAY THE STARS FOREVER SHINE

Rated: ASR | Contest | #1489080

Written for the Traditional Poetry Contest, praying for our country's freedom -

Created: October 26th, 2008 at 5:50pm

Modified: December 9th, 2009 at 7:48pm

Size: 1.43 KB

Genres: Contest, Military, Writing

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POETRY

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THUNDERBIRDS WHO FLY NO MORE

Rated: ASR | Contest | #1469214

Written for Monty's Traditional Poetry Contest and inspired by a Korean War veteran

Created: September 1st, 2008 at 8:04pm

Modified: September 10th, 2008 at 5:53am

Size: 2.38 KB

Genres: Contest, Military, Emotional

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POETRY

by 3 members

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WOUNDED SOLDIER, ARMY NURSE

Rated: ASR | Romance/Love | #1448438

Written for a friend who just lost his wife, a former Army nurse

Created: July 8th, 2008 at 5:56pm

Modified: July 9th, 2008 at 7:23pm

Size: 1.66 KB

Genres: Romance/Love, Friendship

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POETRY

by 2 members

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VETERAN'S DAY ON TURNBERRY STREET

Rated: E | Military | #1346528

Written for The Turnberry Street Campfire by Kansaspoet

Created: November 11th, 2007 at 7:17pm

Modified: November 11th, 2007 at 7:17pm

Size: 1.13 KB

Genres: Military

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POETRY

by 1 member

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TAPS FOR DR. BOB

Rated: ASR | Military | #1345876

Written for a Korean War Medic, one he will not ever see -

Created: November 10th, 2007 at 4:28am

Modified: November 10th, 2007 at 5:06am

Size: 1.88 KB

Genres: Military, Emotional, Friendship

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POETRY

by 5 members

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GOOD INTENTIONS

Rated: ASR | Contest | #1345671

Written for Sherri Gibson's wonderful COLORING THE WORLD CONTEST - in memory of a veteran

Created: November 9th, 2007 at 6:44pm

Modified: November 9th, 2007 at 7:15pm

Size: 1.33 KB

Genres: Contest, Emotional, Military

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POETRY

by 4 members

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A VETERAN'S CREED

Rated: ASR | Military | #1293401

To honor every veteran for their service to our country -

Created: July 18th, 2007 at 7:42pm

Modified: July 19th, 2007 at 6:20am

Size: 0.96 KB

Genres: Military, Personal, Inspirational

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POETRY

by 6 members

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HOW CAN I THANK YOU?

Rated: ASR | Military | #1292792

A special thank you to my Band of Brothers -

Created: July 17th, 2007 at 7:04pm

Modified: July 18th, 2007 at 3:23pm

Size: 1.76 KB

Genres: Military, Personal

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POETRY

by 4 members

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LITTLE SISTER

Rated: ASR | Contest | #1268232

Written for Monty's Traditional Poetry Contest, dedicated to my Band of Brothers

Created: May 27th, 2007 at 10:31pm

Modified: May 28th, 2007 at 5:51pm

Size: 2.28 KB

Genres: Contest, Military, Personal

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POETRY

by 2 members

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THE SOUND OF TAPS

Rated: ASR | Military | #1265359

Dedicated to Val Simonds, a Korean War Veteran in the Band Of Brothers

Created: May 21st, 2007 at 5:11pm

Modified: May 21st, 2007 at 5:46pm

Size: 1.80 KB

Genres: Military, Emotional, Friendship

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POETRY

by 4 members

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WILD UNDER THE SUN

Rated: 18+ | Contest | #1251306

Written for Lynn Hicks' Contest "Take My Phrase, Please" using one of her prompts

Created: April 21st, 2007 at 3:19am

Modified: April 21st, 2007 at 4:13am

Size: 1.84 KB

Genres: Contest, Military, Death

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POETRY

by 3 members

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THE REUNION

Rated: ASR | Military | #1250325

Written for the 45th Infantry Division's Band of Brothers

Created: April 19th, 2007 at 4:06am

Modified: April 19th, 2007 at 4:41am

Size: 1.79 KB

Genres: Military, Personal, Emotional

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POETRY

by 4 members

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A SOLDIER'S DREAM

Rated: ASR | Contest | #1229833

Written for Stormy Lady's Poetry Newsletter and Contest

Created: March 9th, 2007 at 6:45am

Modified: February 20th, 2011 at 3:58pm

Size: 1.26 KB

Genres: Contest, Emotional, Military

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POETRY

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VIA AIR MAIL

Rated: ASR | Contest | #1215143

Written for Stormy Lady's Poetry Newsletter and Contest

Created: February 9th, 2007 at 5:43am

Modified: March 26th, 2011 at 7:22pm

Size: 1.73 KB

Genres: Contest, Romance/Love, Military

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POETRY

by 2 members

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CARE PACKAGES

Rated: ASR | Military | #1191412

For our troops are welcomed, along with letters and cards - anytime of the year!

Created: December 16th, 2006 at 11:47pm

Modified: December 17th, 2006 at 12:25am

Size: 2.28 KB

Genres: Military, Personal, Emotional

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POETRY

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FOREVER IN MY HEART

Rated: 18+ | Military | #1191204

On December 11, 2006, three more Marines paid the ultimate sacrifice..

Created: December 16th, 2006 at 8:15am

Modified: December 16th, 2006 at 9:09am

Size: 2.13 KB

Genres: Military, Death, Emotional

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POETRY

by 6 members

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THE ROAD TO WINTER

Rated: 13+ | Contest | #1175665

Written for Take My Phrase, Please contest - using word prompts

Created: November 5th, 2006 at 8:03pm

Modified: October 8th, 2008 at 6:34am

Size: 1.73 KB

Genres: Contest, Military, Emotional

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POETRY

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STARFYRE

Rated: ASR | Military | #1171006

Written for a beloved former member of The Veterans Group. I shall miss him.

Created: October 23rd, 2006 at 7:43am

Modified: October 23rd, 2006 at 7:47am

Size: 1.43 KB

Genres: Military, Personal, Emotional

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POETRY

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GRANNY'S OLD FLAG

Rated: ASR | Contest | #1149320

That old flag is a national treasure and many a "Granny" keeps it flying high

Created: August 26th, 2006 at 11:49pm

Modified: April 2nd, 2011 at 10:54am

Size: 2.25 KB

Genres: Contest, Family, Emotional

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POETRY

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NATIONAL POW/MIA RECOGNITION DAY

Rated: ASR | Contest | #1128289

Written for the Special Day of the Month Contest

Created: July 6th, 2006 at 7:36pm

Modified: June 5th, 2007 at 6:40pm

Size: 1.56 KB

Genres: Contest, Military, Emotional

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POETRY

by 2 members

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THE FIRST SHOT

Rated: 18+ | Military | #1101434

Written, just because - a free verse on the pain of war

Created: May 3rd, 2006 at 12:40am

Modified: May 3rd, 2006 at 12:47am

Size: 1.32 KB

Genres: Military, Personal

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POETRY

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PRAYERS FOR SAM

Rated: ASR | Friendship | #1086409

Written for a Korean War veteran diagnosed with cancer

Created: March 25th, 2006 at 11:45pm

Modified: March 26th, 2006 at 3:01am

Size: 1.61 KB

Genres: Friendship, Health, Emotional

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POETRY

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SPECIAL PEOPLE

Rated: ASR | Contest | #1074806

Written for the Honoring Our Veterans Contest, but dedicated to a special friend

Created: February 24th, 2006 at 12:47am

Modified: February 24th, 2006 at 1:35am

Size: 2.26 KB

Genres: Contest, Military, Emotional

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POETRY

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LAST MUSTER

Rated: ASR | Military | #1035566

Dedciated to Bill Oelkers, a Korean War veteran and retired Fire Chief

Created: November 18th, 2005 at 2:35am

Modified: November 18th, 2005 at 3:19am

Size: 2.40 KB

Genres: Military, Inspirational, Death

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POETRY

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DAY IS DONE

Rated: ASR | Military | #982846

Written for John McLain, who fought a gallant battle in Korea and with cancer

Created: June 21st, 2005 at 2:45am

Modified: June 21st, 2005 at 3:17am

Size: 2.11 KB

Genres: Military, Death, Emotional

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PROSE

by 6 members

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DEFENDING THE U.S.A..

Rated: 18+ | Personal | #970464

and why bashing it brings my response -

Created: May 15th, 2005 at 4:19am

Modified: May 16th, 2005 at 2:24pm

Size: 3.45 KB

Genres: Personal, Emotional, Military

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POETRY

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SOMEWHERE IN ETERNITY

Rated: ASR | Military | #940921

Written for my "adopted" brothers -

Created: February 19th, 2005 at 5:01am

Modified: February 19th, 2005 at 5:29am

Size: 1.52 KB

Genres: Military, Personal

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POETRY

by 10 members

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PROUD STAIN

Rated: 13+ | Contest | #937522

Written for Lexi's Poetry CHallenge Contest

Created: February 9th, 2005 at 6:07pm

Modified: February 9th, 2005 at 6:59pm

Size: 2.10 KB

Genres: Contest, Military

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POETRY

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FOREVER, TAPS

Rated: ASR | Personal | #922038

Dedicated to a Korean War Veteran

Created: December 30th, 2004 at 10:01pm

Modified: December 30th, 2004 at 10:04pm

Size: 1.21 KB

Genres: Personal, Friendship, Emotional

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LYRICS

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WHERE THE EAGLES FLY

Rated: ASR | Military | #905233

My attempt at a song - revised - hopefully better!

Created: November 4th, 2004 at 5:23pm

Modified: July 28th, 2009 at 7:44am

Size: 2.22 KB

Genres: Military, Emotional

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POETRY

by 1 member

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DISGRACE

Rated: 13+ | Experience | #698631

A veteran faces a knife attack

Created: June 1st, 2003 at 3:14pm

Modified: June 1st, 2003 at 3:45pm

Size: 2.21 KB

Genres: Experience, Emotional, Tragedy

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POETRY

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ANSWERING THE CALL

Rated: ASR | Military | #596827

A nationwide call for memories -

Created: December 30th, 2002 at 8:12am

Modified: January 4th, 2003 at 2:56am

Size: 2.24 KB

Genres: Military, Personal, Opinion

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