Gift To The Fallen

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    Gift To The Fallen

    For each soldier that has fallen so that many may stand

    We honor their spirit as they pass to God’s hand

    For without their sacrifice we would live forever in fear

    We pray for their loved ones and provide a salute and a tear

    God help us heal the wounds of hate and the misery of war

    That is our gift to the fallen heroes that walk amongst us no more.

     

    ©Copyright 2007 Charlie Gragg

     

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    SavVySam commented on Gift To The Fallen

    06-13-2010

    lol...Wow! This wonderful poem could not have been a whole lot closer to the one I've written! We must have been in a similar mindset when the muse struck! Very nicely done of course!;)

    Hampton

    06/13/2010

    We were as one.

    Merlyn commented on Gift To The Fallen

    02-08-2010

    I am wordless. Head bowed, thank you for remembering those who shall never be forgotten.

    Hampton

    02/08/2010

    Thanks. It is the least we can do.

    danmartyjake1 commented on Gift To The Fallen

    12-07-2009

    Beautiful and real, words that clearly and precisely sum up feelings of our Heros and were it not for their precious gift, then what? Thank you for your talent and your poem honoring so many beautiful gifts.

    Hampton

    12/07/2009

    My appreciation goes out to you for reading the poem and for grasping its significance

    cmlestrade commented on Gift To The Fallen

    11-19-2009

    This was beautiful and poignant. Thank you for this wonderful tribute to our soldiers.

    Hampton

    11/19/2009

    One of my very first writes. Thank you.

    jeanpnkldyg commented on Gift To The Fallen

    11-08-2009

    Charlie, Iove it! It truly acknowledges their sacrifice and loss. If only more would pray, salute, and shed a tear. Prayer is the best and first place to start, as it gets people to consider..but too many are afraid to look at the sacrifice our soldiers and their families are making, lest they be asked to sacrifice as well. God speed.

    Hampton

    11/08/2009

    Thank you, your words are well chosen.

    Poetry is either something that lives like fire inside you or else it is nothing, an empty formalized bore around which pedants can endlessly drone their notes and explanations.

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